Industry News & Press Releases
We share some of the latest industry updates and news here, as well as GCA press releases and member updates.
Greeting Card Association Announces 2021 Louie Award Winners
July 8, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) celebrated excellence in greeting cards this evening at its 32nd Annual Louie Awards ceremony where winners of the prestigious awards were announced. 544 cards in 36 categories were whittled down to 111...
Brandwise Update – June 2021
By Kelly Bristol, Vice President, Associate & Buyer Engagement, Brandwise Hello Friends! I’m excited to be working with the Greeting Card Association on its new GCA Marketplace. I had been a member of the GCA for more than 20 years through the National Stationery...
In the News – June 2021
GCA Members in the News & Industry Updates Note@*Noted winners announced on 5/19 recognizing the best of the newest greeting cards of 2021 in 10 trend-forward categories. Read the full article here. Those who attended our 2020 Workshop & Retreat had a chance...
From the President – June 2021
June 2021 This year’s *Noted experience served as a perfect primer on all the good things happening in the Greeting Card Association and for its members right now. The momentum behind the whole *Noted concept continues to grow, as more members of the greeting card...
Louie Awards – June 2021
Virtual Louie Awards Ceremony - July 8th Hello GCA! Well, summer is my favorite season of the year. I feel more creative and inspired by nature, summer activities and time with family and friends. It also seems to be the fastest season, as there is so much to do! I’m...
Committee Updates – June 2021
Workshop & Retreat Committee The 2021 Workshop & Retreat will be held virtually this year on September 9th & 10th. This year’s theme is “See What Unfolds” After the many challenges wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are emerging to new realities,...
Member Spotlight – June 2021
Member Spotlight with Shannon Cohen, Founder/CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc. and Tough Skin, Soft Heart A Card Talk Member InterviewTell us about your company and/or your products. Shannon Cohen, Inc. was founded to curate products, spaces, and experiences that nourish...
USPS Announces Proposed Postage Rate Increases
May 28, 2021 (Denver, CO) On May 28, 2021, the USPS announced postage increases. The price of a Forever Stamp will increase to 58 cents. This represents an increase of 5.45% and is less than the average increase for many other postage rates. The price of an extra...
2021 Noted @ *Noted Greeting Card Competition Winners Announced
May 20, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of its second annual Noted@*Noted Products Awards Competition yesterday. The awards ceremony marked the kickoff of the industry’s annual greeting card focused event, *Noted: The...
*Noted Keynote Sessions Feature Retail Trends and Anti-Ageist Birthday Cards
May 3, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Greeting Card Association (GCA), is excited to welcome retailers, sales reps, and buyers to its upcoming virtual event, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, May 20 and 21, 2021. Registration is free for attendees and includes access to a full...