
Postal Biz-Buzz
Business & Economics Podcasts
Postal Biz-Buzz is a podcast that discusses the value of innovative postal and marketing products and services and the educational and networking power of Postal Customer Council membership.
Location:
United States
Description:
Postal Biz-Buzz is a podcast that discusses the value of innovative postal and marketing products and services and the educational and networking power of Postal Customer Council membership.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.pcc-ct.org/
Episodes
Let's Talk Direct Mail
5/19/2024
In this episode Lois Ritarossi, President of High Rock Strategies, LLC discusses direct mail and other strategies related to a successful multi-media campaign. She is a consultant, speaker, trainer, facilitator, entrepreneur, with 25+ years experience in sales and marketing communications.
Duration:00:14:59
Diggin' in with Data-Mail
5/2/2024
In this episode Jon Reynolds talks to Kerry Hannify the Director of Account Services and Quality at Data-Mail.
If you're interested in visiting Data-Mail and you are in the Connecticut area on May 8, 2024, you're in luck. Visit the Connecticut Postal Customer Council web site below to find out the details.
www.pcc-ct.org
Duration:00:21:50
We're Back with the new Connecticut Postal Customer Council
2/2/2024
In this long overdue return to the podcast world, Postal Biz-Buzz welcomes Melissa O'Mara. Melissa works out of Hartford and is responsible for the brand new Connecticut PCC. We have also recruited Jon Reynolds of the USPS to host this return podcast. For those expecting to hear Lisa and Art, Lisa retired but Art is still involved and may host from time to time. In the meantime, the award winning Fairfield, Hartford, and New Haven PCC's joined forces to create the brand new Connecticut PCC.
Duration:00:19:20
Getting to the "Heart" of a PCC Hero!
8/7/2022
We turn the tables on PCC Superstar and Postal Biz-Buzz host Art Gerckens
to hear his story on the enduring value of The Postal Service, PCCs,
and their impact on his amazing life and career.
Duration:00:46:17
USPS Connect™ an e-Commerce Game-Changer!
6/26/2022
Drumroll please! Introducing USPS Connect™ a dynamic suite of services with speedy delivery options, tracking, local, regional, national, and returns options that will help any size business move forward. Jon Reynolds, USPS Business Lead Development Specialist, tells you how!
Learn more here!
https://www.uspsconnect.com/
Duration:00:19:52
Music to Business Mailer's Ears
3/7/2022
Need to make your mailing, printing, and data processes simpler, safer and less expensive?!
Chuck Chesler, Owner Corporate Mailing and Data Services, explains how his super-secure, one-stop shop gets it all done!
He might even sing you a song!
Learn more at https://cmads.us/
Listen to Chuck's original band Tyrone Shoelaces at https://www.tyroneshoelaces.com/home
Duration:00:35:49
Love, Trust, Loyalty, "Tails" from a Dog that Nobody Wanted
12/15/2021
Jill Horan, Special Education Teacher and Author chats with Art about her book
"The Dog That Nobody Wanted" a heartwarming true story of hope and transformation written from the perspective of Joey the dog who finally found his "forever home".
Learn more about Joey here
https://www.amazon.com/Dog-that-Nobody-Wanted-attachment-ebook/dp/B08L5S66N1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E18XN66G50c
https://www.facebook.com/Joeys-Story-The-Dog-that-Nobody-Wanted-105598457920238/
Duration:00:22:55
Come "Snail" Away with Direct Mail Tracking and Campaign Management
9/21/2021
Dave Lewis, President of SnailWorks™ talks about how mail tracking and web-based interfaces create a solution that allows direct marketers to increase the effectiveness of direct mail through coordinated channels with powerful and easy-to-use reports.
Learn more at
https://snailworks.com/Ext/default.aspx
Duration:00:15:31
PCC Superhero Advocate Shares the Scoop on National Postal Forum, PCC Day, and More!
