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Postal Links for Answers & Information
Extensive USPS site directed at business mailers. Leading topics are on the left-side menu. For specific information, select from the index options at the top of the page under “RIBBS.” Essential for new and upcoming USPS programs, such as IMb and Move Update. Also connect here to the USPS Mail Service Update page. Find a ZIP+4 Code by entering an address. Also includes correct address formatting and mailing industry information for higher level barcoding and sortation. Locate Mailpiece Design Analysts, BMEs, MERLIN report/appeal documents, the drop-ship checklist, access the Business Customer Gateway, and more. Beginning in September, the USPS has increased the weight cap from 1.2 ounces to up to 2 ounces for this promotion for First-Class volume mailers. Follow this link for details about the special program and how to apply. Visit this postal link for communications and information about the MERLIN program for Business Mail Acceptance. Central page for locating and downloading every form and publication offered by the Postal Service. Visit this postal tool for beginning or infrequent mailers. Those who have never used business bulk mail can also find a Getting Started tool. Tension Envelope is a regular exhibitor and attendee of the annual NPF Conference and Exhibition, sponsored by the USPS and held in major markets across the country. Includes information filed with the PRC, statistics, results, and Revenue/Pieces/Weights reports. Facts, figures, and USPS history. Includes downloadable fact sheet.
Mailing News & Updates Mail marketing strategies and ideas from the U.S. Postal Service. Includes case studies, marketing research, postal news, and mail marketing commentary.
Mailing news and updates from around the globe. Site provided by the Association for Postal Commerce (PostCom). Story lines, opinion, and commentary on mail and direct mail marketing from Presort.com.Daily e-news site managed by the postal employee unions. Includes internal USPS news and communications, links to articles about the Postal Service from news media around the country, and news of the Congress and PRC.
Online resource and monthly magazine for fundraising groups and professionals. Case studies, ideas, tips, market research, and frequent webinars.
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Directory of USPS guides for basic postal information and standards. Select by subject matter. QSGs are generally 2-4 pages each and include topical information and diagrams, as needed. Guides are avaiable in html and downloadable pdf format.
