Save Money on Postage with these USPS Promotions

pmgdirect May 18, 2023 Blog, Postal Information 0
"Discover how direct marketers can save up to 4% on postage with the latest USPS promotions. Smart savings for your business!"
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Three USPS Promotions offer mailers potential postage savings and a great opportunity to mitigate the upcoming postage increase. 1) The Emerging Technology promotion began on May 1st and continues through November 30th.  This promotion provides up to a 3% or 4% postage discount depending on the technology used. Up to 3% discount technologies include: Mobile[...]

USPS Promotions to Help Offset 2023 Postage Increases

pmgdirect February 14, 2023 Blog, Postal Information 0
USPS promotions graphic highlighting strategies to offset 2023 postage increases, featuring a piggy bank, envelope, and postage stamp visuals.
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Offset Postage Expense by Using USPS Promotions There are two promotions that just began February 1 and run until July 31. We believe the most advantageous choice for nonprofits and commercial mailers is the Tactile, Sensory, and Interactive promotion. Mailers can achieve up to a 5% discount on postage for using various techniques that enhance[...]

Good News for Mailers: USPS Resumes Operations

pmgdirect January 27, 2023 Blog, Industry, Postal Information 0
Sunset view with palm trees reflecting in water, highlighting the announcement that USPS mail delivery operations have resumed.
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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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

Advocating for Affordable Nonprofit Postal Rates

pmgdirect August 3, 2022 Industry, PMG News, Postal Information 0
Graphic promoting the advocacy for affordable postal rates for nonprofits, featuring a decorative postage stamp design.
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For 25 years, PMG has been committed to advancing the missions and protecting the budgets of nonprofits. The Postal Regulatory Commission recently requested stakeholder comments on the latest postal rate increase. Here’s what we submitted. To The Postal Regulatory Commission, Our company is seriously concerned about the recent postal rate increases and their negative impact[...]

7 Reasons Why You Should be Tracking Your Return Mail

pmmadmin July 13, 2022 Blog, Postal Information 0
Graphic illustrating the title "7 Reasons To Track Your Return Mail," featuring an envelope and a circular arrow, highlighting mail tracking importance.
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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[...]

Save $$ on Postage with the New Informed Delivery Promotion

pmmadmin July 7, 2022 Industry, PMG News, Postal Information 0
A woman using her smartphone to access the Informed Delivery feature, showcasing digital mail previews for savings on postage.
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It’s time to launch Informed Delivery campaigns with your direct mail, and here’s why: Recipients receive email notifications of incoming direct mail through USPS Informed Delivery. The new USPS Informed Delivery Promotion offers a substantial postage discount – a great opportunity to save money, especially with postage increases going into effect on July 10th.The promotion[...]

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

PMMAdmin3 April 14, 2022 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Postal Information 0
Aerial view of a busy cargo container yard showcasing a variety of shipping containers, highlighting logistics in the direct mail industry.
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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[...]

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[...]