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2014 USPS Promotional Schedule

Published December 5, 2013

The USPS has released its 2014 promotional calendar. Mailers can receive various discounts from 2% to 15% by taking advantage of these promotions. The promotions for 2014 represent a significant increase from the past two years. Here they are at a glance:

February 1 – March […]

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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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Purchased Mailing Lists – Nobody is Perfect

Published December 17, 2012

When you purchase mailing lists for clients, as we frequently do, please be sure to educate your clients regarding deliverability. No purchased mailing list is 100% guaranteed so please be sure this is not their expectation before they place an order for a list. The […]

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Reminder of 2013 Postal Changes

Published December 6, 2012

With the new year almost upon us, we thought we should quickly review USPS changes coming in the new year.

Mail Piece Dimension Change: The size for folded self-mailers changes on January 5, 2013. The new maximum is 10 1/2 x 6 inches. Anything larger than […]

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2013 USPS Promotions & Incentive Programs

Published November 8, 2012

To help marketers prepare earlier for its upcoming mail promotions, the U.S. Postal Service for the first time is publishing a yearly promotions calendar. The 2013 Mailing Services Promotions Calendar will include six promotions designed to generate continued interest in the various uses and benefits […]

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Digital Slowdown

Published October 23, 2012

The response rate for direct mail rides high in the face of digital increase

If your marketing strategy relies heavily on email, you may want to take a closer look at its more effective counterpart, direct mail. The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has found that direct […]

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USPS Proposed Rate Increases for Business Mail

Published October 15, 2012

By now most have heard that the price of a First Class stamp will increase to $0.46 in January. The rates for business mail – automated presorted mail – will also increase.

First Class mail will increase about $0.01 per piece or roughly 2.6%. Standard mail […]

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Are You Optimizing Postal Processing to Lower Costs and Improve Mail Deliverability?

Published September 6, 2012

As U.S. postal rates continue to rise each year direct marketers are continually challenged to offset these costs, which can represent up to 65% of total direct mail project budgets. Yet many marketers fail to focus their cost-reduction efforts on postage, trying instead to reduce […]

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Eight simple questions to help you choose your direct mail partner

Published June 26, 2012

Looking at a new direct mail firm? Or, re-evaluating your current one? Here are eight simple questions you can and should ask during your decision-making process.

1. Are you financially stable?

This is a vitally important question. Many suppliers are struggling with current trading conditions. You […]

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USPS Proposed Rate Increases for Business Mail

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