Industry News
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*Noted Keynote Sessions Feature Retail Trends and Anti-Ageist Birthday Cards
May 3, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA), is excited to welcome retailers, sales reps, and buyers to its upcoming virtual event, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, May 20 and 21, 2021. Registration is free for attendees and includes access to a full...
GCA Shares its “Better Together” Message with PMG DeJoy
GCA leaders had the opportunity to meet with US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy via Zoom last week. GCA President, George White and GCA Vice President of Public Affairs, Rafe Morrissey, were joined by representatives from Hallmark and American Greetings. The group...
2021 Noted @ *Noted Greeting Card Competition Finalists Announced
April 28, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is excited to announce the finalists in the second annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The competition is held in conjunction with the industry’s annual greeting card focused tradeshow,...
*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo – April 2021
*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo is happening virtually May 20 & 21! *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo is an event designed with greeting card makers in mind. It’s the only event in the U.S. built by the greeting card industry, for the greeting card industry....
Member Spotlight – April 2021
Member Spotlight with Gail Anderson and Dan Levine, Universal Presentation Concepts A Card Talk Member Interview Tell us about your company and/or your products. UPC has been partnering with businesses to design and manufacture stunning display fixtures for over 43...
In the News – April 2021
GCA Members in the News & Industry Updates The Target Report: Letterpress, Greeting Cards & Feminism Who knew? A quiet movement has been afoot in the resurgence of artisanal letterpress printing. Mixing politics, feminism, and current events with creative,...
From the Executive Director – April 2021
April 2021 The Power of YET If you are familiar with the work of Simon Sinek, then you know that one of his core tenets is that you must start with WHY. It’s a compelling proposition – find out what is most important to you or your business, start there, and then...
Committee Updates – April 2021
32nd LOUIE Awards Committee Happy spring, GCA members! I hope spring is greeting you with sunshine and optimism! As in recent years, springtime is when the LOUIE judging takes place to determine the finalists and winners based on the criteria of Originality, Impact,...
Greeting Card Association Urges Congressional Action on Comprehensive Postal Reform to Ensure Affordable Universal 6-Day Mail Service to Nation
DENVER, CO (March 30, 2021) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA), whose members depends on the US Postal Service as an essential industry partner to deliver more than half of greeting cards purchased by Americans, is pleased with the renewed focus of the Postmaster...
Greeting Card Association and Jewel Branding Announce Partnership
Noted and Showcase community events will co-locate virtually May 20 & 21, 2021 March 25, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Jewel Branding & Licensing are excited to announce the new partnership between Noted: The Greeting Card Expo...