Benefits
The Greeting Card Association spends 100% of its time promoting, protecting
and offering insights into the ever-changing needs of America’s greeting
card, stationery and invitation manufacturers.
Here are just a few of the outstanding benefits of GCA membership:
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up-to-date information on postal regulations, rates and issues being discussed in
Washington.
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forum to discuss industry trends and opportunities, network with peers, and
make valuable business contacts
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free copy of the Greeting Card Industry Directory -- a $150 value.
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promotion of your company through the publication of a bi-annual industry directory
and the GCA website with hot links available to your site
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free subscription to GREETINGS etc. magazine, the only trade magazine devoted to "the
Business of Greeting Cards, Stationery Products and Party Goods" as well as
discounts on advertising.
GREETINGS etc. is the
Official Publication of the Greeting Card Association and features the GCA’s
CARDNews
in every issue.
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access to special reports, trend and marketing information and studies via
the “members-only” section of the GCA website and GCA’s E-Updates.
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participation and representation in important decision-making affecting the
industry
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discounted member rates for GCA meetings, conventions and publications
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free subscription to Party & Paper Retailer magazine, the "Informed
Retailer's Choice" published on a monthly basis with a discount on
display advertising
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access to affordable insurance through GCA-negotiated rates with leading carriers.
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opportunities for publishers to learn more about suppliers’ products
and services
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a reduced rate on membership in GAIN, an industry group providing an online
credit database on retailers
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opportunities for suppliers to expose new products and services to publishers.
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a voice in developing responses to industry issues and challenges
To become a member of the leading organization working on behalf of the industry,
download, print and complete the membership application
and return it with dues payment to GCA.
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