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

PMMAdmin3 April 14, 2022 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Postal Information, Resources 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[...]

2021 New Postage Rate Charts

PMMAdmin3 September 1, 2021 Resources 0
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We’ve updated our Postage Chart to reflect the new 2021 rates which went into effect August 29, 2021. Please download the chart, print out as many copies as you need. Some clients place a copy in each job folder and even more hang these on their wall or bulletin board for quick and easy reference.[...]

ON-DEMAND TRAINING: How to Cut Your Production Costs to the Bone

PMMAdmin3 May 16, 2021 Resources 0
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Find out how you can save big on your direct mail campaigns! Learn how to design a cost-effective direct mail piece, get quality, low-cost printing bids, save money on production, and more! Teresa Pessaro and Leigh Ann Doyle are your instructors in this fun and informative course in the latest of PMG’s Incredibly Useful Training[...]

What We’re Doing to Keep Your Programs on Track During the Pandemic

pmgdirect November 20, 2020 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Resources 0
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To Our Clients, Supplier/Partners, Colleagues, and Industry Friends: Here’s an update on what The PMG Family is doing to ensure continued and uninterrupted support for your direct marketing programs during the ongoing pandemic. We continue to operate remotely with a limited number of team members working out of PMG’s offices on a rotating, voluntary basis.[...]

10 Tips for a Confident Press Check

pmgdirect December 12, 2017 Resources 0
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The letter, artwork and layout are approved and the files are now in the printer’s hands. Whew, you breathe a sigh of relief. But, soon you will be looking at all those images and copy again at the Press Check. So just what should you be looking for when you go on a press check?[...]

Picking the Best Fold for Your Self-Mailer or Brochure

pmgdirect August 23, 2016 Resources 0
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When it comes to producing an engaging brochure to accompany your appeal letter you want something that gets people interested in holding, opening and reading it and how it’s folded can make a difference. Different folds serve different purposes and there are many in the printing world. The three most common are C Fold, Z[...]