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title: USPS® Marketing Mail™ Rate Update (July 14th, 2024)
description: Confused about the upcoming postage increase? Our blog breaks down the new USPS rates on July 14, 2024. Learn how much more stamps will cost, what's changing with First-Class Mail, and how to save money on marketing mail.
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# [USPS® Marketing Mail™ Rate Update (July 14th, 2024)](https://streamworksmn.com/blog/postage-rate-increase-july-2024)

 Written by [Streamworks](https://streamworksmn.com/blog/author/streamworks) | Jun 27, 2024 7:22:04 PM

The upcoming postage rate changes on July 14th, 2024 might have you reaching for a calculator, but hold on! While postage rates are increasing, there's good news for businesses leveraging cost savings through USPS® Marketing Mail™.

[Download new postage rates.](https://streamworksmn.com/postage_guide)

## USPS® Marketing Mail™ Still Your Cost-Effective Champion

Even with a recent average rate increase of 7%, Marketing Mail™ remains an exceptional value proposition for direct response campaigns. Here's why:

### Bulk Discounts

Unlike single-piece First-Class Mail, Marketing Mail™ offers significant savings with minimum mailing quantities of just 200 pieces or 50 pounds. This translates to substantial cost reductions for your direct mail, even with the increase.

### Targeted Reach

Get laser-focused with your marketing efforts! Explore options like saturation lists to target specific neighborhoods or carrier routes.

### Proven Results

Direct mail continues to be a highly effective way to generate leads and sales. Tangible mail pieces are stronger in recipients' minds, boosting your response rates.

Stay Informed, Stay Ahead

[Download our Mailing & Postage Guide](https://streamworksmn.com/postage_guide), which includes the new rates plus:

- Nonprofit postage rates
- First-Class® and USPS® Marketing Mail® postage rates
- USPS® approved methods to update a mailing list
- Cost-saving ideas for mailing campaigns
- Standard envelope sizes
- Mail tracking services

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