Direct mail

JICMail launch creates 'currency' to measure direct mail engagement

The Joint Industry Committee (JIC) for Mail has launched the first ever “currency” for mail, based on comprehensive readership research for the channel, to help advertisers with their media planning.

Communisis upbeat ahead of results

Shares in Communisis are at a near four-year high after the PLC gave an upbeat trading update for its full year.

Laybourne steps down at Real Digital

David Laybourne has stepped down as managing director of Real Digital International as the business looks to continue to expand beyond its core markets.

Paragon CC installs high-end verification system

Paragon Customer Communications has enhanced the specialist print inspection and verification facilities at its Peterborough site with new equipment from Lake Image Systems that provides 100% accuracy...

Taylor Bloxham sets up dedicated direct mail division

Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has created a new division dedicated specifically to direct mail.

Washington Direct Mail eyeing continued growth in 2018

Mailing house Washington Direct Mail is hoping to continue on its current growth path in early 2018 with ISO 27001 accreditation and a new website.

The Mailing People invests in new enclosing line

Direct mail specialist The Mailing People (TMP) has invested £220,000 in a new envelope enclosing line to broaden its range of mailing services.

Letter volume woes continue for Royal Mail

Letter volumes are continuing to decline for the Royal Mail, in spite of efforts to redress the issue, while parcel volumes remain on the up.

Royal Mail strikes called off

Royal Mail has won an injunction from the High Court halting a 48-hour strike by postal workers planned for next week.

Xerox rolls out High Fusion Inks

Xerox has initiated the beta user rollout of its new High Fusion Inks (HFI) for its Trivor digital inkjet press.