Informed Delivery

USPS And USPIS Continue Nationwide Campaign to Combat Postal Crime and Protect Postal Employees

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update on Project Safe Delivery, a joint initiative to protect postal employees and secure the nation's mail and packages. The initiative was launched in May 2023 in direct response to rising crime across the nation that has led to increased threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail theft incidents.

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  • Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update on Project Safe Delivery, a joint initiative to protect postal employees and secure the nation's mail and packages.
  • In February, USPIS completed a second law enforcement surge in San Francisco as a part of this nationwide effort by USPIS and USPS to protect both postal employees and the integrity of the postal system.
  • "We have been unrelenting in our pursuit of criminals who target postal employees and the U.S. Mail.
  • These operations have advanced our investigations, secured postal assets, and raised awareness among postal employees about steps they can take to protect their safety."

USPS, Postal Inspection Service Roll Out Expanded Crime Prevention Measures To Crack Down on Mail Theft, Enhance Employee Safety and Strengthen Consumer Protections

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service (Postal Service) and United States Postal Inspection Service (Postal Inspection Service) today announced expanded actions to protect Postal employees and the security of the nation's mail and packages as threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail fraud incidents have escalated concurrently with a national rise in crime. The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service held a joint briefing for Congress members and staff on these efforts on May 11, 2023.   

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  • The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service held a joint briefing for Congress members and staff on these efforts on May 11, 2023.
  • The Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service are also increasing Arrow Key accountability reviews in select high Postal crime areas.
  • The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service will continue to adapt to evolving security threats and implement expanded measures to safeguard Postal employees and preserve the security of the mail that Postal Service customers expect and deserve.
  • Additionally, individuals are encouraged to report allegations of Postal Service employee misconduct, including attempts to corrupt a Postal Service employee, to the USPS OIG at 1-888-877-7644 or www.uspsoig.gov .

Valpak Launches Premier Plus, Powerful Omnichannel Advertising Solution that Transforms Iconic Blue Envelope into Billboard for National Brands

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, the leader in American household data, direct marketing and omnichannel media solutions, today announced Premier Plus, a powerful new national brand advertising solution that converts the back of Valpak's iconic Blue Envelope into an eye-catching billboard that receives 100 million impressions across high-value U.S. households with 100% viewability. Advertisers can utilize Premier Plus to deliver the right message to the right households while integrating a range of digital and omnichannel marketing extensions.

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  • The Valpak Blue Envelope delivers a rich and valued array of targeted national and local advertising content and offers to homes across America.
  • In addition to its breakthrough envelope billboard advertising, Premier Plus reaches millions of households through a variety of digital channels , including the U.S.
  • Valpak is the leader in American household data, direct marketing and omnichannel media solutions for local and national businesses and brands.
  • Visit valpak.com/advertise to see what Valpak Direct Marketing can do for your business, and connect with Valpak on Twitter: @Valpak and Facebook: @ValpakAdvertising .

Valpak's PlusOne Product Solidifies Reputation as Direct Mail Innovator

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Valpak was on the ground floor of the PlusOne market test, partnering with the USPS and driving results for participating clients.

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  • Valpak was on the ground floor of the PlusOne market test, partnering with the USPS and driving results for participating clients.
  • The PlusOne postcard offers advertisers a streamlined, trackable marketing solution supported by Valpak's local sales network and best-in-class, data-driven targeting for a personalized program.
  • Valpak has continued to invest in innovation and launched the USPS's Informed Delivery with fully enhanced graphics, URLs and tracking for all PlusOne postcards.
  • Contact us today at valpak.com/advertise to see what Valpak Direct Marketing can do for your business.

