Advocating for Affordable Nonprofit Postal Rates

August 3, 2022 Industry, PMG News, Postal Information
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For 25 years, PMG has been committed to advancing the missions and protecting the budgets of nonprofits. The Postal Regulatory Commission recently requested stakeholder comments on the latest postal rate increase. Here’s what we submitted. To The Postal Regulatory Commission, Our company is seriously concerned about the recent postal rate increases and their negative impact[...]

Newly-Promoted Senior Specialist of Mail Design & Postal Procedures

July 25, 2022 PMG News, Uncategorized
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We want to give a big round of applause to Leigh Ann Doyle, our newly-promoted Senior Specialist of Mail Design & Postal Procedures! Leigh Ann has been with us for 9 years as a Production Manager and has always been a resource for her colleagues and clients to assist with proper mail piece design and[...]

7 Reasons Why You Should be Tracking Your Return Mail

July 13, 2022 Blog, Postal Information
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Return mail tracking has become an essential tool for managing direct mail campaigns. Here’s why you should be doing it too: Slower mail delivery and mail processing delays can create uncertainty around your campaign performance. Return mail tracking provides reliable data on where your donor responses are in the mail stream.Monitor and measure your campaign[...]

Save $$ on Postage with the New Informed Delivery Promotion

July 7, 2022 Industry, PMG News, Postal Information
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It’s time to launch Informed Delivery campaigns with your direct mail, and here’s why: Recipients receive email notifications of incoming direct mail through USPS Informed Delivery. The new USPS Informed Delivery Promotion offers a substantial postage discount – a great opportunity to save money, especially with postage increases going into effect on July 10th.The promotion[...]

New Intern from TNPA’s Pilot Program Joins PMG for the Summer

June 21, 2022 PMG News, Uncategorized
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Olivia Eley We have a new intern! Olivia Eley has joined us as part of The Nonprofit Alliance’s (TNPA) new internship program. Olivia is a third-year student at the University of Maryland (UMD) double majoring in Marketing and Information Systems. We are so excited to welcome her to the PMG Team! One thing’s for sure:[...]

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

April 14, 2022 Blog, Industry, PMG News, Postal Information
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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
"PMG welcomes three new team members, showcasing their enthusiasm and fresh talents to enhance our dynamic team."
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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[...]