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
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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
Logo for the Bridge Conference 2018, highlighting the intersection of fundraising and marketing with vibrant graphics.
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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[...]

Congrats Leigh Ann!

pmgdirect April 23, 2018 Caring Spirit, Industry, PMG News 0
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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[...]

New Accounts and a New Team Leader

pmgdirect April 9, 2018 Blog, PMG News 0
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For the last few years Teresa Pessaro has been living in the beautiful mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina.  She’s worked remotely managing direct mail campaign production for our clients but we’re happy to announce that she has moved back to the Baltimore area and has accepted a promotion as Team Leader here at PMG.[...]

We Couldn’t be More Proud of Our DMAW Honorees

pmgdirect December 18, 2017 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
Rick Powell announces the DMAW Collegiate MAXI Award winners during the 2018 ceremony, showcasing achievements in direct marketing.
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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[...]

Are you a philanthropist?

pmgdirect November 15, 2017 PMG News 0
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Today is National Philanthropy Day which is the official one day celebration of the charitable work that people do to make a difference in their communities. Whether you’re a nonprofit organization, an agency, a business or an individual who gives their time or resources we would like to take this opportunity to salute you for all[...]

Oppose the Proposed Price Increase on Nonprofit Mail – Take Action TODAY

pmgdirect September 6, 2017 Blog, Industry, PMG News 0
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The USPS is attempting to increase the price of Nonprofit Marketing Mail, which will have a huge negative impact on nonprofit fundraising budgets. We must take action immediately to stop it. According to the USPS, the rate increases would range from 3.3% for Regular Nonprofit Mail to 6.9% for Enhanced Carrier Route Mail. These unexpected[...]

Hurricane Harvey Mail Service Disruption Updates

pmgdirect August 28, 2017 PMG News, Postal Information 0
Severe storm advisory graphic highlighting impacts on mail services. MailSmart Logistics ensures your delivery needs are met.
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What should you do about your mail heading to Texas or Louisiana? We are receiving a variety of response from our direct mail clients; some are choosing to delay mailing into the affected areas while others are proceeding. We can work with you no matter which path you choose. Our colleagues at MailSmart Logistics are monitoring[...]

Cutting Your Direct Mail Costs to the Bone

Chip April 10, 2017 PMG News 0
Spiral-bound guide on minimizing direct mail production costs, featuring a printing press in action. Optimize your marketing budget effectively.
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  Direct mail costs may seem daunting compared to online and email marketing program budgets. Yet direct mail continues to be much more effective at reaching and converting potential customers or donors. In 2015, the DMA Response Rate Report found that direct mail to a prospect list achieved a response rate of 1.0%, 10 times[...]