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We reached out to longtime SPC partner ALG Worldwide Logistics to answer a few questions about the state of the logistics and shipping industry. At a high level, what’s the state of the shipping industry compared to January and what are the keys to moving toward any...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced new postage rates starting July 10, 2022. You can see the full breakdown in this recent blog post. The average rate increases 6%, which is quite a hike, but by using any of the following USPS marketing mail promotions,...
In 2021 retail e-commerce sales amounted to approximately 4.9 trillion dollars worldwide, according to Statista, a company that provides analysis of markets and trends. This figure is forecast to grow by 50 percent over the next four years, reaching about 7.4 trillion...
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...
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...
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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