In our January/February, 2022 issue, we took a look at 4 companies who can help you with your Vote by Mail needs. Check out their profiles below, and be sure to reach out to them if you have any questions.... View More
It’s been some time since the USPS on March 23, 2021 first published its 10-year strategic plan, “Delivering for America,” which has become known by its acronym “DFA.”... View More
Pritha Mehra holds the Award for Excellence, flanked by Shoshana Grove (left) and Anita Pursley (right), co-chairs of WILDS. On December 16, 2021, during the Women in Logistics and Delive... View More
The next time you encounter a car ad, or one for an investment or dietary supplement, somewhere in the fine print will be a clarification that what’s shown may not be representative of a typ... View More
The constancy of change in the print industry has been true since Guttenberg, and Ben Franklin would be amazed at how mail is prepared, processed, and delivered today. The most successful orga... View More
With inflation, not to mention our reliance on document and parcel delivery, at its peak, this January, the carriers all raised rates to their highest levels. While we expect increases, this y... View More
Thanks in large part to the ongoing effects of the stubbornly persistent COVID-19 pandemic, modern businesses have changed more in the past 24 months than they had in the prior 18 years. Providers of... View More
Outsourcing outbound mail operations has been a topic of discussion for decades at companies that produce their own mail. The popularity of outsourcing swings one way or the other, but never i... View More
Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without a picture of the completed puzzle? It is necessary to get the right pieces in the right places. In most cases, people will give up trying t... View More
The USPS Move Update Standard has been in place for over a decade. In order to obtain Full-Service discounts for their clients and receive the Seamless Acceptance incentive, mail service provi... View More
As I write this, our country is in the midst of a record pace of people leaving their jobs, a phenomenon dubbed “The Great Resignation.” To be employers of choice, we need to actively prov
You may have worked many hours developing and producing your latest direct mail or customer communication piece; however, your customers and prospects will only receive your mailing if you have... View More
An annual February ritual is the use of a ground-dwelling rodent to forecast the chances for an end to winter weather. Looking ahead and hoping for an improvement – to the weather or any other condi
Print/mail service providers and in-plants must rely on the data their customers provide. Though it's not always the greatest quality, some shops are reluctant to touch the customer data, eve... View More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today launched USPS Connect — a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing and enhanced oper
The compelling attraction of e-commerce is its convenience. Who doesn't enjoy making a purchase from the comfort of their couch and having it delivered right to their doorstep? According to... View More
Key USPS developments in 2021 and its plans for 2022 and beyond are presenting new challenges and opportunities for companies, especially high-value mailers. Regardless of the changes, compani... View More
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2022 (Oct. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2021), reporting an adjusted loss of approximately $1... View More
It’s been a challenging time for the direct mail marketing industry. Recession, rises in paper and postage costs, and the pandemic have all contributed to the turbulence. At the same time, though
QR codes got off to a shaky start when first introduced as marketing tools. Marketers did a poor job at using them and consumers either didn't know what to do with them or they found them inc... View More
