Envelope Basics: The Grand Opening
July 5, 2017
Whether you’re a mailing industry newcomer or seasoned pro, if you work with envelopes you need the basics.
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How Big Is A Number 10 Envelope?
June 27, 2017
How big is a #10 envelope? Well, it can be huge.
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Intelligent Mail Barcode Dumbed Down, Take 2
June 14, 2017
In my last post (Intelligent Mail Barcode Dumbed Down), I covered the who, what, when, where and how of the Intelligent Mail barcode.
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How to Train Your Marketer (about Informed Delivery™)
May 31, 2017
Informed Delivery got top billing at this year’s National Postal Forum (NPF). The USPS, in typical fashion, put on an excellent show that was both informative and fun.
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Marketers: Don’t Fight. Print and Digital are Like Peanut Butter and Jelly
April 26, 2017
Print traditionalists and digital enthusiasts are ripping each other apart trying to stake their claim on the new Marketing Landscape. Only Print and Digital are not oil and water. They complement eat other; like peas and carrots or peanut butter and jelly.
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Informed Delivery™ from the USPS®
April 25, 2017
The United States Postal Service is giving you a jump on seeing what’s in your mailbox before you even check the mail.
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Intelligent Mail Barcode, Dumbed Down
April 11, 2017
Learn what an IMb is, who uses it and where it is located.
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Litho: In Living Color
March 28, 2017
While flexographic printing remains a solid choice when considering printing options for invoices and other monthly mailings, direct mail pieces often deserves lithography.
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When it Comes to Direct Mail, Have the Mind of a Seven-Year-Old
March 14, 2017
Picture yourself at a 7-year-old’s birthday party. It's gift time. The birthday girl is having the time of her life and is looking for the first gift to open.
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The Smithsonian National Postal Museum, a National Treasure
March 8, 2017
The Smithsonian National Postal Museum is a national treasure.
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5 Direct Mail Tips for Nonprofits
February 21, 2017
While there is no panacea that will guarantee double digit response rates on your next direct mail package, there are some tried and true practices you can test on your donor file simply and effectively.
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2017 USPS Tactile, Sensory & Interactive Mailpiece Engagement Promotion
January 25, 2017
The 2017 USPS® Tactile, Sensory & Interactive Mailpiece Engagement Promotion's registration period is now open. Mailers, this is your opportunity to get envelopes noticed and potentially earn a discount on your mailing!
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