Paper Price Increases Alert

May 15, 2018 Industry
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Plan Ahead Now for Your Paper Needs: Price Increases and Longer Lead Times are Impacting Direct Mail Programs Paper prices and availability have been stable for a few years now, but unfortunately that’s changing. Prices are increasing and ordering lead times are growing much longer, impacting direct mail budgets and schedules. Stronger demand for paper,[...]

Congrats Leigh Ann!

April 23, 2018 Caring Spirit, Industry, PMG News
DMAW/EF Board Member
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Leigh Ann Doyle, an account manager here at PMG, has recently been appointed to the Direct Marketing Association of Washington Educational Foundation’s (DMAW/EF) Board of Directors. Leigh Ann’s involvement began well before she began volunteering for the organization. In fact, it goes back to her college days. The DMAW/EF is a non-profit organization that educates[...]

Hand Written Notes Bring Smiles

April 10, 2018 Blog, Industry, Postal Information
USPS National Card and Letter Writing Month
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April is National Card and Letter Writing Month! The USPS is celebrating all month long to raise awareness of the importance and historical significance of card and letter writing. As direct marketers, we know the impact of a personalized letter, and a handwritten letter or note is even more meaningful and special. Seeing a hand-addressed,[...]

New Accounts and a New Team Leader

April 9, 2018 Blog, PMG News
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For the last few years Teresa Pessaro has been living in the beautiful mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina.  She’s worked remotely managing direct mail campaign production for our clients but we’re happy to announce that she has moved back to the Baltimore area and has accepted a promotion as Team Leader here at PMG.[...]

Popular DM101 Workshop Returns to NYC and Now Philly

March 15, 2018 Blog, Industry
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Our successful DM101 Workshop is heading to New York City and Philly this Spring, and we hope you can join us. Learn the essentials of direct marketing from industry experts at the DMFA DM101 Workshop in New York City on March 21 and the DMAW DM101 Workshop in Philadelphia on April 25. These highly rated,[...]

We Couldn’t be More Proud of Our DMAW Honorees

December 18, 2017 Blog, Industry, PMG News
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Each year the Direct Marketing Association of Washington holds its Best of Direct event honoring individuals and companies who’ve had a positive impact on the direct marketing community. In 2017, two members of our PMG family were honored in three different ways. Rick Powell, our fearless founder and CEO, was honored with the DMAW Educational[...]

PRC Update from the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers

December 12, 2017 Industry, Postal Information
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We’re sharing an update from the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers about the recent PRC proposal which allows postal rate increases above the CPI. It outlines the highlights of the increases as well as six things you can do now to help. From the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers:   The PRC Proposal is Simply Bad December[...]

10 Tips for a Confident Press Check

December 12, 2017 Resources
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The letter, artwork and layout are approved and the files are now in the printer’s hands. Whew, you breathe a sigh of relief. But, soon you will be looking at all those images and copy again at the Press Check. So just what should you be looking for when you go on a press check?[...]

Are you a philanthropist?

November 15, 2017 PMG News
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Today is National Philanthropy Day which is the official one day celebration of the charitable work that people do to make a difference in their communities. Whether you’re a nonprofit organization, an agency, a business or an individual who gives their time or resources we would like to take this opportunity to salute you for all[...]

Oppose the Proposed Price Increase on Nonprofit Mail – Take Action TODAY

September 6, 2017 Blog, Industry, PMG News
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The USPS is attempting to increase the price of Nonprofit Marketing Mail, which will have a huge negative impact on nonprofit fundraising budgets. We must take action immediately to stop it. According to the USPS, the rate increases would range from 3.3% for Regular Nonprofit Mail to 6.9% for Enhanced Carrier Route Mail. These unexpected[...]