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Information on VAT and postal services  
Feb 6, 2012

Changes to UK VAT laws and the way in which Royal Mail services are regulated have affected the VAT status of a number of RM products. A limited range of RM services became...


3 Simple steps for immediate results and cleaner data  
Jan 25, 2012

In an age of information and data overload, it has never been more important for customer-focused organisations to ensure that all data is up to date, accurate and reliable.  Director of...


99 Tips to make your Direct-Mail Marketing work better  
Jan 10, 2012

Here are 99 direct mail marketing tips to ensure that you get the right message to the right target--in the right way.


Hopefully you'll find one or two--or even...


What you need to know about data protection law  
Nov 7, 2011

Your business data is one of the most valuable assets your business owns, but with it comes great responsibility. If you collect data on clients, employees or suppliers – whether it's on paper,...


What will the future of Direct Mail look like?  
Nov 7, 2011

What will the future of Direct Mail look like?

A Sourcelink blog by Jim Wisniowski

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Direct Mail is Back - The Pendulum Swings Against Email  
Sep 6, 2011

Direct mail once ruled the roost - then along came email. But now we're seeing the pendulum swing back towards direct mail.

Have a read of this great article written by marketer Gareth...


How long should a direct mail sales letter be?  
Jul 22, 2011

“How long should my sales letter be?” It’s a good question and as one might guess, there are no shortages of opinions.

We found this article written by a leading authority on the...


‘Delivered by Royal Mail’ overprinted on envelopes  
Jul 22, 2011

Royal mail are expected to introduce an envelope overprint as it passes through their system saying ‘Delivered by Royal Mail’ However companies are worried that the proposed positioning of the...


Big Postage Discounts with Royal Mail  
Jun 23, 2011

The way to get big postage discounts is to increase the number of letters you send – and more importantly the preparation or sorting of mail that 121 Direct Mail can do for you ensures that...


Royal Mail claims success with Advertising Mail  
Jun 23, 2011


80 advertisers including a number from 121 Direct Mail have signed up to use the Royal Mail’s Advertising Mail service, since its launch three weeks ago.

A further 100...


121 Direct Mail – Awarded No 1 Mailing House in the UK by Royal Mail  
Jun 6, 2011

At the May annual Royal Mail conference in London, the inaugural “Better Mail Awards” dinner, proved a major achievement for...


Phenominal returns from charitable direct mailings  
Mar 3, 2011

121 Direct Mail delivers for a charity client... "I just wanted to say thanks for all your help.  The newsletters have had a fantastic  response generating an extra £10,000 for our hospice...


The History of Direct Mail  
Feb 9, 2011

THE HISTORY OF DIRECT MAIL

Direct marketing is predominantly used by small to medium-size enterprises with limited advertising budgets that do not have a well-recognized...


Hamlets of Britain - Rage against the postal system  
Jan 4, 2011

121 Direct Mail believes the Royal Mail press release issued last year regarding the dropping of counties from postal...


Tell me more about Direct Mail  
Dec 22, 2010

Want to tell people about your latest product, offer or opening, grow your reputation and brand, win new customers, or simply tell the story about your professional image? All of this and more...


UK Postal Service and VAT  
Dec 8, 2010

121 Direct mail considers The Government's announcment that VAT at the standard rate will apply to certain Royal Mail postal services from 31st January 2011.


Big Postage Discounts for New Customers  
Dec 8, 2010

If you haven't used Direct Mail to advertise for at least 24 months or more, Or are new to Direct Mail,...


Brain studies show benefits of direct mail  
Oct 1, 2010

Direct mail can still be a very effective form of marketing despite the advent of digital, it has been claimed. Furthermore, according to an article by the Royal Mail's media director Mark Thomson...


Direct Mail Set To Grow  
Oct 1, 2010

The amount of money firms dedicate to direct mail marketing activities is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, it has been claimed. According to research firm Global Industry...