eBulletin

The eBulletin is Bell and Howell's bi-weekly e-mail newsletter, discussing the most up-to-date product release information, updates about appearances at industry events and tradeshows, and other postal industry topics.
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March 2012

Notice: Sales Tax Now Collected in All States

Effective January 1, 2012, Bell and Howell is required to collect sales tax in all state

February 2012

Pay Ahead for Postage Savings with Prepaid DSF^2® Processing

DSF² processing through Bell and Howell’s Data Services department is now available as a prepaid service.

January 2012

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding December Software Update

It is possible that your December software updates will arrive later than usual. The Postal Service promised some time ago that the new postage statements that will be required as of January 22, 2012 would be distributed to software vendors by December 23, 2011. However, they have not been able to meet this deadline, which has affected our ability to release the December update.

December 2011

Updated Processing Acknowledgement Form Required

Updated NCOA^Link® Processing Acknowledgement Forms (PAFs) are now available with our new business name, Bell and Howell BCC, LLC. The USPS^® has required this updated PAF be used for any new or expired list owners. List owners with a valid PAF on file will not have to use the new PAF until their expiration date.

November 2011

Reminder: Recent Changes to BCC Solutions Software

Due to changes within the postal industry and the continuing transition to the Bell and Howell name throughout BCC Solutions software, the following changes were included in the October software updates:

October 2011

eBulletin Now a Monthly Publication

The eBulletin is now a monthly publication and will be sent to you in the first week of every month.

August 2011

Week of August 15 — The USPS^®: Proposed Layoffs, Continued Financial Difficulties, and What You Can D

Mailing industry professionals have been focused on the unfolding financial concerns that the United States Postal Service^® has faced for the past few years due to declining mail volumes.

Week of August 1 — ATTENTION: NEW ADDRESSES

The remittance and overnight courier delivery addresses for Bell and Howell’s BCC Solutions have changed.

July 2011

Week of July 18 — REMINDER: Install BCC Mail Manager Update

If you have not yet installed the BCC Mail Manager June update, be sure to do so before the end of the month in order to remain in compliance with postal regulations.

Week of July 4 — Welcome to the New eBulletin!

As you can see, we’ve made quite a few changes to the Bell and Howell eBulletin.

June 2011

Week of June 20 — Important Information Regarding June Mail Manager Update

The June Mail Manager update CDs will be shipped soon. Please note that this update includes CASS^™Cycle N, which includes Suite^Link®, an additional lookup that can improve delivery for company/firm addresses.

Week of June 6 — Quality Barcodes Every Time

BCC’s industry-leading barcode quality tool, the Mail Verifier Plus (MVP), is now on sale for $4995 through July 31.

May 2011

Week of May 23 — New to Mail Manager: Pallet Destinations, Level Statistics and Label Casing

Some new enhancements are included in the Mail Manager update that will be available for download soon.

April 2011

Week of April 25 — Sign Up Now to Learn from Work or Home

The May LogIn Live-only Standard Classroom Workshop is fast approaching. Workshop attendees will receive hands-on Mail Manager training from the comfort of their own home or office.

Week of April 11 — Worried About the April 17 Price Change? The Answers are Here.

It’s that time of year again and the USPS is ready to implement new prices and postage statements.

March 2011

Week of March 28 — New Postal Service Rates and Statements Soon Available

The new postage statements and rates set to take effect on April 17, 2011 will be available for the Mail Manager suite next week. Download version 02.15.59.16 from the Software Updates page for the update.

Week of March 21 — One Week Left: Mail Manager Options Sale (Available to Mail Manager and Mail Manager LE Customers only)

BCC’s 25% off sale on options for Mail Manager and Mail Manager LE will be ending next Friday, April 1. Now is the time to take advantage of this offer.

Week of March 14 — Track N Trace Enhancements Available Next Week

The Track N Trace website will be updated early next week.

Week of March 7 — USPS Technology Team Outlines Key Strategies

Newly instated USPS CIO Ellis Burgoyne outlined four key strategies at the February Mailers' Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) meeting that his team will initiate.

February 2011

Week of February 28 — What Does the Future Hold for Intelligent Mail?

Ever since the USPS decided to eliminate the requirement for mailers to implement the Intelligent Mail^® barcode (IMb) by May 11, 2011, industry professionals have been waiting to hear what the new implementation date will be.

Week of February 21 — It’s Official: USPS Rate Changes Approved

On Friday, February 18, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved the postage price change request submitted by the USPS on January 13, 2011. The new pricing will take effect on April 17, 2011.

Week of February 14 — New to Mail Manager: Take Variable-Data Printing to a New Level

BCC has partnered with Objectif Lune to offer the PlanetPress suite of variable-data printing (VDP) software. This software allows users to craft targeted communications based on customer or prospect data.

Week of February 7 — Direct Mail: Good for the Environment, Good for Business

"Direct mail is ineffective and bad for the environment." As a professional in an industry that deals with direct mail every day, you've probably heard these claims before. They're fairly common. But common doesn't always mean right.