Neuromarketing research suggests that when marketing materials engage a reader’s senses, brand recognition and message recall can increase. This USPS promotion encourages mailers to use the latest printing and production advancements to get mail noticed and opened.
To be approved, your mailpiece has to feature at least one of the following approved techniques:
- Specialty inks
- Sensory treatments
- Interactive elements
Participants in this promotion are eligible for a 5% discount. The mailing is sent through USPS Marketing Mail®. More information about requirements and eligibility can be found here.
2024 Guide
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Important Dates
Registration Date
December 15, 2024 – July 31, 2025
Promotional Date
February 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025
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Engage with Different Senses and Curiosities
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All mailpieces submitted for the TSI promotion are subject to the approval of the USPS.