Mailing/Fulfillment - Postal Trends

Keep US Posted calls on the Postal Regulatory Commission to reject the USPS’s proposal to hike stamps another five cents this July.

The BCC Software Do Something! initiative is a five-point strategic plan for mailers to proactively address postal changes.

As postal rates continue to climb, how are commercial and direct mail printers managing the increases? We talked with several to find out.

Another postage hike is set to take place this coming January 2024, but don't let that scare your customers away. Direct mail still has the highest ROI of all marketing channels when done correctly. Take advantage of these postal promotions for 2024 to help your customers save money and stand out.

Keep US Posted warned that postage rate hikes are contributing to the U.S. Postal Service’s mounting losses, after the USPS announced a loss of $6.5 billion for the fiscal year 2023. The USPS has faced mail volume declines of more than 9% and more than 2% in package volumes.

The U.S. Postal Service announced its financial results for the 2023 fiscal year ended Sept. 30. The significant impact of inflation on operating costs resulted in a $6.5 billion net loss.

Join us to learn insightful information on the current state of the USPS 10-Year Plan and what it means for you and your business.

There are many times that a flat design element causes a mailing to go at a higher rate of postage. This can be frustrating as well as expensive. In order to stay away from potential issues, here are some things to keep in mind as you are preparing a flat size direct mail campaign.

When designing self-mailers for direct mail campaigns, designers should familiarize themselves with USPS regulations to maintain creativity and optimize postage rates. Here are seven strategies that can be implemented for an effective campaign.

Keep US Posted is warning that stamp prices are set to increase on July 9 for the second time in 2023, and cautioning that if postage increases continue, Americans could be facing a government bailout of the USPS.