Postage, Mailing and Distribution Archives | 抖荫短视频 Book, Magazine & Catalog Printing Company Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:03:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.10 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-抖荫短视频-W-transparent-black-white-circle-32x32.png Postage, Mailing and Distribution Archives | 抖荫短视频 32 32 USPS To Offer 10% Postage Discount with Catalog Insights Promotion /blog/2025-usps-catalog-promotion Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:03:25 +0000 /?p=10753 The United States Postal Service is launching a new Catalog Insights Promotion, offering a 10% discount on postage for qualifying catalog mailings. If you’re looking to get more value from your marketing dollars, this promotion presents an excellent opportunity, especially for brands that rely on printed catalogs to connect with customers. Key Promotion Dates Registration...

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The United States Postal Service is launching a new Catalog Insights Promotion, offering a 10% discount on postage for qualifying catalog mailings. If you’re looking to get more value from your marketing dollars, this promotion presents an excellent opportunity, especially for brands that rely on printed catalogs to connect with customers.

Key Promotion Dates

  • Registration Window: August 15, 2025 鈥� June 30, 2026
  • Promotion Period: October 1, 2025 鈥� June 30, 2026

Do You Qualify?

To be eligible for the discount, your catalog must meet USPS criteria:

  • A minimum of 12 bound pages (can be letter, flat or parcel shaped)
  • Must be mailed as USPS Marketing Mail (profit or nonprofit)
  • Must include a list of products or services
  • Must provide ordering information

How to Apply

Here鈥檚 what 抖荫短视频 customers need to do to take advantage of this promotion:

  1. Create or log in to your USPS Business Customer Gateway (BCG) account
    • Need help setting one up? Contact your 抖荫短视频 rep to get your CRID (Customer Registration ID) for a faster setup.
  2. Get pre-approval through the Mailing Promotions Portal in the BCG
    • You鈥檒l be asked to answer a few questions and upload sample catalog pages.
  3. Register for the Catalog Insights Promotion in the BCG once pre-approved.
  4. Notify 抖荫短视频
    • Share your USPS approval letter with your Sales Rep or CSR, and let us know which of your mailings will use the promotion.

Helpful Resources

  • Support Contacts:
    • Email: MSSC@USPS.gov
    • Phone: 1-877-672-0007

Questions about the portal: mailingpromotions@usps.gov

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USPS Rate Changes and Promotions Coming in July 2025 /blog/usps-july-2025-updates Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:12:42 +0000 /?p=10420 The U.S. Postal Service has proposed several changes set to take effect on July 13, 2025, with rate increases and updated promotional discounts across multiple mail classes. While some of these changes are straightforward, others are more complex and may impact mailers differently depending on their specific presort levels and mail preparation strategies. Here鈥檚 a...

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The U.S. Postal Service has proposed several changes set to take effect on July 13, 2025, with rate increases and updated promotional discounts across multiple mail classes. While some of these changes are straightforward, others are more complex and may impact mailers differently depending on their specific presort levels and mail preparation strategies. Here鈥檚 a quick breakdown of what you need to know.

Understanding the Pricing Structure

There are three levels of USPS pricing: class level pricing, product level pricing and presort level pricing. While the USPS has shared updates for class and product levels, presort pricing remains unclear, and it鈥檚 the most variable due to its reliance on individual mailing files and presort.

Class and Product-Level Pricing Highlights

The average Price Change percentage by Class:

The average price change percentage by Product:

Marketing Mail Letters

  • Some presort tiers will see increases up to 11.64%.
  • The SCF (Sectional Center Facility) discount drops from $27/M to $17/M.

Marketing Mail Flats

  • Presort price increases range from 13% to 18%.
  • SCF discounts reduced from $7/M to $3.80/M.
  • New container discounts may help offset costs, depending on presort specifics.

Bound Printed Matter

  • Two sets of pricing are being published for flats and parcels, due to a proposal to eliminate Bound Printed Matter pricing altogether. A final ruling from the PRC may not come until after the rate case is finalized.

Structural Changes

  • USPS proposes eliminating NDC pricing and further reducing SCF discounts for letters, adding complexity to estimating future rates.
  • Expect pricing shifts that could result in higher origin pricing, particularly for mail previously qualifying under NDC rates.
  • Presorted pricing will be eliminated for Media Mail and Library Mail 鈥� only basic rates will remain.