PostcardMania Adds QR Codes and Informed Delivery at No Cost to Flagship Multichannel Marketing Product

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PostcardMania added 2 technologies QR Codes and Informed Delivery to its nationally-recognized multichannel marketing campaign package, Everywhere Small Business.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PostcardMania added 2 technologies QR Codes and Informed Delivery to its nationally-recognized multichannel marketing campaign package, Everywhere Small Business.
  • The QR codes included in the Everywhere Small Business package contain a URL that links postcard recipients to a business's website or landing page.
  • Adding Informed Delivery into the Everywhere Small Business matrix provides a new opportunity to reach prospects, as 39 million households in the country have enrolled in the USPS's Informed Delivery program.
  • The addition of QR codes and Informed Delivery are par for the course as PostcardMania maintains forward momentum to cap off a year of unprecedented growth.

U.S. Postal Service Recognizes Industry Leaders During National Postal Forum Virtual Event

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Monday, August 24, 2020
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Postal Service recognized industry leaders and stakeholders during the National Postal Forum Virtual 2020 Summer Series held during July and August, with honors presented on Aug. 13 and 20.

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  • Postal Service recognized industry leaders and stakeholders during the National Postal Forum Virtual 2020 Summer Series held during July and August, with honors presented on Aug. 13 and 20.
  • The USPS Next Generation Campaign Award recognizes innovative and effective business-to-consumer and business-to-business mail that increases engagement using Informed Delivery.
  • The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • Postal Service media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .

Who Actually Delivers Informed Delivery? DirectMail2.0 Does in a Big Way

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
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USPS has several resources available to support mailers as they get started with Informed Delivery.

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  • USPS has several resources available to support mailers as they get started with Informed Delivery.
  • Learn more about Informed Delivery by visiting the Informed Delivery for Business Mailers website .
  • Informed Delivery does exactly that: it creates an omni-channel experience by incorporating digital elements with a physical mailing to make messages stand out," said Carrie Bornitz, USPS program manager for Informed Delivery.
  • To date, DirectMail2.0 has launched and completed over 2,700 campaigns of the total 24,000 Informed Delivery campaigns completed, representing over 600 brands.

GrayHair Launches Pallet Monitor - Leveraging Container Scan Data Across Logistics Suppliers and the USPS®, Helping to Identify Delivery Issues Sooner While Enhancing Visibility Throughout the Mail Delivery Program

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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Pallet Monitor is an enterprise mail tracking solution that provides a set of dashboards and reporting tools that leverages the USPS Informed Visibility container scan data.

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  • Pallet Monitor is an enterprise mail tracking solution that provides a set of dashboards and reporting tools that leverages the USPS Informed Visibility container scan data.
  • This provides clients with early visibility into the status of mailings and identifies issues across the entire mail delivery program as the mailpieces navigate through the USPS system.
  • Today, mailers are not able to gain visibility into the mail delivery process until the point at which the USPS starts scanning individual pieces.
  • Problems that occur in these early container handling stages typically do not show up at all in the data and reporting.

FCA US, Tracfone Wireless, Inc. and AT&T Honored with Informed Innovation Award at the National Postal Forum

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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Postal Service has recognized FCA US, Tracfone Wireless, Inc. and AT&T with the Informed Innovation Award for their creative efforts using USPS technology.

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  • Postal Service has recognized FCA US, Tracfone Wireless, Inc. and AT&T with the Informed Innovation Award for their creative efforts using USPS technology.
  • The USPS Informed Innovation recognizes companies that have created an Informed Delivery campaign.
  • FCA US is the first automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer to incorporate the USPS Informed Delivery feature.
  • TracFone incorporated Informed Delivery in a direct mail campaign supporting its holiday promotions with its brands (TracFone, Straight Talker, and SafeLink).

Postmaster General Brennan Highlights How Digital Dimensions are Taking Mail to New Heights

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Monday, May 6, 2019
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"New combinations of physical and digital are proving to be a growth opportunity for our industry," said Brennan.

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  • "New combinations of physical and digital are proving to be a growth opportunity for our industry," said Brennan.
  • "Organizations see significant increases in sales that can be attributed directly to an integrated advertising campaign."
  • Postmaster General Brennan described innovations transforming the capabilities of mail by adding a digital dimension to the consumer experience.
  • "More than 2,000 mail senders are now using Informed Delivery to entice consumers toward a website, a coupon, or to open an app or connect directly with a business," said Brennan.