Polly to Receive the DMAW Industry All Star Award

Jessica Tanis September 26, 2019 Blog, PMG News 0
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We are excited to announce that Polly Papsadore will be receiving the Best of Direct Industry All Star Award this year. This award honors a standout individual in the Direct Marketing field whose behavior distinguishes them as the “best in the industry.” Recipients of the Industry All Star Award act as role models and ambassadors[...]

A New Family Member, Kevin Reilly

pmgdirect September 24, 2019 Blog, PMG News 0
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Meet our newest family member, Kevin Reilly. He’s a member of our production team and brings more than 26 years print production experience, 22 of those years as a nonprofit mail production manager. His expertise will be an asset for our clients and our entire team. Kevin recently relocated to the Baltimore/Washington DC area from[...]

Tips for Preparing Your 2020 Postage Budget

pmgdirect August 21, 2019 Blog, Postal Information 0
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This fall the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The CPI is utilized by the US Postal Service to adjust postage rates across hundreds of rate cells.[...]

Make a Sure Bet at the 2019 Bridge Conference!

pmgdirect June 12, 2019 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Uncategorized 0
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The 2019 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference is quickly approaching. Join more than 2,500 fundraising and marketing professionals July 10-12 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center for days filled with networking, workshops, panels, and more. With the large variety of exhibitors in the Solutions Showcase, you’re sure to find new companies[...]

New Director of Client Services

Jessica Tanis December 13, 2018 Blog, PMG News 0
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Congratulations are in order for Teresa Pessaro! Earlier this year, Teresa made the transition back to the Baltimore area from Asheville, North Carolina to take on the role of Team Leader at PMG. We are excited to announce that Teresa will now take on the role of Director of Client Services for PMG. As Director[...]

Honoring Elise Buck on her 2018 Best of Direct Award

Jessica Tanis December 10, 2018 Blog, PMG News 0
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The 11th Annual Best of Direct Awards Ceremony and Holiday Party hosted by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington was held on Tuesday, December 4. Each year, the DMAW takes the time to honor those who have shown the ability to adapt in a changing marketplace and have been exemplary in their field. We enjoyed[...]

The Production Management Group is Now 100% Employee-Owned

pmgdirect December 3, 2018 Blog, PMG News 0
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President & CEO Rick Powell will continue to lead the company (Columbia, MD. December 3, 2018) The Production Management Group (PMG) is now a 100% employee-owned company. The business was founded in 1997 by Rick Powell to provide direct mail fundraising services to nonprofit organizations and the agencies that serve them. Today the company has[...]

UPDATE: Paper pricing and shortages

pmgdirect July 29, 2018 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
paper prices rising
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We have new information to share with you as a follow up to our May 15th Alert on paper price increases and longer lead times on paper orders. Today, we want to make you further aware that in some cases, paper stocks are now taking two or even three months to reach printers. And paper[...]

Your Must-Do List for Bridge 2018

pmgdirect July 27, 2018 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
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Here are three important tips to help you get the most out of three really busy days at Bridge! 1)  Visit the PMG Booth (#326) in the Solutions Showcase for Super-Fun Games & Prizes Try your luck in our Cash Booth – how many flying bills can you grab? Win cold hard cash as well[...]

Hand Written Notes Bring Smiles

pmgdirect April 10, 2018 Blog, Industry, Postal Information 0
USPS National Card and Letter Writing Month
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April is National Card and Letter Writing Month! The USPS is celebrating all month long to raise awareness of the importance and historical significance of card and letter writing. As direct marketers, we know the impact of a personalized letter, and a handwritten letter or note is even more meaningful and special. Seeing a hand-addressed,[...]