Mar
30
2009
As of yesterday, all Bulk Flat-sized mail must be addressed on the "top half" of the mailpiece. This is optional for First Class Retail Flats.
How do you determine which side is the top?Poster 182
When using and envelope or polywrapped mailpiece, the top can be either of the short edges. In order to comply, in most cases, the address can be moved to the left or right to fit on the top half of the mailpiece. The address orientation does not need to change.
For newsletters or catalogs, the top is the upper edge when the bound edge or final fold is vertical and on the right side of the mailpiece. Many newsletters or catalogs currently have the mail panel located at the bottom of the mailpiece and can easily be redesigned to be located at the top. It is very important to remember, as you look at the mailpiece, the bound edge must be to the right. It is acceptable for the text of the newsletter to be upside down as long as the address is right-side up on the top side of the mailpiece.
Download the USPS poster showing the new rules.
Mar
26
2009
Colortech, Inc. supplies its customers with residential mail lists for their direct mailings. Below are a the different fields that you can choose from to generate your residential mail list(s).
- ADULT AGE RANGE
- MARITAL STATUS
- GENDER
- SALUTATION
- RELIGION OF HOUSEHOLD
- CREDIT CARD TYPE
- EXPENDABLE INCOME/NET WORTH
- LOCATION TYPE (Single-Dwelling, Multi-Family Dwelling, Mobile Home)
- NIELSEN POPULATION AREA
- HOUSEHOLD INCOME
- HOME VALUE
- HOME SALE PRICE
- MORTGAGE FINANCE TYPE
- LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN HH
- MORTGAGE LOAN AMOUNT
- RESIDENCE TYPE
- RESIDENCE OWNERSHIP
- LOAN-TO-VALUE RATIO
- NIELSON REGION
- MORTGAGE LOAN TYPE
- MEAN YEARS OF SCHOOLING
- HOME EQUITY ESTIMATE
- MFDU - # OF UNITS
- METRO/MICRO INDICATOR
- OCCUPATION
- DELIVERY SERVICE TYPE
- POLITICAL PARTY
- AFFILIATION
- LAST POLITICAL PARTY CONTRIBUTED TO
- AIRCRAFT TYPE
- PILOT LICENSE TYPE
- BOAT PROPULSION TYPE
- EARLY INTERNET ADOPTER
- HEAVY INTERNET USER
Mar
17
2009
From all of us here at Colortech!
Mar
11
2009
Colortech, Inc. supplies its customers with commercial mail lists for their direct mailings. Below are a the different fields that you can choose from to generate your commercial mail list(s).
- TITLE (Owner, Manager, Director, etc.)
- GENDER
- INDIVIDUAL/FIRM
- BUSINESS STATUS (Headquarters, Branch)
- POPULATION
- METRO/MICRO INDICATOR
- EMPLOYEE SIZE
- SALES VOLUME/ASSET SIZE
- BUSINESS CREDIT SCORE**
- PUBLIC/PRIVATE COMPANY
- STOCK EXCHANGE CODE & SYMBOL
- MATCH LEVEL
- FRANCHISE/SPECIALTY CODES
- INDUSTRY SPECIFIC CODES
- Hospitals (# of Beds)
- Nursing Homes (# of Beds)
- Hotels/Motels (# of Rooms)
- Restaurants (Cuisine Codes)
- Office Size (# of Professionals)
- ETHNICITY
- FOREIGN PARENT INDICATOR
- PROFESSIONAL TITLE (CPA, MD, etc.)
- NUMBER OF PCS
- SQUARE FOOTAGE
- ADDRESS TYPE (Location, Mailing, Landmark)
- MULTI-TENANT
- IMPORT/EXPORT
- CHANGE IN BUSINESS SIZE
- WHITE COLLAR INDICATOR
- WORK AT HOME INDICATOR
- GOVERNMENT SEGMENT
** CREDIT DISCLAIMER
Our Business Credit Score Codes are indicators of probable ability to pay. They are based on business demographic factors such as number of employees, years in business, industry stability, barriers to entry, and government data. We recommend that these ratings be used primarily as a starting point and should not be the sole factor used in making a credit decision. You must obtain more information from bank and trade references, local credit bureaus, or other sources before extending credit. We are not a financial advisor and make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the rating codes, and as such will not be responsible for any losses resulting from the use of this
Mar
03
2009
The Governors of the U.S. Postal Service have approved new prices for mailing services, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail stamp to 44 cents. Prices for mailing services are reviewed annually and adjusted each May. The new prices will go into effect Monday, May 11.
This will also affect other services within in the postal service. You can view the new Price List to see all the updated postage prices.
