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Stay up to date with news and insight from The SMP, its members and the wider mailing industry.12 Dec SMP Board commits to tackling scourge of scam mail
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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,...
04 Dec Year Ahead: Judith Donovan CBE on the opportunity for mail
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Our SMP Chair, Judith Donovan CBE, discusses the importance of direct mail and how it can stand the test of time in 2018 and beyond. Speaking to DecisionMarketing, our Chair speaks about direct mail's challenge and opportunities alongside the ever-growing digital world. Read her views on direct...
24 Nov Welcome to the SMP Board: Ian Hemsworth
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We have welcomed a new addition to the SMP Board – Ian Hemsworth who brings with him a wealth of experience and passion for direct mail. Ian, who has previously worked as a Site Manager for RRD Britannia and a Client Services Director with K2 Group,...
20 Nov Mailmark services
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Over the summer we worked with mail producers and customers to promote the use of Mailmark services when posting poly wrap large letters by allowing customers to test their mail. A number of customers used the test facility. Results from testing show that where mail...
25 Oct Double joy for SMP members duo at PrintWeek Awards
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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...
20 Oct Webmart joins SMP as membership continues to grow
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The SMP is continuing to grow its thriving membership following the addition of a long-established print management business. Webmart, which began life as a print services agency in 1996, became an SMP member to help strengthen its arm in direct mail and doordrop. Simon Biltcliffe, Webmart Founder,...
13 Oct Royal Mail and the CWU jointly appoint a mediator
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Following the High Court granting an injunction on Thursday, October 12th, Royal Mail and the CWU are following the contractual dispute resolution procedures set out in the Agenda for Growth (AFG). Royal Mail and the CWU have now jointly appointed a mediator for talks between the...