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2022-A Year of Uncertainty Uncertain is an appropriate word to describe Q1 2022. Although the pandemic appears to be winding down, the effects of it continue to be felt throughout the entire global economy. In the print and direct mail industry, marketers are...
Will you be attending the National Postal Forum in May and do you anticipate any breaking news? Yes, SPC has a booth at the event and I will be attending. The theme of the event is “Facing the Future Together.” I expect to see fresh new ideas for the mailing and...
Freshly Baked and Innovative Format Showcase From what we’ve heard, all who attended our recent Zoom event we hosted with CADM, found a lot of value in the content. Thanks to all who joined us! If you missed it, here’s a brief recap. Ryan LeFebvre and Beckie O’Connor...
1. When will the next anticipated USPS postal increase happen? How will marketing mail of letters vs flats be affected by the increase? The next USPS postage rate increase is scheduled for July 2022. It is projected that the next postage rate increase will be between...
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Avoid dimensional weight (DIM) rates when shipping products, samples, or marketing materials. DIM rates are not always well understood, so here’s what you need to know to help reduce shipping costs and increase your profit. What are DIM rates? Dimensional weight rates...
The paper market continues its rough ride into 2022 as supply and demand are still out of balance. Paper availability has shrunk, prices have continued to rise, options of available stocks have been reduced, and the delivery of paper remains inconsistent. Pent up...
Developing a strategy for future campaigns can feel overwhelming—we get it. Staring at a white wall is how it usually starts. Well, how about first looking at where you can save money? What’s this USPS Promotions and Incentives Program about? In 2011, the USPS...
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