Mailing/Fulfillment

Trends in direct mail and the direct marketing industry, the latest from the U.S. Postal Service
(postal rates, IMB, regulations) as well as information on software, equipment and best practices for
preparing materials to be delivered via the mailstream in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

The Latest

Runbeck Quadruples Vote-By-Mail Capacity

Runbeck Election Services installed 11 new BB700 S2 high-speed inserters adding to the five inserters currently in operation.

Quad Urges Congress to Act on USPS Reform

Joel Quadracci, sent a letter to roughly 300 U.S. Senators and Representatives urging reform of the USPS.

Politics Aside, At Least Folks Are Focused on USPS

While we were on summer vacation, the ugly state of politics brought the USPS to the top of the news cycle. Maybe that’s a good thing.

Exploiting Direct Mail’s Strength

Near the height of election season, it’s the perfect time for a tale about the unique strengths of direct mail.

The #SaveUSPS Movement Wants to Rescue the Postal

People have taken to the digital streets to save the USPS with merchandise store links and hashtags like #SaveUSPS and #DontDefundUSPS.

MSP Installs Its First W+D 410 Easy Enveloper

W+D North America Inc. announces the installation of a “solo tending” 410 Easy Enveloper at MSP in Freedom, Pa.

DTAC Acquires Mail.dat & Mail.XML Specifications

Mail.dat and Mail.XML have become the mailing industry standard for effective communication for efficient processing and entry of mail.

The Mailworks Raises $30k for Black Lives Matter

The Mailworks has raised over $30,000 in sales of vinyl decals to support and stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Will Pandemic and Politics Put USPS in Peril?

Let’s look at facts about the agency that’s central to American life – and the largest expense for most magazine publishers.

Runbeck Buys 11 W+D Mail Inserters

W+D North America announced that Runbeck Election Services has invested in 11 BB700 S2 high-speed inserters for vote-by-mail solutions.

Rectangular Iron Cross Mailer

Created by Slate Group and designed by Felisha Weaver, the mailer congratulates students on their university acceptance.

Rising Above the Noise of Digital With Direct Mail

How much “noise” will be required to have our direct mail marketing offerings heard against this cacophony of digital messages?

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Recent Video

Lisbeth Lyons on Why USPS Needs Stimulus Funding

Lisbeth Lyons, VP Government and External Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance, discusses why the U.S. Postal Service deserves to receive more financial relief from Congress in the next COVID-19 stimulus bill, and why it's so critical for printers to reach out now to their respective Congressional representatives to advocate for that needed funding.

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