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

IPMA Joins PRINTING United Expo 2021

The In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association has announced its participation in PRINTING United Expo 2021 as an official partner.

Key Issues that Drive Americans from Using Mail

A national survey from the Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service found Americans would consider mail alternatives.

USPS Requests Second Postage Rate Increase in 2021

There are some savings to be had with the postal service announcement of the promotions for 2022.

USPS Requests Big Postal Rate Increase for August

The U.S. Postal Service is requesting price changes effective Aug. 29, 2021. It would raise overall Market Dominant prices by 6.9%.

UBM Receives USPS Approval on Commingle Services

United Business Mail (UBM) received approval from the USPS for Combined Marketing Mail Letters sorted to the Carrier Route level.

US Senate Addresses Postal Reform

On the heels of last week’s House action on postal reform, the Senate this week got into the game by introducing companion legislation.

Postal Reform Legislation Advances in US House: What’s Next?

There’s never been more publicity surround USPS and – in recent times – the postal rate…

Cathedral Launches Mail Tracking Application

Cathedral Corporation’s custom Track N Trace mail tracking application has access to the scanning data that comes from the USPS.

PRC Releases Analysis of USPS Finances in FY20

The Commission’s overall analysis supports the conclusion that the Postal Service is on a highly unstable financial path.

USPS Releases 10-Year Strategic Plan

The US Postal Service released its 10-year strategic plan this week. It’s a mixed bag for the commercial printing and mailing sector.

PRINTING United Alliance Commends Hearing for USPS

The U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing to review legislative proposals to position the USPS on better financial footing.

Print: Legislative, Regulatory, Economic Outlook

These industry experts believe they can discern what the commercial printing industry can expect in 2021.

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Recent Video

Postal Rate Hikes Will Hurt Printers and Mailers

Todd Haycock, VP of Mailing Services at Broadridge and President of the Major Mailers Association, discusses how the major postal rate hikes proposed by the U.S. Postal Service will impact mail volumes, ways printers and mailers can make their voices heard, and the' key role USPS serves in providing Last Mile Delivery.

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