|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Welcome to the May
issue
of the PS
Insider! |
Important Postal Updates
|
Summer
Sale...
The Summer Sale specifics are
still pending.
The proposal was submitted by
the USPS to the Postal Rate Commission (PRC) on
May 1st with a ruling expected by June
15th. Qualified mailers may enroll in the
program online, on or before
August 1, 2009,
after they receive their eligibility letter,
which provides registration details.
The
DMA cautioned that enrolling on the Web
means
the mailer accepts the threshold as
determined by the USPS.
PS is
staying actively involved and updated
with
any and all information regarding this
scenario-we will keep you all up to date as more
information becomes available! For more
information on eligibility and guidelines for
the Summer Sale, please click here.
|
| PS
Recognized as a Patriotic
Employer! |
 On a bad day in the direct
mail industry, we might have poor results, lost
money and long hours, to say the least.
However, we are all fortunate to come home to a
roof over our heads with loved ones close by,
feeling safe and secure. But being home
safe and sound with your loved ones is not
something that the tens of thousands of men and
women serving in our military take for
granted. Last fall, when our own Stephen
Prasser got called to duty, PS didn't take it
for granted either.
In addition to being
an account manager at Production Solutions,
Stephen Prasser is currently a Master Sergeant
with the Delaware Air National Guard, in New
Castle, Delaware. With over 23 years of
service, his military background also includes
time spent in the US Army, as well as the Army
National Guard. Last fall, Stephen was
called to duty once more and was deployed to
Landstuhl, Germany for 3 months. Here he
served at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
where military members and Department of Defense
civilians, who have been wounded in the war on
terrorism are treated.
Stephen's
transition was supported wholeheartedly by
Production Solutions with vital assistance from
Drew Wilson (Production Director), Ben Harris
(VP of Operations) and Sue Claytor (Human
Resources Consultant). As his tour of duty
continued over the holidays, Drew spearheaded an
additional effort to gather donations for cards,
holiday items and other goods from the U.S. for
the Wounded Warrior Center Ministry, located at
the hospital as well as for the USO program
"Stockings for Soldiers." In the end, over
1,000 stockings were stuffed and sent out to
troops abroad to enjoy while separated from
their families over the holidays.
Because of the great support that
was given to Stephen and his fellow troops,
special recognition was given to Drew, Ben and
Sue as a Patriotic Employer from the Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve, an agency of
the Department of Defense. Along with a
pin, each received a certificate "For
Contributing to National Security and Protecting
Liberty and Freedom by Supporting Employee
Participation in America's National Guard and
Reserve Force." Congratulations to all and
Stephen, we are happy to have you back!
For more information on how you
can support our troops in the military, please
visit www.uso.org.
|
How
Much? The PS May Trivia Question
|
 Production Solutions was
incorporated on March, 12 1987, which marks over
20 years in the Direct Mail
Industry!!!
When PS opened its doors,
what was the value of a full first class stamp
(one ounce only)?
A) 29
cents
B) 27 cents
C)
22
cents
D) 25 cents
The first
person to email the correct answer to Mandy
Centracchio at mandyc@psmail.com will win a
restaurant gift
card.
| |
 |
|
Mark your calendars for the
DMAW
Bridge Conference in July-and be sure to see
Production Solutions speak on how to make your
mail campaign more sustainable!
April
Trivia:
How many
resources are you saving by using 30%
post-consumer waste recycled paper?
Answer:
B
4-8 trees
and 2,625 gallons of water per ton of
paper.
| |
|
| Get
to know the PS Staff |
Stephen Prasser
Account
Manager
Tenure at
PS - 2 years, 4 months
Education
- Central Texas College, St. Leo College,
American Military University, & Strayer
College - My education has been ongoing for
YEARS!!!
Favorite
Restaurants - ZABB, Los Tios, Ted's
Montana Grill, Primo's Pizza
Favorite
Movies - Pay it Forward, Jerry
McGuire, The Patriot, Saving Private
Ryan
Must Tivo
TV - Deadliest Catch,
Paranormal State,
Intervention
Favorite
Music - Jeremy Camp, Third
Day, Casting Crowns, Nickelback
Leisure
Interests - Fishing with my daughter,
Traveling, Wine Tasting
Most
Memorable Direct Mail Adventure - A
Garbage Bag test mailing - the bags were not
consistent in their construction, so it provided
many challenges for us, to say the
least!!! |
Thank you
again for choosing Production Solutions as a
partner for your direct marketing
needs!
Sincerely,
Patrick McVean, Mandy Centracchio
& Marie Kosanovich
Production Solutions
Client Services
Team | |
|
| |
| |
|
