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Mailer reaction to Postmaster General Jack Potter’s suggestion that the U.S. Postal Service cut a delivery day to save money ranged from understandable displeasure to downright hostility.

Anthony Comstock had two things in common with J.M. Pattee. One that he was brought up on a farm, the other that he left it. But they emerged with entirely different world views.

CVS Caremark will close a mail-order pharmacy operation in Largo, FL on March 31, according to the Tampa Tribune.

This week, Meet the Broker features Betsy Resnick, a newcomer to data brokerage. She's looking to leverage her expertise in the mortgage industry to help marketers targeting financially stressed consumers. Resnick is no stranger to economic booms and busts

Postmaster General Jack Potter on Wednesday asked a Senate panel to consider

Donald Brydon is expected to be named to be chairman of Royal Mail Holdings plc for three years from March, according to wire service reports.

E-mail service provider e-Dialog has appointed Laura Saati group director of retail. In this role she will work with clients in generating measurement-based marketing programs.

Keith R. Stewart has been named CEO of ShopNBC. Stewart will continue to serve at the company

The National Advertising Review Council has expanded its board from eight to 11 individuals. The newly appointed members are Julie Coons, president and CEO of the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA); John A. Greco, Jr., president and CEO of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA); and Randall Rothenberg, president and CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).

Pete Pedersen, the former executive director of publisher relations for Publisher