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Important Postage Update

Published June 8, 2015

Court Rules on end to 2014 Exigent Rate Increase

On Friday, June 5, 2015, the DC Court of Appeals issued its decision on the exigent rate case. The court affirmed the most significant element of the ruling by the Postal Regulatory Commission back in late 2013, namely, […]

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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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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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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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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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Reminder – New Postal Rates Take Effect Sunday, January 22nd

Published January 19, 2012

As announced last October, the USPS in increasing postal rates effective this Sunday. Standard mail is increasing by 2.124% or about one half a cent per piece.

First Class mail is increasing by one cent. The good news here is that the second ounce is free! Currently, […]

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