Tension Corporation

Window Technology at Tension | Windows are a multipurpose, functional part of the envelope that can be customized to fit your mailing needs. At Tension, we are proud to offer innovative window options and window film materials designed specific to your application. Learn more about our window options: https://bit.ly/4bgx1Q1

Planning Your Direct Mail and Integrated Campaigns: Knowing the timeline for each phase of the process will set your campaign up for success. Download our Planning Your Direct Mail and Integrated Campaigns whitepaper for more key steps that you should take: https://bit.ly/3PUv9Fj

What exactly is Forest Certification? Certifications are an easy way to tell consumers that the materials in their paper products come from sustainably managed forests. Learn more about Forest Certification: https://bit.ly/464HUC1

🚨 Action Alert 🚨
This July, USPS management is proceeding with its 6th postage increase since August 2021. The USPS Board of Governors are the only ones who can stop the July 14 rate increase. You can help stop this. Tension, along with the EMA and other members, is asking for your help in reaching out to the USPS Board of Governors to express opposition to the upcoming July rate hike. Please consider taking a moment to complete this prompt at the link to urge them to stop the increase: https://bit.ly/3xmf44X

Recently, Tension was featured in the 50th Anniversary Special Edition of Ingram's Magazine. We are proud to be recognized by Ingram's for our contribution to the KC community. The Berkley family has a long standing history in Kansas City and we would like to thank Ingram's for the recognition. Read the feature here:
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With a trusted print partner like Tension, you can implement an efficient ordering process that optimizes your budget, resources and time to complete projects quickly and professionally. Read our blog for tips to drive efficiency and save on envelopes, direct mail and print products: https://bit.ly/3RyPGiZ

Need a refresher on envelope terminology? Our glossary has the industry terms you need to know, all in one easy to search place. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45p4sxC

Take the Guesswork Out of Holiday Mailings | As the holidays roll around, consumers begin to pay extra attention to promotions. With budgets tighter around the holidays, many are looking for deals — especially in their mailboxes. Read our blog for a few tips to help your seasonal direct mail campaign get noticed: https://bit.ly/3FGkwQv

Make Your Message Stick: Tension's Hot Note® Sticky Note Envelopes and Sticky Notepads can be used to boost awareness for your brand. Read our blog, where we explore these two products, and the ways that they can be used to help your message "stick" with your customers or prospects: https://bit.ly/3wMe9K5

Tension is proud to exhibit this week at in Indianapolis, IN. This morning, Postmaster DeJoy gave his opening address where he spoke about the changes made under the Delivering for America plan launch and the future of the USPS. Thank you to those who are attending and have stopped by our booth #716, and we hope you enjoy the rest of NPF!

What You Should Know About In-House Inkjet vs Laser Printing | Read our blog to learn the differences between laser and inkjet printers, and what are special considerations when using either printer: https://bit.ly/3y7jA77

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3 Times to Use UV Ink: UV ink has many benefits. In this blog, we’ll dig deeper into the UV printing process, including which projects are best suited for it and how to ensure top results from your printer: https://bit.ly/3ys4w4g

Tension offers a unique program that helps your non-profit take advantage of donors' gift-matching contributions from their employers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xtor2i

Discounts Coming: The USPS filed a plan with the Postal Regulatory Commission that would give mailers a 30% discount on additional First-Class and Marketing Mail volumes. Get the details about this opportunity to save from the : https://bit.ly/45A3TBd

Buck slips can be used as powerful, attention-grabbing devices to round out a direct mail package or even stand alone. Learn more about this simple marketing device: https://bit.ly/4a0QiFf

What You Should Know About In-House Inkjet vs Laser Printing | Read our latest blog to learn the differences between laser and inkjet printers, and what are special considerations when using either printer: https://bit.ly/3y7jA77

Need a refresher on envelope terminology? Our glossary has the industry terms you need to know, all in one easy to search place: https://bit.ly/3NT9b49

Need a refresher on envelope terminology? Our glossary has the industry terms you need to know, all in one easy-to-search place: https://bit.ly/45p4sxC

Ready for the 2024 Election Year? can be especially effective during election season. One study found that 63% of surveyed voters believe it is the most credible political advertising channel. Read our blog for insights and best practices to craft a winning direct mail campaign: https://bit.ly/3MSLw3p

Report: How Direct Mail Performs Today | A report was recently published on the state of direct mail in 2023. In this report, research showed that direct mail had a very strong year and marketers continue to spend their advertising dollars on direct mail because it works. Read our summary of the report: https://bit.ly/4843AzK

Forbes: How To Create Customized Nonprofit Donor Experiences. Rather than focusing on the benefits the organization can derive from its donors, striving to act in a way that helps donors feel seen and appreciated can go a long way. Learn more tips on how nonprofit organizations can create customized donor experiences: https://bit.ly/3Q7P96f

Tension mourns the passing of former Kansas City Mayor Dick Berkley, who was a grandson of our founder William J Berkowitz. Dick served as the Secretary/Treasury and Member of the Board of Directors of Tension Corporation before his passing. He began his career with Tension, and spent many years working in the business before he entered politics. His accomplishments while in office were vast, and he will be missed. Read more about the life of Dick Berkley: https://bit.ly/3t0AO43

The Postal Service introduced a two new ways to save with new incentive programs. The First-Class Mail® Growth Incentive and Marketing Mail® Growth Incentive, encourage mailers to increase their fiscal year over calendar year mail volume to receive a 30% postage credit for eligible mailings. Learn the details of these incentives: https://bit.ly/3FQe35D

Increasing Donations | Engage with the right donors through emotional storytelling and data with strategic campaigns: https://bit.ly/3sgED4a