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Statement From the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors

“The Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service met April 9th and discussed the Continuing Resolution recently passed by Congress to fund government operations.  By including restr

Postal Service to continue Saturday delivery for now.
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Every Door Direct Mail – Retail for Small Businesses Now Even Easier to Use

Every Door Direct Mail b-roll:  http://www.uspsvideo.com/video/171/every-door-direct-mail-b-roll
 

Features New Online Mapping Tool and Credit Card Payment
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New Independent Survey Shows 80 percent of Americans Support New Postal Service Delivery Schedule

WASHINGTON — The U.S.

The survey, conducted between February 8-11, shows consistently high support for the new six-day package, five-day mail delivery schedule.
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Package Growth and Record Efficiency Mitigate First Quarter Loss at USPS

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service ended the first three months of its 2013 fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2012) with a net loss of $1.3 billion.

·Postal Service Ends First Quarter with $1.3 Billion Loss ·Board Directed Accelerated Operational and Other Cost-Cutting Actions Moving Forward ·Postal Reform Legislation Urgently Needed to Complete USPS’s Return to Profitability
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Postal Service Announces New Delivery Schedule

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug.

Six Days of Package Delivery, Five Days of Mail Delivery Begins August 2013
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Congressional Inaction Heightens Postal Service Financial Crisis

 

“The 112th Congress adjourned

Statement from Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe: Congressional Inaction Heightens Postal Service Financial Crisis; More Aggressive Cost Cutting and Revenue Generating Measures will be Considered
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Postal Service Ends Third Quarter with $5.2 Billion Loss

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service ended its third fiscal quarter (April 1 – June 30) with a net loss of $5.2 billion, compared to a net loss of $3.1 billion for the same period last year.  Contr

·Legislative Changes Are Still Urgently Needed to Restore Financial Health ·Resolving Prefunding of Retiree Health Benefits is Not Enough to Curtail Financial Losses ·Bright Spot: 9% Revenue Growth in Shipping & Packages
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U.S. Postal Service Launches ‘Picture Permit’ Website for Marketers -- Registration for ‘Logo’ Indicia Now Open to Commercial Mailers

WASHINGTON — In response to customer requests, the U.S. Postal Service is announcing the launch of the Picture Permit Imprint Indicia program for commercial mailers.

Custom Picture Permit Imprint Indicia program
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Postal Service Losses of $3.2 Billion in Second Quarter Underscore the Need for Legislative Changes

WASHINGTON— The Postal Service ended its second quarter (Jan.

Important News for Direct Mail Marketers

Statements from the Postal Service Board of Governors and the Postmaster General on Senate Action

Statement of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service
 

The following statements are in response to the vote by the U.S. Senate to approve S 1789, the 21st Century Postal Reform Act.
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Introducing the New Click-N-Ship

WASHINGTON — Last week the U.S.

Popular usps.com tool redesigned for overall improved shipping experience
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U.S. Postal Service Plans to Allow Mailer Logos and Marks on Permit Indicia

WASHINGTON — The U.S.

New Flexibility and Advertising Opportunity for Commercial Direct Mail
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U.S. Postal Service Targets Small Businesses for Growth

WASHINGTON– The U.S. Postal Service today unveiled a new integrated marketing campaign to promote easy-to-use and affordable direct mail and shipping services to America’s small businesses.

USPS Unveils Easy-to-Use, Affordable Direct Mail Program and New Ad Campaign
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U.S. Postal Service Statement on Election Mail Process

The U.S.

Controlling Mail Flow During Election
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Postal Service Losses Continue in First Quarter; Profitability Dependent on Comprehensive Legislation and Network Size Reductions

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Postal Service ended the first three months of its 2012 fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011) with a net loss of $3.3 billion.

Shipping Services Business Continues to Grow
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United States Postal Service Ranked No. 1 in the World

WASHINGTON — A review of the performance of universal postal service providers by the Oxford Strategic Consulting (OSC) firm ranks the U.S.

The Best Post Service Among Top 20 Largest Global Economies
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U.S. Postal Service Launches Express Mail Flat Rate Box Overnight Domestic Shipping Up to 70 Pounds for $39.95

WASHINGTON— Expanding on the success of its line of Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, theU.S. Postal Service has introduced the first Express Mail Flat Rate Box.
 

Expanding on the success of its line of Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, the U.S. Postal Service has introduced the first Express Mail Flat Rate Box.
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U.S. Postal Service Launches ‘2nd Ounce Free’ New Pricing for Commercial Mailers Adds More Value to Mail

WASHINGTON— High-volume commercial mailers spoke, and the Postal Service listened.

Effective this week, businesses mailing First-Class Mail automation, presort letters using “2nd Ounce Free” pricing can mail letters weighing up to 2 ounces at the 1-ounce postage rate.
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USPS Labor Contract Negotiations with Two Major Unions Reach Impasse

WASHINGTON — Separate contract negotiations with the National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO (NALC) and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, AFL-CIO (NPMHU) have come to an impasse.

Seventy-nine percent of Postal Service costs are linked to wages and benefits.

ConsumerBase Introduces New B2B Lists to Its Roster

ConsumerBase added four new B2B Mailing Lists to its roster this month.

New files are added to ConsumerBase’s database daily with updates and improvements to existing lists.

2012 Directory of Major Mailers

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Catalog Strategist’s Toolkit

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2012 Direct Marketing Statistical Fact Book

2012 Direct Marketing Statistical Fact Book

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This year’s reference book contains 11 revised chapters: Internet; Social Media; Mobile; Consumer Demographics; Email; Direct Marketing Overview; Direct Mail; Financial Services; Catalog; Nonprofit; and USPS Information, giving marketers the most current and accurate data needed to successfully plan and navigate integrated, multichannel marketing campaigns. Get Full Details Here!

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