This May, the National Postal Forum (NPF) was held in Charlotte, North Carolina and PMG and MailSmart Logistics representatives were on hand to engage with their fellow industry experts. The NPF partners with the USPS to produce this event each year which brings together the mailing industry for a one-of-a-kind educational and networking experience. This[...]
It is time to prepare for impacts to your mailings scheduled for summer and fall. The USPS rates go into effect on July 9, 2023. To view the updated USPS Rate Chart, please click here. The increases are substantial and we strongly urge you to take advantage of the discounts offered by the USPS Promotions[...]
The ever-popular DMAW List Bazaar returned as a standalone event on May 11th in Washington, DC. MMI Direct’s Charlie Rice along with Polly Papsadore and Jaime Grams from PMG were on hand to spend the day engaging with nearly 100 fellow industry leaders and acquisition list professionals, including list managers, brokers, agency strategists, co-operative database representatives[...]
Three USPS Promotions offer mailers potential postage savings and a great opportunity to mitigate the upcoming postage increase. 1) The Emerging Technology promotion began on May 1st and continues through November 30th. This promotion provides up to a 3% or 4% postage discount depending on the technology used. Up to 3% discount technologies include: Mobile[...]
Melissa Iannitto We are thrilled to welcome Melissa Iannitto to the PMG Family! Melissa brings over 20 years of experience in print and direct mail to the PMG production team. For the last five years, she’s led a direct mail program for a nonprofit. Melissa is a problem-solver at heart, and she loves finding unique[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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,[...]