Mailing

RNB Group shortfall tops £2.5m
RNB Group had an estimated deficiency of more than £2.5m when it went into administration last month, with payment problems with Royal Mail contributing to the firm’s failure.

General Election drives bumper increase in mail volumes
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q2 2024, which found that July’s snap election prompted a healthy boost in mail volumes.

Nightmare Lego idea turns into dream come true
Eight Group postal services manager Simon Scott has achieved a claim to fame beyond his renowned mailing know-how, having become one of a select group of people to have a Lego set idea turned into an...

FDM hires Alan Cruickshank in new business development role
Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has appointed Alan Cruickshank as its new business development manager.

Ofcom makes progress on possible USO reform
A reduced Second Class postal service appears increasingly likely as Ofcom reports on its progress in reviewing potential reform of Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation.

Nielsen and JICMail release rebooted mail circulation data
JICMail and audience measurement, data and analytics specialist Nielsen have brought to market a refreshed mail circulation measurement methodology.

SMP awards entry deadline looms
The SMP Strategic Mail Performance Awards are set to return next month, with the deadline for entries set for later this week.

IDS takeover bid called in, CWU calls for 'robust scrutiny'
The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been called in for government review under the National Security and Investment Act.

Flow Group launches “five-minute” leaflet web-to-doorstep service
West Yorkshire mailing and print marketing company The Flow Group has launched a new web-based leaflet distribution portal that allows customers to create a mailed leaflet campaign in just five...

Google’s cookie flip-flop a hiccup for mailers
Google has abandoned its plan to block third-party cookies from its Chrome browser, four years after announcing it would do so, in a move that bolsters digital advertisers' position.