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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...
GCA Events – December 2019
January 17, 2020GCA's Annual Networking Event at AmericasMart Mark your calendar, and get ready to kick off the show season in Atlanta with us. RSVP here.May 1 - 3, 2020Noted: The Greeting Card ExpoNoted: The Greeting Card Expo will take place May 1 - 3, 2020 at the...
Committee Updates – December 2019
Noted: the Greeting Card Expoby John Smyth & George WhiteCo-Chairs, NotedAs we wrap up 2019 and move to 2020, the Noted Committee is continuing to move forward with two goals: getting the most retailers to Noted 2020 in San Francisco and bringing the best product...
In The News – December 2019
GCA Members in the News & Industry UpdatesGCA Announces New President, George White, and other Board...
Member Spotlight – December 2019
Welcome to all our new members who joined in 2019!We are thrilled to welcome all of the new members from 2019! We hope that with these new members comes new involvement, as well as a chance for the greeting card community to come together in 2020 in celebration of the...
From the President – December 2019
December 2019Despite the popular refrain that “trade show traffic is down,” greeting card publishers and retailers alike consistently report that trade shows remain a leading way—if not THE leading way—to establish new partnerships.For retailers, trade shows provide a...
GCA AND DALLAS MARKET CENTER AGREE TO LAUNCH NEW GCA VILLAGE EXHIBIT SPACE OPPORTUNITY
GREETING CARD ASSOCIATION AND DALLAS MARKET CENTER AGREE TO LAUNCH NEW GCA VILLAGE EXHIBIT SPACE OPPORTUNITY AT 2020 WINTER AND SUMMER SHOWSGCA Village concept expands to the regional show for the first time WASHINGTON, DC – November 26, 2019 – The...
USPS Announcement for 2020 Postal Rates
On October 9, 2019, The United States Postal Service (USPS) filed new rates for 2020 with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). The USPS elected to keep the rate for the Forever Stamp at 55 cents and the rate for an additional ounce at 15 cents meaning that the cost...