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PostcardMania Hits New Highest-Ever Revenue Record in 2022 and Looks to Expand Direct Mail Tech in 2023

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PostcardMania has again surpassed record numbers in revenue of $83.9MM in 2021, reaching $97.2MM in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PostcardMania has again surpassed record numbers in revenue of $83.9MM in 2021, reaching $97.2MM in 2022.
  • The direct mail marketing firm increased revenue by roughly 15% and has seen year-over-year growth despite challenging economic conditions.
  • These triggered mailings are an automated service that can be used by businesses indefinitely, creating a strong stream of revenue for PostcardMania.
  • Looking forward, PCM Integrations expects to expand further in 2023 to help bolster current services and roll out new capabilities.

Valpak Placing $10 Bills in Its Blue Envelopes to Surprise and Delight Consumers Nationwide

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, the leader in American household data, direct marketing and omnichannel media solutions, today announced one thousand lucky consumers will find a $10 cash prize in their Valpak Blue Envelope in February. A new twist on the company's long-running Instant Win program, the new campaign is just one more example of Valpak's commitment to help consumers, small businesses and major brands get ahead, even in a challenging economic environment.

Key Points: 
  • During the month of February, Valpak will place $10 bills in 1,000 envelopes to bring a smile to consumers' faces when they open their envelope.
  • Valpak will display a prominent creative message on the outside of its Blue Envelope alerting consumers that they could be a lucky instant winner and find a $10 bill inside.
  • Plus, they'll offer details on how consumers could cash in on $500 by sharing a photo on Valpak's Facebook page.
  • At times, Valpak also features sponsored prizes, such as movie & concert tickets, retail gift cards, and codes that can be redeemed online.

Direct Marketing Juggernaut PostPilot Launches Cardalogs

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Monday, January 30, 2023

GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PostPilot today announced its launch of Cardalogs. The trifold direct mail format combines the effectiveness of traditional catalogs with the efficiency and flexibility of postcards. Cardalogs showcase a range of products but have no minimums, take just days to prepare, and can be automated through the PostPilot platform.

Key Points: 
  • Cardalogs have no minimums, are ready in days and can be tracked and automated through the PostPilot platform.
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PostPilot today announced its launch of Cardalogs.
  • Cardalogs showcase a range of products but have no minimums, take just days to prepare, and can be automated through the PostPilot platform.
  • "Cardalogs are a smart, powerful alternative to slow, expensive catalogs," said Drew Sanocki, co-CEO at PostPilot.

RaySecur Advances the Safety and Accessibility of Mail-based Drug and Contraband Detection for the Corrections Market

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Monday, January 30, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySecur®, the leading provider of desktop T-ray imaging scanners, has announced enhancements for inmate mail security designed to make it even easier to detect drugs and contraband smuggled into corrections facilities via postal mail - without opening it. Postal mail is a leading method of concealing illicit drugs and contraband. The influx has increased the exposure risk for mail screeners and correctional officers to harmful substances as well as inmate overdoses and deaths. 

Key Points: 
  • Corrections officers and mail screeners gain improved drug-laced paper detection, increased portability, and chain-of-custody auditing, all without opening the mail.
  • The influx has increased the exposure risk for mail screeners and correctional officers to harmful substances as well as inmate overdoses and deaths.
  • "We're excited to bring our corrections customers new options that substantially impact a crucial part of their interdiction strategy," stated Noah Loren, chief production officer, RaySecur.
  • RaySecur has added software capabilities to the drug-laced paper detection interface to provide insights on the saturation level of the paper.

Arkose Labs Launches Arkose Email Intelligence, the First Solution that Combines Bot Mitigation with Accurate Email Risk Detection

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkose Labs™, the global leader in bot management and account security, today announced the launch of Arkose Email Intelligence™, a new product that stops bots and bad actors from utilizing fake or risky email addresses in attacks on online services and applications.

Key Points: 
  • In a novel move, Arkose Email Intelligence combines email risk detection with the industry-leading Arkose Protect bot detection and challenge platform to create the first email intelligence solution that stops bots and bad actors from leveraging fake, throw-away, or other high-risk email addresses to create synthetic online accounts and deploy volumetric account takeover (ATO) attacks.
  • Market demand has been extremely high for an email intelligence solution with strong efficacy and an affordable price structure.
  • In addition to preventing automated and fraud farm attacks, Arkose Email Intelligence provides more than 40 actionable data insights for businesses.
  • Arkose Email Intelligence changes the game while staying compliant with all applicable data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

Worldwide Gift Card and Incentive Cards Market Intelligence Subscription 2023 - Analysis of Key Emerging Trends and Drivers

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Each country report provides a detailed analysis of gift and incentive cards markets along with overall market dynamics and consumer behaviour.

