News releases

23 Apr MAILING HOUSE INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Posted at 13:50h in News releases

The Strategic Mailing Partnership, which represents UK mailing houses, has confirmed the industry remains operational, providing essential communications for the NHS, the Government, banks and utilities. SMP Chair Judith Donovan CBE said mailing houses had introduced a raft of safety procedures to enable them to continue to operate during the...

23 Dec SMP Chair and board members make print industry ‘who’s who’

Posted at 13:39h in News releases

We are delighted that three SMP board members and our chair appear in this year’s Printweek Power 100 list. Patrick Headley, from Go Inspire, appears at number 19 while Simon Biltcliffe, of Webmart, takes the number 25 spot. Tony Strong, from Opus Trust Communicationss, is listed at number 71. SMP...

27 Aug SMP becomes part of official postcode board

Posted at 15:12h in News releases

In its 10th anniversary year, the Strategic Mailing Partnership has joined the Postcode Address File (PAF) Advisory Board. The move coincides not only with the SMP’s anniversary but with the 60th birthday of the postcode system itself. The seat will be taken by Judith Donovan CBE, Chair of the SMP,...

28 May SMP welcomes Royal Mail commitment to letters

Posted at 08:22h in News releases

SMP Chair Judith Donovan CBE has welcomed Royal Mail’s ongoing commitment to letters, as outlined in the company’s annual statement on Wednesday. Announcing Royal Mail’s full year results, Group Chief Executive Officer Rico Back said that whilst addressed letters declined in 18-19 at a rate of around 8%, the...

22 May Third successful national summit for mail makers

Posted at 10:28h in News releases

Changing the perception of print is key to promoting direct mail as a hero product of the future, a packed national conference of mailing house industry experts heard. More than 100 members of the Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) filled a room at the Phoenix Centre, London, for the partnership’s...

11 Mar Mailing industry partnership kicks off a year of celebration

Posted at 08:33h in News releases

The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) is kicking off a year of celebration to mark its 10th birthday, recognising a decade of consultation and collaboration between mailing houses and Royal Mail. Since its formation, the SMP has given the mailing house sector direction and support, while transforming the industry’s relationship with...

28 Feb Mail makers’ board produced almost half of all letters delivered in 2018

Posted at 16:42h in News releases

A recent audit of our 14 board members revealed that in 2018 they produced 7.1 billion mailpacks – just under half of all mail delivered last year – and 581 million door-to-door pieces. The combined turnover of our board members reached £2,322m and, collectively, the companies employed more...

22 Jan Direct mail set for a resurgence in 2019

Posted at 17:14h in News releases

Legislative changes and the intelligent use of data can help direct mail to enjoy a resurgence in 2019, despite the rising cost of ink and paper. SMP Chair Judith Donovan CBE believes the direct mail industry needs to evolve alongside the digital sector to make the most of existing opportunities,...

12 Dec SMP Board commits to tackling scourge of scam mail

Posted at 10:09h in News releases

The SMP Board, on behalf of its members, has unanimously agreed to adhere to the Royal Mail Wholesale’s Code of Practice regarding scam mail. Scam mail is sent with the sole intention of obtaining money through deception and/or fraud and can come to you by phone,...

25 Oct Double joy for SMP members duo at PrintWeek Awards

Posted at 09:00h in News releases

Congratulations to two SMP members who have been crowned PrintWeek Awards 2017 winners. Marketing experts, Howard Hunt, received the Direct Mail Printer of the Year accolade as mail communication specialists GI Solutions won Customer Service Team of the Year. VISIT HERE for a full list of all...