#Cardmitment 2024
#Cardmitment 2024 – working to share the joy of cards and the importance of an affordable, reliable and regularly nationwide postal service
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UK Greeting Card Association reacts to government’s commitment to keep a six day week delivery service
GCA Press release responding to Downing Streets announcement that it “would not countenance” a move to limit postal deliveries to five days a week.
UK Greeting Card Association reacts to Ofcom review rumours
Press release from Greeting Card Association reacting to Ofcom review rumours
Promoting Cards at Spring Fair 2024
The GCA have continued to meet regularly with the Hyve team as they plan for this show, relaying members’ feedback and discussing ways to ensure buyers and exhibitors are attended to. Hyve have confirmed that parking at the NEC will continue to be free for everyone visiting Spring Fair and cloakroom charges will be £1…
#Cardmitment in the media
All the latest media coverage from our #Cardmitment campaign
Post-Graduate Showcase & bridging the gap into industry.
See here if you’re looking to recruit New Creative Talent in 2024
GCA takes #Cardmitment to the Houses of Parliament!
The GCA took the #Cardmitment campaign to Westminster, raising the profile of our £1.5bn world-leading industry with MP’s, encouraging Christmas card sending and highlighting the importance of the postal service to our industry. GCA’s Amanda Fergusson and Adriana Lovesy were joined by vice president Karen Wilson of Paper Salad, David Falkner of Cardology and Jakki…
GCA meet with Royal Mail, and focus on Christmas
Update from GCA Royal Mail meeting November 2023
GCA CEO shares the joy of a hand written card
GCA talks the #Cardmitment message to Stationer’s Company, sharing the joy of a hand-written card as part of an event attended by over 150 Stationers’ and others.
The Ladder Club
The Ladder Club is a one day seminar about greeting card publishing aimed at new and emerging publishers.
GCA representing the card industry at the House of Commons
GCA CEO Amanda Fergusson attended the Genesis Business Senate at House of Commons on 18th October 2023. The meeting was attended by Kevin Hollinrake MP, the small businesses minister who is also responsible for post. Mark Hart, deputy director of the Enterprise Research Centre, and professor of small business and entrepreneurship at Aston Business School….
GCA Royal Mail Ofcom update
Update on GCA discussions with Royal Mail and Ofcom on behalf of the greeting card industry.
Thinking of You Week 2023!
Thinking of You Week is the week that sees people across the world send cards to friends, loved ones, work colleagues, neighbours to say hello, thinking of you, share a joke or just to reach out and connect. This year Thinking of You Week takes place on 18th-24th September 2023, and we will be working to…
GCA represents the card industry at the Genesis Senate
GCA CEO, Amanda Fergusson attended the Genesis Initiative Senate meeting at the House of Commons on 21st June. The Senate heard from Sarah Dines MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Home Office and Minister for Safeguarding. Discussions included government grants for small business and the importance of supporting women business leaders. Amanda also…
Connecting Students with the Greeting Card Industry
The GCA actively builds bridges between students and the industry.
GCA being heard – Royal Mail update
GCA voice is heard – latest updates on Royal Mail
GCA CEO highlights the power of cards at the NFSP annual Conference
GCA CEO speaking about the importance of greeting cards at the National Federations of Sub-Postmasters annual Conference
GCA ensures industry voice heard over postal services
A summary current issues which the GCA is concerned could adversely affect both greeting card consumers and GCA members
GCA lobbying updates
Update on GCA lobbying Government on behalf of the industry in March 2023
GCA Royal Mail/Ofcom Updates 2022- Feb 2023
GCA’s work on behalf of the industry in response to the ongoing situation at Royal Mail.
GCA attend Trade Associations meeting at Stationers’ Hall
GCA CEO Amanda Fergusson attended the annual Trade Association Winter Event at Stationers’ Hall. This Stationers’ Company event brings together trade associations linked to the communications, printing and media industries. Held at Stationers Hall, the trade association leaders heard from speaker John Arnold about the current political landscape. John shared advice and tips for working…
A new generation of Royal Mail Stamps coming to an envelope near you
Royal Mail will be adding barcodes to stamps this year as part of a new innovation.
Member information about the GCA and its Council
If you’re interested to learn more about the GCA, our purpose, our mission and vision this blog will tell you. It also details how we work as an organisation and our Council.
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Brexit – what you need to know and latest updates
Latest Brexit updates that affect the Greeting Card Industry.