We had a chat with GCA Member Emma at Utterley Conkers to find out more about the business.
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British Veterinary Association #BreedtoBreathe campaign
Details of the British Veterinary Association’s media campaign for the responsible portrayal of pets.
Five Ways to get published on greeting cards
A quick guide to navigating publishing options by GCA member Bev Cunningham of the Creative Card Collective.
Creative Card Collective
Find out more about The Creative Card Collective, a membership service supporting the Greeting Card industry.
Preparing Files for Print – Introduction
The GCA’s 8-part series on preparing files ready for printing. A must-read for beginners in the greeting card industry.
Victorian Cards, Crackers and Christmas Themes
Christmas cards have played a key part in the customs, themes and images of Christmas since Victorian times.
Penguin Ink
As part of our Meet The Member series, we asked Penguin Ink to tell us a bit about their story. What is the name of your company? Penguin Ink When did you first start the company? 01/04/2015 Where is your business based? Bristol Why did you decide to set up your...
How to survive your first trade show
An insiders guide to making the most of your first greeting card tradeshow.
Greeting Card Association Conference and AGM 2021
A summary of the 2021 GCA AGM and Conference held in Manchester.
GCA Consumer Survey Report 2021
The 2021 Consumer Survey Report commissioned by the GCA
How Greeting Cards captured the thoughts of society in 2020 & 2021
GCA President Chris Bryan explores how greeting cards have captured the sentiments of the country in 2020/2021.
Festive Friday 2021!
Festive Friday is the 26th November. This is the day when everyone in the card industry, sends their Christmas cards! See here for our toolkit to promote this event in your community.
Plastic Packaging Tax
Information for the greeting card industry on the UK-wide Plastic Packaging Tax that comes into effect from April 1st 2022.
GCA Market Report 2021
The 2021 GCA Market Report
Meet the sponsor – PR Direct
PR Direct are new members of the GCA and sponsors of the 2021 GCA Conference. Meet the team who can help with your marketing.
2021 GCA Conference & AGM : Essential Info
All the information you need for delegates coming to the 2021 GCA Conference and AGM.
Meet the sponsor – Fedrigoni
Fedrigoni are a long time member of the GCA, and a popular paper and board suppliers. Their support continues this year as they become a sponsor of the 2021 Conference and AGM.
Meet the sponsor – Encore Envelopes and Packaging Group
The Encore Group supply envelopes for greeting cards and are sponsoring the 2021 Conference and AGM. We had a chat to find out more about them,
Black History Month
Black History Month in October gives us an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the increasing variety of greeting cards available celebrating Black history.
Meet the sponsor – Nettl of Stockport
Nettl of Stockport are sponsoring the 2021 GCA Conference and AGM. We wanted to find out more about this web design and marketing company.
GCA Conference and AGM 14th Oct 2021
Latest details on the 2021 GCA annual Conference and AGM, to be held in Manchester on 14th October 2021
Thinking of You Week 2021
Thinking of You Week is the 3rd week of September. It’s an annual special week that harnesses the emotional power of greeting cards to create a wave of love, caring and happiness, led by the Greeting Card Association.
GCA partnership with the London Chamber Commerce and Industry
This GCA partnership extends our network and continues to build on the support we offer our members’ across the country.
Design a card for Black History Month in Sainsbury’s
Design a greeting card for Black History Month to be featured in Sainsbury’s this October!