Direct mail

4% of mail prompted a purchase in Q1 2022

Mail volumes at highest level in two years

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q1 2022, a period that saw mail volumes on the panel reach their highest level since Q1 2020.

Stephen Goodman (right) with former YM group managing director Peter Greaves

Deja vu as YM accounts overdue

YM Group’s accounts are, once again, flagged as overdue at Companies House.

Wright: proactive strategy prioritising sustainability

Mailbox invests to boost charity offering

Mailbox has invested in a new high-spec CMC line to enhance its raffle pack production capabilities.

Nangle: Fusion Cross investment will support business growth

MBA Group ups capacity with fourth Fusion Cross

MBA Group has taken on a fourth Bowe Systec Fusion Cross high speed inserter from Bowe UK to further increase its capacity.

Tesco's digitisation strategy drives customers to use its app

Tesco steers customers towards online statements

Tesco plans to send out Clubcard statements by email rather than post from next month “to help save paper” – although there is an option for customers to opt back in to printed communications.

Royal Mail said it could not agree to a “no strings” deal

Postal workers could ballot for strike action

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said over 115,000 postal workers may ballot for strike action if Royal Mail management do not negotiate a “no strings” pay rise by next week.

Hill: planning something "a bit different"

EDWPS gears up for expansion with new hires

Eight Days a Week Print Solutions (EDWPS) has expanded its team with the appointment of two senior sales leaders who formerly worked at YM Group.

Swanston: "The SMP does a lot to highlight and address the issues faced by its members"

Strategic Mailing Partnership appoints new chair 

The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP), the body that represents mailing and printing houses across the UK, has appointed a new chairperson.

JICMail Essentials contains a wealth of mail campaign planning data

SMP hails new JICMail Essentials tool

The introduction of a new tool from JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has been welcomed by the Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP), which believes the tool will help customers achieve...

(L-R) Adrian Latham and Ian LeBrun from Bowe UK with Pepper's Jake Whitford

Pepper Communications ups capacity with Bowe buy

Pepper Communications has invested in a Bowe Systec Fusion Lite inserter to increase its productivity and capacity.