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Postal Service Files Market Dominant Price Change

Published January 27, 2015

Proposes an Additional $0.9 Billion in Annualized Contributions

WASHINGTON  ̶  On January 15, 2015 the Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) a Market Dominant price change based on a Consumer Price Index (CPI) cap authority of  1.966%.

The Postal Service believes strongly in the […]

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Will There Be A Postage Increase in 2015?

Published September 24, 2014

We have had several clients asking about 2015 postage and whether or not there will be a January increase.  The fact is, nobody knows for sure at this point.  Following are several possible scenarios.

The USPS has the option to file for another CPI (Consumer Price […]

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Eight Point Plan to Mail Smarter in 2014

Published February 12, 2014

With the 2014 postage increase have come some challenges.  Specifically, what can mailers do to help reduce the impact of the postage increase?  We have come up with an eight point plan to help do just that.  This content was originally mailed to our clients […]

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2014 Postage Rate Tables & Increases

Published January 7, 2014

Here are the 2014 postage rates that take effect on January 26, 2014.  The table contains both the new rates, 2013 rates and variances by dollar amount and percentage.  First class and standard mail both have average increases of just under 6%.  The PRC approved […]

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2014 Postal Rate Increase

Published December 26, 2013

Regulators on Tuesday approved a temporary price hike of 3 cents for a first-class stamp, bringing the charge to 49 cents a letter in an effort to help the Postal Service recover from severe mail decreases brought on by the 2008 economic downturn.  The cost […]

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Postal Terminology – CASS vs. NCOA. What’s the difference?

Published May 2, 2013

In order to maximize the delivery of your mail, minimize returned mail (which wastes both production and postage costs), keep your database up to date and receive the lowest postage rate, you should always run your list through a CASS and NCOA process. We hear […]

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Are You Eligible for a USPS Tech Credit?

Published April 18, 2013

The USPS has a new program in which mailers can receive a one-time postage credit if they have met specified mail volumes during the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.

Program Overview In order to encourage mailers to convert to Full-Service mailing standards, […]

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USPS Postage Discount Program Begins March 1, 2013

Published February 7, 2013

We posted earlier about the six postage discount programs being offered by the USPS this year.  You can get the official information here: http://1.usa.gov/Se9pjO

The first of these begins on March 1st and runs through April 30th.  It offers an upfront 2% postage discount by providing […]

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2013 U.S. AD SPENDING FORECAST

Published January 4, 2013

The Ad Age 2013 spending forecast is out and there are a few categories showing significant cuts.  Since this blog focuses primarily on direct mail, we are happy to see that it is alive and well.  Spending is projected to hit $51.5 billion for a […]

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2013 Postage Rate Chart

Published January 3, 2013

We posted in an earlier blog that postage rates for all First Class, Standard and Non Profit mail would be increasing about 2.5% beginning January 27, 2013.  Details of these rates and applicable discounts for automation and destination entry drop shipping are available.  You can view […]

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