Postal Biz-Buzz
Postal Biz-Buzz is a podcast that discusses the value of innovative postal and marketing products and services and the educational and networking power of Postal Customer Council membership.
Episodes
29 episodes
Let's Talk Direct Mail
In this episode Lois Ritarossi, President of High Rock Strategies, LLC discusses direct mail and other strategies related to a successful multi-media campaign. She is a consultant, speaker, trainer, facilitator, entrepreneur, with 25+ yea...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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14:59
Diggin' in with Data-Mail
In this episode Jon Reynolds talks to Kerry Hannify the Director of Account Services and Quality at Data-Mail. If you're interested in visiting Data-Mail and you are in the Connecticut area on May 8, 2024, you're in luck. Visit the Conn...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:50
We're Back with the new Connecticut Postal Customer Council
In this long overdue return to the podcast world, Postal Biz-Buzz welcomes Melissa O'Mara. Melissa works out of Hartford and is responsible for the brand new Connecticut PCC. We have also recruited Jon Reynolds of the USPS to host this return p...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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19:20
Getting to the "Heart" of a PCC Hero!
We turn the tables on PCC Superstar and Postal Biz-Buzz host Art Gerckensto hear his story on the enduring value of The Postal Service, PCCs,and their impact on his amazing life and career.
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46:17
USPS Connect™ an e-Commerce Game-Changer!
Drumroll please! Introducing USPS Connect™ a dynamic suite of services with speedy delivery options, tracking, local, regional, national, and returns options that will help any size business move forward. Jon Reynolds, ...
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19:52
Music to Business Mailer's Ears
Need to make your mailing, printing, and data processes simpler, safer and less expensive?!Chuck Chesler, Owner Corporate Mailing and Data Services, explains how his super-secure, one-stop shop gets it all done! He might eve...
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35:49
Love, Trust, Loyalty, "Tails" from a Dog that Nobody Wanted
Jill Horan, Special Education Teacher and Author chats with Art about her book"The Dog That Nobody Wanted" a heartwarming true story of hope and transformation written from the perspective of Joey the dog who finally found his "foreve...
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22:55
Come "Snail" Away with Direct Mail Tracking and Campaign Management
Dave Lewis, President of SnailWorks™ talks about how mail tracking and web-based interfaces create a solution that allows direct marketers to increase the effectiveness of direct mail through coordinated channels with powerful and easy-to...
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15:31
PCC Superhero Advocate Shares the Scoop on National Postal Forum, PCC Day, and More!
Get an inside look into the 2021 National Postal Customer Counsel Day and 2022 National Postal Forum with special guest Da Shiek Woodard, Customer Outreach Specialist (A)| USPS HQ Industry Engagement and Outreach – Corporate Affairs
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17:54
The USPS Vital Role in Our Country's Economy and Diversity
Attorney L. Kay Wilson former USPS Legal Eagle and USPS Advocate gives us a "Birdseye" view of the agencies significant and innovative contributions to diversity and our nations economy.
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47:50
A USPS/PCC Story of Love, Gratitude, Music, and Lobsters
When "Plan A" reluctantly gives into "Plan B" and "Plan B" becomes the best plan of all.
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50:15
Moms, Music, and Messages with Art and Lisa
In this special Mother's Day episode Art and Lisa discuss their top 10 songs about mothers and more. Be sure listen all the way to the end for special messages to and from moms. P.S. "Call your mom!"
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46:22
How To Make Potentially Difficult Conversations Easier!
Difficult conversations are hard. In this special episode internationally renowned motivational speaker and author Joy Baldridge discusses how knowing the right words to use to defuse inevitable tensions makes them easier.Learn more abo...
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28:32
Delivery Locker Systems - The Future is here!
Special guest Gary Shank, President and Founder of QTrak explains how Package Pod Delivery Locker Systems save package delivery resources by eliminating long lines at your mailroom, consolidating multiple delivery points and much more. Lear...
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21:25
Putting a "Stamp" on History with Urban Archeologist Greg Van Antwerp!
Get ready to "dig in" as Urban Archeologist Greg Van Antwerp brings history to life with fascinating stories of postal artifacts discovered in peoples homes.Learn more about Greg's work by visiting his website at www.foundAstory.com
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19:59
Operation Santa - A Chat with USPS "Chief Elf"!
In this very special episode Art welcomes Gail Branham, USPS Customer Relations Coordinator and "Chief Elf" for the Operation Santa Program!https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/Each ye...
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20:25
The Power and Purpose of Connecting
Cathy Rupard, Vice President at Midwest Mailing Service and long time Industry Chair of the National PCC Advisory Board, shares her stories about the value Postal Customer Councils, the enduring power of mail, and the joy of being thankful and ...
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25:33
Is Print Dead?
Ed Burzminski, President and CEO Chamber Marketing Partners, Inc. discusses the value of print in today's digital world. Ed also shares an amazing and inspiring story of hope, courage, and purpose!
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34:42
Strategies and Technologies for a Successful Political Mail Campaign
Art welcomes mailing/marketing expert Tom Mackel, President of Engage Marketing Inc., QRM Inc. and Co-Founder of Freewheel by PSterling, LLC, and member of MTAC for the American Association of Political consultants. Art and Tom discus a variety...
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26:46
The U.S. Postal Service America's Most Trusted Government Agency
Art welcomes Maureen Marion, USPS Strategic Communications Manager, to discuss what makes the United States Postal Service "America's Most Trusted Government Agency"!
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20:10
"Proof" Positive - 5th State Distillery Pivots from Spirits to Hand Sanitizer!
Host Art Gerckens talks with Bridget Schulten, owner of award winning 5th State Distillery about her company's successful pivot to hand sanitizer manufacturing during COVID 19.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:49
Using the Power of Positive Psychology to Enhance the Customer Experience
Host Art Gerckens welcomes Wanda Santos-Haynes, USPS Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact and Positive Psychology expert. Wanda explains the principles of Positive Psychology and the value of fostering a growth mindset in the workplace to pro...
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29:27
Getting Back to School / Safety on Campus During Corona Virus
Host Art Gerckens welcomes Gary MacNamara, Executive Director of Public Safety & Governmental Affairs, Co-Chair Sacred Heart University Corona Virus Management Team, and former Police Chief for the Town of Fairfield CT. <...
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28:27
Art and Lisa's Top 10 Postal Related Songs!
Host Art Gerckens brings Postal Biz-Buzz engineer and musician Lisa Landone out from behind the scenes to have some fun discussing their top ten postal related songs.See if you can count how many times Lisa says "you know"!
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37:13
The Value of Informed Delivery to Customers and Businesses
USPS expert Frank Polacco talks with Art about the value of Informed Delivery a free service that provides users with a daily email that contains images of mailpieces before they arrive to the mailbox! Frank also talks about the value to busine...
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