9/18/2021
Get an inside look into the 2021 National Postal Customer Counsel Day and
2022 National Postal Forum with special guest Da Shiek Woodard, Customer Outreach Specialist (A)| USPS HQ Industry Engagement and Outreach – Corporate Affairs
Learn more about National PCC Day at https://postalpro.usps.com/node/10028
and National Postal Forum at https://npf.org/
Duration:00:17:54
The USPS Vital Role in Our Country's Economy and Diversity
7/9/2021
Attorney L. Kay Wilson former USPS Legal Eagle and USPS Advocate gives us a "Birdseye" view of the agencies significant and innovative contributions to diversity and our nations economy.
Duration:00:47:50
A USPS/PCC Story of Love, Gratitude, Music, and Lobsters
6/16/2021
When "Plan A" reluctantly gives into "Plan B" and "Plan B" becomes the best plan of all.
Duration:00:50:15
Moms, Music, and Messages with Art and Lisa
5/5/2021
In this special Mother's Day episode Art and Lisa discuss their top 10 songs about mothers and more. Be sure listen all the way to the end for special messages to and from moms.
P.S. "Call your mom!"
Duration:00:46:22
How To Make Potentially Difficult Conversations Easier!
3/29/2021
Difficult conversations are hard.
In this special episode internationally renowned motivational speaker and author Joy Baldridge discusses how knowing the right words to use to defuse inevitable tensions makes them easier.
Learn more about Joy by visiting her website at http://joybaldridge.com/
Duration:00:28:32
Delivery Locker Systems - The Future is here!
2/12/2021
Special guest Gary Shank, President and Founder of QTrak explains how Package Pod Delivery Locker Systems save package delivery resources by eliminating long lines at your mailroom, consolidating multiple delivery points and much more.
Learn more at by visiting QTrak's website at https://qtrak.net/ or by contacting Gary at 610.972.0290
Duration:00:21:25
Putting a "Stamp" on History with Urban Archeologist Greg Van Antwerp!
1/21/2021
Get ready to "dig in" as Urban Archeologist Greg Van Antwerp brings history to life with fascinating stories of postal artifacts discovered in peoples homes.
Learn more about Greg's work by visiting his website at www.foundAstory.com
Contact Greg at historyhunter411@gmail.com
Duration:00:19:59
Operation Santa - A Chat with USPS "Chief Elf"!
11/27/2020
In this very special episode Art welcomes Gail Branham, USPS Customer Relations Coordinator and "Chief Elf" for the Operation Santa Program!
https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/
Each year, hundreds of thousands of letters sent to Santa from children and families arrive at Post Offices around the country. Most letters ask for toys and games. Some ask for basic necessities. Some ask for help for themselves and their loved ones.
USPS Operation Santa makes it possible for individuals and organizations to adopt these letters and send responses and thoughtful gifts in Santa’s place.
Duration:00:20:25
The Power and Purpose of Connecting
11/13/2020
Cathy Rupard, Vice President at Midwest Mailing Service and long time Industry Chair of the National PCC Advisory Board, shares her stories about the value Postal Customer Councils, the enduring power of mail, and the joy of being thankful and giving back.
Duration:00:25:33
Is Print Dead?
11/7/2020
Ed Burzminski, President and CEO Chamber Marketing Partners, Inc. discusses the value of print in today's digital world. Ed also shares an amazing and inspiring story of hope, courage, and purpose!
Duration:00:34:42
Strategies and Technologies for a Successful Political Mail Campaign
10/6/2020
Art welcomes mailing/marketing expert Tom Mackel, President of Engage Marketing Inc., QRM Inc. and Co-Founder of Freewheel by PSterling, LLC, and member of MTAC for the American Association of Political consultants. Art and Tom discus a variety of topics related to the upcoming election including political mailings, Enterprise Payment Systems, Informed Delivery, and more.
Duration:00:26:46
The U.S. Postal Service America's Most Trusted Government Agency
8/20/2020
Art welcomes Maureen Marion, USPS Strategic Communications Manager, to discuss
what makes the United States Postal Service "America's Most Trusted Government Agency"!
Duration:00:20:10