WE ARE STARTING A MAGAZINE - ARE YOU SAM?
Periodical Postage Issues
The original linked article appears here:
http://www.magazinelaunch.com/article/articles/97/1/Periodical-Post...
Thanks
- MagazineLaunch.com Forum Admin
by admin on Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:19 pm (Pulled over from original http://www.magazinelaunch.com Forum)
Views: 0
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by MagazineLaunch on -
I'm interested in software that handles calculations for postage and also produces the file I would send my printer for subscriber data for mailing. Is this part of standard subscription management software and can anyone recommend some options or further reading about this aspect and any other options for mailing / distribution for a paid subscriptions publication?
Thank you!
Postby LuxuryTechMag on Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:59 am (Pulled over from original http://www.magazinelaunch.com Forum) -
-
Permalink Reply by MagazineLaunch on
-
The process you are speaking about is actually based on the subscriber file to begin with. The address file is sorted based on the class of postage you want to use and are eligible . Once you establish that you are paying first class mail, standard mail or periodical rates, the program sorts the subscriber addresses accordingly. Based on that sort, it will produce mail media (labels or an ink jet file, pallet flags, sack labels and postal reports. This same software can produce your postage payment report. One company that has this software is Group 1 (owned by) Pitney Bowes. Normally publishers use fullfilment houses to maintain their files and that company does this for you using Group 1 or another brand. I am not sure how cost effective it would be to purchase this yourself.
You can also maintain your own file on most name and address software and use your printer's services. They can convert the list and calculate postage.
Lastly, the USPS has a web site where you can calculate postage http://dbcalc.usps.gov/ieframe.htm This is menu driven and you will have to know how your mail is sorted in order to calculate the postage. This is normally used to estimate postage.
As you can see there is no easy answer and a lot depends on what you are currently doing and iof you can build on that information.
Postby mmorrone on Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:37 am (Pulled over from original http://www.magazinelaunch.com Forum) -
Magazine publishing community resource site for indy magazine publishers and publication startups.
Like Us
Latest Launches
Elecktro Magazine
Elektro will take you behind the turntables into the lives of the DJ, sharing their passion for the music, giving fans an all access backstage pass.
Jamrock Magazine
JAMROCK is an international premier Lifestyle, Travel, Art & Culture magazine published seasonally under Linkup Media Group of companies. Linkup Media Group of Companies is the flagship corporation of powerful entertainment groups, premium health products, and life improvement operations catering to the Multicultural Communities globally.
Off Track Planet Magazine
In the summer of 2009, a passionate young group of travelers from a hostel in Brooklyn, NY were bound together to communicate the awesomeness of budget travel to their A.D.D.-ridden friends. They created an online travel magazine that was cool, fun and edgy inspiring more young people to get their asses out into the world. Since then, OTP has grown into a major publication with distribution around the world, reaching over 1 million readers and a growing online community of over 40k followers.
Delux Magazine
DELUX Magazine is a personal replication of how “We The People” visualize Lifestyle, Fashion, Art, and Music through the eyes of the true Trendsetters & Tastemakers of our genration.
Reign Over Atlanta Magazine
REIGN OVER ATLANTA and REIGN OVER MIAMI Magazines and locally distributed magazines featuring all the city has to offer. Guaranteeing our clients visibility with our monthly...
© 2012 Created by MagazineLaunch.
