Greeting Card Association

Greeting Card Association announces virtual line up

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is offering 24 sessions designed for greeting card makers during its two-day Virtual Workshop & Retreat to be held November 12th and 13th. While the greeting card category is experiencing... more »

GCA’s seeks presenters for its Workshop + Retreat this November

Greeting Card Association (GCA) will host its Workshop + Retreat, virtually, Nov. 12-13, 2020. “Reset. Recover. Reimagine.” is the theme for this year's event. GCA sent an email seeking individuals who are interested in presenting... more »

New and veteran publishers showcased in the GCA’s new Noted: The Greeting Card Expo

{Sponsored} Timing couldn’t be more perfect for holiday orders during The Greeting Card Association’s (GCA’s) new event for the greeting card community and by the greeting card community: Noted: The Greeting Card ExpoSM. The event will... more »

Greeting Card Association honors best in the industry

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of the 2017 International Greeting Card Awards Competition, the LOUIE Awards, at a gala Sunday evening, May 21, during National Stationery Show (NSS). The GCA awarded highest... more »

The Greeting Card Association names new executive director

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) named Peter Doherty, CAE, as its executive director, effective August 17.“We are delighted to have a leader with the track record in association management that Peter brings to the GCA,”... more »

GCA Announces 2015 LOUIE Awards Finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the finalists of its 27th Annual LOUIE Awards, which recognize the “best of the best” in the more than $7 billion greeting card and social expression industry.“We are thrilled... more »

GCA’s 27th Annual LOUIE Awards Celebrate Artistic Elegance; Recognize Best of the Best in Greeting Cards, Social Stationery Worldwide

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is proud to announce the opening of the Call for Entries for its 27th Annual LOUIE Awards. The LOUIEs recognize, reward, and celebrate outstanding design, editorial, and creativity in greeting... more »

Key Speakers on Industry Change, Relevancy, Growth, Insights and More to be Featured at the Upcoming GCA Convention

An impressive roster of key speakers is scheduled for the 73rd Annual Convention of the Greeting Card Association (GCA), taking place from Wednesday, Sept. 17, through Saturday, Sept. 20, at the St. Julien Hotel &... more »

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