An award winning trade association that helps giftware businesses grow at every level. Our ever-growing community of giftware designers, suppliers and retailers is committed to mutual support through the GA's dedicated network of marketing, legal and business development experts.
Through our relationships with various trade fair organisers, we offer discounts and special rates for exhibitors, and our insurance and legal firms offer exclusive rates to our members.
Our annual Gift of the Year competition is the jewel in our crown, and a panel of expert retailers from all over the country come together to help us show off the latest trends and best gifts for the coming year.
Gift of the Year 2025: Entries Now Open!
With just over a month until entries close, now is the perfect time to showcase your brand in the industry's most prestigious awards. But why should you enter? Here are three great reasons:
1️⃣ Boost Your Brand Visibility: The sooner you enter, the more exposure your brand will receive across our communication channels and social media. Throughout the competition, your brand will gain both digital and physical visibility.
2️⃣ Reach Key Decision Makers: Entering guarantees that your products will be seen by the people who matter most—buyers and retailers. With 120 industry judges reviewing entries, this is a golden opportunity to connect with potential partners.
3️⃣ Join the Industry's Largest Awards: The Gift of the Year awards continue to grow, reaching wider audiences each year. Retailers trust these awards when making purchasing decisions, giving your products invaluable credibility.
There are many more reasons to enter, and our team is happy to provide further details.
Create your account and submit your entries today! If you’re already a participant, simply log in and enter your latest ranges.
Join us tomorrow as in this webinar we’ll cover the top 5 tips, when engaging with a prospect, that will help you sell more.
You’ll learn what to say, what not to say and how to build trust quickly. These 5 tips are easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to adopt, and they’ll have a fundamental impact on how you present yourself, resulting in more sales.
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We’re excited to invite you to The GA Autumn Social 2024. A must-attend event for those in the home & gifting industry!
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, get expert advice, or gain insight into the Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards, this event is for you.
Here's what you can look forward to:
• Industry Expert Talks on press exposure, video content creation, how to get your products on the tele and TikTok marketing
• Exclusive GOTY Insights from award winners, judges and the GOTY team
• Lunch and refreshments included
• Networking and drinks to wrap up the day!
🎟️ Tickets: £60 for non-members | £30 for GA members
(Seats are limited to just 50 attendees so book now to secure your seat)
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Federation House, Birmingham
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your business and connect with industry leaders.
👉 Reserve Your Spot Now! https://lnkd.in/eQUfpPNg
