Direct mail

DM volumes down but relevance up since GDPR

There has been a 30% reduction in the amount of direct mail received by UK households since the introduction of GDPR, but the perceived relevance of the mail received has increased, according to new...

Neopost rebrands as Quadient

Neopost is being renamed Quadient as the business moves to align its operations under a single brand.

MCS unveils latest inkjet envelope printer

Mailing kit manufacturer MCS has launched a new four-colour inkjet envelope printer for use on high-speed inserters and for offline printing.

Whistl enjoys acquisitive boost ahead of peak period

Whistl is ramping up for the busiest peak period in its 15-year history as the mail manager reaps the benefits of a push into parcels and machinery investment.

Royal Mail: urgent talks over possible industrial action

Royal Mail has said it is “committed to further talks as a matter of urgency” after receiving formal notice from the Communication Workers Union that it will ballot members over industrial action –...

JICMail reports on partially addressed mail impact

The Joint Industry Committee for Mail (JICMail) has published new audience data that highlights the reach and interaction rates of partially addressed mail.

Hill becomes MD at Eight Days a Week

Eight Days a Week Print Solutions has appointed a direct marketing industry expert as its new managing director, as the business aims to move "to the next level".

Riso revamps high-speed inkjet series

Riso is set to unveil an updated T2, the first in a new series of high-speed inkjet production printers aimed at the market gap between cutsheet and continuous-feed.

Govt launches Brexit ads, no word on DM campaign

Boris Johnson’s £100m ad campaign for Brexit preparations has been launched, although the inclusion of a direct mail campaign is in doubt, in spite of an earlier government plan.

Ex-Opus boss steps in at Bakergoodchild

Paul Brough has returned to a high-profile position in the print industry as he steps into the role of managing director at Bakergoodchild.