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January 2024 Postal Rate Changes

The United States Postal Service has posted updated 2024 rate changes. The price changes will take effect on January 21, 2024.  Refer to the following chart for the latest 2024 USPS rates:

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2024 USPS Promotions

Take advantage of these promotions from USPS to save on postage for your next direct mail campaign. Did you know? The Postal Service delivered 127.3 billion pieces of mail to more than 164 million addresses across the country in 2022?! Now more than ever it is essential to get the…

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Postage Calculator: Free Download

TRY OUR POSTAGE CALCULATOR TO SEE A PER PIECE ESTIMATE. What does “per piece” mean? It means our postage calculator is based only on one piece (weight and mailing class).  And, it does not include all USPS discounts that are gained by bulk mailing presort with zip code densities, etc. It is…

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Saddle-stitch Signature Layout Guide

The more the merrier when it comes to page count in your saddle-stitch brochure or magazine, right? Not so fast! Designing for multiple pages can present production issues that need to be addressed on the front-end while creating your document. Check out our saddle-stitch signature layout templates and download one, two…

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USPS addresses quality and move requirement changes effective 1/21/18

USPS ADDRESS QUALITY AND MOVE UPDATE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2018 The USPS is making strong efforts to reduce the amount of returned mail going forward and will change the requirements for address quality and move updates effective January 21, 2018. Returned mail is costly for everyone. There a few simple steps you…

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Requirements for USPS Return Address Endorsements

Designing and setting up the mail panel properly for a direct mail piece is very important and it can determine how much you pay in postage. Following a few guidelines can save you big bucks at the Post Office! Here are some quick tips regarding the  requirements for USPS return address…

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USPS Full Service Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB)

The United States Post Office has announced it will be changing its procedures for the Full Service IMB in October of 2014. Modern Litho is a full service mail provider and we are taking steps to comply with these new regulations. Below are some helpful fact sheets to get you started. Fact…

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USPS Mail Panel Regulations: Guidelines for Optimizing Address Readability for USPS

New Postal Service automation equipment is capable of processing flat-size mail at a rate of over 17,000 pieces per hour! This high speed processing not only helps to hold down postal operating costs and, consequently, postage rates, it also enables consistency in on-time mail delivery. High readability of barcode and…

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Improve Direct Mail with USPS Picture Permit Imprint Indicia

As a new offering by the USPS, Picture Permit Imprint Indicia allows commercial mailers to creatively add value to their mailpiece by customizing permit indicia by incorporating a logo, picture, trademarked brand, or other image along with required information. Utilizing this new offering allows your company to gain immediate recognition…

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Application for mailing at Non-Profit Rate with USPS (USPS Form 3624)

Applying for Authorization to Mail Non-Profit Standard Mail Rates with the USPS. Download USPS Form 3624 by clicking the image below. Complete and return to the USPS. Looking for a quick response? You can submit the form online and use the handy checklist on the last page of the form…

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