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How to Get USPS Discounted Postage Rates and Stay Compliant

Dec 18, 2024, 1:29:10 PM

For businesses and mailing companies that use direct mail campaigns, getting discounted postage rates is important. This helps control costs for First-Class Mail® and Marketing Mail™. Mailing...

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How PURLs Track Engagement Before Consumers Click or Convert

Nov 19, 2024, 1:15:00 PM

Incorporating PURLs into direct response campaigns does more than drive clicks; it provides a strategic view of consumer interest, preferences, and behavior before they make a decision. A...

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Track Direct Mail Delivery to Align Marketing and Boost Response Rates

Oct 23, 2024, 10:15:00 AM

Tracking when your mail hits the mailbox gives you the insight to align your outreach—a follow-up email, social media ads, or other touchpoints—at just the right time. Tracking also helps you...

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Should Your Business Be Using Informed Delivery™ Ad Campaigns?

Jul 22, 2024, 9:00:00 AM

Building Brand Awareness Through the Mailbox

Informed Delivery® is a free service from USPS® that lets residential and business customers preview their letter-sized mail digitally. This includes...

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USPS® Marketing Mail™ Rate Update (July 14th, 2024)

Jun 27, 2024, 2:22:04 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...

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Boost Your Direct Response Campaign with a Buck Slip

Jun 26, 2024, 10:00:00 AM
In the world of direct mail marketing, every element counts. Each component is critical in capturing your audience's attention and driving responses, from the envelope design to the call to action....
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Vanity URLs and QR Codes in Your Marketing Mix

Jun 13, 2024, 11:46:00 AM

In today's digital age, connecting with your audience across various platforms is vital. But how do you seamlessly bridge the gap between offline marketing materials and the online world? Two...

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Conversions vs. Contributions Deciding on the Right Email Tactic

May 28, 2024, 10:15:00 AM

In the digital age, email remains a powerful tool for both marketing and fundraising. However, a distinct difference exists in email marketing between a promotional e-blast and a targeted...

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The Fundamentals of A/B Testing

May 20, 2024, 9:44:36 AM

Optimizing Direct Mail and Email Marketing

In the marketing world, data reigns supreme. But how do you extract the most valuable insights from your campaigns? Enter A/B testing, your secret weapon...

USPS® Retargeting: Revolutionizing Postal Promotions!

USPS® Retargeting: Revolutionizing Postal Promotions!

Sep 5, 2023, 10:00:00 AM

We've highlighted other promotions & incentive programs that USPS® is running this year, and the next one starting September 1, 2023 is the Retargeting Mail Promotion.