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Monday, February 18, 2019
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CNN
USPS announced in a statement that one of its 2019 forever stamp collections will honor the "nation's brave and loyal military working dogs." The stamps will feature four breeds that are commonly used to serve in the armed forces—German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Belgian Malinois and Dutch shepherd. The dogs will sit on top of a white star with either a red or blue background. USPS said the colors represent the American flag and patriotism. READ MORE
USPS announced in a statement that one of its 2019 forever stamp collections will honor the "nation's brave and loyal military working dogs." The stamps will feature four breeds that are commonly used to serve in the armed forces—German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Belgian Malinois and Dutch shepherd. The dogs will sit on top of a white star with either a red or blue background. USPS said the colors represent the American flag and patriotism. READ MORE
2019 National Postal Forum, May 5-8, in Indianapolis,
Indiana
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Digital
Journal
The U.S. Postal Service has announced it is to add seven more electric delivery trucks to its already established fleet in Fresno and Stockton, California. This is to address environmental concerns with air quality. Based on good performance metrics, the post service is set to introduce another wave of electric vehicles. This is in the form of seven 1.5-ton delivery trucks. The trucks were originally built to run off fossil fuels. READ MORE
The U.S. Postal Service has announced it is to add seven more electric delivery trucks to its already established fleet in Fresno and Stockton, California. This is to address environmental concerns with air quality. Based on good performance metrics, the post service is set to introduce another wave of electric vehicles. This is in the form of seven 1.5-ton delivery trucks. The trucks were originally built to run off fossil fuels. READ MORE
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Mailing
Systems Technology
As direct mail companies are continually embracing the integration of technology and direct mail, the USPS is doing its part and running a new postage discount program for 2019. What does this mean for you? From March 1 to Aug. 31, the USPS lets all U.S.-based direct mail companies qualify for 2 percent off eligible postage costs when coupling their clients' campaigns with emerging and advanced technology. READ MORE
As direct mail companies are continually embracing the integration of technology and direct mail, the USPS is doing its part and running a new postage discount program for 2019. What does this mean for you? From March 1 to Aug. 31, the USPS lets all U.S.-based direct mail companies qualify for 2 percent off eligible postage costs when coupling their clients' campaigns with emerging and advanced technology. READ MORE
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Green
Valley News
When people think about federal law enforcement officers, they probably think about FBI and ATF agents. There's been a whole other group of federal officers around since 1775, though, and every year they arrest more than 5,000 people. The U.S. Postal Inspection service was created by Ben Franklin when he was the postmaster general. READ MORE
When people think about federal law enforcement officers, they probably think about FBI and ATF agents. There's been a whole other group of federal officers around since 1775, though, and every year they arrest more than 5,000 people. The U.S. Postal Inspection service was created by Ben Franklin when he was the postmaster general. READ MORE
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Chief
Marketer
EyeMed is one of many brands turning to the old school tactic of direct mail to engage modern B2B buyers. "We use it throughout the whole customer journey," says Scott Kosinski, regional vice president of sales at vision benefits provider EyeMed. "It's a critical part of connecting with prospects." Direct mail use has been on the rise, in many ways because of its consistency. READ MORE
EyeMed is one of many brands turning to the old school tactic of direct mail to engage modern B2B buyers. "We use it throughout the whole customer journey," says Scott Kosinski, regional vice president of sales at vision benefits provider EyeMed. "It's a critical part of connecting with prospects." Direct mail use has been on the rise, in many ways because of its consistency. READ MORE
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Business.com
For years, marketers have relied heavily on Facebook and Google to do the heavy lifting in their digital sales funnels. In fact, these two platforms now account for an estimated 73 percent of all digital advertising. While undeniably effective, their near-total market domination makes many marketers nervous. What many marketers don't realize, however, is that certain analog marketing methods, like printing and direct mail, function effectively when combined with digital marketing campaigns. READ MORE
For years, marketers have relied heavily on Facebook and Google to do the heavy lifting in their digital sales funnels. In fact, these two platforms now account for an estimated 73 percent of all digital advertising. While undeniably effective, their near-total market domination makes many marketers nervous. What many marketers don't realize, however, is that certain analog marketing methods, like printing and direct mail, function effectively when combined with digital marketing campaigns. READ MORE
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An excellent intent marketing strategy evolves as times—and tastes—change. Failing to keep up with an audiences' wants and needs as they interact with content could make even a seemingly foolproof plan falter. Here are six ways to improve this year. READ MORE
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Mailing
Systems Technology
The Mailer Scorecard has become an important tool for mail service providers to understand any quality issues the Postal Service is finding with the mail prepared for clients. As early users of this tool, MST would like to share what they've learned about validating and researching the information found in the Scorecard. READ MORE
The Mailer Scorecard has become an important tool for mail service providers to understand any quality issues the Postal Service is finding with the mail prepared for clients. As early users of this tool, MST would like to share what they've learned about validating and researching the information found in the Scorecard. READ MORE
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For any company, your brand is your most important asset because it is your business personified. The way your organization looks, sounds and acts directly impacts how current and prospective customers perceive your business. Many factors contribute to a brand's success, but perhaps one of the most valuable is content consistency. READ MORE
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Here is a link with the proposed USPS rate changes for
2019: https://pe.usps.gov/PriceChange/Index
Let me know if you have any questions or feedback on how
these changes may affect your business.
