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    Greeting Cards Are Still A Thing In The Digital Age. Thanks, Millennials

    Greeting card companies have weathered some tough times as more people send good wishes online. But millennials are purchasing more cards, which has helped stabilize the industry.
    by Janhvi Bhojwani Feb 14, 2019 3 minutes
    With increased channels of communication, millennials find that cards symbolize effort and send them for "cardworthy" occasions.

    This Valentine's Day, the greeting card industry is healthier than you'd expect.

    While email, texts and social media companies from Facebook to Snapchat have made it easier than ever to send instant greetings, more people — especially younger people — are sending greeting cards.

    Over the past year, greeting card revenue has been steady. The greeting card industry could bring in as much as $933 million this Valentine's Day, up a bit from last year's estimated $894 million, according to the .

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