Key Points: 
  • Each country report provides a detailed analysis of gift and incentive cards markets along with overall market dynamics and consumer behaviour.
  • Incentive cards: Each country report provides detailed market dynamics of corporate incentive cards, broadly segmented in two categories - consumer incentive card and employee / partner incentive card.
  • In-depth understanding of prepaid gift card market dynamics: Understand market opportunity, key trends and drivers along with five-year forecast (2011-2020) for gift cards, incentive cards, and overall prepaid card industry.
  • 3.1.1 Prepaid Card - Gross Dollar Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    3.1.2 Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    3.1.3 Prepaid Card - Transaction Volume Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    3.1.4 Prepaid Card - Number of Card Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    3.2 Market Share Analysis by Functional Attributes - Open Loop vs. Closed Loop, 2011-2020
    3.4.2 Prepaid Card Market Opportunity - Global Benchmarking in Value Terms, 2011-2020
    4 Open Loop Prepaid Card Future Growth Dynamics, 2011 - 2020
    4.1.1 Open Loop Prepaid Card - Gross Dollar Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    4.1.2 Open Loop Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    4.1.3 Open Loop Prepaid Card - Transaction Volume Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    4.1.4 Open Loop Prepaid Card - Number of Card Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    5 Closed Loop Prepaid Card Future Growth Dynamics, 2011 - 2020
    5.1.1 Closed Loop Prepaid Card - Gross Dollar Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    5.1.2 Closed Loop Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    5.1.3 Closed Loop Prepaid Card - Transaction Volume Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    5.1.4 Closed Loop Prepaid Card - Number of Card Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    6 Gift Card Market Size and Forecast, 2011-2020
    6.1 Gift Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    6.2.1 Open Loop Gift Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    6.2.2 Closed Loop Gift Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    7 Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast, 2011-2020
    7.1 Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    7.2.1 Open Loop Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    7.2.2 Closed Loop Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    7.3 Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast by Consumer Segments, 2011-2020
    7.3.1 Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast - Small Scale Business Segment, 2011-2020
    7.3.2 Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast - Mid-Tier Business Segment, 2011-2020
    7.3.3 Consumer Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast - Enterprise Business Segment, 2011-2020
    8 Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast, 2011-2020
    8.1 Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    8.2.1 Open Loop Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    8.2.2 Closed Loop Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card - Transaction Value Trend Analysis, 2011-2020
    8.3 Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast by Consumer Segments, 2011-2020
    8.3.1 Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast - Small Scale Business Segment, 2011-2020
    8.3.2 Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast - Mid-Tier Business Segment, 2011-2020
    8.3.3 Employee/Partner Incentive Prepaid Card Market Size and Forecast - Enterprise Business Segment, 2011-2020

Minister Gould announces a return to steady state on passport delivery and encourages Canadians to renew ahead of 10-year passports expiry

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Over the past 10 months, Service Canada has made significant strides in restoring access for Canadians to timely and efficient passport services.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past 10 months, Service Canada has made significant strides in restoring access for Canadians to timely and efficient passport services.
  • Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould updated Canadians that passport delivery has returned to pre-pandemic processing times, the backlog has been virtually eliminated, and Service Canada is exceeding its delivery standard for most applications.
  • Since October 3, 2022, all passport applications received, both in person and by mail, have been processed within pre-pandemic service standards.
  • "Over the past year, Canadians have faced difficult and stressful circumstances as there have been delays in passport delivery.

Litmus Unveils New Commitment to Email Marketers Everywhere

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Monday, January 23, 2023

BOSTON and SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Litmus, a leader in email marketing, reveals its new brand messaging and promise to email marketers everywhere, "Make every send count™." In a world where too many messages don't arrive as intended, someone had to find a way to make sure those messages arrive, and arrive fully intact. That's why more than 700,000 marketing professionals, including 80% of the Fortune 100, have turned to Litmus to build, test, and trust every outgoing email. And in doing so, Litmus has earned a customer satisfaction rating of 98%.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Litmus , a leader in email marketing, reveals its new brand messaging and promise to email marketers everywhere, "Make every send count™."
  • That's why more than 700,000 marketing professionals, including 80% of the Fortune 100, have turned to Litmus to build, test, and trust every outgoing email.
  • We are committed to helping email marketers optimize the email experience and eliminate the pain points that cost brands so much time and money and truly 'Make every send count™'."
  • As an essential component of marketers' tech stacks, Litmus allows marketers to create, personalize, test, review and analyze every email they send, eliminating high-cost blindspots.

Postal Service Issues New Stamps for Priority Mail

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Friday, January 20, 2023

HOMESTEAD, Fla. and GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the Postal Service will issue two new stamps designed to be used as postage for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express flat-rate envelopes: A Florida Everglades stamp denominated at $9.65 and a Great Smoky Mountains stamp denominated at $28.75. The stamps were issued in Homestead, FL, and Gatlinburg, TN, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • HOMESTEAD, Fla. and GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the Postal Service will issue two new stamps designed to be used as postage for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express flat-rate envelopes: A Florida Everglades stamp denominated at $9.65 and a Great Smoky Mountains stamp denominated at $28.75.
  • The art for this Priority Mail stamp shows an iconic sawgrass marsh as seen at sunset from the edge of a cypress dome.
  • The Great Smoky Mountains Priority Mail Express stamp captures an iconic mountain scene near Newfound Gap between Gatlinburg, TN, and Cherokee, NC.
  • Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps , by calling 844-737-7826, or at Post Office locations nationwide.