Em & Friends Employee Directory
ManufacturingCalifornia, United States0-1 Employees
Em & Friends is a Culver City-based manufacturer of illustrated greeting cards, stationery, and gifts that emphasize authentic relationships and supportive communication. It originated the Empathy Cards line to help people express care during major illness, loss, and hard times. Founded in 2013 by writer, illustrator, and designer Emily McDowell, the company operates with a very small team within the consumer gifts space. In 2018, Em & Friends aligned with Knock Knock, with the two brands operating as sister brands under one umbrella; in 2022 they were acquired by Union Square & Co., the publishing arm of Barnes & Noble. The catalog broadened in 2019 to include collaborative
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