05/04/2018
Being Listed in the USPS Printer Directory
The United States Postal Service® (USPS®) Printer Directory is a national listing of "brick and mortar" printers and mail service providers that print mailpieces according to USPS Domestic Mail Manual (DDM) standards.
General Requirements for participation by vendors:
Each individual store must:
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Have a physical brick and mortar retail location that serves customers in person
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Online-only companies will not be considered
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Have been in business at that location for at least one year
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Have provided EDDM to customers for at least one year however:
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If EDDM has been offered for less than one year then proof of performance is required and a scan of an executed Postage Statement from an order entered within the preceding 12 months must be attached to application.
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Maintain an active website that contains the following information:
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Every Door Direct Mail promotion or reference
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The address of the physical storefront location
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Have a unique CRID at the time of registration.
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Sign and return a Click-Wrap agreement.
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Use mail entry at retail (local Post Office) or BMEU (mail processing facility)
Required Services Offered to Customers
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Experience providing and managing EDDM (required)
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Print production of mailpieces that meet DMM requirements (required)
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Mail Preparation and Mail Entry capability for EDDM and/or Direct Mail product (required)
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Retail – Local Post Office
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BMEU – Processing Facility
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Other services that may be provided and will be shown in the listing are:
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Creative – Mailpiece design services
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Mailing List Management
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Direct Mail
Review Process
Decisions regarding participation are made in the sole discretion of the Postal Service based on an applicant’s submitted information. Additional supplemental information may be requested in order to finalize a decision. US Postal Service has the exclusive authority to permit or deny participation in this program to any franchisee or entity. The Postal Service reserves all rights to modify or change any content on the printer directory.
Any proprietary information should be properly identified and marked as such. Supplementary financial information, if requested, should be uploaded in the USPS Printer Directory Program Registration App when prompted.
Any information provided in response to this request will not be returned. Any and all responses are voluntary and US Postal Service will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted through the USPS Printer Directory Program Registration App. Uploaded documents should include reference to the "USPS Printer Directory" and submitting organization's name in the subject line. Attachment size should not exceed 3MB and only the following document types will be accepted (.doc, .docx, .pdf).
05/03/2018
Academic Outreach Industry Expert Sign-Up
PCCs can enter industry expert contact information here or forward a link to subject matter experts who are interested in speaking to marketing and graphics communications classes. The emphasis in these courses is on presenting students with marketing experts who can share the latest industry knowledge or bring live clients with real marketing scenarios. Speakers included:
- A printer/paper company speaking about neuromarketing
- An advertising agency talking about how direct mail campaigns are created with clients
- A visit to a print facility
- A major printer and tech enabler, speaking about trends and technology in mail
- A digital advertising/tech company, speaking about how they leverage mail to drive better response from digital experiences
- A major printer/data company, speaking about data analytics that support mail campaigns
05/03/2018
Direct Marketing: Creating Integrated Campaigns with Mail (Brochure)
Direct Marketing: Creating Integrated Campaigns with Mail (Brochure) Including:
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Course Modules
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Testimonials
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Course Details
05/03/2018
Bentley University Academic Outreach Video
Coursework has been developed through a relationship with Bentley University to help teach students the skills that enable them to integrate direct mail in an integrated omnichannel marketing campaign. Hear from the professor and students about their experience in the course.
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USPS Acronyms and Abbreviations
This page is currently being updated. Please check back soon and thank you for your patience.
04/02/2018
Nonprofit Marketing Mail with Notes
Nonprofit mail is a cost-effective way for authorized nonprofit organizations to communicate with members, donors and supporters or potential members, donors and supporters. A postcard, letter, flat or even a dimensional mailpiece can provide a central message that demonstrates the fundamental purpose of that organization to drive memberships, sponsorships, as well as donations.
04/02/2018
Nonprofit Marketing Mail
Nonprofit mail is a cost-effective way for authorized nonprofit organizations to communicate with members, donors and supporters or potential members, donors and supporters. A postcard, letter, flat or even a dimensional mailpiece can provide a central message that demonstrates the fundamental purpose of that organization to drive memberships, sponsorships, as well as donations.
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Agenda for AIM Meeting_April 17_Tampa FL
This document contains the agenda for the upcoming AIM meeting in Tampa Florida, on April 17, 2018.
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LACSLink® User Technical Reference
This document provides a technical guide for LACSLink®.
03/02/2018
Trademarks
Registration and Trademarks of USPS.
03/02/2018
Advertising Technical Guide
Advertising technical guide for licensed products.
03/01/2018
02/28/2018
PostalOne! Release 47.1.0.0 Mail.XML PROD WSDLs
This ZIP file contains the Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and XML Schema Definition (XSD) files for Mail.XML™ PROD Release 47.1.0.0
02/28/2018
PostalOne! Release 47.1.0.0 Mail.XML PrePROD WSDLs
This ZIP file contains the Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and XML Schema Definition (XSD) files for Mail.XML™ PrePROD Release 47.1.0.0
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PostalOne! Release 47.1.0.0 Mail.XML TEM WSDLs
This ZIP file contains the Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and XML Schema Definition (XSD) files for Mail.XML™ TEM Release 47.1.0.0
02/28/2018
PostalOne! Release 47.1.0.0 Mail.XML CAT WSDLs
This ZIP file contains the Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and XML Schema Definition (XSD) files for Mail.XML™ CAT Release 47.1.0.0
02/28/2018
Service Provider Certification Procedures
This document provides NCOALink® Full and Limited Service Providers Definitions and Certification Procedures.
02/28/2018
NCOALink® End User Certification Procedures
An End User is a licensee that uses the NCOALink® Product to update mailing lists for its own mailings. The End User may not update mailing lists for third parties.
02/28/2018
NCOALink® Software Interface Distributor Certification Procedures
This document provides information on NCOALink® Software Interface Distribution Certification procedures.
02/28/2018
NCOALink® Software Developer Certification Procedures
This document describes the process for a Developer to qualify for a license and certify an NCOALink software interface. Information for each step of the certification process is included.
02/28/2018
Licensing and Certification Key Personnel Form for NCOALink®
This document contains the Licensing and Certification Key Personnel Form for NCOALink®.
02/28/2018
Continuity of Operations Site Certification Procedures (PDF)
This document provides a guide for NCOALink® continuity of site certification.
02/28/2018
SuiteLink® Interface and Data Distributor Performance Requirements
This document outlines performance requirements for SuiteLink® Software Interface Distributors.
02/28/2018
SuiteLink® Software Interface and Data Distributor Certification Procedures
This document outlines certification procedures for SuiteLink® Software Interface Distributors.
02/28/2018
SuiteLink® Developer Licensee Performance Requirements
This document outlines performance requirements for SuiteLink® Developer Licensees.
02/28/2018
SuiteLink® Software Interface Developer Certification Procedures
This document outlines certification procedures for SuiteLink® Developers.