http://www.dmnews.com/postal-service/topic/1916/ Articles tagged with Postal Service from Direct Marketing News Direct Marketing News web@haymarketmedia.com no USPS is an important national infrastructure that can and should endure, says Google Chief Innovation Officer Vint Cerf. http://www.dmnews.com/email-pioneer-says-the-united-states-postal-service-must-survive/article/290101/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:47:31 GMT USPS is an important national infrastructure that can and should endure, says Google Chief Innovation Officer Vint Cerf. Direct Marketing News A survey released today by the USPS found that most Americans support the new mail delivery schedule. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-80-of-americans-support-new-delivery-schedule/article/280452/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:10:13 GMT A survey released today by the USPS found that most Americans support the new mail delivery schedule. Direct Marketing News Hanging from a cliff, the 112th Congress ignored USPS boss Patrick Donahoe's pleas for postal reform. Now he's setting an agenda for the 113th. http://www.dmnews.com/postmaster-raps-congress-for-failure-to-pass-bill/article/274903/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:36:31 GMT Hanging from a cliff, the 112th Congress ignored USPS boss Patrick Donahoe's pleas for postal reform. Now he's setting an agenda for the 113th. Direct Marketing News In 2013 the postal service will continue promotional initiatives designed both to entice marketers to integrate mobile technologies into their direct mail pieces. http://www.dmnews.com/the-us-postal-service-steps-up-its-mobile-game/article/270022/ Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT In 2013 the postal service will continue promotional initiatives designed both to entice marketers to integrate mobile technologies into their direct mail pieces. Direct Marketing News The United States Postal Service defaulted on a $5.5 billion payment to the United States Treasury August 1, which was intended to cover the healthcare benefits of the organization's future retirees. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-defaults-on-55-billion-payment-to-us-treasury/article/252995/ Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:22:40 GMT The United States Postal Service defaulted on a $5.5 billion payment to the United States Treasury August 1, which was intended to cover the healthcare benefits of the organization's future retirees. Direct Marketing News UPS has reached an agreement to acquire Dutch-based international delivery services company TNT Express, said UPS director of global media services Norman Black. TNT Express's major shareholders have agreed on UPS's all-cash offer at $6.8 billion. UPS expects the deal to close during the third quarter of 2012. http://www.dmnews.com/ups-acquires-tnt-express/article/232696/ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:52:31 GMT UPS has reached an agreement to acquire Dutch-based international delivery services company TNT Express, said UPS director of global media services Norman Black. TNT Express's major shareholders have agreed on UPS's all-cash offer at $6.8 billion. UPS expects the deal to close during the third quarter of 2012. Direct Marketing News The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) ended the first three months of its 2012 fiscal year with a net loss of $3.3 billion — and large losses are expected to continue until planned restructuring efforts have taken place, the agency said Feb. 9. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-reports-losses-of-33-billion/article/227282/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:34 GMT The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) ended the first three months of its 2012 fiscal year with a net loss of $3.3 billion — and large losses are expected to continue until planned restructuring efforts have taken place, the agency said Feb. 9. Direct Marketing News The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is, for the second year, planning a summertime promotion for direct mailers that use two-dimensional barcodes, USPS VP of domestic products Gary Reblin told Direct Marketing News on Jan. 31. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-to-propose-repeat-mobile-barcode-promo/article/225554/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:17:39 GMT The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is, for the second year, planning a summertime promotion for direct mailers that use two-dimensional barcodes, USPS VP of domestic products Gary Reblin told Direct Marketing News on Jan. 31. Direct Marketing News In response to feedback from the mailing industry, businesses mailing automated or presort letters first-class can now mail letters weighing up to two ounces at the one-ounce postage rate, said U.S. Postal Service (USPS) spokesperson Patricia Licata on Jan. 26. The "2nd Ounce Free" initiative became effective this week. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-offers-commercial-mailers-a-free-ounce-for-promo-inserts/article/224955/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:42:42 GMT In response to feedback from the mailing industry, businesses mailing automated or presort letters first-class can now mail letters weighing up to two ounces at the one-ounce postage rate, said U.S. Postal Service (USPS) spokesperson Patricia Licata on Jan. 26. The "2nd Ounce Free" initiative became effective this week. Direct Marketing News The embattled U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is continuing its struggle to stay in the black, but the five-month moratorium on facilities closures may end more than a month before the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) releases an advisory opinion on its streamlining plans. http://www.dmnews.com/usps-solvency-saga-continues/article/224115/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:56:00 GMT The embattled U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is continuing its struggle to stay in the black, but the five-month moratorium on facilities closures may end more than a month before the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) releases an advisory opinion on its streamlining plans. Direct Marketing News