We’ve updated our Postage Chart to reflect the 2020 rates which will go into effect January 26, 2020. Please download the chart, print out as many copies as you need. Some clients place a copy in each job folder and even more hang these on their wall or bulletin board for quick and easy reference.[...]
The US Postal Service is running a promotion offering incentives to mailers to utilize an Informed Delivery campaign. Source: USPS Mailers who mail between September 1 and November 30th, 2019 can realize a 2 percent discount on postage as well as the ability to engage digitally with recipients to further increase the impact of their[...]
MailSmart Logistics is proud to sponsor the Northern Virginia Metro Postal Customer Council’s Largest Event of the Year! PCC Day 2019 is an annual full-day conference focused on direct mail innovations and insights. Inspiring keynotes, informative sessions, local and national solutions providers, USPS representatives, and plenty of opportunities to meet and get to know direct[...]
Hurricane Dorian is on the move northward and is anticipated to hug the East Coast. Dorian will produce rain, storm surge and high winds which will cause flooding, destruction, road closures and power outages to coastal areas from Florida to North Carolina. What We Know Now Trucking and rail companies are suspending service to impacted[...]
In September the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Each fall the US Postal Service uses this data to adjust postage rates across hundreds of rate cells.[...]
Avoid these to save money and get your mail delivered on time. There are several common pitfalls that mailers make when designing and addressing mail that can not only cost you additional postage but also delay your delivery. Knowing some basic rules and planning ahead will save you time, money, and headache. 6 Most Common[...]
The 2019 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference is quickly approaching. Join more than 2,500 fundraising and marketing professionals July 10-12 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center for days filled with networking, workshops, panels, and more. With the large variety of exhibitors in the Solutions Showcase, you’re sure to find new companies[...]
Summer holidays will have an impact on pickup and drop dates for your commingled mail. Please use this chart as a guide to prepare your mailings to ensure your desired drop dates. As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions, 443.539.2640. Commingle Schedule: Pitney Bowes – Langhorne PA, Duncan SC, Milwaukee[...]
Due to high import volumes and enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate, shippers faced one of the most intense capacity crises in 2018. Experts in the trucking industry William Cassidy and Kevin Zweier spend 60 minutes analyzing the first quarter of 2019 and giving projections on what is to come in the following months[...]
Join mailers from a variety of industries from business to nonprofit who are looking forward to gathering this year at the National Postal Forum. Over the course of four days, you will have the opportunity to attend stimulating sessions on the latest topics and trends in the mailing and shipping industry, mix and mingle with[...]
