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Holiday Mail Delays – The USPS and the Government Shutdown: An Updated Holiday Warning

The U.S. Postal Service relies heavily on the infrastructure and personnel of other government agencies (like the FAA) and private contractors. This interdependence creates a serious indirect impact that threatens the predictable speed of your mail.

10/21/25: Stay Ahead with the Latest Postal Industry Insights from GrayHair Software!

Key Postal Update: Lower 2026 Postage Projections, Zone Pricing Denied, and Network Changes ⇓ DOWNLOAD THE NEWSLETTER (PDF) We've compiled the most critical updates from the latest postal developments to keep you informed of changes that may impact your direct mail...

No USPS Price Change

Big news from the USPS: There will be no price change in January 2026 for First-Class, Marketing Mail, and Periodicals. Here's a quick breakdown of what this announcement really means for mailers USPS Price Change Update: What Does "No January Increase" Actually Mean...

August 2025 USPS Financials

Today, September 24th, the Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission their Unaudited Financials for the month of August 2025.   For months that do not close out a quarter USPS provides their unaudited financials revenues and volumes, reporting out the...

What’s in store for postage rates in January 2026?

The path forward for a potential USPS postage increase in early 2026 is anything but straightforward. Here's what you need to know: The Forecast: The USPS expects to have about a 1.2% rate authority available for a January price change. We'll know the final number...

Postmarks and Postal Possession Updates

The proposed rule educates, formalizes, and clarifies the public understanding of postmarks within the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)  By Deborah Damore, Head of Postal Affairs, GrayHair Software August 13, 2025 A notice of proposed rulemaking was published in the Federal...

8/8/25: Stay Ahead with the Latest Postal Industry Insights from GrayHair Software!

Don’t miss out on critical developments affecting the postal landscape. Deb Damore, Head of Postal Affairs at GrayHair Software, brings you a concise breakdown of the most recent Board of Governors Meeting highlights, USPS financial performance, and service updates.

Milestone Dates in USPS History

Below are just a few of the dates of importance and and their significance to the Postal Service:  1639 - A former tavern in Boston becomes the first Post Office store. 1775 - Benjamin Franklin appointed as the first Postmaster General. 1815 - Steamboats begin...

USPS 250th Anniversary

The United States Postal Service turned 250 on Saturday July 26th, 2025, which is more than a year before the United States became the United States when on September 9th, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted the new name “United States of America” for what...

Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) 2026

The proposed dates for 2026 MTAC meetings were shared last week so people can block their calendars and make travel plans.  2026 will continue to be closed to MTAC members with leadership and association executives having three opportunities to sponsor guests.  The...

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Address Hygiene and Data Quality

Adam is one of the postal industry’s leading experts on all aspects of address hygiene and data quality services. For 20+ years, he has brought expert knowledge of how these services can enhance the postal and business operations of some of the largest operations in the country. As a key member of GrayHair’s product team, he uses his experience to analyze, research, design, and implement new solutions to meet the needs of the ever changing mailing industry.

As the industry’s “Addressing Guru”, he is constantly involved in leading postal initiatives, associations, and work groups including being the MTAC Industry Focus Area Leader (Delivery & Network Operations; Enterprise Analytics-Mailing Data, Addressing) and AMEE Association Rep. He is also a key speaker at numerous venues such as PCC events, the National Postal Forum, MAILCOM, the Bridge Conference, and Xplor.

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Nothing is 100% – PBSAs

Nothing is 100% – PBSAs

By Adam Collinson, Director of Address Intelligence, GrayHair Software There’s one rule I always go back to in address quality: nothing is 100%. For...

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CIPCC Webinar: The Basics of ACS Processing and Results

CIPCC Webinar: The Basics of ACS Processing and Results

Join Adam Collinson, Director of Address Intelligence at GrayHair Software, for a dynamic session that demystifies the Basics of ACS Processing and Results—and reveals how this often-overlooked USPS tool can become a strategic advantage in your mail operations.

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When It Comes To Address Quality

When It Comes To Address Quality

Adam Collinson, a man clearly unafraid to tackle the most riveting of subjects, has taken the often-dreaded realm of CASS, DPV, NCOALink, and ACS, and transformed it into a musical masterpiece.

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The Hidden Drain: Understanding Undeliverable Postal Mail

The Hidden Drain: Understanding Undeliverable Postal Mail

Undeliverable mail, often considered an unavoidable aspect of marketing and transactional mail, represents a significant financial burden for both the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the broader mailing industry. While address quality requirements can vary based on mailing purpose—such as meeting strict USPS regulations versus specific business needs—proactive management of addresses is crucial.

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