Direct Mail Printing and Mailing FAQsUpdated 2 hours ago
We can print, address, and prepare your direct mail campaign in one place, making the process easier from proof approval through postal entry.
Can REDBiRD print and mail my direct mail campaign?
Yes. We handle printing, address processing, barcodes, undeliverable-address filtering, postal preparation, and delivery to the postal system for postcards and other eligible mail pieces.
Do I need to provide a mailing list?
You can provide a customer or prospect list, or ask about targeting options. Lists should contain clean, clearly labeled name and address fields. Do not email sensitive data casually; confirm the approved upload method with the mailing team.
What happens to bad or undeliverable addresses?
Mailing software can verify and standardize addresses, assign delivery barcodes, and identify some records that are likely undeliverable. No process can guarantee delivery to every recipient, but list hygiene improves efficiency and reduces waste.
When is postage paid?
Postage must be funded before the mailing enters the postal system. The initial amount can be estimated after the list is reviewed, and the final postage can vary based on the processed quantity, size, weight, mail class, and postal rules.
How should artwork be set up for direct mail?
Reserve the required address, barcode, indicia, and postal clear zones before finalizing the design. Confirm the finished size, stock, coating, fold, and mailing class because they can affect eligibility and postage.
How long does a direct mail campaign take?
Allow time for printing, proof approval, list processing, postal paperwork, addressing, postal entry, and delivery. Tell us when you want the piece to arrive, not only when you want it mailed, so we can build a realistic schedule.
Can I keep extra printed pieces that are not mailed?
Yes. Tell us how many extra copies you want before production, and we can pack them separately for handouts, sales teams, events, or later use.
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