USPS Promotions and Incentives for 2026

New: Catalog Insights Promotion

  • 10% discount for eligible catalogs mailed between October 2025 and June 2026
  • Must include 12+ pages, be bound/fastened and provide sufficient product, pricing and ordering information

Returning Incentives

  • First-Class Mail and Marketing Mail Growth Incentives .
  • Expansion of a for third-party providers who bundle ads from multiple businesses into a single mail piece.

Increased Discounts

  • Integrated Technology: 5% (up from 3%)
  • Tactile, Sensory, Interactive: 5% (up from 4%)
  • Continuous Contact: 5% (up from 3%)
  • Sustainability and Informed Delivery: remain at 1% each

A Word of Caution: Promotions are great, but USPS considers the value of these discounts as “claimed cap space,” which may justify future rate increases to make up for previously offered savings.


Final Note

All proposed changes are pending PRC (Postal Regulatory Commission) approval. We鈥檒l continue to monitor developments and update you as new information becomes available, especially as presort-level details are released.

Stay tuned and stay prepared!

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USPS Proposed Changes for July 2025: What We Know So Far /blog/usps-proposed-changes-july-2025 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:57:48 +0000 /?p=10016 The USPS has released an overview of potential changes they plan to propose with the July 2025 rate increase. While these are still proposals and subject to change, it’s important to be aware of the potential impact on your mailing strategies. Here’s a quick rundown of some key areas being considered: Marketing Mail: Big changes...

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The USPS has released an overview of potential changes they plan to propose with the July 2025 rate increase. While these are still proposals and subject to change, it’s important to be aware of the potential impact on your mailing strategies. Here’s a quick rundown of some key areas being considered:

  • Marketing Mail: Big changes are on the horizon, including the elimination of automation basic carrier route letter rates and the creation of a “Heavy Printed Matter” category for parcels. Flats up to 20 ounces could be moved to Marketing Mail, and the Marketing Mail Flat Carrier Route weight limit may increase to 24 ounces. Destination NDC discounts for Marketing Mail are also potentially on the chopping block.
  • Bound Printed Matter: This rate structure could be eliminated altogether. Flats would likely move to Marketing Mail.
  • Media/Library Mail: We may see the end of 5-Digit and Basic Presort pricing options.
  • First Class Mail: An SCF Pallet Discount is being considered. Bundling for First Class Mail Flats prepared in Tubs might be eliminated.
  • Other Potential Changes: The Marriage Mail Incentive could be extended. USPS Marketing Mail Parcel dimensions may be updated, potentially leading to a “nonprofit Nonstandard” pricing structure.

This summary doesn’t cover all the proposed changes. For the full details, you can review the USPS release here:

Important Note: These changes have not yet been proposed and are subject to approval. The USPS is releasing this information for planning purposes, and the final rules could look different. Stay tuned for further updates as these proposals move through the approval process. We’ll keep you informed of any changes that may affect your mailing operations.

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USPS Announces Shipping Rate Increases for 2025 /blog/usps-shipping-rate-increases-jan-2025 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:56:50 +0000 /?p=9645 On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for price increases on Competitive shipping services that would take effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.  This measure would raise shipping prices by approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for...

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On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for price increases on Competitive shipping services that would take effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. 

This measure would raise shipping prices by approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 9.2 percent for Parcel Select. These changes to Competitive products come on the heels of September鈥檚 announcement that the USPS would not seek price increases on Market Dominant products in January.

These price increases are part of an effort by the USPS to remain competitive in consideration of market conditions while still providing consistent service across the United States. : 鈥淎s a strategic part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan, the proposed shipping services price changes will support the Postal Service in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving the organization鈥檚 public service mission 鈥� providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥� in a cost effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term.鈥�

These proposed changes will be reviewed by the PRC before they are scheduled to take effect.

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Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Announces Strike /blog/cupw-strike-nov-2024 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:55:11 +0000 /?p=9639 On Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced its intention to begin a national strike, affecting Canada Post鈥檚 operations across the country and interrupting service for millions of Canadian businesses and individuals. This news comes just days after Canada Post received strike notices from the union on...

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On Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced its intention to begin a national strike, affecting Canada Post鈥檚 operations across the country and interrupting service for millions of Canadian businesses and individuals. This news comes just days after Canada Post received strike notices from the union on Nov. 12. 

