2020 Postage Rate Charts

October 22, 2019 Resources
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We’ve updated our Postage Chart to reflect the 2020 rates which will go into effect January 26, 2020. 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.

Polly to Receive the DMAW Industry All Star Award

September 26, 2019 Blog, PMG News
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We are excited to announce that Polly Papsadore will be receiving the Best of Direct Industry All Star Award this year. This award honors a standout individual in the Direct Marketing field whose behavior distinguishes them as the “best in the industry.” Recipients of the Industry All Star Award act as role models and ambassadors[...]

A New Family Member, Kevin Reilly

September 24, 2019 Blog, PMG News
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Meet our newest family member, Kevin Reilly. He’s a member of our production team and brings more than 26 years print production experience, 22 of those years as a nonprofit mail production manager. His expertise will be an asset for our clients and our entire team. Kevin recently relocated to the Baltimore/Washington DC area from[...]

Tips for Preparing Your 2020 Postage Budget

August 21, 2019 Blog, Postal Information
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This fall the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The CPI is utilized by the US Postal Service to adjust postage rates across hundreds of rate cells.[...]

Make a Sure Bet at the 2019 Bridge Conference!

June 12, 2019 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Uncategorized
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The 2019 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference is quickly approaching. Join more than 2,500 fundraising and marketing professionals July 10-12 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center for days filled with networking, workshops, panels, and more. With the large variety of exhibitors in the Solutions Showcase, you’re sure to find new companies[...]

Informed Delivery is Really Catching On with Consumers and Marketers Alike!

February 14, 2019 Industry, PMG News, Postal Information
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Informed Delivery, which provides users with digital previews of their upcoming mail, continues to see strong subscriber and campaign growth. PMG has worked with our clients on Informed Delivery since mid-2017 and last reported on this innovative USPS program back in June of 2018. Compare the program’s stats then and now:   June 2018 January[...]

New Director of Client Services

December 13, 2018 Blog, PMG News
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Congratulations are in order for Teresa Pessaro! Earlier this year, Teresa made the transition back to the Baltimore area from Asheville, North Carolina to take on the role of Team Leader at PMG. We are excited to announce that Teresa will now take on the role of Director of Client Services for PMG. As Director[...]

Honoring Elise Buck on her 2018 Best of Direct Award

December 10, 2018 Blog, PMG News
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The 11th Annual Best of Direct Awards Ceremony and Holiday Party hosted by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington was held on Tuesday, December 4. Each year, the DMAW takes the time to honor those who have shown the ability to adapt in a changing marketplace and have been exemplary in their field. We enjoyed[...]

The Production Management Group is Now 100% Employee-Owned

December 3, 2018 Blog, PMG News
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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[...]

New USPS Proposed Rule Threatens Nonprofits

August 27, 2018 Industry, Postal Information
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Developing Story: The Postal Service has proposed a new rule which is a huge potential threat to nonprofit mailers. The proposal eliminates all merchandise and goods from USPS Marketing Mail, which moving forward would be limited to paper-based, printed matter only. The biggest impact would be on upfront premium mailings containing non-paper items like tote[...]