Q&As

Daily newspapers are spending nearly $1 billion with the U.S. Postal Service, according to a Newspaper Association of America survey.

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking civil penalties against a New Jersey-based telemarketer that allegedly made misrepresentations to consumers when fundraising for police, firefighter, and other nonprofit organizations, in violation of a 1998 stipulated order and the Commission’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR).

The U.S. Postal Service has broadened the use of Intelligent Mail technology for Address Change Service mailers.

The Home Depot is making changes.

The home improvement retailer is cutting back on its use of in-store signage to reduce noise and clutter.

Digital Media is adding a fresh dimension to the in-store experience.

Jones Soda Co. has introduced a new Seattle Seahawks-branded beverage line this week.

Today we meet Liz Richardson, a senior list broker at Carol Enters List Co. (CELCO). Richardson spent more than 10 years working in direct mail production and print buying, before moving into list brokerage.

The U.S. Postal Services reported a net loss of $5.4 billion for fiscal 2007 on revenue of $75 billion and expenses of $80.4 billion.

The USPS attributed these results to one-time costs associated with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement (postal reform) Act, which was signed into law last December.

Neiman Marcus Inc. posted a net loss of $15.9 million for the fourth quarter, compared to a net loss of $42 million last year.

Cabco USA, Inc. is adding seven-inch display screens to shopping carts that will offer everything from product demonstration to promotions.