January 4, 2011
The Japanese service Mixi launched Mixi Nengajou where users can send a real(=paper) New Years' greeting cards to their online friends) WITHOUT knowing their real address.
January 7, 2011
USPS should position itself in the "enabler of connections', in addition to being in the distribution business. Fast-track sector liberalization should be on the table to allow the Postal Service to exploit its under-valued assets and its logistical capabilities.
January 7, 2011
RR Donnelley & Sons Co. said January 4 that it has acquired real estate marketing services company 8touches.
8touches helps real estate brokers, sales associates and multiple listing service associations create customized direct mail, flyers and brochures through online tools.
January 7, 2011
One year only after his appointment, Omari Bouteldja was sacked as CEO of Poste Algerie in the afternoon of Wednesday. This is a firing which came, needless to say, at a time when we least expected it.
January 8, 2011
A 16 percent reduction to the officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units and closing one Area office are among steps taken today by Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe to create a leaner, faster, smarter U.S. Postal Service.
January 12, 2011
DLA-LIS awards d/ap project to improve its ability to contract for technical data packages under MBE environments. [full text] [supply chain]
January 18, 2011
Norway Post launches a digital postal system for regular mail in Norway. This spring, it will be possible to receive mails in a digital mailbox in addition to the physical mailbox.
January 20, 2011
Deepak Chopra was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post on January 18, 2011, for a five-year term effective February 1, 2011.