Royal Mail Announces Temporary Change to Saturday Post

From the beginning of May, Royal Mail is suspending Saturday deliveries for letters. This means that direct mail campaigns and similar mailings that would normally arrive on a Saturday will now reach recipients on either Friday or Monday. For second class post sent on a Friday, arrival will likely be the following Tuesday. These temporary …

The Latest Update From Mailing Expert

As we settle into the new and unfamiliar territory that self-isolation has brought upon us, the team at Mailing Expert is adapting well. Our ‘new normal’ involves daily virtual coffee breaks via video conferencing, for which I think we are all grateful; we didn’t realise quite how much we’d miss the camaraderie of the office! …

A Coronavirus Update: How Mailing Expert Is Handling The Situation

With escalating concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, at Mailing Expert we think it’s time to offer our assurance that we have contingencies and precautions in place to ensure that all our, and our clients’, operations continue smoothly. First and foremost, all our staff have been fully briefed on the need to maintain common sense …

The Surprising Benefits of GDPR

With a dramatic build-up both in the national news and throughout the corridors of offices across the country, GDPR was the topic of conversation amongst marketers for quite some time. Now, having been in place since May 25th of 2018, GDPR has had quite the effect on data protection. In this article, we’ll discuss the …

What is the ePrivacy Regulation

What is the ePrivacy Regulation? The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) is being replaced next year with another new piece of European legislation – one that is making its way through the legislative process and which will be of significant interest to those who engage in digital marketing.  The ePR 2018, or to give …

How to Get the Best Value from your Postage

Businesses looking to target their customers often wonder if the value of a direct mail campaign is still worthwhile in today’s online-focused market. A strategically targeted and professional direct mail service can still produce a good return on investment. Direct mail campaigns can be approached from several different angles dependent on the type of service …

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Christmas Posting Dates 2018 with Mailing Expert

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to make sure that any mail is sent out on schedule to ensure you meet your desired delivery times. UK Posting Services (including Advertising, Business and Publishing Mail) Economy Mail – Friday 14th December 2nd Class – Tuesday 18th December 1st Class – Thursday 20th December Still looking for the perfect Christmas …

If you were ever in doubt about the efficiency of Direct Mail…

It’s easy to think, in this digital age, that everyone is turning to emails or other electronic means to pass on information about products and services, or to alert clients to noteworthy deals and events. It’s also tempting to speculate that marketing departments are casting letters aside in favour of cutting-edge technology. If you think …

GDPR and its impact on print and direct mailing

At risk of sounding like a scratched record … General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on May 25th, 2018. At the time of writing, that’s a mere 14 weeks away. It sets out to harmonise data protection laws across Europe and give citizens better control of their personal data, as well as imposing …

How to Minimise Environmental Impact of Direct Mail Plastic

My goodness, it’s all over the news at the moment, isn’t it? And rightly so. How the use of plastic is damaging our planet is an important topic that needs to be highlighted. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “What’s the point of trying to limit use of plastics? Little old me …