DeJoy Has Spoken: No Postal Rate Increases in January
On Sept. 20, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it would not raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products. Market Dominant mail categories include First-Class Mail; Marketing Mail; Periodicals; Package Services Mail (Bound Printed Matter/Media and Library Mail) and some Ancillary Special Services. In accordance with the Delivering for America 10-year plan, this decision aims to keep postal rates and services affordable; United States postal rates remain among the lowest in the world. Read the full announcement…
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Printing Deadlines: How ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Stays on Schedule
In the fast-paced world of publishing, meeting deadlines is crucial. Whether you’re producing a high-end magazine, a detailed catalog or a captivating book, delays in the printing process can have significant consequences, often leading to disappointed readers. That’s why choosing a printing partner committed to on-time delivery is essential. At ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ, we understand the importance of deadlines and have implemented a robust system to ensure your projects are completed efficiently and accurately. Expert Project Management: Your Dedicated Partner From the…
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The History of American Comic Books
From Archie Andrews to Captain America, comic book titular characters hold a firm place in our hearts and minds despite having existed for nearly a century. Whether you prefer to read physical comic books or watch your favorite characters on the big screen, you can’t deny that comic books are an important part of American popular culture. But how did comic books come to be? Who created the first comic book, igniting a cultural phenomenon that persists to this day?…
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How to Elevate Your City/Regional Magazine for Less
As a publisher of a city or regional publication, you understand better than anyone how important it is to create a magazine that exudes quality. Local magazines hold a unique position; quality content is critical, but it’s also equally important to provide your community with a luxurious reading experience. Balancing all of that with a strict budget can be daunting. However, with the right approach, you can enhance the overall quality of your magazine while maintaining a reasonable budget. Here…
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U.S. Postal Service Proposes Temporary Rate Changes for 2024 Holiday Shipping Season
In an effort to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery during the upcoming peak season, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 5 their intention to temporarily increase prices on select package services in the coming months. The rate increases would affect select commercial and retail domestic competitive parcels, including Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM) and USPS Ground Advantage. Assuming the changes are approved by the Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), these price increases would go…
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How Local Magazines Win the Hearts of Their Readers
Local publications, like city and regional magazines, comprise a unique class. That’s because most people like where they live, and they enjoy reading content that echoes the best aspects of local life. City/Regional magazines are masters at civic storytelling, celebrating the soul of neighborhoods and capturing the essence of local life. And readers respond with a strong passion for their local magazines. Savvy publishers support this passion in a variety of ways. City/Regional magazines often are defined by their great…
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