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THE GREETING CARD ASSOCIATION PICKS DETROIT
THE GREETING CARD ASSOCIATION PICKS DETROITAnnual Workshop & Retreat to be held Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2020 at the Westin Book Cadillac HotelDETORIT, MI – February 18, 2020 – The Greeting Card Assocation (GCA) is a growing community of 220+ publishers from...
The Future of Greeting Cards
The Future of Greeting Cards by Eugene Aronsky, Quilling CardsThe Future of Greeting CardsPeter Drucker, a leading business management consultant once said, “The only thing that we can know about the future is that it will be different.” This statement holds...
GREETING CARD ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RETURN TO BOOKEXPO™
GREETING CARD ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RETURN TO BOOKEXPO™GCA Village Exhibition Option Available for Members at UnBound, Spring 2020Washington, DC – February 11, 2020 – In a move to further expand opportunities for creative “makers” at smaller and...
From the President – February 2020
February 2020Winter show season is in the books—and the next major greeting card event is of course Noted. More on that later, but I first want to emphasize what a great time it is to be a member of the Greeting Card Association!There are many reasons why that is...
Member Spotlight – February 2020
Member Spotlight - Fine MomentsAn interview with Jason Carberry What inspired you to get involved in cards?I got very tired of working for clients doing design work, identity, branding, etc. I wanted to sell a product that I got to design and no one had a say in it....
In the News – February 2020
GCA Members in the News, & Industry UpdatesThe Washington Post: "Stationery stores are in trouble, but our love for Valentine’s Day cards burns hotter than ever":...
GCA Events – February 2020
May 1 - 3, 2020Noted: The Greeting Card ExpoNoted: The Greeting Card Expo will take place May 1 - 3, 2020 at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco, CA. Find out more.May 1, 202031st Annual LOUIE AwardsFor the first time in our history, the LOUIE Awards...
Committee Updates – February 2020
Noted: the Greeting Card Expoby John Smyth, A. Smyth Co.Co-Chair, Noted 2020Noted continues to inch closer to its San Francisco debut! With a focus on getting the word out, we sent our first mailer to 7,000 retailers, placed an ad in Stationery Trends, and grew the...
Greeting Cards Represent Staying Power, Adapting to a New and Changing Society
As a recent story in the New York Times reminds us, greeting cards continue to be an inspiration to new generations. Happy Holidays, everyone! Read the full story.
In a Time of Emojis and Texts, Christmas Cards Remain a Holiday Staple
In a time where so much information is fleeting, cards allow people to connect in an authentic, meaningful and lasting way. They offer a more impactful and meaningful touchpoint in relationships. And it’s been this way for centuries. In this article the New York Times...