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11/04/2026
What's Your Holiday Game Plan? 2026 GMA Holiday Survey
Help Us Build the 2026 Industry Holiday Schedule Report!
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and companies throughout the printing and graphic communications industry are making important decisions about production schedules, staffing, and holiday closures.
Each year, Graphic Media Alliance surveys our members to better understand how companies are planning their operations during the upcoming holiday season. The results provide a helpful benchmark, allowing members to compare their plans with those of other businesses throughout our region.
We Need Your Input!
Whether your company is planning extended holiday closures, modified production schedules, or business as usual, your participation helps us develop a more complete picture of what to expect this holiday season.
The survey is quick and easy to complete, and every response helps strengthen the value of the information we share with our membership.
Survey Results Coming Next Week!
We'll compile the responses and share our findings in next week's edition of First Impressions, giving members a timely look at how their industry peers are approaching the holidays.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey today!
Your participation helps us deliver meaningful insights and practical information that support better business decisions across our industry.
Thank you for helping us make this annual resource valuable for the entire GMA community!
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