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Lack of Legislative Reform Costs USPS $3.1 Billion So Far This Year

Lack of Legislative Reform Costs USPS $3.1 Billion So Far This Year By

With revenues ticking up slightly, the Postmaster General and his CFO say reform could make the Postal Service profitable again.

USPS: The Next Amtrak?

USPS: The Next Amtrak? By

Concerning the future of the USPS, one thing is abundantly clear: It is going to change, sooner rather than later, and in significant fashion.

The Postal Service Hires a Cop to Bust Down the Digital Door

The Postal Service Hires a Cop to Bust Down the Digital Door By

Randy Miskanic argues that a postal inspector is the perfect guy to seize the market with the USPS's big gun: security.

GAO Says USPS Must Comply with Six-Day Provision

GAO Says USPS Must Comply with Six-Day Provision By By

GAO counters Donahoe's claim that the USPS doesn't need to follow the six-day provision.

USPS's Options: a $14B Annual Loss or a $2B Annual Profit

USPS's Options: a $14B Annual Loss or a $2B Annual Profit By

USPS CFO and EVP Joseph Corbett laid out the harrowing financial stakes the agency faces now and in the coming years.

Are Higher Postal Rates in Your Future?

Are Higher Postal Rates in Your Future? By

Stuck in a government holding pattern, the USPS could be forced to look to bulk mailers for salvation by raising rates, says a postal regulator.

Direct Mail, Evolved

Direct Mail, Evolved By

10 ways to keep printed communications relevant to multichannel customers.

USPS: 80% of Americans Support New Delivery Schedule

USPS: 80% of Americans Support New Delivery Schedule By

A survey released today by the USPS found that most Americans support the new mail delivery schedule.

Adding Intelligence to the Mailstream

Adding Intelligence to the Mailstream By

On January 28 the USPS began requiring customers who use POSTNET barcodes to transition to new Intelligent Mail barcodes to retain their discounted pricing.

New Year's Countdown DMN style

New Year's Countdown DMN style By

Just in case you missed any of the action, we've pulled together the top Direct Marketing News content of 2012 for you.

The U.S. Postal Service steps up its mobile game

The U.S. Postal Service steps up its mobile game By

In 2013 the postal service will continue promotional initiatives designed both to entice marketers to integrate mobile technologies into their direct mail pieces.

Should the USPS be privatized?

Should the USPS be privatized?

Even as Congress dawdles and plays political football, privatization of the USPS gains little appeal.

Q&A: Gary Reblin, VP of domestic products, USPS

Q&A: Gary Reblin, VP of domestic products, USPS

Are mobile 2D barcodes the future of direct? Could be, says Gary Reblin of the USPS.

PRC clears USPS to reduce hours of retail service

PRC clears USPS to reduce hours of retail service

The PRC released Aug. 23 its advisory opinion on the USPS's plan, which allows the agency to begin implementing reduced hours of retail service at approximately 13,000 locations.

Newspapers torn up over USPS, Valassis agreement

Newspapers torn up over USPS, Valassis agreement By

Newspapers are up in arms over the agreement the USPS filed with Valassis Communications, Inc., which aims to spawn $107 million in new revenue.

USPS reports $5.2 billion Q3 net loss

USPS reports $5.2 billion Q3 net loss By

The U.S. Postal Service reported a third quarter net loss of $5.2 billion today, with $3.1 billion attributable to refunding retiree health benefits

USPS adopts new products and services to stay solvent

USPS adopts new products and services to stay solvent By

USPS chief Patrick Donahoe set out his vision for the agency at the National Postal Forum in April.

Insert media scores: a free ounce for promo inserts

Insert media scores: a free ounce for promo inserts

The U.S. Postal Service has clarified the rules offering a free ounce for promo inserts to businesses mailing automated pre-sort First-Class Mail — and the industry should take advantage of the offer at once.

Marketers split on the impact of mixed postal promotions

Marketers split on the impact of mixed postal promotions

As the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) — which reported in February losses totaling more than $3 billion — struggles to stay solvent, it is using a number of promotions to try to keep shippers shipping.

USPS reports losses of $3.3 billion

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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.

USPS to propose repeat mobile barcode promo

USPS to propose repeat mobile barcode promo By

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.

USPS offers commercial mailers a free ounce for promo inserts

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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.

USPS solvency saga continues

USPS solvency saga continues By

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 mailers no longer need to prepay postage

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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been granted permission by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to allow direct mailers to pay postage via credit rather than requiring prepayment, said PRC chairman Ruth Goldway on Jan. 6. The new rules went into effect Jan. 5.

Marketers eye USPS' struggles with caution

Marketers eye USPS' struggles with caution

The embattled U.S. Postal Service (USPS) faces a host of new challenges, several of which threaten to directly impact marketers. However, many who rely on direct mail say that in spite of the tumult, they'll wait and see how things pan out before altering marketing strategy.

Twitter-ready insights on marketing follies

Twitter-ready insights on marketing follies

A picture is worth a thousand words, but not every one of my observations is worth a full column. Or so my editors tell me. Most, however, are worth at least 140 characters. With that in mind, and to help ring in 2012, I proudly present my Twitter-ready views, insights, unsolicited tidbits of advice and meaningless random thoughts on the absurdities of modern marketing.

USPS agrees to moratorium on post office closures

USPS agrees to moratorium on post office closures By

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS), in response to a request made by multiple U.S. senators, agreed to a five-month moratorium on closures of post offices and mail processing facilities on Dec. 13.

USPS to cut next-day delivery for first-class mail

USPS to cut next-day delivery for first-class mail By

As part of a previously announced $3 billion cost-savings initiative, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with plans to change delivery standards for first-class mail, the organization said on Dec. 5. The cuts would eliminate next-day delivery for first-class mail and periodicals.

USPS finishes fiscal year with $5.1 billion net loss

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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) closed the 2011 fiscal year with a $5.1 billion net loss, the government agency said on Nov. 15. Last fiscal year USPS posted an $8.5 billion net loss, the largest loss in its history.

Postal reform bill introduced in U.S. Senate

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A postal reform bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Sept. 23, seeking to help the ailing U.S. Postal Service (USPS) with the establishment of two new control boards. One would oversee a kind of receivership for the USPS if it defaults on any of its government payments and the other is intended to prevent politics from influencing plans to reduce the USPS processing infrastructure.

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