If you print and mail in-house — whether you're a captive shop like a large insurance carrier producing your own statements, or a lettershop running your own presses for clients — you've probably had…

The USPS has new postage rates set to take effect on July 13, 2025. While rate adjustments are a regular part of the mailing landscape, this one comes alongside major structural changes like the…

Big changes are coming to postal logistics, and smart mailers are getting ahead of them. Starting July 2025, the USPS will eliminate Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) discounts for…

When it comes to mail production and delivery, achieving G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) status isn’t just about meeting expectations—it's about setting new standards. At Midwest Direct, we’ve set…

In the digital era, direct mail still stands strong as an effective way to connect with your audience. However, ensuring that your mailers reach their destinations on time and within budget requires…

We hope these practical steps help you get the most from the mail commingling process. If you’d like to backtrack a moment and learn what commingle mail is, check out our "how to" series before reading…

Postage can seem extremely complicated at times, but you have more control than you think. There are many factors that come into play when it comes to postage and where your mailpiece falls. There are…

When it comes to qualifications for mail classes and the best options for each mailer, the information out there can be a bit confusing, especially about First Class mail. The primary differences…

On Thursday, November 14th, our very own Rich Gebbie presented opening comments at the USPS Board of Governors. The following are highlights from the meeting provided by an organization we are proud to be a part of National Association of Presort Mailers (NAPM)…

Listen to Mandy Gebbie Clayton describe how presorting and commingling is completed at Midwest Direct and learn how you can start to save time and money when mailing today!…