USPS Promotions to Help Offset 2023 Postage Increases

February 14, 2023 Blog, Postal Information
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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

January 27, 2023 Blog, Industry, Postal Information
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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[...]

Exciting PMG Leadership News

January 11, 2023 Blog, PMG News
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We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Polly Papsadore to President of PMG, effective January 1, 2023. Polly takes on the company’s leadership role after serving as Senior Vice President of Business Strategy since 2020. Polly will lead the PMG Family’s four business units: PMG, MMI Direct, MailSmart Logistics and The Engage Group. Polly joined[...]

2023 Postage Rates Chart

January 5, 2023 Resources
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We’ve updated our Postage Rates Chart to reflect the 2023 rates that will go into effect on January 22. Please download the chart and 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[...]

PMG Production Team Welcomes Beni Gibson, Account Supervisor

January 4, 2023 Blog, PMG News
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PMG is happy to announce a new Account Supervisor in our ranks. With 27 years successfully managing Direct Mail fundraising campaigns, print production and account management, Beni Gibson is the perfect addition to our Production team. Beni has previously worked at a nonprofit organization and is looking forward to using her experience as a client[...]

PMG Supports Casey Cares Holiday Giving Program for Families with Critically Ill Children

December 27, 2022 Caring Spirit, PMG News
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The PMG Family enjoys supporting good causes through our “Spirit of Good” community outreach efforts, especially during the holidays. Casey Cares Foundation, which helps families with critically ill children, is one of our favorite nonprofit organizations. This year PMG employees donated more than 60 games and toys and $1,000 in gift cards to Casey Cares,[...]

DMAW Political Lessons Learned Online Briefing: Key Takeaways for Nonprofit Fundraisers

November 21, 2022 Industry, PMG News, Uncategorized
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PMG recently sponsored the DMAW Political Lessons Learned webinar—a panel discussion featuring five strategy and data experts from the political realm: digital media consultant Gayatri Bhalla, Tracy Dietz of DonorBureau, Tiffany Delgado of The Lukens Company and Chrissy Hyre of CCAH, moderated by DMAW President Heather Philpot of Tunnl. The panelists boldly (and gracefully) crossed[...]

Be Prepared: Postal Increases on the Horizon

November 11, 2022 Blog, Postal Information
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,[...]

PMG Welcomes Ivan Jenkins, Senior Production Manager

November 1, 2022 Blog, PMG News
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With a career that spans working at a mailshop, several nonprofit organizations, and a few agencies that serve nonprofits, we’re proud to welcome Ivan Jenkins to the production team at PMG as Senior Production Manager. Art and materials collected? Check. Set-ups? Approved. Mail dropped? Right on time! Ivan’s vast direct marketing experience will enable him to[...]

13 Amazing Takeaways from the DMAW Data Strategy Forum

October 28, 2022 Blog, PMG News
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Recently, PMG’s Polly Papsadore and Jaime Grams joined event sponsor MMI Direct’s Charlie Rice and nearly 100 industry colleagues at the 2022 DMAW Data Strategy Forum at the National Housing Center in Washington, DC. A big thanks to all the excellent presenters who advanced attendees’ understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing omnichannel fundraisers amidst[...]