Mailing/Fulfillment - Postal Trends

Beginning July 9, 2023, postage rates will increase for the second time this year. Therefore, it's time to get creative with direct mail. Make the most of it with these special programs and promotions provided by the USPS to save on postage for the rest of the year.

The National Postal Forum kicked off this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy addressed attendees during his keynote address where he outlined the changes the USPS needs to implement in order to find success.

Keep US Posted is submitting new economic analysis to Congress challenging the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to continue increasing postage rates twice per year. The analysis was submitted to the House concerning the USPS “Delivering for America” plan. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is expected to testify.

Postal Center International (PCI) announced a culmination of insights and data released at its annual PCI Partnership Summit, held earlier in March. Executives gathered to learn more about the present and future state of the print and mail industry.

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Congressmen Jamie Comer and Gerry Connolly received the “Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy” for their efforts to preserve and protect the U.S. Postal Service for the Americans who rely on it.

The new In-plant Printing and Mailing Association board comprises seven in-plant managers from government, university, health care and other industry segments.

Personalized direct mail continues to be a powerful medium for brands and businesses of all shapes and sizes to convey their messages.

Despite the increased postage costs and degradation of postal delivery standards, marketers continue to utilize direct mail printing as an effective communication channel. As a response to the relaxed delivery time standards, direct mail printers have responded by acquiring companies distant from their home base.

The In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) and Mailers Hub have entered into a partnership under which Mailers Hub will provide IPMA and its members with expert support and training on postal- and mailing-related issues.