What Should Customers Expect?

, customers should expect delays due to the strike activity. 鈥淢ail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed. Service guarantees will be impacted for items already in the postal network. No new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over.鈥� However, Canada Post assures customers that items will be delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume. To stay up to date on the status of negotiations, visit .

What Does This Mean for 抖荫短视频 Customers?

This strike will likely affect 抖荫短视频 customers who send mail items across the border. According to our Canadian mail vendors, they will continue to accept Canadian mail and hold it until the strike ceases and normal mailing operations resume. However, this protocol could change if the strike lasts longer than expected.

抖荫短视频 customers who have any specific questions about how this strike will affect their mailing should contact their Customer Service Representative for more information. Customers who use an outside mailing vendor should contact them directly for more information about how they鈥檙e navigating this strike.

Update: Jan. 6, 2025

U.S. Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail and packages to Canada

The U.S. Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail and packages to Canada starting Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Canada Post has made significant progress in clearing delayed volumes caused by this strike, and now commercial and retail customers, as well as those using online systems, will be able to send mail and packages to Canada once again.

  1. The U.S. Postal Service stays in touch with its customers, including international customers via its Service Alerts page, which is found here:聽
  2. Information about Canada Post鈥檚 status is available at聽.

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DeJoy Has Spoken: No Postal Rate Increases in January /blog/usps-update-no-january-rate-increases Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:45:39 +0000 /?p=9062 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,...

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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 below.


A recommendation by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy not to raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes First-Class Mail, was accepted by the Governors of the United States Postal Service. Accordingly, the price of a stamp to mail a 1-once single-piece First-Class letter will not increase.

The Postal Service鈥檚 operational strategies are designed to boost service reliability, cost efficiency, and overall productivity.

鈥淥ur strategies are working, and projected inflation is declining,鈥� said Postmaster General DeJoy. 鈥淭herefore, we will wait until at least July before proposing any increases for market dominant services.鈥�

The Postal Service remains committed to continued cost saving measures and to keeping its products and services affordable. Only a handful of countries have a lower price for a domestic single-piece letter.

Lastly, the Postal Service continues to deliver on the tenets of the 10-year plan, while executing our public service mission 鈥� to provide a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥� in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term, just as the U.S. Congress intended and the law requires.

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U.S. Postal Service Proposes Temporary Rate Changes for 2024 Holiday Shipping Season /blog/2024-holiday-rate-changes Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:29:36 +0000 /?p=8934 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...

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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 into effect on Oct. 6, 2024, and cease on Jan. 18, 2025.

In their update, the DMM Advisory wrote:

The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.

The planned peak-season pricing, which was approved by the governors of the Postal Service on Aug. 8, would affect prices on the following commercial and retail domestic competitive parcels: Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM) and USPS Ground Advantage. No other products or services would be affected. Pending favorable review by the PRC, the temporary rates would go into effect at midnight Central on Oct. 6 and remain in place until midnight Central on Jan. 19, 2025.

This seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service鈥檚 commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices.

As a strategic part of the 10-year plan, these temporary changes will support the Postal Service in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving our public service mission 鈥� providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥� in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term, just as the U.S. Congress has intended.

The planned price changes include:

Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4

Commercial:

  • $0.30 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $0.45 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $0.75 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $3.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Zone 5-9

  • $0.70 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $2.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $7.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9

  • $0.35 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $0.75 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $5.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4

Retail:

  • $0.40 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $0.55 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $0.95 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $4.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Zone 5-9

  • $0.90 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.45 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $8.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs

USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9

  • $0.50 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.00 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $5.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Express:

Commercial:

  • $1.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $1.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.95 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $7.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $8.95 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
  • $13.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Retail:

  • $1.10 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
  • $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
  • $2.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
  • $4.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
  • $3.90 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
  • $9.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
  • $9.75 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
  • $16.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

The PRC will review the proposed prices before they are scheduled to take effect on Oct. 6. Complete USPS price filings, with prices for all products, can be found on the PRC website鈥檚 Daily Listings section at . Price change tables are also available on the Postal Explorer website at .

Notably, the Postal Service has some of the lowest postage rates in the industrialized world and continues to offer great value in shipping.

