Our Worldwide Industry: Connected
In an industry where we help people connect, we have never had a space for us to do the same. Noted: The Community, powered by the GCA, is committed to becoming the hub to create those connections. Whether online, in person, or through education and other resources, together we can create and maintain the meaningful connections between all parts of this amazing industry. In a world where all information is available but real answers are hard to find, Noted: The Community will make a worldwide industry seem local.
No matter what part of the community you represent –maker, sales, retailer or supplier– Noted: The Community is a place to connect, discover new opportunities, learn and generally promote and celebrate the greeting card industry.
Makers
As a greeting card maker, you are the ones that supply the amazing product. Your company produces the art, copy, and design, and puts it on paper and sends it out into the world. A Noted Community membership provides you a place to…
Retailers
As a greeting card retailer you are the makers’ window in the world. Your careful curation and connection with your customers allow you to select the perfect cards so your customers can make the perfect connection. A Noted Community membership provides you a place to…
Industry Support
As a greeting card industry supplier you are the foundation. Without you we are just words and art with no place to go. You supply us the paper, printing, envelopes, stickers, boxes, wraps, glitter and so much more. A Noted Community membership provides you a place to…
Sales Representative
As a greeting card sales representative you are the vital connection between the makers and the retailers. Without you, the industry is a cold place full of emails, catalogs and endless social media posts. You curate, connect and bring the makers into the world through your retail partners. A Noted Community membership provides you a place to…
Upcoming Events
Noted: A Focus on Diversity
July 16th at 2PM EST We have been quiet... listening, reflecting and learning. Our community is not racially diverse and now it [...]
Louie Awards Celebration
Thursday, July 30, 2020 5 - 7:30 PM ET Join us July 30th for a virtual celebration of the Louie Award winners! [...]
Noted: The Greeting Card Expo
April 29th to May 1st 2021 - San Francisco If COVID allows us to gather together again, Noted 2021 will be held [...]
GCA Virtual Retreat
October 2020 A online event to allow the community to gather to learn from each other and experts from different industries. The [...]
About the GCA
The Greeting Card Association is the U.S. trade association serving the greeting card and social expressions industry, promotes the tradition of sending greeting cards, helps members grow their business through leadership/advocacy on industry issues, and recognizes creativity. Founded in 1941, the GCA represents nearly 200 American and international publishers from start-ups to established companies of all sizes as well as suppliers that provide production services and product distribution to the industry. The GCA is committed to celebrating, promoting and preserving the tradition of sending greeting cards, because of the unique emotional connection they create between senders and recipients.