New USPS Proposed Rule Threatens Nonprofits

pmgdirect August 27, 2018 Industry, Postal Information 0
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Developing Story: The Postal Service has proposed a new rule which is a huge potential threat to nonprofit mailers. The proposal eliminates all merchandise and goods from USPS Marketing Mail, which moving forward would be limited to paper-based, printed matter only. The biggest impact would be on upfront premium mailings containing non-paper items like tote[...]

UPDATE: Paper pricing and shortages

pmgdirect July 29, 2018 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
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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[...]

USPS Director Bob Dixon Shares the Latest News on Informed Delivery with PMG

pmgdirect June 4, 2018 Industry, Postal Information 0
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Informed Delivery is seeing big growth in subscribers and campaigns according to Bob Dixon, director of product technology innovation at the USPS.  The PMG team spoke with Bob Dixon last week to get the latest updates on this exciting new service and get answers to our questions. Here are the highlights from our conversation: There[...]

Paper Price Increases Alert

pmgdirect May 15, 2018 Industry 0
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Plan Ahead Now for Your Paper Needs: Price Increases and Longer Lead Times are Impacting Direct Mail Programs Paper prices and availability have been stable for a few years now, but unfortunately that’s changing. Prices are increasing and ordering lead times are growing much longer, impacting direct mail budgets and schedules. Stronger demand for paper,[...]

Congrats Leigh Ann!

pmgdirect April 23, 2018 Caring Spirit, Industry, PMG News 0
DMAW/EF Board Member
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Leigh Ann Doyle, an account manager here at PMG, has recently been appointed to the Direct Marketing Association of Washington Educational Foundation’s (DMAW/EF) Board of Directors. Leigh Ann’s involvement began well before she began volunteering for the organization. In fact, it goes back to her college days. The DMAW/EF is a non-profit organization that educates[...]

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,[...]

Popular DM101 Workshop Returns to NYC and Now Philly

pmgdirect March 15, 2018 Blog, Industry 0
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Our successful DM101 Workshop is heading to New York City and Philly this Spring, and we hope you can join us. Learn the essentials of direct marketing from industry experts at the DMFA DM101 Workshop in New York City on March 21 and the DMAW DM101 Workshop in Philadelphia on April 25. These highly rated,[...]

We Couldn’t be More Proud of Our DMAW Honorees

pmgdirect December 18, 2017 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
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Each year the Direct Marketing Association of Washington holds its Best of Direct event honoring individuals and companies who’ve had a positive impact on the direct marketing community. In 2017, two members of our PMG family were honored in three different ways. Rick Powell, our fearless founder and CEO, was honored with the DMAW Educational[...]

PRC Update from the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers

pmgdirect December 12, 2017 Industry, Postal Information 0
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We’re sharing an update from the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers about the recent PRC proposal which allows postal rate increases above the CPI. It outlines the highlights of the increases as well as six things you can do now to help. From the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers:   The PRC Proposal is Simply Bad December[...]