Latest MCA News
Welcome to the Mail Consolidators Association's news section. Here we aim to keep you informed of the latest developments at the MCA by posting our news releases.
We also use this area to showcase articles in the press that have featured the MCA.
Air Business Group sponsors PPA Parliamentary debate on publishing
Senior editorial figures from the world of magazine publishing tackled the subject of paid content in the digital age in a major Parliamentary debate at the House of Commons on 24th October 2011.
Air Business acquire leading subscription bureau QSS
St. Albans-based Air Business has just announced the successful acquisition of Quadrant Subscription Services (QSS), one of the UK’s premier subscription and publishing services bureaux.
QSS_press_release.pdf
The MCA appoints new Secretariat
Linda O’Kane has been appointed to run the secretariat for the MCA.
The MCA launches new website
Following strategy meetings the MCA has refocussed its website on providing consumer advice and promoting mail and associated services.
MCA to present at PPA seminar
PPA seminar - What you need to know about International Mail Distribution
IMDAS goes from strength to strength
At the end of 2008, IMDAS concluded its first customer satisfaction survey, the results of were sent to accredited companies, this month (January 2009). The industry results which will be presented at the forthcoming PPA seminar, supported by the MCA, set a benchmark for future surveys and are a key tool for mapping out developments and improvements for accredited companies.
“Oiling the wheels of commerce and exports” - White paper
This briefing paper has been produced as part of an overall awareness and profile campaign to key stakeholders. The objective of which is to communicate the importance and value the mail consolidators bring to UK business and the UK economy and in so doing raise the profile and awareness of the Mail Consolidators Association and its members.
“The Environmental Paradox” - White paper
This briefing paper this is the second in a series of white papers that have been produced as part of an overall awareness and profile campaign to key stakeholders. The objective of which is to communicate the importance and value the mail consolidators bring to UK business and the UK economy and in so doing raise the profile and awareness of the Mail Consolidators Association and its members.
MCA launch the second stage of their awareness and profile campaign
The MCA has just launched the second stage of its awareness and profile campaign with the distribution to all key stakeholders of its third white paper, entitled “Rising Standards”. The objective of the white papers is to communicate the importance and value mail consolidators bring to UK business and the UK economy as a whole.
“A New Chapter” - Direct Distribution article
Today as I write this we could be embarking on a new chapter, a new beginning of the international mail consolidation industry and in particular the MCA. Hard on the heels of an intensive drive to raise awareness and profile, within key stakeholder groups and the excellent quality service initiative, the MCA is now looking to expand and widen its membership by inviting postal operators to participate and join the MCA.
“Industry falling standards” - Direct Distribution article
In early April the last death throes of an independent industry standard were heard. QMP, established in the late 90s, it was announced was closing down as an industry standard accreditation scheme. The reason for the closure was the removal of industry funding by Royal Mail.
“International Direct Mail Best Practice” - B2B Marketing magazine article
For the purposes of this article, imagine a UK company selling products into Germany. Dental products, targeted at, surprise, surprise German dentists. To achieve this, the UK Company uses the mail, direct mail, cross border.
“The Environmental Challenge” - Direct Distribution article
The biggest challenge facing UK business as we move into the spring is the growing environmental agenda. Probably the key difference with this issue is that it has longevity and it impacts every strata of UK society. In essence the environmental agenda is:
“Oiling the wheels of commerce and exports” - Direct Distribution article
At the start of 2007, the Mail Consolidators Association (MCA) launched their white paper “Oiling the wheels of commerce and exports”. This paper was mailed to key stakeholders, such as MPs, ministers, clients, suppliers, postal operators, media and trade associations.
D&S Consultants wins the awareness and profile programme for the MCA
D&S Consultants Ltd has won the awareness and profile contract for the Mail Consolidators Association (MCA). This new initiative will focus on raising the awareness and profile of the MCA. The MCA has recently re launched his web site and is focusing on a range of activities…