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Industry experts predict a resurgence of Direct Mail usage during 2011 as demand for ever-more targeted communication grows.

The increasing cost-effectiveness of DM, its targeting potential and improved green credentials are the main drivers behind the experts’ “bumper year” forecast for DM in 2011.
Other influences driving a return to DM include improvements in personalisation and results tracking and an increase in the use of DM as part of an integrated communications strategy.
A recent [...]

MCM Direct run in the Bern Grand Prix Switzerland

MCM Direct run in the Bern Grand Prix Switzerland
On Saturday May 22nd 2010 Martin Collier Managing Director of MCM Direct joined his Swiss Post colleagues to run the challenging Bern 10 mile course.
We all at MCM Direct congratulate Martin on his impressive 1 hour 28 minute time.
For further information on the Bern Grand Prix visit [...]

Paper Price Increase

Our suppliers have announced price increases for all paper. Prices will increase by up to 10% with effect from 1st June 2010

New Mailing Equipment

MCM is pleased to advise that we have purchased a new direct mail tabbing machine feeder.  The feeder speeds up production to 6,000 mailpieces an hour.
Clients will see a reduction in costs if using a tab to seal there mailer

Royal Mail Price Rise 6th April 2010

OVERVIEW OF THE CHANGES BY PRODUCT
All prices quoted are for the Basic weight step 0-100g unless otherwise stated
PUBLIC TARIFF

1st Class stamp prices will increase by 2p for Letters to 41p, by 5p for Large Letters to 66p and by 11p for Packets to 139p.
2nd Class stamp prices will increase by 2p for Letters to 32p, [...]

MCM Direct limited gains ISO14001

Southern based mailing services provider MCM Direct Limited has achieved the internationally recognised ISO14001, establishing it as one of the leaders in the mailing service field.
This independent assessment was conducted by the British Accreditation Bureau, a leading Certification Body, and demonstrates MCM Direct’s commitment to the environment. Martin Collier, MCM Direct’s Managing Director said “We [...]

Industry experts predict a resurgence of Direct Mail usage during 2010 as demand for ever-more targeted communication grows.

The increasing cost-effectiveness of DM, its targeting potential and improved green credentials are the main drivers behind the experts’ “bumper year” forecast for DM in 2010.
Other influences driving a return to DM include improvements in personalisation and results tracking and an increase in the use of DM as part of an integrated communications strategy.
A recent [...]

Welcome to the MCM Direct blog

MCM Direct Ltd would like to welcome you to our news and views blog where we will shortly start to post information relevant to the mailing , fulfillment and printing industry.