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

April 14, 2022 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Postal Information, Resources
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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

March 28, 2022 Industry, PMG News
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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

November 3, 2021 PMG News
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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

October 2, 2021 PMG News
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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[...]

Three New Direct Mail Pros Join Our Team

September 30, 2021 Uncategorized
We’re pleased to welcome another member to The PMG Family, The Production Advantage Group. Please help us welcome Bob, Patricia, and Alicia! Bob Davis brings with him over 27 years of experience in the direct mail production industry. He looks forward to continuing to deliver great service to existing clients while providing a full suite[...]

2021 New Postage Rate Charts

September 1, 2021 Resources
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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.[...]

Direct Mail Trends for Remainder of 2021 and Beyond

August 24, 2021 Industry, PMG News, Postal Information
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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

June 27, 2021 Blog, Industry, PMG News
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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[...]

Postage Rates Are Increasing: Your Plan to Minimize Impact

June 2, 2021 Blog, Postal Information
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The USPS announced hefty new postage rates across all major classes of mail on May 28th. The average increase will be 6.9 percent effective August 29, 2021, right as the fall fundraising season gets underway. Nonprofit Marketing Mail rates are increasing 7.8 percent on average. Our colleagues at MailSmart Logistics are working quickly to determine[...]

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

May 16, 2021 Resources
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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[...]