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Streamlined Solutions for Local Magazine Printing and Distribution /blog/local-magazine-distribution Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:29:32 +0000 /?p=8616 You have a lot on your plate as a publisher of local periodicals like city/regional magazines. Many of these publications require high-end production for a readership that views them as a luxury item. Readers cherish each issue and expect it to arrive on time and in pristine condition. There鈥檚 no room for error. Yet the...

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You have a lot on your plate as a publisher of local periodicals like city/regional magazines. Many of these publications require high-end production for a readership that views them as a luxury item. Readers cherish each issue and expect it to arrive on time and in pristine condition. There鈥檚 no room for error. Yet the printing and distribution of city/regional magazines is challenging.

But that鈥檚 not your problem 鈥� it鈥檚 ours. And as an experienced printer and distributor of geographic-based publications, we have some advice.

Look Beyond Printing Presses

Don鈥檛 dwell solely on the ink-on-paper aspect. Make no mistake 鈥� it鈥檚 critically important, and you want to ensure that your print partner has advanced equipment featuring multiple print platforms. You also want to ensure that your printer has a reputation for executing special-interest magazines at the highest level.

But pay equally close attention to prepress and distribution. Those areas likewise yield big dividends in both efficiency and quality. Printing companies with distribution expertise give you a huge leg up in consistently achieving on-time delivery.

Seek Seamless Digital Workflows

PDF-based production is today鈥檚 defacto standard. You鈥檙e more than likely using it now. However, not all workflow systems are created equal. To maximize efficiency and file accuracy, you need a seamless digital workflow that links all aspects of print production as well as linking your system with the printers.

The more complex your needs, the more important technology becomes. Processes such as content management, collaborative prepress workflows and personalization/customization all rely on high technology at the front end.

But just having advanced technology isn鈥檛 enough. Your provider needs to apply it to your benefit. For instance, a provider may have great digital prepress technology, but the best will also have G7 Certification. This means you鈥檒l get the same predictable color output every time, whether your magazine is running on a digital press or an offset press鈥攔egardless of the substrate.

Obsess on File Preparation

Having noted the importance of the printer鈥檚 technology, everything starts with getting your file right. Many time-consuming errors occur because of improperly prepared files.

Although your printer will undoubtedly run your file through their own software, the cleaner and more accurate your original file the better. Anything that鈥檚 missing or out of spec causes a file to be incomplete and can result in costly delays. Sending duplicate files or previous issue files also can cause unnecessary confusion.

Set your raster and transparency settings to high resolution and be certain to arrange type in the uppermost level. Image resolution will vary by print production method and paper, but a good default standard is 300-350 dpi.

Many workflow systems also work with pages, so be sure to export your PDFs as pages using your printer鈥檚 PDF export settings 聽(these are typically available on their website or by reaching out to them). Also be sure to extend the bleed to the gutter. Note: when exporting PDFs you may get a 1/8 inch bleed from the facing page — that is expected and taken care of when imposing the pages in prepress.

Seek Mailing and Distribution Expertise

You don鈥檛 need a lecture about the cost of mail distribution. You鈥檙e all too aware that mailing costs can exceed all production costs combined.

With so much resting on this phase, you must have complete faith in your plan as well as the systems and people executing it. Best-of-class magazine printers will be front-loaded with systems for data management and mail list processing. They鈥檒l have a laser focus on minimizing postage costs and meeting critical arrival dates.

You can鈥檛 settle for second-rate solutions in this make-or-break area.

Downstream, top providers should offer advanced CoMail and pool shipping options. Keep in mind that smaller circulations often benefit more from CoMail than larger circulations. Although city/regional magazines often begin with more penetration of a specific geographic area and receive better presort levels, presenting the mail into that area can often reward work share delivery discounts.

Except for some minor design requirements and schedule flexibility, the CoMail process is pretty straightforward. The printer or service provider combines your list with the lists of other magazines to form a much larger mailing pool, resulting in lower costs. Plus, you can participate in CoMail with circulations as low as 5,000.

Seek Access to Subject Matter Experts, Education & Training

The combination of stretched personnel, lower training budgets and ever-evolving technology can create the perfect storm for disaster. You鈥檒l benefit from a printer that invests in the education and training of their own staff and yours.

You鈥檒l gain even more advantages if that printer has deep experience in the special-interest publication world. When your provider knows the ins and outs of the publication business, it takes a load off you. And with increasingly collaborative workflows, knowledge sharing is more important than ever.