Thank you,
Karen Barry
Business Alliances
USPS Headquarter Sales
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Mailing
Deadlines for the Holiday Season
Domestic mailing deadlines are as
follows:
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Domestic
Mail Class/Product
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Cut
Off Date
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USPS
Retail Ground®
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Dec.
14
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First-Class
Package Service® (up to 15.99 ounces)
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Dec.
14
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First-Class
Mail® (including greeting cards)
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Dec.
20
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Priority
Mail®
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Dec.
20
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Alaska
to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
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Dec.
20
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Hawaii
to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
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Dec.
20
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Priority
Mail Express®*
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Dec.
22
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Alaska
to mainland Priority Mail Express
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Dec.
22
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Hawaii
to mainland Priority Mail Express
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Dec.
22
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*
Priority Mail Express postage refund eligibility is adjusted for shipments
mailed Dec. 22-25
APO/FPO/DPO
Thousands of men and women in the
nation’s diplomatic corps and in the military will be serving abroad during the
holidays. The mail is a great way to stay connected with them by sending them
cards, letters, presents and care packages for the festive season.
The Postal Service offers a
reduced price of $17.40 on its largest Priority Mail® Flat
Rate Box® for mail
sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post
Office) destinations worldwide — a $1.50 discount from the regular price.
Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes are
available at no cost at local Post Offices and also can be ordered online.
Postage, labels and customs forms also can be printed online anytime using
Click-N-Ship®. All
mailing products can be found at store.usps.com/store/home .
To ensure timely delivery of
holiday wishes by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that cards and
packages be sent to military APO/FPO/DPO addresses overseas no later than the
mailing dates listed below.
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Mail
Addressed To
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Priority
Mail Express Military Service (PMEMS)1
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First-Class
Mail Letters and Cards
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Priority
Mail
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Parcel
Airlift Mail (PAL) 2
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Space
Available Mail (SAM) 3
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USPS
Retail Ground
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APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs
090-092 |
Dec
18
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Dec
11
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Dec
11
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Dec
04
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Nov
27
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Nov
06
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APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP 093
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N/A
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Dec
04
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Dec
04
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Dec
04
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Nov
27
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Nov
06
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APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs
094-098 |
Dec
18
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Dec
11
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Dec
11
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Dec
04
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Nov
27
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Nov
06
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APO/FPO/DPO AA ZIP 340
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Dec
18
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Dec
11
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Dec
11
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Dec
04
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Nov
27
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Nov
06
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APO/FPO/DPO
AP ZIPs
962-966 |
Dec
18
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Dec
11
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Dec
11
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Dec
04
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Nov
27
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Nov
06
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1. PMEMS is available to selected
military/diplomatic Post Offices. Check with your local Post Office to
determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO/DPO address.
2. PAL is a service that
provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. PAL is
available for Retail Ground items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60
inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in
addition to the regular surface price for each addressed piece sent by PAL
service.
3. SAM parcels are paid at Retail Ground prices
with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and
girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically by surface and
then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis.
Use Military Care Kits to Send
Presents, Care Packages
The Postal Service has created a
free Military Care Kit based on the items most frequently requested by military
families. The kit contains:
- Two
Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Flat Rate Boxes
- Four
Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes
- Priority
Mail tape
- Priority
Mail address labels
- Appropriate
customs forms
To order the kit, call
800-610-8734 or order online at https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/military-care-kit-P_MILITARYKIT.
Guidelines for packing, addressing and shipping items to U.S. troops can be
found at https://www.usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-dpo.htm. To
order Flat-Rate Boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo, go to https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-apofpo-flat-rate-box-P_MILI_FRB
Addressing the Package
- Write
the service member’s full name
- Include
the unit and APO/FPO/DPO address with the 5-digit ZIP Code or 9-digit ZIP
Code (if one is assigned). For example:
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Army
Post Office (APO)
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Fleet
Post Office (FPO)
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Diplomatic
Post Office (DPO)
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PFC
JOHN DOE
PSC 3 BOX 4120 APO AE 09021 |
SEAMAN
JOSEPH SMITH
UNIT 100100 BOX 4120 FPO AP 96691 |
JOHN
ADAMS
UNIT 8400 BOX 0000 DPO AE 09498-0048 |
- Do
not write the country name where the service member is stationed in the
address
- Include
a return address
- Inside
the box, include the service member’s name and address as well as the
sender’s name and address on an index card in case the shipping label gets
damaged in transit
Thursday, October 11, 2018
October 10, 2018
2019 Price
Change Filing Webinar
Friday,
October 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Please
join Steve Monteith, Vice President,
Marketing and Sharon Owens, Vice President,
Pricing and Costing on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) for a high-level overview of the 2019 Price Change
filing. Attendees will have an opportunity to submit questions to the
panel during this webinar. If you would like to submit your questions
prior to the call, you can submit them to IndustryFeedback@usps.gov.
Attendance
is limited, so we ask your cooperation in having multiple attendees login from
one computer in a conference room, if possible.
The
webinar is:
Friday,
October 12 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Registration is required. Click on the attendee direct URL below
to complete registration.
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Toll-Free Attendee Dial In: 844-480-7651
Conference ID: 1132268
Toll-Free Attendee Dial In: 844-480-7651
Conference ID: 1132268
Attendee Direct
URL: https://usps.webex.com/usps/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea116cee3f1f972218fafeb199f85e74b
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If you cannot
join using the direct link above, please use the alternate logins below:
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Alternate
URL:
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Event Number:
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995 167 248
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you,
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Engagement and Outreach, Marketing
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