Mailing/Fulfillment - Postal Trends

When designing self-mailers for direct mail campaigns, designers should familiarize themselves with USPS regulations to maintain creativity and optimize postage rates. Here are seven strategies that can be implemented for an effective campaign.

Keep US Posted is warning that stamp prices are set to increase on July 9 for the second time in 2023, and cautioning that if postage increases continue, Americans could be facing a government bailout of the USPS.

Beginning July 9, 2023, postage rates will increase for the second time this year. Therefore, it's time to get creative with direct mail. Make the most of it with these special programs and promotions provided by the USPS to save on postage for the rest of the year.

The National Postal Forum kicked off this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy addressed attendees during his keynote address where he outlined the changes the USPS needs to implement in order to find success.

Keep US Posted is submitting new economic analysis to Congress challenging the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to continue increasing postage rates twice per year. The analysis was submitted to the House concerning the USPS “Delivering for America” plan. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is expected to testify.

Postal Center International (PCI) announced a culmination of insights and data released at its annual PCI Partnership Summit, held earlier in March. Executives gathered to learn more about the present and future state of the print and mail industry.

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Congressmen Jamie Comer and Gerry Connolly received the “Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy” for their efforts to preserve and protect the U.S. Postal Service for the Americans who rely on it.

The new In-plant Printing and Mailing Association board comprises seven in-plant managers from government, university, health care and other industry segments.

Personalized direct mail continues to be a powerful medium for brands and businesses of all shapes and sizes to convey their messages.