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The United States Postal Service Board of Governors held an open meeting on May 9th, 2025. They highlighted the Postal Service’s 250 years of operation and the current economic challenges, including cost control, revenue growth, and infrastructure modernization.

David Steiner Appointed 76th Postmaster General

From the USPS Corporate Affairs Website Postal Service Board of Governors appoints David Steiner to be 76th Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors today announced that they have chosen David Steiner to...

Stamp Out Hunger with the USPS Annual Food Drive

USPS annual food drive is schedule for Saturday May 10th, 2025. The event which began in 1993 is the country’s largest single-day food drive.

GrayHair Software Launches New Website

Check back often for links to new stories, white papers and mailing resources. Please drop us a note with any feedback on how we can improve our efforts to support you.

USPS Informational Webinars on Service Standard Changes

The new service standard changes took effect April 1st, 2025.  The new measurement is using a 5-D to 5-D versus the less granular 3-D to 3-D.  Phase one of this change will be adding in an additional day into single piece First-Class mail that is entered more than 50 miles from an origin Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) and non destination entered Marketing Mail and Periodicals. 

New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products

The Postal Service, published on May 1st  in the Federal Register a proposed rule for the structure changes as part of the proposed July 2025 postage increase.  A final rule will be published once the Postal Regulatory Commission approves the R2025-1 Market Dominant rate change.  

Search for a new Postmaster General (PMG) – could the wait be over?

This is the first National Postal Forum in my recollection in which we did not have a permanent Postmaster General (PMG) in office.  There have been transitional periods in USPS leadership – such as when acting PMG is in place due to retirement, resignation, or before a successor is officially named, but historically that replacement has been named prior to the NPF.  

Takeaways from the National Postal Forum 2025

Last week concluded a very successful National Postal Forum in Nashville, TN. GrayHair participated in six sessions at the forum on topics of Address Quality, Hot topics in Mail, Bridging the Gender Gap with leadership tips, and working with Postal and Client Data at Scale.  

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Defining the “Perfect” Mailing Address

Defining the "Perfect" Mailing Address A well-designed address database is the bedrock of address quality.What exactly constitutes a “perfect” address? It might seem like a simple question, but the answer is more nuanced than you might think. The concept of a...

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We are deeply invested in staying informed and engaged within the industry. We actively participate in key industry associations and events such as MTAC, DTAC, PostCom, NPPC, and NAPM.

This engagement allows us to monitor legislative and regulatory developments closely and understand their potential impact on our customers. By staying abreast of the latest updates and trends, we can proactively adapt our strategies and advocate for policies that support reliable and cost-effective mail delivery for our customers.

Our high-level connections within these organizations provide us with valuable insights, enabling us to anticipate changes and proactively address potential challenges. We collaborate with industry leaders and participate in crucial discussions to ensure we are at the forefront of any developments. This proactive approach allows us to mitigate potential disruptions and work to minimize any cost increases for our clients.

Ultimately, our goal is to be a trusted partner, providing our customers with the most up-to-date information and leveraging our advocacy efforts to navigate the evolving postal landscape. We are committed to protecting your interests by staying informed, engaged, and continuously investing in the solutions and expertise you rely on.

Deborah Damore

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Postal and Industry Updates

USPS Announces Sudden Departure of Postmaster General

USPS Announces Sudden Departure of Postmaster General

On February 18th the USPS announced that the PMG notified the Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG) that after nearly five years as the 75th Postmaster General it is time for them to begin the process of identifying his successor.  At that time, the process was expected to unfold over several months, with the BOG first hiring a search firm to identify potential candidates, followed by a selection process.  

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PMG, GSA, And DOGE

PMG, GSA, And DOGE

The PMG followed up his original March 13th letter to congress announcing the agreement made by him with the GSA and DOGE with a new letter on March 17th.

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Preparing for Peak Season 2024

Preparing for Peak Season 2024

As the 2024 holiday season draws near, the mailing and shipping industry is gearing up to handle the annual surge in mail and package volume.

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Important MTAC Changes Ahead!

Important MTAC Changes Ahead!

Last week, the October Quarterly MTAC meetings took place, marking a significant transition for future sessions. This was the last opportunity for open attendance during the Tuesday sessions.

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Q3 MTAC Update

Q3 MTAC Update

The quarterly MTAC meetings in Washington, DC, are being reformatted to focus on deeper, more technical discussions between the USPS and the mailing industry. With these changes, attendance will be more restricted, and presentations or notes won’t be as widely distributed.

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