USPS Cuts First-Class Mail Delivery"... Delivery time to be extended by two-three days, up to nine for some periodicals...."
Article Reference Source: www.foliomag.com
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ruthless Dismantling of the Postal Service
Postal system's crisis has many sources, says local postmaster; closing services will not help "... " If jobs can be disposed of so ruthlessly, if communities can be disposed of so cynically, if an institution that helped build the country — and that still helps hold it together — can be disposed of so carelessly, we are all in deep trouble."..."
Article Reference Source: www.mountainx.com
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Is Postal Service in violation of privacy laws
USPS’ selling of addresses a privacy concern? "... provided the addresses of customers to direct-mail marketers, an apparent violation of the federal Privacy Act...."
Article Reference Source: ajc.com
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Key direct mail months remain stable (Paradysz)
Paradysz Releases Latest Study of Seasonal Patterns in Direct Mail Usage "...According to the study, key direct mail months and overall seasonal patterns remain relatively stable for most consumer sectors despite continued economic challenges ..."
Article Reference Source: www.piworld.com
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Royal Mail "delivered by" mark irks mailers
DM industry slams Royal Mail "delivered by" mark plans "... the mark is recognition of the “dedication” and “fantastic job” done by postal workers. It will be introduced in September...."
Article Reference Source: www.marketingweek.co.uk
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Quad Graphics refinancing loans
Quad/Graphics seeks $1.5 billion in loans for refinancing "... JPMorgan Chase & Co. is leading the refinancing transaction, which includes an $800 million revolving credit line and a $400 million term loan A, both due in five years, and a $300 million, seven-year term loan B...."
Article Reference Source: www.jsonline.com
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Canada Post negotiations stalled
Postal negotiations stalled, estimated 15,000 layoffs in mailing industry "... while Canada Post has moved on some issues, the crown corporation "continues to dismiss important health and safety issues, as well as rejecting proposals for innovation and service expansion."
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
More discounts for mailers
USPS Formally Announces QR Code Discount, Touts Savings from Contract "...Mobile Barcode Promotion that rewards mailers launching campaigns incorporating two-dimensional, smartphone-friendly barcodes with an upfront 3 percent postage discount on qualifying Standard and First-Class Mail letters, flats or cards. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.piworld.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Purposeful slowing of direct mail solicitations
Bill would slow lawyers’ direct mail "...pushing a measure that would require lawyers to wait 30 days before they begin filling victims’ mailboxes with solicitations. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.news-record.com
Thursday, May 26, 2011
$42 Million Postal Logistics Contract Awarded
CSC Wins $42 Million U.S. Postal Service Logistics Contract "...he U.S. Postal Service (USPS) awarded the company a contract to provide management, operational and logistical support for its mail transport repair facility located near Los Angeles, Calif. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.sunherald.com
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Direct Mail PURLs
The Top Five Reasons to Add PURLs to Your Direct Mail Marketing "... Postage rates, paper costs, and printing costs are all increasing. Let’s face it: you need a cost-effective way to drive prospects to your dealership. Rather than throw everything imaginable at your customer, mail a package that is unique with personalization, and know that the chances it will be opened and responded to are higher. Get a better response with less mail!..."
Article Reference Source: dealermarketing.com
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
direct mail is still the most popular marketing tool for many companies
Surprise report results - direct mail is still on top "...In a world where online is seen to be king, it was surprising to see that direct mail experienced the largest growth in 2010, according to the results of an annual report by the Advertising Association. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.equimedia.co.uk
Monday, April 4, 2011
Discover credit card firm NSA
USPS agrees $670m mailing deal with Discover credit card firm "...Credit card company DFS has large, but declining billing and statement volumes, but under the new $670m deal, a big push in its advertising mail ..."
Article Reference Source: postandparcel.info
Monday, March 28, 2011
State of Washington passes bill making mail-in ballots standard
House passes bill making mail-in ballots standard "... The House voted 52-43 Friday to require Pierce County to join the state's 38 other counties that already conduct elections entirely by mail. The Senate narrowly approved the measure March 4. ..."
Article Reference Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com
Friday, March 25, 2011
March 25 USPS Announcement
This post is courtesy of The Postal Newsgroup
The highly anticipated March 25 USPS announcement is referenced below as found on the USPS' website. The largest majority of the information was put out yesterday (March 24, 2011) detailing the district closings, the Voluntary Early Retirement (VER), The financial incentive programs being offered to eligible career non-bargaining employees in targeted groups at Headquarters, Headquarters-related Field Units, Area Offices and Customer Service District Offices (Administrative). However, the additional information provided in the following announcement that stands out boldly is 'additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.' Read below to see the official release. Stay tuned and we will provide further internal information as it trickles out.
