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The USPS has been tracking UAA mail volumes since 2008, and year over year it has been a relatively slow and steady decline that for the most part matched overall mail volume declines.
As of this publishing, after 44 years in the print and mail Industry, with the last 15 at BCC Software, I will have retired. Consider this article as my swan song!
Optimizing Election Mailing Campaigns: A Data-Driven Approach
As we approach the 2024 general election, adopting these data-driven strategies is critical for maximizing impact and resonance with the diverse preferences of today's electorate.
Suggestions and Options to Move to Electronic Submissions
While the Postal Service has several options for mailers to electronically submit postage statements – Postal Wizard, the IMsb, and PostalOne! (used by the majority of midsize to large mailers today).
The USPS has been tracking UAA mail volumes since 2008, and year over year it has been a relatively slow and steady decline that for the most part matched overall mail volume declines.
As of this publishing, after 44 years in the print and mail Industry, with the last 15 at BCC Software, I will have retired. Consider this article as my swan song!
Optimizing Election Mailing Campaigns: A Data-Driven Approach
As we approach the 2024 general election, adopting these data-driven strategies is critical for maximizing impact and resonance with the diverse preferences of today's electorate.
Suggestions and Options to Move to Electronic Submissions
While the Postal Service has several options for mailers to electronically submit postage statements – Postal Wizard, the IMsb, and PostalOne! (used by the majority of midsize to large mailers today).
Transferring Data Marketing Services Jobs Using HTTPS
The HTTPS file transfer option is available in BCC Mail Manager by clicking on Configure > Preferences > Data Services > Use HTTPS with BCC Customer Portal authentication.
Setting Up Schedules in BCC Software’s Track N Trace®
Many BCC Customers are signed up to use our Informed Visibility® based mailpiece tracking service Track N Trace®. This service groups up Informed Visibility scan data by job allowing you to track each mailing as it moves through the postal system.
In July, BCC Software announced the release of a new EDDM® list creation tool in BCC Mail Manager™. This month we wanted to further spotlight this and discuss how to utilize it.
The Mail.dat file holds the owner information in two places – the MPA (Mailer Postage Account) file, and the CPT (Component) file. The owner must be identified as to who owns the mailing or mailing list.
Print and Mail Changes You May Not Require, But Will Want—And the ROI to Boot
When things work, it is understandable not to want to mess with the process, but in the print and mail industry the pressure to reduce costs, deliver faster with less errors and report on the entire process means that you could be, at the very least, leaving valuable money on the table.