USPS Promotions Provide Postage Savings There are two promotions that just began February 1 and run until July 31. We believe the most advantageous choice for nonprofits and commercial mailers is the Tactile, Sensory, and Interactive promotion. Mailers can achieve up to a 5% discount on postage for using various techniques that enhance the mailing,[...]
Mail Delivery Resumes to Several Zip Codes in South Florida It’s been four months since Hurricane Ian devastated southern Florida. As the areas on the Gulf Coast continue to rebuild the USPS has announced that it will begin to accept Marketing Mail letters and flats at several post offices. Mailers have been suppressing addresses in[...]
It’s time to prepare for impacts on your 2023 postage budgets. The USPS has requested a postage rate increase across all mail classes of approximately 4.2%. This is the maximum increase allowed by regulation and is derived from the Consumer Price Index which measures price changes over time of consumer products such as utilities, automotive fuel,[...]
Recently, PMG’s Polly Papsadore and Jaime Grams joined event sponsor MMI Direct’s Charlie Rice and nearly 100 industry colleagues at the 2022 DMAW Data Strategy Forum at the National Housing Center in Washington, DC. A big thanks to all the excellent presenters who advanced attendees’ understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing omnichannel fundraisers amidst[...]
The USPS has requested rate increases for both nonprofit and commercial postage rates that will go into effect on January 22, 2023. The proposed rates need approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, which we anticipate will happen. The rate increases range from 1 to 15.1 percent, depending upon the class and type of mail. The[...]
Due to the damage from Hurricane Ian, specifically in the Ft. Myers and Naples, Florida regions, the USPS has suspended the acceptance of Marketing Mail letters and flats to ten specific 5-digit ZIP Codes. Until further notice, Marketing Mail and flats will not be accepted in the following Zip Codes: 33922 — Bokeelia Post Office,[...]
Category 4 Hurricane Ian made direct landfall in Florida. Storm surge is anticipated in Florida and surrounding areas. Rain, winds, and flooding will cause road closures and power outages impacting local post offices and mail delivery. What We Know Now – Logistics & Post Offices Trucking and rail companies are suspending service to impacted[...]
Do you use commingle services for your first class or marketing mail? If you’re like most smart mailers, you do, but if you aren’t we wanted to share three reasons why commingling is better than entry point. Even if you already are commingling, it’s always good to revisit the strategy so you can be sure[...]
A warm welcome to Katie Iusti, MailSmart Logistics’ newest Account Manager. No, that’s not a typo in her last name, it’s pronounced YEW-STEE. Katie is a customer service pro with more than seventeen years’ experience helping clients. She loves to brainstorm solutions to challenges and is very much looking forward to working on the big[...]
It’s time to launch Informed Delivery campaigns with your direct mail, and here’s why: Recipients receive email notifications of incoming direct mail through USPS Informed Delivery. The new USPS Informed Delivery Promotion offers a substantial postage discount – a great opportunity to save money, especially with postage increases going into effect on July 10th.The promotion[...]
