Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast - United States Postal Service

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Women in Postal Service History Mar 15, 2022

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March is Women’s History Month! In honor of this observance, our hosts Dale and Yasmine sit down with USPS Historian Jenny Lynch to talk about women in the Postal Service and the vital—often unsung—roles they’ve played from the very beginning. We'll discuss the first female postmasters, mail carriers, and women working in the Postal Service Headquarters. We'll also talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, and how their contributions have helped shape what the organization is today.

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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service Fights Consumer Fraud Mar 01, 2022

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It’s National Consumer Protection Week! In honor of this observance, we’re sitting down with Ashlea Bowens and Jessica Adams, two of our esteemed postal inspectors, to learn how the USPIS is preventing mail fraud – including taking listeners behind-the-scenes of some of our most notable cases.

We’ll talk about the significance of this week and learn about how USPIS is helping to educate consumers on mail fraud and how they can better protect themselves. We’ll also talk about the increase of “work-at-home” scams in the wake of the pandemic and share tips on how consumers can identify and report these schemes.

For more information, visit https://www.uspis.gov/ and click on Tips & Prevention.

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The National Postal Forum – More than 5 decades of spotlighting the Postal Service’s latest and greatest Feb 15, 2022

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This week on Mailin’ It, we’re talking to the National Postal Forum’s Executive Director, Maureen Goodson. The National Postal Forum has partnered with the Postal Service for more than 50 years to drive growth and innovation throughout the mailing and shipping industry.

We’ll be talking to Maureen about the history of NPF and how their partnership with USPS has helped amplify several new postal offerings over the years – including the ZIP code. We’ll also talk about the National Postal Forum’s annual spring tradeshow, a one-of-a-kind interactive event that brings USPS managers together with their business customers to educate them in the most effective and efficient use of the products and services offered by the United States Postal Service.

For more on the National Postal Forum, please visit: https://npf.org/

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Get Ready for USPS Connect Feb 08, 2022

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We'll discuss how USPS Connect™ is addressing the growing consumer demand for quick package delivery through same day and next day local delivery options, helping Main Street to stand out in a big business market. We’ll also touch on the rollout of USPS Connect™ Regional and how large volume shippers are plugging into USPS’s extensive delivery network to ship far, fast, and smart.

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Managing One of the World’s Most Iconic Brands Jan 18, 2022

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From appearances on apparel to toys to non-fungible tokens, the USPS is one of the world's most iconic brands.

Join us as speak with Amity Kirby, Manager of Licensing at USPS. We'll learn how USPS found its way onto trendsetting apparel, how licensing opportunities can help introduce the USPS to new audiences, and hear about some of our most successful collaborations.

To learn more on licensing with USPS visit: https://about.usps.com/licensing/commercial-program.htm

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America’s oldest law enforcement agency: The United States Postal Inspection Service Jan 04, 2022

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Long Summary: The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is responsible for protecting the Postal Service’s employees, infrastructure, and customers by enforcing laws that prevent people from using the Postal Service to commit crimes. As America’s first federal law enforcement agency, the Postal Inspection Service has a long proud history of fighting crime against those who would attack our postal system.

In this episode, our hosts are joined by Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale to learn about the incredible role of the Postal Inspection Service, tips on what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of mail fraud, and the various careers available at the Postal Inspection Service.

United States Postal Inspection Service (uspis.gov)

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Operation Santa Dec 07, 2021

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As the holidays approach, the United States Postal Service is gearing up for one of its most beloved charitable programs—Operation Santa®. Created in 1912 to help those in need during the holidays, the program facilitates the adoption of letters to Santa to make children’s holiday wishes come true.

This week, our hosts chat with Chris Karpenko, Executive Director of Brand Marketing and Sue Brennan, Senior Public Relations Representative about the origin of this iconic social cause, how it works, and its impact on communities in need. Our guests also share ways we can all get involved to spread some cheer this holiday season.

USPSOperationSanta.com

https://www.dearsanta.movie

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Preparing for the Holiday Mailing Season Nov 23, 2021

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In this week’s episode, Isaac Cronkhite (USPS Chief Logistics and Processing Operations Officer) and Josh Colin (USPS Chief Retail and Delivery Operations Officer) chat with our hosts, Yasmine and Dale, to take listeners behind-the-scenes of USPS holiday preparations.

Listen in as we learn more about what a typical holiday season looks like for USPS, the unique challenges of the 2020 holiday season, and the adjustments the Postal Service has made to ensure smooth holiday deliveries this season.

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An interview with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Nov 11, 2021

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On this episode of Mailin’ It, we’re sitting down with the 75th Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy. Join us as we learn about his career as an entrepreneur, his transition into his role at the Postal Service, and what he loves most about his role as PMG.

We’ll also be talking to Louis about the Delivering for America plan, including the 10-year transformation that USPS is undergoing and where the organization is headed in the future.

Read more about the Postal Service’s 10-year plan here: https://about.usps.com/what/strategic-plans/delivering-for-america/

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Mail’s Digital Dimension - Informed Delivery Oct 26, 2021

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In this episode of Mailin’ It, our hosts Yasmine and Dale chat with Bob Dixon, Product Technology Innovation Director for USPS, about one of the Postal Service’s flagship mail innovations of the past few years – Informed Delivery. With over 43 million subscribers, and 1 million more signing up each month, Informed Delivery has quickly become the way to learn what’s coming to your mailbox by looking at your inbox.

We'll take a deep dive into how customers and marketers are combining mail and digital with Informed Delivery, and how the Postal service's ongoing investments in technology help make USPS more relevant in the digital world.

Learn more about Informed Delivery: https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

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