Education and training can take many forms鈥攂logs, newsletters, white papers, webinars, technical sheets and both small group and one-on-one training opportunities. The availability of certified subject matter experts (think Adobe Certified Instructor or USPS Regulations Expert) is a big bonus.

Partner with 抖荫短视频

We live and breathe special-interest publications. Our multiple publication facilities currently print and distribute more than 225 monthly and quarterly titles. We have a special enthusiasm for the unique role played by city/regional magazines.

That鈥檚 not just idle talk. We constantly invest in the equipment, services and solutions to meet the demands of this dynamic publishing segment. Our ability to handle quick turnarounds with ease is supported by advanced prepress workflows, multiple print platforms, a robust bindery and deep mailing and distribution know-how.

We can also help you reach your audience where they are. While print forms the core of your distribution strategy, you may also incorporate digital strategies to expand your reach, enhance engagement or address readers鈥� preferences. We can provide you with digital publishing apps, website solutions and other content delivery options to maximize your reader connections.

Getting in touch is simple. Just submit your information and a friendly 抖荫短视频 associate will be in touch within 24 hours.

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PRC Approves July 2024 USPS Rate Increases (With Reservations) /blog/prc-approves-july-2024-postage-increases Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:51:21 +0000 /?p=8104 The Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), which is an independent agency that oversees the USPS, approved the planned price increase for mailing services. However, the PRC also expressed some reservations: While the price hike follows all the relevant rules of the Postal Service鈥檚 Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, the PRC is concerned that the USPS may...

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The Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), which is an independent agency that oversees the USPS, approved the planned price increase for mailing services. However, the PRC also expressed some reservations:

While the price hike follows all the relevant rules of the Postal Service鈥檚 Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, the PRC is concerned that the USPS may not have fully considered the broader impact on mailers and customers.

In particular, the PRC is worried that raising prices could be counterproductive given the ongoing decline in mail volume (especially for traditional mail like flyers and magazines) and recent issues with mail delivery performance. These concerns, along with the USPS’s overall financial situation, haven’t improved since the current system for setting mail prices was adopted.

Other sources agree with the PRC鈥檚 skepticism over these rate increases and their effectiveness. Citing a notable trend of year over year decreases in marketing mail revenue for the USPS, , wrote: 鈥淭he postal price increases in the near term have proven to be a failure. The USPS modeling predicted that revenue would increase and demand wouldn’t fall. However, the data tells a different story. In 2023, revenue of 鈥渕arketing mail鈥� decreased by $920 million and volume decreased by 7.7 billion pieces.鈥�

The PRC is currently reviewing this system (Docket No. RM2024-4) to see if it’s still the best approach. In the meantime, the PRC is urging the USPS leadership to carefully consider these concerns and the feedback from stakeholders when deciding on future price adjustments. They suggest the USPS may not need to continue raising prices by the maximum allowed amount. You can read the PRC鈥檚 full decision

To summarize, the price of sending mail will increase in July, but there are questions about whether this is the best course of action for the long-term health of the USPS and its services. Accompanying these rate increases will be a handful of other changes to USPS rates, processes and programs. You can read more about the specific rate increases and updates in this blog.

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USPS Proposes Pricing Changes, Rate Hikes for July 2024 /blog/usps-july-2024-updates Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:51:56 +0000 /?p=7875 The United States Postal Service (USPS) is gearing up for some significant changes in July 2024, aiming to streamline operations and enhance services. These changes have only been proposed and are still subject to approval and/or change by the PRC. Here are some highlights from the proposed changes: Delivery Network Redesign: USPS will continue to...

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is gearing up for in July 2024, aiming to streamline operations and enhance services. These changes have only been proposed and are still subject to approval and/or change by the PRC. Here are some highlights from the proposed changes:

Delivery Network Redesign: USPS will continue to redesign its delivery network, which may involve renaming facilities and assigning new responsibilities to them.

Mailing Promotions and Incentives: USPS plans to introduce five mailing promotions and two 鈥渁dd-on/upgrade鈥� promotions.聽 These include the Tactile, Sensory and Interactive Promotions, Integrated Technology Promotion, Reply Mail IMbA Promotion, Continuous Contact Promotion and First-Class Mail Advertising Promotion.聽 The add-on promotions deal with Informed Delivery and Sustainability.聽 Additionally, there will be growth incentives for both First-Class Mail and USPS Marketing Mail.

