New Intern from TNPA’s Pilot Program Joins PMG for the Summer

PMMAdmin3 June 21, 2022 PMG News, Uncategorized 0
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Olivia Eley We have a new intern! Olivia Eley has joined us as part of The Nonprofit Alliance’s (TNPA) new internship program. Olivia is a third-year student at the University of Maryland (UMD) double majoring in Marketing and Information Systems. We are so excited to welcome her to the PMG Team! One thing’s for sure:[...]

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[...]

Upcoming Events

PMMAdmin3 March 28, 2022 Industry, PMG News 0
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If you’re looking for the latest in the industry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a list of upcoming, in-person events to help you stay connected and informed. Here’s what’s going on this month: DMAW DM101 – Tuesday, March 29 (8:30am-4pm) Sponsored by MMI Direct, this full-day seminar will answer all your questions about[...]

PMG Welcomes Three New Teammates

PMMAdmin3 November 3, 2021 PMG News 0
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Please help us welcome three new team members to the PMG Family. Turner Scott joins the PMG family as Senior Production Manager. With 14 years of mailshop experience, Turner is familiar with the intricacies of working with nonprofits and vendors alike. He’s excited to bring his backend mailshop skills to the table and for the[...]

Congratulations to New Account Manager Brian Jacobs

PMMAdmin3 October 2, 2021 PMG News 0
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Please help us congratulate Brian Jacobs on his promotion to Account Manager. October 15th will mark Brian’s two year anniversary with PMG. He was first hired as an Account Coordinator to provide background help with pricing, proposals and a large client’s complex, rapid-turnaround Acknowledgement program. In his initial interview, Brian asked how long before he[...]

Direct Mail Trends for Remainder of 2021 and Beyond

pmgdirect August 24, 2021 Industry, PMG News, Postal Information 0
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Direct Mail Trends We’re Watching:     Postage, Delivery Performance, Paper and More PMG is monitoring several critical industry trends as we enter the fall mailing season: Postage: New postage rates go into effect August 29, 2021. Commingling rate increases are compounded by rising fuel costs, truck driver and transportation shortages and a persistent labor[...]

Five Reasons Why You Should Attend the 2021 Virtual Bridge Conference July 14-15

PMMAdmin3 June 27, 2021 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
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Over 70 sessions featuring expert presenters from over 60 nonprofit organizations. All content will be available for viewing through August 31. More than 1,000 fundraisers and marketers have registered from all over the country and the world. Fundraisers from large and small nonprofits across all sectors will be there, and you can interact with all[...]

Direct Mail Paper Costs are Increasing

PMMAdmin3 March 3, 2021 Blog, PMG News 0
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Here’s what you need to know about increasing paper costs: Paper costs have been stable for quite some time but now our supplier partners have alerted us to price increases from paper mills beginning in March. These cost increases impact both coated and uncoated stocks commonly used in our clients’ direct mail packages.  Several factors are causing the price increases:   Increasing demand due to supply reductions, and[...]

Direct Mail News and Trends We’re Monitoring for You

PMMAdmin3 January 28, 2021 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
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PMG is monitoring several situations that may impact our clients’ direct mail programs in early 2021 and throughout the year:  Global Freight Issues: For nonprofits using China-based suppliers for their premium items and direct mail packages, a critical shipping container shortage is causing delays and significant cost increases. Companies waiting weeks for containers to ship their goods from China to the[...]

A Familiar Face Returns to the Production Team

pmgdirect January 25, 2021 Blog, PMG News 0
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Join us in welcoming back Kelly Jones to the PMG Production team!  For more than ten years Kelly managed production for several of our agency clients and was a beloved member of The PMG Family. While she was away from PMG she continued to manage the production of nonprofit direct mail campaigns. As she returns[...]