Progressive Greetings’ physical and digital editions ready to read
As the new pencil cases are being prepped ready for the fresh school term, Progressive Greetings’ September 2024 issue has popped through letterboxes and arrived on desks, and the digital version of the magazine has now been uploaded too.
PG September’s edition is full of Henries finalists’ joy, industry news and views, retailer perspectives and insightful articles…so, just jump right in!
The news pages are crammed full of happenings. There’s lots of big business stuff, such as billionaire Brett Blundy’s buy-in to Cardfactory sending its share price soaring, to the government putting the Royal Mail takeover bid on hold, as well as significant industry collaborations, including Moonpig’s workshop with charity Winston’s Wish into improving the selection of cards for bereaved youngsters. Click here to learn more.
PG columnist Cardsharp cosies up to the plush sector, getting all fluffed up about Jellycat giving its agents notice as well as going back in time recalling some of the cutie phenomena over the years. Click here to feel the aah factor.
Changing times is also a theme for David Robertson as he reflects on how every industry, be it hospitality, media or, of course, retail continues to evolve in this new world. To read his article, entitled Foreshortened Future, click here.
While the news pages give a taste of the joy some of the more than 70 publishers who have reached the finals of The Henries Awards, you can see which ranges caught the eye of the 100-plus retail judges by clicking here and the contenders for the Best Service To The Independent Retailer by clicking here.
And the finalists in The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer prove there’s certainly no shortage of creative talent. Click here to see who’s in the running for this lovely award category. Want to know more about the judging process and the judging panel? Just click here.
With The Henries this year taking on an ancient Roman theme, judges channelled their inner gladiator selves, sharing what industry battle they’d like to see conquered while also revealing the best thing the Romans did for us, as well as our sector’s best invention. Click here to read more.
One company which has won a fair few Henries awards over the years is Paper Salad and, with Karen Wilson now the sole owner of the business, having recently bought out her longtime business partner and top mate Claire Williams in an amicable agreement, it’s all systems go for the business’ plans to wow at Autumn Fair. Click here to find out what links ice cream to the publisher’s new operations director.
A host of new launches, including those being unveiled at Autumn Fair and Top Drawer, are featured in the Innovations pages. Click here to feast your eyes.
Meanwhile, the ever-popular What’s Hot? section sees leading retailers share what ranges and products are hitting the high notes with their respective customers. Click here to see who’s pick of the pops.
With summer holidays coming to an end, it’s next stop Christmas! All set to build on last year’s GCA #Cardmitment campaign to promote Christmas card sending there was a fab meeting of minds on the afternoon of The Henries judging day. Click here to find out more about just some of the plans.
Following swiftly on from Autumn Fair and Top Drawer is Brand Licensing Europe, the must-attend show for anyone interested in licensing. PG fanfares some of the recent developments from publishers licensing out their IP to other companies as well as licensing in key brands. Click here to read more.
And, staying with BLE, this month’s Art Source focuses on artist and illustrator Sophie Jonas-Hill who will be exhibiting at the show in the Discovery & Design area. Click here to read about her creative journey.
All this and more in the pages of our lovely magazine. Wouldn’t you like to hold them in your hands so you can flick through and read it wherever it takes your fancy? To subscribe now go to www.max-subscriptions.net. However, if you can’t wait to read PG September 2024 edition online you can click here.
