Postage Costs Reduced

July 28, 2016 Problem Solved
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One of our clients had a complex prospect mailing with 11 different versions mailing at the same time. Because of the number of individual zip strings, there was very little postage savings. But, because PMG manages postal logistics for our clients in addition to the production, we were able to work out a plan to[...]

Overweight Problem Solved

July 16, 2016 Problem Solved
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Too many mailings are disrupted or extra postage is required because the package turns out to be just a bit overweight…even after a mock-up is done. To eliminate these problems from the get-go, one of PMG’s Team Leaders devised his own computer program that enables us to plug in all the components, and generate a[...]

Inventory Problem Solved

June 26, 2016 Problem Solved
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An agency partner was unsure of the physical inventory for a recent acquisition mailing and renewal series for its brand-new client. PMG visited the new client’s site to analyze both its inventory and its mailing processes. We found a lot of inventory that could be either discarded or combined, and gave the customer a full[...]

Artwork Problem Solved

June 19, 2016 Problem Solved
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A prestigious cultural organization and its agency were concerned that a long-planned fundraising test would have to be canceled or delayed when a critical piece of art did not materialize on time. But PMG, with a resident graphic designer and pre-press operation on-site, was able to create the necessary art and the test mailing went[...]

Online Personalization Problem Solved

June 1, 2016 Problem Solved
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An agency partner had a museum client who wanted to upgrade their donors based on previous giving history.  All online renewals had previously been generic and they knew there had to be a way to take existing giving data and upgrade those donors.  The Engage) Group developed a unique ask string email and customized landing page[...]

Mail Destroyed by Fire Problem Solved

May 25, 2016 Problem Solved
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More than 10,000 flat pieces being drop shipped for one of our clients were destroyed when the freight truck carrying more than 188,000 pieces of mail caught fire. To add to the complexity of the situation, this was the first mailing in a sequence being sent to donors. Thanks to our proprietary mail-tracking system, we were able to[...]

Delivery Problem Solved

May 18, 2016 Problem Solved
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A local homeless shelter was having a tough time getting their artwork finished for an important event. They asked if there was any way we could “speed up the mail” and PMG’s answer was YES. We arranged to have their invitations trucked directly to the local postal facility, shortening the delivery time and enabling the[...]

Positive Outlook on the USPS

January 13, 2016 Industry, Postal Information
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Here at PMG, we’re always paying attention to what the USPS is doing, how it’s being impacted by Congress, changes happening internally and of course postal rates. We do this to help our clients. After all, our business is direct mail and without the post office, where would we be? More often than not, the[...]

PMG Elves Wrapping Up the Year

December 17, 2015 PMG News
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As 2015 draws to a close, the PMG elves are busy as they put the finishing touches on the final projects of the year. The entire PMG family has supported Casey Cares, Nick’s Place, Partners in Care, and The Orphan Care Project, among others, by holding fundraisers and volunteering. Recently, our lunchroom turned into Santa’s[...]

A Few of Our Favorite Things…

December 17, 2015 PMG News
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One of our favorite things, in addition to the work we do, is spending a little more time with our loved ones. Our offices will close at noon on Friday, December 18th for our Employee Holiday Luncheon. We will also be closed on December 24th and 25th and January 1st. We hope you enjoy your holiday[...]