Good News for Mailers: USPS Resumes Operations

pmgdirect January 27, 2023 Blog, Industry, Postal Information 0
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Mail Delivery Resumes to Several Zip Codes in South Florida It’s been four months since Hurricane Ian devastated southern Florida. As the areas on the Gulf Coast continue to rebuild the USPS has announced that it will begin to accept Marketing Mail letters and flats at several post offices. Mailers have been suppressing addresses in[...]

Exciting PMG Leadership News

pmgdirect January 11, 2023 Blog, PMG News 0
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We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Polly Papsadore to President of PMG, effective January 1, 2023. Polly takes on the company’s leadership role after serving as Senior Vice President of Business Strategy since 2020. Polly will lead the PMG Family’s four business units: PMG, MMI Direct, MailSmart Logistics and The Engage Group. Polly joined[...]

PMG Production Team Welcomes Beni Gibson, Account Supervisor

PMMAdmin3 January 4, 2023 Blog, PMG News 0
Beni Gibson Account Supervisor
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PMG is happy to announce a new Account Supervisor in our ranks. With 27 years successfully managing Direct Mail fundraising campaigns, print production and account management, Beni Gibson is the perfect addition to our Production team. Beni has previously worked at a nonprofit organization and is looking forward to using her experience as a client[...]

Be Prepared: Postal Increases on the Horizon

pmmadmin November 11, 2022 Blog, Postal Information 0
Expect a 4.2 percent increase in 2023 postage rates
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It’s time to prepare for impacts on your 2023 postage budgets. The USPS has requested a postage rate increase across all mail classes of approximately 4.2%. This is the maximum increase allowed by regulation and is derived from the Consumer Price Index which measures price changes over time of consumer products such as utilities, automotive fuel,[...]

PMG Welcomes Ivan Jenkins, Senior Production Manager

pmgdirect November 1, 2022 Blog, PMG News 0
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With a career that spans working at a mailshop, several nonprofit organizations, and a few agencies that serve nonprofits, we’re proud to welcome Ivan Jenkins to the production team at PMG as Senior Production Manager. Art and materials collected? Check. Set-ups? Approved. Mail dropped? Right on time! Ivan’s vast direct marketing experience will enable him to[...]

13 Amazing Takeaways from the DMAW Data Strategy Forum

pmmadmin October 28, 2022 Blog, PMG News 0
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Recently, PMG’s Polly Papsadore and Jaime Grams joined event sponsor MMI Direct’s Charlie Rice and nearly 100 industry colleagues at the 2022 DMAW Data Strategy Forum at the National Housing Center in Washington, DC. A big thanks to all the excellent presenters who advanced attendees’ understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing omnichannel fundraisers amidst[...]

Postage Rate Increase Expected January 2023

pmgdirect October 20, 2022 Blog, Postal Information 0
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The USPS has requested rate increases, which if approved will go into effect on January 22, 2023. The proposed rates need approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, which we anticipate will happen. The rate increases range from 1 to 15.1 percent, depending upon the class and type of mail. PMG has a detailed listing of the before[...]

PMG Celebrates Employee-Ownership Month

pmmadmin October 6, 2022 Blog, PMG News, Uncategorized 0
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October is Employee Ownership Month, and we’re celebrating PMG’s 100% Employee-Ownership and its benefits to our employees, our company, our clients and suppliers, and our industry. We’re eager to promote the positive ripple effects of employee-ownership and to encourage more companies to become employee-owned. Here’s why employee-ownership at PMG is so awesome: Every employee has[...]

7 Reasons Why You Should be Tracking Your Return Mail

pmmadmin July 13, 2022 Blog, Postal Information 0
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Return mail tracking has become an essential tool for managing direct mail campaigns. Here’s why you should be doing it too: Slower mail delivery and mail processing delays can create uncertainty around your campaign performance. Return mail tracking provides reliable data on where your donor responses are in the mail stream.Monitor and measure your campaign[...]

Direct Mail Industry Update: Paper, Postage, Logistics and More

PMMAdmin3 April 14, 2022 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Postal Information 0
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PMG continues to monitor direct mail industry trends that impact our clients’ fundraising and marketing programs. Paper Major paper mills have announced paper cost increases of approximately 8 – 10% effective May 1, 2022, according to our key suppliers. Envelope window film, adhesives, cartons and freight costs are also increasing. Fuel surcharges from carriers are[...]