March 25 Postal Announcement
The Announcement
PMG ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF SEVEN DISTRICTS
I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure.
As part of the ongoing redesign of the Postal Service, PMG Pat Donahoe yesterday announced USPS will close 7 of its 74 district offices. This reflects continuing alignments within the organization to achieve core business strategies and, when fully implemented, will help realize approximately $750 million of annual cost savings (Link Extra, 3/23).
The district offices scheduled for closure — Columbus, OH, (Eastern Area); Southeast Michigan in Troy, MI, and Northern Illinois in Carol Stream, IL (Great Lakes Area); Southeast New England in Providence, RI (Northeast Area); South Georgia in Macon, GA, and Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM (Southwest Area); and Big Sky in Billings, MT (Western Area) — house only administrative functions that will be assumed by surrounding district offices. The closures will not affect customer service, mail delivery, Post Office operations or ZIP codes.
“I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure. One that is fair to our employees and one that will meet the future needs of our customers and the mailing industry,” said Donahoe.
This organizational redesign builds on previous PMG announcements that include a 16 percent reduction in officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units, closing the Southeast Area Office, and further reducing the employee complement by about 7,500 positions.
While yesterday’s announcement focused on the administrative and executive corps, additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.
emphasis (bold-print) added by The Postal Newsgroup
Thursday, March 24, 2011
USPS overstated savings of ending Saturday delivery [PRC]
Plan To End Saturday Mail Delivery Overstates Costs, Report Says "... While the U.S. Postal Service estimates that ending Saturday delivery of mail would save $3.1 billion a year, the Postal Regulatory Commission issued a report today saying that figure overstates the savings by about $1.4 billion annually...."
Article Reference Source: www.npr.org
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Four people were taken to a hospital from a Bethesda post office Saturday for skin irritation, but authorities said they found no evidence of hazardous materials "...Direct mail is a tried and true small business marketing method that puts a reminder directly in the hands of the consumer. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.overnightprints.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
RSVP Publications Introduces a Direct Marketing “Game Changer” – QR Code Technology in Direct Mail Packs
RSVP Publications Introduces a Direct Marketing “Game Changer” – QR Code Technology in Direct Mail Packs "...-RSVP Publications (http://rsvppublications.com), a direct marketing and direct mail company specializing in reaching affluent homeowners, has breathed new life into direct mail by adding quick response (QR) codes to its direct mail ..."
Article Reference Source: www.businesswire.com
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Consumers prefer direct mail from charities over any other venue
Consumers prefer direct mail from charities over any other venue "... In fact, a recent survey by direct mail specialists Onepost, W8data and Fast.map found that consumers prefer receiving letters and print material from charities more than emails, phone calls or contacts through social media, Third Sector UK reported...."
Article Reference Source: www.overnightprints.com
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Royal Mail a leader in doing what needs to be done: raising prices
Royal Mail price increase 'will hit direct mail' "...Last year, the postal regulator proposed allowing Royal Mail to increase the price of business mail, as part of a package of deregulatory suggestions. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.dma.org.uk
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Two Sides announces new Mail Sector Group
Two Sides announces new Mail Sector Group "...Royal Mail's Head of Sustainability, Matthew Neilson, said: “The direct mail industry, with the support of Royal Mail, has made significant strides in reducing the impact of its activities on the environment, both through increased sustainability of ..."
Article Reference Source: whattheythink.com
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Economic indicators suggest the dramatic decline in mail volume is over
REVENUE CONTINUES TO DECLINE "...Total first quarter mail volume of 46.4 billion pieces increased by 707 million pieces (1.5 percent) compared to 45.7 billion pieces in the first quarter of 2010. ..."
Article Reference Source: usps.gov
Monday, January 31, 2011
Direct Mail Industry Booming
MORE DIRECT MAIL "... According to the Winterberry Group, a marketing consulting organization, companies in 2010 increased direct mail use by 3.1 percent, spending $45.2 billion. ..."
Article Reference Source: usps.gov
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Direct Mail Advertising Industry report
2011 Worldwide Direct Mail Advertising Industry Report "... The Direct Mail Advertising Industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report features 2011 current and 2012 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) for the 47 largest world countries..."
Article Reference Source: www.researchandmarkets.com
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Former Postmaster General to open up global supply chains and logistics
Former Postmaster General Back at Work "... new project, headed by former Postmaster General of the United States Jack Potter, to open up global supply chains and logistics for American companies...."
Article Reference Source: npmhu317.blogspot.com
Dunavant global logistics operations
Dunavant global logistics operations "... global supply expertise is derived from managing commodity shipments for one of the largest cotton merchants in the world.
