Mailing

Pro-Active bought by tech firm

Data-driven marketing firm, Pro-Active Business Information, has been acquired by Orbital10, an IT support, managed services and cybersecurity group.

Loyalty reward statements proved to be one of the most effective drivers of response in the direct mail space

Mail read rates hit all-time high in Q4 2024

Over three-quarters (77%) of mail was read or looked at in the crucial Q4 trading period, according to the latest quarterly results from JICMail, representing an all-time-high reading of this...

Paragon expands with German buy

Paragon is back on the M&A trail and has expanded its presence on the continent with a deal to acquire a business that produces 40 million physical mail packs a year.

Investigators from Royal Mail found discrepancies that exposed the fraud

Royal Mail takeover delayed, bulk mail class action goes ahead

The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company has been delayed because of political unrest in Romania.

Our February and March 2025 issue features the finalists in the 2025 Printweek Awards and as if that wasn’t enough to make you warm and fuzzy, the 100pp thumper is stuffed full of thought-provoking insights and all the latest news and views…

Continuing the feel good, the knowledge bank section hosts a deep dive into tax-efficient, budget-friendly perks that can help keep staff happy and we also have a look at printers’ charitable...

Election print and postal pressures highlighted in AEA report

The Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) has put forward a raft of recommendations that would – if adopted – make future elections less stressful for specialist print and mailing providers.

Forster: privilege to be working on this landmark project

FDM secures major new contract; achieves FSC Chain of Custody certification

Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has secured a new three-year contract with Buckinghamshire Council.

Direct mail advertising spend jumps 13%

Direct mail advertising spend returned to growth in the third quarter of 2024, beating the country’s overall average of advertising spend of 9.7%, according to the latest figures from the Advertising...

Abbey Marketing Communications (pictured in 2016) operated from premises in Great Dunmow. Image: Google Maps

Abbey Marketing Communications in liquidation

Abbey Marketing Communications and connected company Spirit DM have gone into liquidation.

Changes to USO now up for consultation

Ofcom has confirmed its proposed changes to Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation including a reduced Second Class service, a relaxation of delivery targets, and a revamped bulk mail access...