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Executive Summary The paper market remains in crisis causing ripple effects across the U.S. economy. Marketers have been forced to scramble as they identify alternative paper choices, spend more for paper orders, and delay campaigns—just as brands are working through...
Effective June 21, FedEx has instituted additional peak surcharges on some residential ground packages by $.30 per package, which could impact your fulfillment shipping costs. UPS also added surcharges to certain international shipments. Our previous blog, "Getting...
The Clemson Graphic Communications program has proven to produce knowledgeable, experienced professionals ready for the work place after graduation. SPC is always looking for ways to grow the future of print and is committed to the success of young professionals in...
Marketers across the U.S. are feeling the effects of a struggling global paper market. Supply is currently a huge problem. Not all marketers will get the paper they need for Q3 and Q4 without planning ahead. Lead times have gone from 3-5 weeks to 10-12+ weeks as paper...
The USPS has submitted a request to increase postage rates effective August 29, 2021. Marketing mail shows a 6.6% increase with a 6.8% proposed increase for First Class mail. The notice was filed on May 28 with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PCR) as part of the...
Niles, IL - June 1, 2021 - Specialty Print Communications, Inc (SPC) is transforming into an integrated and end-to-end direct response marketing services organization with the acquisition of FuelPop Marketing, LLC. Founded in 2018, FuelPop distinguished itself with...
NILES, IL – May 21, 2021 – Specialty Print Communications (SPC), a Niles, Illinois based direct mail and digital solutions provider, marked 25 years in business on May 19th with a ceremony outside its offices. From humble beginnings in 1996 as a print and promotional...
To celebrate, this year we’re planting 2,500 new trees. Specialty Print Communications of Niles, IL celebrates a significant business milestone today. We’re honoring 25 years in business by partnering with One Tree Planted, which will plant 2,500 seedlings in hard-hit...
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