In a world dominated by likes, swipes, and scrolls, it might sound counterintuitive—but young adults are drawn to direct mail and the tangible, personal connection it brings. Gen Z (those born in the late 90s to early 2010s), the first fully...

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In a world dominated by likes, swipes, and scrolls, it might sound counterintuitive—but young adults are drawn to direct mail and the tangible, personal connection it brings. Gen Z (those born in the late 90s to early 2010s), the first fully...
What advice do you have on which USPS promotion should be used at the moment? The Tactile, Sensory, and Interactive Promotion ended in July, so many clients are now transitioning to the Integrated Technology promotion, which offers a 6-month sliding window of...
Last week, SPC held an exclusive roundtable discussion featuring representatives from Midland, Sappi, and Sustana. The group provided critical insights on the current state of the paper market, empowering SPC clients to make well-informed business decisions. SPC’s...
SPC adds another all-star to our team with the addition of Kathleen Dykstra, a 30-year veteran in the print industry. In her new role as Director of Estimating, Kathy will assume leadership of a mission-critical team responsible for developing the optimal production...
Through the Eyes of SPC Marketers from around the country came together in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 National Postal Forum (NPF) in late April. For those unfamiliar, the NPF is the mailing and shipping industry’s premier networking event with over 4,000...
Like many areas of the economy, the global struggle and heavy turbulence due to tariffs have also destabilized the international paper market. Nobody knows how this will play out as the year unfolds, but at the moment, we’ve been able to avoid any tariff-related price...
Last week, SPC hosted a virtual "Ask Randy" session to discuss the new AI Incentive, which is part of the USPS Integrated Technology Promotion. Marketers can receive a 3% discount during this promotion, which they can select for a consecutive six-month period at any...
What did Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announce regarding his tenure and the future of the USPS? Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced last week his intention to step down after five years in the position and just four years into his Delivering for America plan to...
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