Our logistics operation has a broad database of supply chain partners including over 3,000 domestic and international logistics companies. Our strategic partners have a long history with our company and have been pre-qualified to meet stringent standards for safety, performance, and service. Combining smart technology with our global supply chain expertise, Dunavant is uniquely qualified to solve and manage complex problems for any channel of distribution. Dunavant has..."
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New USPS PMG Lays Out Restructure Plans (Letter)
New USPS PMG Lays Out Restructure Plans (Letter)
The new Postmaster General has put out a memo regarding organization changes, as well as announcing a Reduction in Force and Voluntary Early Retirement for postal employees. The Mailing Industry would like to thank the workers at the USPS for a fantastic job in getting the mail out in a timely and professional manner and are in hopes that the new Postmaster General will reward the employees with a generous retirement offer. Universal Service to the people and businesses of this great country is a service we cannot afford to damage.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Shipping Consultants Can Lower Shipping Costs
AFMS Logistics Management Group "... AFMS draws its insight, knowledge and information from a staff comprised of former vice presidents and senior sales and pricing managers from FedEx, UPS, DHL, the USPS and other major carriers of the industry.
With over 400 years of collective carrier management experience, AFMS has the knowledge and expertise to help companies reduce logistics costs and bring profits to the bottom line. ..."
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Inside Direct Mail
Inside Direct Mail goes full-color, printed on glossy stock--for a magazine look.: An article from: The Newsletter on Newsletters
10 Best Print Magazines for Marketers
10 Best Print Magazines for Marketers "... If you use direct mail to promote your company, then you cannot afford not to subscribe to Inside Direct Mail. Each week, you will get information about trends, cost savings and what other people are putting into the mail right now. This magazine is free to qualified professionals...."
Article Reference Source: thesocialrobot.com
Thursday, December 23, 2010
U.S. Postal Service to Expand Simplified Addressing for Businesses
U.S. Postal Service to Expand Simplified Addressing for Businesses "... "Simplified addressing will serve as the on-ramp for many small businesses trying to reach their audiences within a specific geographic range," said Vogel. "It will allow them for the first time to take advantage of the most effective marketing channel there is — direct mail."..."
Article Reference Source: www.prnewswire.com
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
5 Benefits of Using Direct Mail Postcards
5 Benefits of Using Direct Mail Postcards "... this new marketing environment seems to bring out a few natural advantages in direct mail postcards. The advantages of direct mail postcards..."
Article Reference Source: www.delivermagazine.com
Monday, December 20, 2010
Twin Rivers Initiates Direct Mail Campaign to Highlight Its Line-Up of Annual Report Papers
Twin Rivers Initiates Direct Mail Campaign to Highlight Its Line-Up of Annual Report Papers "... As specifiers and printers finalize paper specifications for 2010 annual reports, Twin Rivers Paper Company has launched a direct mail campaign to communicate its affordable, lightweight line-up of annual report papers...."
Article Reference Source: pr-canada.net
Gourmet food mail order industry
Harry & David has last-minute gift ideas for the holidays "... They soon expanded into mail order, and created towers, baskets and the fruit of the month club. They began the gourmet food mail order industry...."
Article Reference Source: www.abc15.com
DM rallies to fight Royal Mail price hikes
DM rallies to fight Royal Mail price hikes "... "[Royal Mail] may get away without losing a huge amount of volume in 2011, because for business and bulk mail they still have a captive audience..."
Article Reference Source: www.printweek.com
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Profit Down, Revenue Up at FedEx
www.memphisdailynews.com "... FedEx Corp., the world’s second-largest package delivery company, said its profit fell 18 percent during the Memphis-based shipper’s fiscal second quarter...."
Article Reference Source: www.memphisdailynews.com
Get listed in the 'Direct Marketing Buyers Guide'
GET LISTED IN THE DIRECT MARKETING BUYERS GUIDE AND REACH THOUSANDS EVERY MONTH "... The buyers guide is the industry's primary source of product & service suppliers for today's leading direct marketers & multichannel merchants. ..."
Article Reference Source: multichannelmerchant.com
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Direct Mail Outlook : Education, Tools Remain Key
Direct Mail Outlook : Education, Tools Remain Key "... Good news was difficult to find in 2010 for the printers of direct mail, not to mention the direct marketing community. Even the United States Postal Service (USPS) struggled..."
Article Reference Source: www.piworld.com
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Nova Direct Mail launches digitally-printed scented mail service
Nova Direct Mail launches digitally-printed scented mail service "... "We’ve always been innovative at Nova so I wanted to do something with personalised direct mail that went beyond simply putting the recipient’s name in the mailing piece," said Andy Fry, managing director at Nova Direct Mail...."
Article Reference Source: www.printweek.com
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Police say postal worker shot near Miami
Police say postal worker shot near Miami "... postal worker has been shot and critically wounded..."
Article Reference Source: www.weartv.com
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