Why the GCA Is Concerned About Ofcom’s Consultation on the Universal Service The GCA is deeply concerned that Ofcom’s current consultation on the future of the postal Universal Service is unbalanced and risks undermining the long-term viability of letter-sending in the UK. Specifically, in our view: Action Needed from Members We are engaging directly with…
Royal Mail has now confirmed it’s begun trials to end Saturday second class delivery in a number of areas will extend those pilots to more locations next month. Even though Ofcom has not agreed to any changes to Royal Mail’s legal obligations under the USO, these trials will also reduce second class delivery to every…
As part of the GCA’s Cardmitment campaign to protect and promote the greeting card industry we have launched a parliamentary petition asking for parliamentary scrutiny of any planned changes to Royal Mail’s legal ‘Universal Service Obligations’. At 10,000 signatures the government will respond to our Petition. An affordable and reliable postal service is vital to…
This year marks a remarkable milestone in the world of trade shows as the Spring Fair celebrates it’s 75th anniversary. We share with you the latest information, discounts and marketing opportunities on this February 2025 trade show.
The GCA’s Cardmitment campaign to protect and promote the greeting card industry has reached nearly 35 million people across the UK in 2024! We have communicated our messages about the joy of sending, and receiving cards and the importance of a reliable and affordable postal service, via social media, in print and online news, and…
GCA’s response to the Department for Business and Trade for the Governments Industrial Strategy.
GPSR is new regulation brought in by the EU covering all products from 13 December 2024. This blog shares links and information to help navigate this new legislation.
GCA members across the UK have been highlighting the importance of an affordable, reliable and national postal service to our industry. The story is being picked up by media across the country, and is also covered by PGBuzz.
Guidelines for designers and publishers designing cards for bereaved children. Produced by the GCA with Winston’s Wish, a charity supporting bereaved children.
Temu Takedown Guide for Copyright Infringement by GCA Supplier member McDaniels Law
GCA’s New Creative Talent project has built up a series of resources to support GCA members looking to recruit new creative talent,, and to offer a route into the industry for those looking to join.
GCA Press coverage 2024
Join in our #Cardmitment campaign and help start a wave of Christmas cards across the UK, sharing the joy of sending and receiving cards!
The 2024 GCA Conference in Bristol welcomed Royal Mail’s Fiona Hamilton to the stage. Fiona shared insight into Royal Mail’s modernisations plans, and the need for USO reform and for parcel growth. Fiona also outlined proposed changes to 2nd class delivery, moving to just two or three days a week (every other working day), and…
#Cardmitment campaign – sharing the joy of sending and receiving greeting cards
GCA members held an inspiring workshop with the Winston’s Wish team, kindly hosted by Moonpig. Winston Wish’s enthusiastic young ambassadors shared their stories and provided valuable insight into the language and imagery suitable for greeting cards designed for bereaved children. Background to this Workshop Winston’s Wish contacted the GCA saying that their youth ambassadors felt…
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…
Join in our campaign to share the joy of card sending, and protect our postal service.
The GCA is a big supporter of The Henries greeting card awards and urges all members to enter these ultimate accolades in greeting card publishing – our industry ‘Oscars’. The Henries are annual awards that are organised and owned by Max Publishing, which publishes Progressive Greetings magazine and PG Buzz. Why enter? Not only is…
Earlier this month the Greeting Card Association provided Ofcom with a detailed response to proposals to weaken the ‘Universal Service Obligation’ (USO) by cutting back letter deliveries to five or even three days per week and giving Royal Mail freedom to raise prices, see more below. GCA’s #Cardmitment campaign communications around this submission and…
GCA’s respond to Ofcom’s review on behalf of the industry. The Future of the Postal Service Consultation April 2024
GCA meet with Ofcom to share an insight into our industry and the impact postal service levels and price increases are having on our 500 members across the country.
GCA CEO visits local Munira Wilson MP to share industry concerns about the postal service.
#Cardmitment 2024 – working to share the joy of cards and the importance of an affordable, reliable and regularly nationwide postal service