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.
Delay in Expected Application of 10% Tariff Fuels Optimism
Plans for implementation of the 10% tariffs on a range of products imported from China will not include greeting cards, at least initially. The US Trade Commission announced that the tariff on our category and some others should be delayed until December 15th. Though not out of the woods entirely, the three-and-a-half-month delay will ensure […]
GCA Village 2019 Exhibitors Announced
We are proud to welcome the following companies to the “GCA Village” for NSS 2019. Watch this space for updates, as all companies are confirmed in the coming weeks. Asher & Arden Just Bee & Me Lili Graffiti Karen Eide Studios Viva Greetings LLC St. Thomas Greeting Cards, Inc. Universal Presentation Concepts Learn more about […]
GCA Village for 2019 – Your Questions Answered!
Millennials See the Value and Appeal of Greeting Cards
With changing demographics come new challenges. But based on new data, millennials are noticing the incredible variety of cards in the marketplace and showing their support for cards at retail. Read the full story in Gifts and Decorative Accessories.
What Happens when there are No Limits to Creativity?
When Hallmark’s Nicole Hite was given the key to the LOUIE Awards in the fall of 2016, it was unclear how creatives would react when they discovered that they had room to let their minds wander. It’s a blessing, and a challenge at the same time! This Hallmark blog post shares the story of the […]
2018 LOUIE Awards Preview
And the LOUIE Awards and Gala Go to…. Card Talk spoke with LOUIE Awards Chair Molly DelMestro, VP, Creative, Viabella and Chair of the 29th Annual LOUIE Awards, about this month’s LOUIE Awards Call for Entries, a new theme for 2018, what winning a LOUIE means, what inspires her, and what’s in store for this […]
Committee Updates – August 2017
Annual Convention Committee What is creative change – and how can people who hate to network – network? We asked two experts on these topics: Jennifer Mueller, Ph.D., professor, University of San Diego School of Business and author of “Creative Change,” and Devora Zack, president, Only Connect Consulting, Inc. and author of “Networking for People […]
GCA Events – August 2017
