Direct mail

Royal Mail in IoT first for real-time tracking

Royal Mail has partnered with an internet of things (IoT) tech firm to track the real-time whereabouts of nearly one million containers used to transport letters and parcels around the country.

Chouhan: I think the industry is in a really good place at the moment

CMS signs for fifth CMC paper wrap line

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has signed for its fifth paper wrap machine from CMC as demand for the service continues to grow for the company.

The new office will start with a team of eight, expanding to 15 in the near future

CX Services expands with new Isle of Bute office

Scottish direct mail and telemarketing firm CX Services has opened new premises in Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute.

Comedian Ellie Taylor is taking on hosting duties once more

SMP awards shortlist revealed

The shortlist for this year’s Mail Performance Awards from the Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has been revealed.

RNB Group shortfall tops £2.5m

RNB Group had an estimated deficiency of more than £2.5m when it went into administration last month, with payment problems with Royal Mail contributing to the firm’s failure.

The amount of time consumers spent looking at their mail increased across all mail types

General Election drives bumper increase in mail volumes

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q2 2024, which found that July’s snap election prompted a healthy boost in mail volumes.

Nightmare Lego idea turns into dream come true

Eight Group postal services manager Simon Scott has achieved a claim to fame beyond his renowned mailing know-how, having become one of a select group of people to have a Lego set idea turned into an...

Ofcom makes progress on possible USO reform

A reduced Second Class postal service appears increasingly likely as Ofcom reports on its progress in reviewing potential reform of Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation.

RNB Group sold out of administration

RNB Group has been sold after calling in advisers to assist with a fast-track sale after the firm was stymied by a cash crunch.  

Mail ad spend data and ad creative can now be accessed via Nielsen Ad Intel faster than previously

Nielsen and JICMail release rebooted mail circulation data

JICMail and audience measurement, data and analytics specialist Nielsen have brought to market a refreshed mail circulation measurement methodology.