Direct Mail Newsletters

• Customizable by size, stock, weight, ink and finish
• Can be half or tri-folded
• Choose saddle stitch binding for higher page counts or folded binding without staples for lower page counts
• Variable data printing option lets you design and print multiple versions personalized for a specific customer or topic
• Wafer seals available for convenient closures
• Fulfillment services include list acquisition, list processing and/or addressing
• For mailing help, visit Mailing Design Guidelines
• Learn more: About Direct Mail, What to Expect Upon Placing Your Direct Mail Order, Small Format Paper Stocks, Coated Paper Stocks vs. Uncoated Paper Stocks, Text Weight vs. Cover Weight, Black vs. Full-Color Ink, Mailing Permits

Select your page count up to the 20 pages including cover:

• 8 - 12 pages - stock weight up to 100# text
• 16 pages - stock weight up to 80# text
• 20 pages - stock weight max of 70# text

Select your newsletter binding - select Saddle-Stitch Binding or Folded, Not Stapled.
Mailing Requirements:

• Minimum finished fold for mailing: 5" (W) x 3.5" (H)
• Maximum finished fold for mailing: 10.5" (W) x 6" (H)
• To be eligible for letter rates, all finished folds must fall within the standard postal aspect ratio - meaning length divided by height must be less than 1.3
• Delivery address must be both parallel to the shorter dimension of the mail piece as well as parallel to the closed bottom edge

The pink edge indicates the closed edge. Address must be on the back upper panel - parallel to both the shorter edge (closed bottom edge) of final fold.

Ready to Order?
Here are your next steps. (You can place your direct mail newsletter printing order now and upload your artwork and list file later.)

• Run a quote using the calculator at right. Select your options to see your cost.
• Click Continue and upload your files on the next page.
• Add your project to the cart and continue shopping or check out.
• You will get a PDF (“soft”) proof of your newsletter within 48 hours of placing your order. Watch your email for a proof notification, or log into your account to see if a proof is available for your review. We will print your order after you have approved your proof.

The NCOA Acknowledgement Form is valid for up to 1 year from the date you sign. If you haven’t signed it within the last year, please also download the form, fill out the top portion, and upload it along with your design and mailing list files.

• NCOA Acknowledgement Form

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