links

Main USPS site

Postal Explorer - The online DMM

USPS Postage Rate Information

Official ZIP Code Lookup

USPS Direct Mail Center

MFSA, the mailing service national trade association

Yahoo's Marketing page

The Direct Marketing Association

Finally, you can Request Information
directly from us.

direct mail resources

There are many resources to help you research and plan your direct marketing campaign. We suggest you begin with the trade associations for your industry. Start with one of the direct marketing links below at left. Also, the USPS Direct Mail Center offers information about response rates and return on investment. Try the Simple Formula publications. 

mailpiece design

Automated Mailing Services offers in-house desktop publishing and design consultation services. We will be glad to advise you on how to prepare  automation-compatible mailpieces.

Automation mail must meet more stringent requirements on dimensions and address elements than ordinary standard mail. The savings are usually worth it, but you must consider many issues when preparing your mail piece.

You can get lots of information using the USPS Postal Explorer or at their Direct Mail Center (link at left).

Finally, The Postal Service's Business 101 site offers a wealth of information for those who are unfamiliar with mass mailings, including advice on mailpiece design.

postage rates

AMS will be pleased to estimate postage as well as services on any mailing. Please be sure to ask for this when you contact us. We can offer you an estimate of services and postage via e-mail, as well. And if you'd like to see them, we offer a link at left to USPS Postage Rate Tables.