As the USPS adopts the term marketing mail, we thought a "brief" review of the evolution of this class of mail was due.  Here you go! Trouble Viewing? Click here!  Written by Michelle Toivonen,…

Despite the many emails, social media campaigns and websites used to advertise and conduct business in the digital space, mail isn’t going away. Around half of bills are still paid through the mail,…

To support client demands for digital color, Midwest Direct has installed Canon's revolutionary ColorStream® 3900 digital color printing system. The printer combines advanced inkjet technology and…

When you're sending direct mail, and need to save on postage, compare first class mail vs. standard mail. This article is a detailed source on the differences between first-class and marketing mail -- and how to save on postage in 2021!…

Is your business looking to free up heavy mailing costs or de-bloat your CRM of inaccurate contact records? Let us help get you back in shape!    Data Hygiene Your business may be spending money…

It’s a problem every business faces, yet most employees hide it in dark storage rooms, dusty shelves, or even in the trash: we’re talking about returned mail. Aside from not reaching your prospects…

“First pass, second pass, one pass, two pass.” It almost sounds like something straight out of a Dr. Seuss book, but these terms hold great importance when it comes to how efficiently mail is handled,…

A few this have changed in the world of Informed Delivery since this blog was posted, please read our new blog, give us a call, or refer to the USPS website for the most up to date information. …

Ten years ago, nonprofits sent out the same types of direct mail pieces in droves, and they hoped that the message would stick. Now, with the decline of success in email-based marketing, direct mail…

The shopping malls of yesteryear are dwindling, bookstores are closing their doors, and well-known department stores are struggling to stay afloat. The reason why is obvious: more and more people are…