Precision Targeter - Frequently Asked Questions
Postal Code Map for unaddressed direct mail
The Postal Code Map, integrated into our Precision Targeter tool, helps you find high-value customer prospect areas for direct mail campaigns.
Benefits of Postal Code Targeting FAQ
Brief description of the features and benefits of Postal Code Targeting, different types of Smartmail Marketing solutions and how it works in acquisition.
2D data matrix Barcodes for Postal Code Targeting (FAQ)
How to create and use the Postal Code Targeting 2D data matrix barcode for automated direct mail processing, putting your piece in customer hands faster and at a savings.
Postal Code Targeting Production for mailing FAQ
Postal Code Targeting production FAQs with answers on quality controls, indicia, specifications, GSM best practices and your mailing’s induction.
Using data with Postal Code Targeting
Data lists and how to use them in Postal Code Targeting, including data overlays, existing customer list suppression and data cleaning needs.
Cost of Postal Code Targeting and what’s included
Answers about the cost of sending direct mail with Postal Code Targeting solutions and large volume discount options.
Postal Code Targeting eligibility FAQ
Frequently asked questions on eligibility marketing with Postal Code Targeting. New acquisition tool that finds prospects similar to current best customers.
How to prepare Postal Code Targeting mailings
Find out what’s needed to prepare a Postal Code Targeting mailing. Get information on Postal Code Targeting specifications and find a direct mail partner.
Postal Code Targeting mailing qualifications
See if your mailing campaign qualifies for Postal Code Targeting. Qualifications include deposit information, minimum item number, unique barcodes, quiet zones and Agreement numbers.
Is your mailing’s design machine processing compatible?
Ensure that your marketing mail pieces for Postal Code Targeting, Neighbourhood Mail and Personalized Mail are machineable and save on mailing costs.
How to create and drop off your Postal Code Targeting mailing
Find out how to prep your statement of mailing and drop off mailing containers.
See if your mailing qualifies as Personalized Mail
Find out if your mailing of more than 1,000 pieces qualifies for Personalized Mail’s reduced postage rates.
Neighbourhood Mail delivery standards
Get delivery estimates for sending Neighbourhood Mail™ anywhere in Canada.
Find recognized presortation software vendors
Find Canada Post-recognized vendors of mail presortation software.
How to buy and use postal indicia
Postal indicia saves businesses time and money while offering branding opportunities. Find out how to use it:
Create and Drop off a mailing order
Learn about creating an order or Statement of Mailing and dropping off a Personalized Mail™ mailing at a deposit location.
Design mail that can be machine processed
Save on postage when your mailing can be machine processed. Learn how to design your Canada Post Personalized Mail™( formerly Addressed Admail™) piece for machineable postal standards.
See if your mailing qualifies as Publications Mail
Find out if your newsletter, magazine or other mailing qualifies for the discounted postage rates of Publications Mail.
Getting started with Business Reply Mail
Learn how to set up your Business Reply Mail account, create artwork and test mail pieces to ensure the best postage rates.
Customized Postal Indicia delivers marketing bonus
Learn how to use the free Customized Postal Indicia template to create added marketing value for your business mail.
How to prepare Canada Post Personalized Mail mailings
Find out where to get information on preparing an addressed advertising mailing.
How to prepare bulk advertising mailings
Find all the resources you need to confidently prepare bulk advertising mailings for Canada Post.
How to prepare magazine or newsletter mailings
Find out where to get information to prepare a Publications Mail™ newsletter or magazine mailing.