“In-Home Delivery” Instructions for Standard Mail (WG#78) MTAC Sunset Presentation August 7, 2003

MTAC Presentation 2  Focus on Standard Mail with:  Requested IHD (In-Home Date); and  Arrives at DDU past IHD or Event Date  Need for “Standardized” verbiage, format, placement  Relative to mailer requested IHD  Instructions for disposition if received past IHD or Event Date Issue

MTAC Presentation 3  Mailers will specify requested IHD on mailpiece  In consistent location  Using standard verbiage (clear and concise)  Along with disposition instructions Desired Results

MTAC Presentation 4  PIHD – Past In-Home Date  Received after requested In-Home Date, but  Before Sale or Event Date  PED – Past Event/Expiration Date  Received after Sale or Event advertised, or  After a Published Expiration Date Results - Definitions

MTAC Presentation 5 Results - DDU Delivery Instructions

MTAC Presentation 6 Option 1 Results – Verbiage and Placement REQUESTED NOT BEFORE 8/11 REQUESTED IN HOME 8/12-14 CONTACT BSN AFTER 8/20 Could be blank Do NOT have to have box around instructions.

MTAC Presentation 7 Option 2 Results – Verbiage and Placement REQUESTED IN HOME 8/12-14 CONTACT BSN AFTER 8/20

MTAC Presentation 8  Option 3 (Modified Option 2) Mailer’s Request for Withdrawal or Disposal REQUESTED IN HOME 8/12-14 AFTER 8/20 REFER TO PAGE # This establishes last day mailer authorizes for delivery and authorizes withdrawal & disposal after specified date.

MTAC Presentation 9  Obtained Industry Feedback  Standardized verbiage, location, font  Options for providing instructions  Surveys provided  Returned by June 2, 2003 (instructions on survey)  Communication plan  Implementation for Fall mailing season Results

MTAC Presentation 10 USPS and Industry Co-Chairs paddling off into the sunset