Postcards

Features:

  • High-resolution full-color printing
  • Print only or full service direct mail
  • NCOA and deduplication services
  • Marketing to new prospects
  • Communicating with current customers
  • Generating Real Estate Leads
  • Reminder Cards
  • Service Reminders
  • Coupon Mailers
  • 3.5″ x 8.5″
  • 3.667″ x 8.5″
  • 4″ x 6″
  • 4″ x 8.5″
  • 4″ x 9″
  • 4.25″ x 5.5″
  • 4.25″ x 6″
  • 4.25″ x 9″
  • 5″ x 7″
  • 5″ x 8″
  • 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • 6″ x 8″
  • 6″ x 8.5″
  • 6″ x 9″
  • 6″ x 11″
  • 6.25″ x 9″ (EDDM Compatible)
  • 6.25″ x 11″ (EDDM Compatible)
  • 6.5″ x 11″
  • 6.5″ x 9″ (EDDM Compatible)
  • 6.5″ x 11″
  • 4.25″ x 11″ (EDDM ONLY)
  • 4.5″ x 12″ (EDDM ONLY)
  • 6″ x 12″ (EDDM ONLY)
  • 6.5″ x 8″ (EDDM ONLY)
  • 6.5″ x 12″ (EDDM ONLY)
  • 7″ x 8.5″ (EDDM ONLY)
  • 8.5″ x 11″ (EDDM ONLY)
  • 14pt C2S
  • 14pt Uncoated
  • 16pt C2S
  • 100# Gloss Cover
  • UV Coating
  • Aqueous Coating

File Types: PDF (recommended), JPG, EPS and TIFF
Resolution: 300 dpi
Color: CMYK
Bleed: .25″ (0.125″ each side)

Need help mailing your postcard?

Let us help save you time and money while guiding you every step of the way to get your postcard delivered on-time and on-budget. Call or email us today to get started or read below for more information.

Direct Mail FAQ's

  • We save you money by taking advantage of USPS discounts on presort mail.
  • We remove costly duplicate records.
  • Let us update your addresses against the National Change of Address database to eliminate or correct bad addresses.
  • As always, we are here to answer all your direct mail questions and help guide you through the process.

No problem, we can provide you with a list based on various demographics to reach the right prospects. Contact us to learn more about our data-driven solutions.

We accepts the following file formats;

  • XLS, XLSX – Microsoft Excel
  • CSV – Comma Delimited
  • TXT – Tab Delimited Text File

Follow these guidelines below;

  • Mail list should include a header row.
  • A typical list will include these columns of information;
    FIRSTNAME | LASTNAME | ADDRESSLINE 1 | ADDRESSLINE 2 | CITY | STATE | ZIPCODE
    or
    FULLNAME | ADDRESSLINE 1 | ADDRESSLINE 2 | CITY | STATE | ZIPCODE
  • Delete all columns and records/rows of data not required for the mailing.
  • Do not hide rows or columns in Excel files because the mail processing software will still import this data. Please delete this data before sending.
  • There should only be one Sheet (bottom tab) in Excel. Combine all records to one Sheet before sending.
  • Each data field should be in its own column. The First and Last Name should be in separate columns if you’ll be printing variable first names (i.e. Dear Frank, …) within the piece otherwise they can be in the same column but are not required to be together.
  • The ADDRESS LINE, CITY, STATE, and ZIP CODE should each be in a separate field/column.
  • The state column should be the state abbreviation and not spelled out

We offer a variety of options, including; First Class, First Class Presort, Standard Presort, Non-Profit Presort, and Every Door Direct Mail.

First Class
  • No Minimum
  • 1-5 Days
  • Intended for bills, invoices, personal correspondence, and merchandise.
  • Great for time sensitive pieces.

First Class Presort

  • 500 Piece Minimum
  • 1-5 Days
  • Intended for bills, invoices, personal correspondence, and merchandise.
  • Great for time sensitive pieces.
  • Mails with a permit imprint (indicia).

Standard Presort (Recommended for most marketing pieces.)

  • 200 Piece Minimum
  • 1-6 Days Locally and 10-14 Days Nationally
  • Intended for advertisements, circulars, newsletters, small parcels, merchandise.
  • Not recommended for time sensitive pieces.
  • Mails with a permit imprint (indicia).
  • Domestic mail only.

Nonprofit Presort

  • Authorized Nonprofit Organizations Only
  • 200 Piece Minimum
  • 1-6 Days Locally and 10-14 Days Nationally
  • Not recommended for time sensitive pieces.
  • Mails with a permit imprint (indicia).
  • Domestic mail only.

Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)

  • Inexpensive
  • No list required.
  • Targets all households in a specific area by carrier route.
  • Mails with an EDDM imprint.

NCOA stands for National Change of Address. It is a product of the United Postal Service and is used to reduce undeliverable and duplicate mail by identifying and correcting addressing errors. We offer this service with all presort mailings and this is included at no additional charge.

The NCOALink database is for moves only; it cannot correct addresses that are not complete (i.e. missing suite number) or that are invalid. Undeliverable pieces are likely if people don’t register their move, or if the database hasn’t been updated since their move. The database is updated every 90 days or earlier. It can also occur if an address is just invalid, as well as a variety of other reasons. When a piece is returned, we recommend you use the information contained on the returned piece to determine the cause and take corrective action by either removing them from future mailings or attempting contact by phone to get the correct address.

Addresses not passing CASS and DPV validation (they are deemed invalid or undeliverable) will be removed from your final mail list. Upon request, we can send you a list of the undeliverable addresses but please note this ahead of processing. If the number of records exceeds 10% of the mailing list total quantity we will contact you for further instructions. Please note – all international records will be removed from the final mailing list. International records must be submitted separately for mail processing.

Still have questions?

Give us a call at 319.398.8351 or email printservices@thegazette.com.