GCA’s Card Talk

Issue 86
August 2025

GCA recently announced this year’s Louie Award winners at an evening celebration in Las Vegas, plus the Noted show! Thinking of You Week is coming up, among other events!* Read more about upcoming events, catch up on the latest member news, find out some industry updates & more in this edition of Card Talk.

About Card Talk

Card Talk is GCA’s member newsletter, published six times per year, providing members and others with information on the latest trends and issues that impact the industry and their businesses, as well as meaningful opportunities for information exchange and business development. Content for Card Talk comes from GCA leaders, volunteers, members, and staff. Questions? Want to contribute? Email us!

From the Executive Director, Carlos LLansó

It was great seeing many of you this Summer. I was able to spend time with members of our community at the Dallas show, the Atlanta show and our Associates Reception, at *Noted and the Louie Awards and at New York Now and our meet up there.

From the President, Andy Meehan

As we take a breath after *Noted and the Louie Awards in Las Vegas, I’m reminded just how vital it is for our community to come together in person.

Member Spotlight – Warren Tales

Lindsey Yuriko Warriner from Warren Tales (and also this year’s Louie Award Winner for Writer of the Year) is this month’s Member Spotlight. Learn more about her company, products, and why she is an active member of GCA.

*Noted & Louie Awards Recap

We had a great time in Las Vegas for *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo and the Louie Award Ceremony! Thanks to all who came and congratulations again to the winners! Check out photos from both events below.

*Noted Photos

Louie Award Ceremony Photos

Committee Updates

Read the latest updates from our committees: Conference, Louie Awards, Public Affairs, Thinking of You Week, and welcome our newest members!

Read the full article here

In the News

News articles, industry updates, member articles, and more.

Read the latest news here

GCA Birthday Club

The GCA Birthday Club was born to allow our community to celebrate each other in snail mail every trip around the sun. After all, most of us have already carefully crafted product to celebrate birthdays, why don’t we showcase these more within our community? As such, the GCA Birthday Club will also offer members a valuable opportunity to use, understand, and better experience our medium of choice. So let’s sharpen our card-sending game as we celebrate every member’s special day!

Check out our directory below of GCA Members, their birthdays, and their mailing addresses. Want your birthday listed? Fill out this form here.

View the Birthday Directory

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