GCA annual Conference and AGM
Information about the annual GCA Conference and AGM
Events
Dragons Speed Dating
The Dragons Speed Dating Event is a popular GCA members event
2024 Conference and AGM – Bristol
GCA members came together in Bristol for the annual GCA Conference and AGM on 19th September 2024. The Conference celebrated our wonderful industry, discussed key industry issues and heard from a fantastic line up of speakers. Members come from across the country, flying in from Ireland, Scotland and the USA too! The day heard good…
Festive Friday 2024
Festive Friday 2024 is on the 29th of November. This is the date when everyone in the greeting card industry posts their Christmas cards! Our #Cardmitment campaign reminds everyone about the joy of sending and receiving cards, and continuing to enjoy them as part of the seasonal decorations in their homes! We’re also encouraging everyone to ‘buy…
A Guide to GCA Member Events
As a member of the Greeting Card Association, you have access to a wide array of programs and events designed to enrich your professional development, foster connections within the industry, and provide opportunities for growth and collaboration. In this blog post, we are excited to highlight some of the key events that can help you…
2024 GCA Conference and AGM, Thursday 19th September 2024
The 2024 annual GCA Conference and AGM will be held in Bristol on Thursday 19th September 2024 at the Bristol Harbour Hotel.
10 years of Thinking of You Week!
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Thinking of You Week! This annual event, which takes place the 3rd week in September, was born at a UK Greeting Card Association (GCA) Council Meeting and launched in September 2014! Thinking of you week was inspired by the “heartfelt replies” received by one of the GCA members, Leonard…
Feature on our Thinking of You Week Website
Showcase your cards in the Thinking of You Week gallery – Members only!
GCA Local – time to meetup!
GCA Local events bring together our members in small meet ups. They are informal and organised by local members in each area.
Lunch-and-Learn
A GCA members’ knowledge sharing event on a key industry topic
Litho Workshop
In partnership with the GCA, Windles host a Litho Workshop at their site in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Sponsor the GCA Conference & AGM 2024
GCA Supplier members are invited to sponsor the event. Sponsoring the GCA Conference is a great way to get involved in the industry, get noticed by GCA members and promote your business, products and services.
The power of Instagram for greeting card businesses
The way that people engage with brands, products and businesses is changing, and social media is playing a key role.
Dragons Speed Dating 2024
This popular GCA members event is a great way to meet prospective business partners, network with existing business contacts and keep up to date with current industry issues!
Festive Friday 2023
Festive Friday 2023 is on the 1st of December. This is the date when everyone in the greeting card industry posts their Christmas cards! This year our #Cardmitment campaign reminds everyone about the joy of sending and receiving cards, and continuing to enjoy them as part of the seasonal decorations in their homes! We’re also…
Four ways to be your retailer’s dream supplier
Webinar hosted by GCA Supplier Member Aspin Date: Tuesday 28th November 2023 10am Presenter: Lizzi Benger: Customer Success Manager Considering the commercial pressures that all sectors of the economy are experiencing, there has never been a better time to pause for a moment and consider how brands and distributors can capitalise on their relationship with…
2023 Conference and AGM – Leeds
Summary report and photos from the GCA’s 2023 Conference in Leeds
GCA Webinars
The GCA Webinars are a live series of online presentations on key topics relevant to our industry
Files, Formats and Finishes
How to prep print-ready greeting card artwork and add unique finishes.Host: Paul Brooks, Pre-Production director at Loxleys print‘Right first-time files ensure a smooth start to the order/production process and eliminate time consuming alterations and amendments not to mention errors on the printed product – educating publishers and designers on file preparation is a key part of the service we offer to…
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Members Virtual Coffee Mornings
Each month a GCA Council Member will share useful insights on the greeting
card industry and answer your questions.
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2023 GCA Conference and AGM, Thursday 28th September 2023
Regularly updated blog containing all the information you need on the 2023 Conference in Leeds, plus links to book.
Thinking of You Week 2023!
Thinking of You Week is the week that sees people across the world send cards to friends, loved ones, work colleagues, neighbours to say hello, thinking of you, share a joke or just to reach out and connect. This year Thinking of You Week takes place on 18th-24th September 2023, and we will be working to…
Marketing your business for Thinking of You Week
How can your business benefit from Thinking of You Week? Top tips for getting involved and highlighting your business as part of the GCA’s consumer marketing campaign
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GCA Schools Project
UK children connecting with Ghana schools through greeting cards