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Third Annual Scholarship Awards on Postal History Granted

Posted: March 31st, 2009 | Author: monica.a.suraci@usps.gov | Filed under: USPS | Tags: , | No Comments » Two prizes acknowledging excellence in those who publish works involving American postal history have been awarded to a university professor and a college student.

Resource Map to Help Mailers Navigate Stream of Documents

Posted: March 31st, 2009 | Author: patricia.licata@usps.gov | Filed under: USPS | Tags: , | No Comments » Whether taking the leap to sign up for Intelligent Mail services in May, or planning for the future

U.S. Postal Service Details Economic Viability Strategy

Posted: March 25th, 2009 | Author: USPS News | Filed under: USPS | Tags: , | No Comments » Postmaster General Testifies on Capitol Hill, Urges Congress to Act

Focus on Business and Let Your Desktop Deliver

Posted: March 23rd, 2009 | Author: michael.p.woods@usps.gov | Filed under: USPS | Tags: , | No Comments » Almost anything customers can do at the Post Office, they can do online at usps.com — from the convenience of their home or office.

Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend…Sometimes.

Posted: March 23rd, 2009 | Author: Digg RSS Search for personalized url marketing | Filed under: PURLS | Tags: , | No Comments » PURLs (Personalized URLs) are the latest and greatest marketing tool to hit the street this decade. And that’s saying a lot. It works like this: a savvy marketer (OK, we’ll assume it’s you, wise and wonderful friend) has asked Paul&Partners to help you (that’s the part that makes you both wise and wonderful!)...

Postal Service Continues Aggressive Steps to Cut Costs

Posted: March 20th, 2009 | Author: sue.brennan@usps.gov | Filed under: USPS | Tags: , | No Comments » With no signs of economic recovery in sight, the U.S. Postal Service is taking bold actions in response to its ongoing financial crisis.

Discount Postcard Printing – What’s In a Name?

Posted: March 18th, 2009 | Author: Brandon | Filed under: Postcard Marketing, Postcard printing | Tags: , | No Comments » I've always been struck by the offers for discount postcard printing that are plastered all over the Web. In some cases, the printer will explain what this means, by comparing their prices to those of leading competitors. In other cases, they'll use the word "discount" without backing it up.This is where it pays to be a smart shopper. You have to dig beyond the marketing pitch to find out if

‘Read, Respond, Recycle’ Mail

Posted: March 12th, 2009 | Author: joanne.m.veto@usps.gov | Filed under: USPS | Tags: , | No Comments » U.S. Postal Service Brings Paper Recycling to Post Office Lobbies

Postcard Marketing Campaigns – Fact vs Fiction

Posted: March 6th, 2009 | Author: Brandon | Filed under: Postcard Marketing | Tags: , | No Comments » If you've been learning about postcard marketing campaigns by reading the websites of postcard printers, you've probably been given some one-sided advice. For example, most of these companies will tell you the repetition is the key to success with any direct mail marketing campaign.But here's what you have to keep in mind. These companies make money based on the amount postcards your order, not

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week

Posted: March 2nd, 2009 | Author: monica.a.suraci@usps.gov | Filed under: USPS | Tags: , | No Comments » WASHINGTON — U.S. Postal Service executives are marking National Consumer Protection Week by supplying consumers with tools for surviving today’s economy by providing tips to prevent identity theft and by increasing awareness of fraudulent schemes.