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Advice for the New Postmaster General
On Monday, Louis DeJoy became the 75th Postmaster General (PMG), succeeding Megan Brennan. We thank Ms. Brennan for her leadership and many years of service to the broader postal community as she makes her transition into a well-deserved retirement. Mr. DeJoy is the first PMG in nearly 20 years to come from outside the […]
Optimism for the U.S. Postal Service in the Age of COVID-19
If you’ve been paying attention to postal headlines in the past week or two, no one would blame you for thinking the U.S. Postal Service is on life support. Many customers and business partners have been asking us about the health and well-being of the Postal Service. (Even my millennial colleagues are reporting seeing the […]
Postage Rates and Promotions Come Into Focus for 2020 Budget Planning
It’s that time of year when the budgeting process shifts into high gear, and mailers start asking about what may change in the coming year’s postage rates. The 2020 rate proposal, filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) last week, was mostly in line with what letter mailers had expected […]
Congratulating Bob Rosser on MTAC Industry Vice Chair Election
We hope you saw the exciting news we shared earlier today that Bob Rosser, director of postal affairs at IWCO Direct, has been elected as Industry Vice Chair of MTAC. Bob will serve in that role until the end of next year, at which point he will transition to Industry Chair through the end of 2023 [...]
Fall 2019 Could Be a Busy Time for Postal Policy Wonks
“Hurry up and wait” has been the theme for those of us engaged with the U.S. Postal Service this summer. While we have moved forward on a few fronts, we continue to wait for resolution on others. Let’s dig into our 2019 postal updates […]
A Mid-Year Look at the Postal News and Issues We are Tracking
June was a popular month for postal meetings. It started with the Association for Postal Commerce’s (PostCom) Study Day review of postal policy, followed by the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) spring meeting, during which members of the mailing industry discussed issues of concern with USPS executives, and wrapped up with the Idealliance Postal Operations & Technologies Council (POTC) (hosted by IWCO Direct), which addressed the operational side of industry/USPS interactions [...]
IWCO Direct to Host POTC Meeting in Chanhassen
IWCO Direct is actively involved in a number of associations that advocate for the mailing industry on postal issues, including EMA, PostCom, and Idealliance. We believe it’s important to be vocal about issues ranging from postal reform legislation to mail preparation and other postal operational concerns [...]
The 2019 National Postal Forum Highlights the Ability of Mail to Enhance Marketing Campaigns
The National Postal Forum completed its victory lap in Indianapolis last week, providing inspiration and tools to achieve direct mail success. In her keynote address, Postmaster General Megan Brennan reminded attendees, “digital can’t do it alone.” She encouraged marketers to create mail that adds value by delivering exceptional customer experiences [...]
Take the Checkered Flag at the 2019 National Postal Forum
Start your engines! The National Postal Forum, the year’s premier postal event, begins its high-octane run in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 5. The theme of this year’s event is “Growth Driven: Fueling Your Mailing and Shipping Success,” and the IWCO Direct team is ready to expand our knowledge to ensure we’re geared up to drive mailing success for our clients [...]
Why You Should Care About the Latest Postal News
Have you heard of Areas Inspiring Mail (AIM)? It’s a Postal Service program that offers mailers and marketers the opportunity to meet with USPS Area and Headquarters leaders to learn about the latest postal news and initiatives and how to integrate mail into omnichannel marketing campaigns. I have the privilege of serving as the industry […]
