FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 15, 2009

DMM Advisory from the Postmaster General

 

This is an email from the USPS DMM Advisory...

 

EMAIL DATE: 10/15/2009

EMAIL FROM: DMM Advisory

EMAIL SUBJECT: DMM Advisory from the Postmaster General

 

To Postal Service Customers:

 

Many of you have expressed concerns regarding mailing costs for 2010.  The tough economic climate has presented significant challenges to all of us and pessimistic speculation has suggested that postal prices could increase by as much as 10 percent.

 

As we begin a new fiscal year and as many of you, our business clients, are preparing your 2010 operating budgets, we want to end all speculation.

 

The Postal Service will not increase prices for market dominant products in calendar year 2010.

 

Simply stated, there will not be a price increase for market dominant products including First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, periodicals, single-piece Parcel Post.  There will be no exigent price increase for these products.

 

This is the right decision at the right time for the right reason.  Promoting the value of mail and encouraging its continued use is essential for jobs, the economy, and the future of both the Postal Service and the mailing industry.

 

While increasing prices might have generated revenue for the Postal Service in the short term, the long term effect could drive additional mail out of the system.  We want mailers to continue to invest in mail to grow their business, communicate with valued customers, and maintain a strong presence in the marketplace.  Changes in pricing for our competitive products—Priority Mail, Express Mail, Parcel Select, and most international products—are under consideration.  We expect to announce a decision in November.

 

We are committed to working with customers to find ways to grow the mail through innovative incentives like the Summer Sale and contract pricing.  Mail is the most effective means of communication and advertising and we will continue to work together to increase the value of the mail.  Mail is a smart investment for the future.

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT FNBR INCORPORATED: 

FNBR is a marketing company located in Tampa, Florida.  FNBR offers mailing lists, database management services, typesetting and graphic design services, printing and bindery services, and complete direct mail services to companies throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

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If you would like more information about this topic, contact Dean Hutchison at (813) 988-8148 extension 215.