Mail, Marketing

Does Direct Mail Rule The World?

YES!   Direct Mail does rule when it comes to response rates. You’ve probably heard direct mail is making a big comeback --especially in the form of catalogs. We’ve seen a distinct uptick lately in…

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Lettershop Services Save Time and Money

It’s a given that your lettershop provider should save you time, trouble, and have a positive impact on your costs. At Midwest Direct, we have the facility and team to get your mail projects out the…

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Take Advantage of 2019 USPS Promotions

2019 USPS Promotion Program offers Mailers 2% Postage Discount  The following information is a partial reprinted from a document released by USPS. Learn more at  USPS Postal Pro. Download our 2019…

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USPS Proposes Changes for Marketing Mail

Don’t Miss Your Chance! Comment Now on Proposed USPS Marketing Mail Changes The United States Postal Service® (USPS® ) is receiving comments now until October 22, 2018 on the proposed changes of…

Case Studies

Support Services Boosts Efficiency for Wigs for Kids

Wigs for Kids has a long history of doing annual appeal mailings and monthly donor letters with Midwest Direct. When their small facility became swamped with incoming donations, they turned to Midwest…

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Mailing Services: Selection and Partnering Tips

This checklist should help you pick a mailing service provider (MSP) right for your needs. And there are a few tips on working smoothly with your mailing services partner as well. What does a mailing…

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How to Avoid Duplicate Barcodes in Mailings

The Problem: Costly Duplicate BarcodesData departments are generating duplicate barcodes for some of the mail their Lettershops are giving to comminglers. This is a serious problem that’s burning…

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The Best Way to Save Money on Postage

How can you save money on postage?   Well in theory you could start by redesigning your mail pieces. There are different postage prices for postcards, letters, big letters (flats) and packages. The…