Industry News & Press Releases
We share some of the latest industry updates and news here, as well as GCA press releases and member updates.
Consumers Choose Cardideology’s “Sit With You in the Dark” Card for the 35th Annual Louie Consumer’s Choice Award
The PEOPLE have spoken! Consumers Choose Cardideology’s “Sit With You in the Dark” Card for the 35th Annual Louie’s Consumer Choice Award DENVER, CO (October 24, 2024) –The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is proud to announce that “Sit With You in the Dark”, the...
Greeting Card Association’s *Noted Expo Finds New Home at Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS, NV — September 19, 2024 — ANDMORE℠ has partnered with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to move and expand its *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo from San Francisco to Las Vegas, showcasing the new and now of stationery at the Expo at World Market Center Las...
GCA Urges USPS Regulator to Limit Destructive Stamp Price Increases
DENVER, CO (July 9, 2024) – Today the non-profit Greeting Card Association (GCA) submitted comments to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) urging it to limit excessive increases for stamps and other postage and to put in place requirements to control costs and...
Nora Weiser to Depart as Executive Director of the Greeting Card Association; Sierra Bretz and Carlos Llanso to Take on Leadership Duties
DENVER CO (July 5, 2024) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announces that Nora Weiser, Executive Director, is departing from her role after almost four years of leadership. Weiser will continue to support GCA in a consulting capacity through October 2024 to ensure...
Greeting Card Association Announces the Winners of the Best of *Noted+Gifted Show Awards
DENVER, CO (May 3, 2024) –The Greeting Card Association (GCA) held *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo + Gifted: The Creative Gift and Home Expo, the exclusive West Coast market for creative gifts, stationery, greeting cards, home decor, and more, April 17-18 at the Fort...
35th Annual Louie Award Winners Announced at Ceremony in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 16, 2024) –The Greeting Card Association (GCA) celebrated excellence in greeting cards this evening at its 35th Annual Louie Awards Ceremony. The event took place at The Cowell Theater on the campus of the Fort Mason Center for Arts &...
Greeting Card Association Announces 35th Annual Louie Awards Finalists
February 27, 2024 (Denver, CO) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced finalists from the industry’s prestigious 35th Annual Louie Awards competition. This year’s contest saw 1,229 greeting cards entered from 228 companies in 57 categories – overall...
Greeting Card Association Announces Andy Meehan as New Board President
DENVER, CO (November 16, 2023) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Andy Meehan, Consultant to Designer Greetings, as its new President, succeeding Amy McAnarney of Hallmark, Inc., who served as President from 2021 to 2023....
The Consumers Have Spoken -Thank You Card Chosen by the Public For the 34th Annual Louie’s Consumer Choice Award
DENVER, CO (October 19, 2023) – “Thank You Card” from the brand Curly Girl Design, designed by Leigh Standley, and published by Calypso Cards, was named the “Consumer’s Choice” of the 34th Annual Louie Awards winners. Unique from the other awards that were judged by...
Pushing the Envelope: The Concept Behind the Louie Awards’ Branding
Blog post by Michele Byrne of paper&stuff. See the original blog post here. The Louie Awards is an annual event known for its prestige in the greeting card industry. Hosted by the Greeting Card Association (GCA), the Louie Awards have become a symbol of...