Identification of Official Election Mail/Ballots: New requirements will be introduced to identify Official Election Mail/Ballots from Political Campaign Mail, aiming to ensure the secure and timely delivery of election-related materials.

Reevaluation of First-Class Mail Flat Pricing: USPS will reevaluate the pricing structure for First-Class Mail Flats, potentially impacting the cost of mailing larger, flat items.

USPS Proposed Pricing Changes for July 2024

The USPS has proposed a list of rate increases that covers many of its services, in addition to changes to the way pricing is calculated for certain mailings.

How Promotional Discounts are applied: Currently, the USPS removes promotional discounts from primary postage and then removes incentive discounts.聽 Moving forward, incentive discounts will be removed from primary postage and then promotional discounts will be taken.

Full-Service Discount for First Class and Marketing Mail pieces increased from $.003 to $.005 per piece. (Full-Service Automation barcoded pieces receive this discount) Seamless discounts from $.001 to $.002 per piece.

First Class Flats are currently priced by the ounce with a base price for each additional ounce.聽 Moving forward, the prices between ounces could vary.

Marketing Mail had components found to be over their costs, or not covering their costs.

  • Marketing Mail Flats will raise by 11.708%
  • Carrier Routes will raise by 9.918%
  • Nonprofit flats will raise by 16.2%
  • Nonprofit Carrier Route will raise by 20.1%
  • Nonprofit High Density and High Density Plus Carrier Route will increase by 17.3%

Marketing Mail Flat Rates Restructuring: Currently, marketing mail flat pieces over 4 ounces pay per piece and a per pound rate for the weight over 4 ounces.聽 This will be restructured so a per-pound rate is paid for the whole weight, including the first 4 ounces. Also under this plan, work share discounts will return for under 4 ounces reflected in the per piece cost, but over 4 ounces, the work share discounts will be shared in the per pound pricing.

Catalog Incentive: Mailers using Marketing Mail or Package Services Bound Printed Matter Flats and Parcels will be granted a $.001 per piece incentive for announcing their mail pieces are catalogs when presenting the mailings to the USPS via the postal statements. However, Marketing Mail Simple Samples will be eliminated.

To qualify as a catalog, a mail piece must meet one of the following requirements:

  1. 12 or more pages.
  2. Bound or fastened along one edge and shaped as a letter, flat or parcel.
  3. An organized, illustrated, descriptive listing of the products or services offered for sale.
  4. Prices or a method for determining prices.
  5. Information on Shipping or Fulfillment (shipping or pick-up methods)
  6. Enough information to allow an order to be placed.聽 This may be through an order form, mailing address, phone number, web address or means to access a web address such as a QR Code.
  7. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) 鈥� Retail

Mailing Rate Increases By Mail Class

Class Percent Change
First-Class Mail 7.755
USPS Marketing Mail 7.755
Periodicals 9.754
Package Services 7.755
Special Services 7.755

First-Class Mail Price Changes

Product Percent Change
Single-Piece Letters/Postcards 7.674
Presort Letters/Postcards 7.629
Flats 9.684
Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International 6.334
Inbound Letter Post 0.567
Total First-Class Mail 7.755

First-Class Mail First-Ounce Rates – Letters

Current New Change Percent Change
Stamped Single-Piece $0.68 $0.73 $0.05 7.4
Metered Single-Piece $0.64 $0.69 $0.05 7.8
MAADC Automation $0.571 $0.622 $0.051 8.9
AADC Automation $0.547 $0.593 $0.046 8.4
5-Digit Automation $0.507 $0.545 $0.038 7.5

USPS Marketing Mail Product Price Changes

Product Percent Change
Letters 6.958
Flats 11.708
Parcels 7.790
High Density/Saturation Letters 7.327
High density/Saturation Flats and Parcels 7.903
Carrier Route 9.918
Every Door Direct Mail – Retail 9.852
Overall 7.755

Periodicals Price Changes

Product Percent Change
Outside County 9.758
Within County 9.701
Overall 9.754

Package Services Price Changes

Product Percent Change
Alaska Bypass Service 4.771
Bound Printed Matter Flats 5.696
Bound Printed Matter Parcels 5.806
Media Mail and Library Mail 9.867
Overall 7.755

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