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Recapping the Direct Mail Industry in 2013

Posted December 31, 2013 by Tom Hexamer in Announcements, Direct Mail Tips, Direct Marketing Trends

Happy New Year everyone! As 2013 comes to a close, we thought it would be the perfect time to look at what happened within the direct mail industry in 2013 before ringing in 2014 on Friday with four key trends that will have the biggest impact next year and beyond. First we should examine how […]

Our Take on the Exigent Rate Increase and How IWCO Direct Can Help Customers

Posted December 26, 2013 by Kurt Ruppel in Postal Issues Updates

As you most likely have read by now, late Tuesday the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) allowed the full request from the USPS for a 4.3 percent exigent rate increase on Standard Mail which goes into effect one month from today. First class postage increases 3 cents to 49 cents. The Commission found that the Postal […]

Happy Holidays from IWCO Direct

Posted December 23, 2013 by Joe Morrison in Announcements, Postal Issues Updates

With the holidays in full-swing, we are taking a short break this week from our blog. We want to wish everyone Happy Holidays, safe travels and best wishes for the New Year. We also want to tip our cap to all Postal Service employees this time of year. While many of us are able to […]

Printing Impressions Ranks Direct Mail Printers, Showcases Value of Mail

Posted December 20, 2013 by Jim Andersen in Announcements, Direct Marketing Trends

Each year Printing Impressions magazine dedicates its December issue to ranking the 400 largest printers in North America and analyzing the outlook for key market segments, including direct mail. It’s always one of our favorite issues of the year, and we’re typically asked to provide insight into what IWCO Direct expects for the direct mail […]

Want People to Remember Your Marketing Offer? Use Print

Posted December 18, 2013 by Debora Haskel in Direct Mail Tips, Direct Marketing Trends

One of the biggest challenges for any marketing professional is getting people to remember their brand and their offer. How many times have you, or someone you know, described a TV commercial in great detail only to be unable to recall the featured brand or product? Increasing evidence is showing that if you want people […]

Online vs. Offline Data: Which is More Effective?

Posted December 13, 2013 by Jim Leone in Direct Marketing Trends

Relevance is one of the single biggest drivers behind a successful direct mail campaign. This would not be possible without the effective use of data, which is a plentiful commodity in the marketing world. But there is a striking difference in quality between traditional data available offline and its online equivalent (or lack thereof). […]

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year…for Retailers!

Posted December 11, 2013 by Michelle Peel in Direct Marketing Trends

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, and as the annual spike in retail sales returns, it’s never too early to start planning for your next promotion. Especially since this year looks even more promising than last. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects 2013 holiday retail sales to increase 3.9 percent compared to 2012. […]

Convergence to Digital Inkjet Shifts to Hamburg Facility

Posted December 10, 2013 by Jim Andersen in Announcements

This morning we announced the expansion of our digital platform with the installation of an Océ ColorStream® 3900 at our Hamburg, Pa. facility. As the news release referenced, and as Joe Morrison noted in a recent post, the next 12 months will mark a period of aggressive investment in digital inkjet technology. This […]

Year-End Postal Update Part 2: Mailing Promotions and Incentive Programs for 2014

Posted December 6, 2013 by Kurt Ruppel in Postal Issues Updates

On Wednesday, in Part 1 of our year-end postal update, we examined the latest USPS financial reports, developments in the plan for a two-part postage increase and progress (or lack thereof) surrounding postal reform. Today we’re previewing the 2014 Mailing Promotions and Incentive Programs, which are designed to expand the value of mail. (Click […]

Year-End Postal Update Part 1: USPS Financial Reports, Postage Rate Updates and Postal Reform Legislation

Posted December 4, 2013 by Kurt Ruppel in Postal Issues Updates

Now that everyone has recovered from overdosing on turkey and football, it’s time to catch up on what’s happening in the postal world. Here’s the latest from the USPS as we turn the page on 2013. Postal Finances The good news in the Postal Service’s year-end financial reports for fiscal year 2013 was an $800-million […]

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