The Postal Service has launched three mailing promotions running simultaneously Aug. 1-Sept. 30. Together, the promotions are providing mailers with ample opportunity to leverage the ability of mail to deliver results in new and powerful ways.
During thePicture Permit promotion period, Picture Permit fees will be waived for mailers with an approved Picture Permit Indicia. The fees are 1 cent per piece for First-Class Mail automation letters and postcards and 2 cents per piece for Standard Mail.
The Product Samples promotion provides mailers with an upfront postage discount on qualifying Standard Mail and Nonprofit Marketing Parcels that contain product samples during the promotion period. This promotion is aimed at Mail Service Providers and consumer packaged goods companies mailing product samples to consumers.
The Emerging Technology promotion offers an upfront 2 percent postage discount and is available to business mailers who utilize Augmented Reality, Authentication or Near Field Communication with their mailpieces. Eligible mail classes are First-Class Mail letters, flats and cards (presort and automation), Standard Mail letters and flats, and Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and flats.To ensure that requirements are met, mailers are encouraged to provide samples of their mailpieces to the Program Office to review in advance of mailing. Registration information, program requirements, prerecorded webinars and presentations for all three promotions can all be found on RIBBS
During thePicture Permit promotion period, Picture Permit fees will be waived for mailers with an approved Picture Permit Indicia. The fees are 1 cent per piece for First-Class Mail automation letters and postcards and 2 cents per piece for Standard Mail.
The Product Samples promotion provides mailers with an upfront postage discount on qualifying Standard Mail and Nonprofit Marketing Parcels that contain product samples during the promotion period. This promotion is aimed at Mail Service Providers and consumer packaged goods companies mailing product samples to consumers.
The Emerging Technology promotion offers an upfront 2 percent postage discount and is available to business mailers who utilize Augmented Reality, Authentication or Near Field Communication with their mailpieces. Eligible mail classes are First-Class Mail letters, flats and cards (presort and automation), Standard Mail letters and flats, and Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and flats.To ensure that requirements are met, mailers are encouraged to provide samples of their mailpieces to the Program Office to review in advance of mailing. Registration information, program requirements, prerecorded webinars and presentations for all three promotions can all be found on RIBBS
