Greeting Card Association

GCA releases speaker and theme information for Virtual Workshop & Retreat

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has planned timely, relevant and educational sessions designed for greeting card makers during its two-day Virtual Workshop & Retreat to be held Sep. 9-10, 2021. While the greeting card category is experiencing... more »

GCA shares details on its 2021 Workshop & Retreat schedule

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced that Marcus Bullock, CEO and founder of Flikshop will be the opening keynote speaker at the  2021 Workshop & Retreat, Sep. 9-10, 2021. "Marcus Bullock is an entrepreneur, justice reform advocate, and... more »

GCA Marketplace helps retailers stock up for Thinking of You Week 

Thinking of You Week is Sep. 20-26, 2021, and its goal is to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards – just because. Sponsored by the non-profit Greeting Card Association... more »

Noted @ *Noted announces winners of the Product Awards Competition

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of its second annual Noted@*Noted Products Awards Competition. The awards ceremony marked the kickoff of the industry’s annual greeting card focused event, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo,... more »

NY NOW offers exclusive opportunity to GCA members

NY NOW announced the latest initiative in its ongoing partnership with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) ahead of the upcoming NY NOW Summer Market, Aug. 8-11, 2021 at the Javits Center in New York City. GCA... more »

*NOTED: The Greeting Card Expo showcases greeting card makers

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 20-21, 2021. Registration is free for attendees and includes access to... more »

Showcase, a new virtual show, releases details

Jewel Branding & Licensing, the founders of Showcase, announced keynote address details and a host of exhibitors, which have signed on for the inaugural event to be held on May 20-21, 2021. This new virtual... more »

GCA releases names of Noted @ Noted finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the finalists in the second annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The competition is held in conjunction with the industry’s annual greeting card focused trade show, *Noted: The... more »

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