We’re excited to head back to New York for this summer's NY NOW market, August 13-17, 2023 – and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for the GCA MeetUp during the show. RSVP below to let us know you're coming! After a successful first day on the show […]
Send a Card, Deliver a Smile With the events of the last couple of years, many people have discovered, or rediscovered, the pleasure and comfort that greeting cards and hand-written notes can bring as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family. Scientists have studied people’s brains as they open a piece of […]
35th Annual Louie Awards The annual Louie Awards program has been honoring the best cards in the industry for over 30 years. Brought to you by the Greeting Card Association, the Louie Awards recognize, reward, and celebrate that moment when art, editorial, and design perfectly coalesce to bring these emotions to life and memorialize the […]
GCA’s Annual Workshop & Retreat is back in person for the first time since 2019! Join fellow card publishers, industry suppliers, retail partners, and more for this jam-packed event filled with networking, education, events, and fun that will leave you with: Great new contacts Ideas for innovation, leadership, and executive-level insight Tools to grow your […]
Writing by hand faces as big a threat today from new media and technology as manuscript writers did over 500 years ago when William Caxton introduced printing to England. The world is full of stationery lovers and users, yet some commentators claim that ‘no one writes by hand anymore’, and that letter writing and card […]
Register for the informational webinar for the Louie Awards below. This meeting will be recorded and posted to the website after. We'll answer all of your questions about the Louies in one spot! Submit your questions ahead of time here RSVP here to get the zoom link
*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo + Gifted: The Creative Gift and Home Expo will take place April 17 + 18, 2024 at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, San Francisco View the *Noted + Gifted webpage here Are you interested in exhibiting at *Noted or Gifted but have some questions first? Join us on Wednesday, […]
Join GCA for our first webinar of 2024 on Wednesday, January 10th at 10am MT/12pm ET. This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after. Title: EPR 101: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and What It Means for Greeting Card Publishers Over the last […]
This winter, GCA members will once again have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the General Gift category at Atlanta Market, January 16-22, 2024. Atlanta Market is the Premier Gift, Décor, and Lifestyle Market. Housing the nation's largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor, Atlanta Market features […]
Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you're attending the Atlanta Show Date: Thursday, January 18th Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm Location: Exact Location will be provided upon RSVP Drinks and snacks will be provided! RSVP here