Congressional Bill To Guarantee Door Delivery Of Mail
Rep. Susan Davis has re-introduced a bill to guarantee door delivery of mail. “Ending door delivery of mail is not good for postal customers, businesses, or the Postal [...]
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New 2017 Postage Statements
Here are the 2017 Postage Statements with the new price changes effective January 22, 2017: 2017 PS Form 3541 2017 PS Form 3700 2017 PS Form 3600-EZ 2017 PS Form 3600-FCM [...]
UPDATE: Informed Visibility For Your Mail In 2017
The USPS has released updated information on Informed Visibility. The Postal Service is introducing Informed Visibility® (IV®), which provides the mailing industry with [...]
PRC Approves 2017 Mailing Fees And Special Service Rates
On Thursday, December 15, 2016, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) issued its order in the USPS Special Service Price filing from October 12, 2016. In the order, the PRC [...]
2017 Postage Change Fact Sheet
The Postal Service has released a helpful fact sheet on its January 22, 2017 postage rate and product changes … (click to [...]
President Obama Taps Robert Taub Chairman Of PRC
The President Reappoints Robert Taub and Mark Acton as Commissioners following Senate Confirmation: Taub Designated Chairman; Acton Elected Vice Chairman President Obama [...]
2017 Mailing Promotions Information Sheet
Interested in taking advantage of new postal promotions and receiving postage discounts? Information on two of the promotions — Tactile, Sensory & Interactive [...]
MISSING MAIL: Contractor’s Trailer Lost For 25 Days Between Pittsburgh, PA and Springfield, MA
The Inspector General reports on a missing mail trailer running between Pittsburgh, PA and Springfield, MA and other problems which resulted in delayed mail … (click to [...]
The Team Who Designed The Nativity Forever Stamp
The Nativity Forever Stamp released this year is drawing accolades from stamp enthusiasts. Behind the success is Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, VA and New York City-based [...]
DMM Revisions For Periodicals, International
DMM REVISIONS: Periodical Mailers ID Statement On Cover; International Mailers One Form For Certificate of Mailing The USPS announced effective immediately: There are two [...]
Informed Visibility Data Dictionary Update Released
The USPS released an updated Informed Visibility Mail Tracking & Reporting External Facing Data Dictionary. (click to [...]
Know How Your Customers Engage To Get More From Your Mailings
BY JIM COCHRANE Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Executive Vice President U.S. Postal Service In a world that evolves from generation to generation, there is a simple [...]
Last Postal Governor Leaves; PMG Treads In Uncharted Waters
PMG Megan J. Brennan received her 30-year service pin from James H. Bilbray, chairman of the USPS Board of Governors last week (above). It could be his last official act as [...]
Mail On Your Phone … USPS Informed Delivery Tests In NYC
New Yorkers are one of several locations where the Informed Delivery program is being tested. A daily email with pictures of what is coming to your mailbox is sent to postal [...]
No, You Can’t Mail Weed States Made Legal
The legalization of marijuana in some states has led some to question the legality of mailing it … (click to read [...]
Protest Over Native American Depiction In Post Office
A mural in the Durham, NH post office depicting a native ready to torch a settler’s home has brought calls for its removal … (click to read [...]
USPS Prepares For Record Holiday Season
The USPS expects to deliver more than 16 billion cards, letters, and packages during the 2016 holiday season … (click to read [...]
UPS, FedEx, USPS Project Record Holiday Volumes
The major carriers and USPS are projecting record holiday shipments, with double-digit increases over last year’s record-breaking performance … (click to read [...]
PRC Approves Priority Mail, Parcel Rate Hikes; Fee Increases
The Postal Rate Commission approved the Postal Service’s proposed 2017 rate hikes for Priority Mail, Parcels, International, and service fees. Click for PRC Final [...]
Some Mailers Don’t Like The Name “Marketing Mail”; Can Continue Using “Standard Mail”
The Postal Service will formally change “Standard Mail” to “Marketing Mail” in the new year, better reflecting what this mail class is used for. The [...]