The following is a selection of resources for direct mail marketers. The goal is to provide information and reference covering many aspects of direct marketing in general, and direct mail in particular. Use these resources to stay informed about worldwide events and issues that affect your marketing campaigns. Gain insights, generate ideas, and examine questions of regulatory compliance. Please call us at (914) 948-8300 if you need assistance.
Postal Service Mailing Resources
Government Economic Resources
- Bureau of Economic Activity
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Federal Register
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- National Association of Secretaries of State/UCC Filings
- U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Census Interactive COVID-19 Data Hub
- U.S. Census Bureau/Economic Census
- U.S. Census Bureau/Data Tools
- U.S. Census Bureau/Economic Indicators
- U.S. Dept of Commerce
Government Data Privacy & Consumer Protection
- US/EU Privacy Shield
- California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Canada’s Anti Spam Law (CASL)
- Federal Communications Commission
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- FTC/Children’s Online Protection Act (COPPA)
Marketing & Industry Organizations
- Advertising & Marketing:
- Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers
- American Marketing Association
- American Association of Advertising Agencies
- Association of Postal Commerce
- Digital & Marketing Analytics/Association of National Advertisers
- Envelope Manufacturers Association
- National E-tailing and Mailing Association
- Industry Group Overview:
- Trade Groups in the United States – comprehensive reference listed by Category
- Industry Organization Shortlist:
- Alliance for Automotive Innovation
- American Bankers Association
- American Bar Association
- American Medical Association
- Apparel & Footwear Association
- American Petroleum Institute
- Chamber of Commerce
- Consumer Brands Association
- National Association of Home Builders
- National Association of Broadcasters
- National Restaurant Association
Direct Marketing Research & Insights
News & Direct Marketing Related Publications & Websites
- 1 To 1 Media
- Ad Age
- Adweek
- Chief Marketer
- CNBC
- DMNews
- Entrepreneur.com
- Forbes
- MarketingSherpa
- NonProfitPro
- PostalNews
- Target Marketing
- The New York Times
- The Wall Street Journal