Beginning in April 2018, the USPS will begin using a new Move Update validation process. What does this mean for mailers? As you know, in order to mail to a list, the records must have gone through a data hygiene process called NCOA (National Change of Address) no longer than 95 days prior to your[...]
In this post, we share an update from the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers about the recent PRC proposal which allows increases above the CPI. It outlines the highlights of the increases as well as six things you can do to help now. From the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers: The PRC Proposal is Simply Bad December[...]
2018 USPS Postage Rates On January 21, 2018, the postal rate increases take effect. Download our Postage Rate Chart to plan and prepare your postal budget.
New Rules for USPS Rate Increases Means Bad News for Direct Marketers The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the USPS’s current pricing system is not adequate to meet the goals of the 2006 postal law. This is bad news for direct marketers because it means postage rates will likely increase by more than the[...]
News about Informed Visibility, the New Mail Tracking and Reporting System at the USPS The Postal Service is currently launching a new mail tracking and reporting system called Informed Visibility. Here’s what you should know: The new platform consolidates the IMb Tracing, PostalOne! and MID tracking services into one single system. It also supports secure[...]
Holidays can alter pick-up and drop dates for your commingled mail. To ensure your campaigns arrive in a timely manner, please keep in mind the following dates for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. As always, we’ll help you plan appropriately to meet your deadlines. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your MailSmart Logistics[...]
Take Control of Your Postal Budget: 5 Key Takeaways from the DMFA Production Seminar “You have more control over your postal budget than you think.” That was the bold statement made by Debbie Sylvester of MailSmart Logistics at the recent DMFA Production Seminar in NYC on October 24. During this half-day seminar covering all aspects of[...]
Planning for 2018 USPS Postage Rates The USPS is likely to announce its 2018 rate increase proposal before Friday, October 13th, according to the Alliance for Nonprofit Mailers. The projected average two percent increases will impact each class of mail (First Class, Marketing, Periodicals, Special Services) and hundreds of individual rates. The expected start date[...]
We’re so proud to announce that Elise Buck has received the honor of DMAW Volunteer of the Year. Not only does Elise work tirelessly as our Client Services Manager, but she has always supported our direct mail industry through the DMAW as well as several other organizations. Whether it’s serving on the board of directors,[...]
MailSmart Logistics will monitor and keep you abreast of the impacts of Hurricane Irma to mail operations. Below is the official update from the USPS. Please be advised that freight carriers may also decide to delay delivery of mail to affected regions. Sept. 26, 2017, Noon ET Tropical Storm Irma South Florida Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West[...]
