How to get started with Postal Code Targeting
Have one of our partners help you launch a direct mail campaign or contact us directly for more information.
Get help from a partner
Businesses of all sizes can get help from our network of Canada Post Smartmail Marketing TM partners*. Our partners will lend their expertise to your Postal Code Targeting campaign and take care of all the details for you, including:
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- Developing your campaign strategy.
- Designing and printing your direct mail.
- Adhering to mail specifications.
- Preparing your mail for delivery.
Not sure how to choose the right partner?
If you’ ve never used direct mail before, or you’ d like more information about how our Smartmail Marketing TM partners can help you, please get in touch with us. We’ll answer your questions about:
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- Which direct mail product is right for you - do you want to send direct mail to everyone in a neighbourhood, or to specific customers on a mailing list?
- How the pricing works - we'll tell you how to create machineable mail to keep costs low.
- How to use postal code data to identify, target and market directly to your ideal customers.
- How direct mail can enhance your multi-channel campaigns - we have the science to back it up.
Tips for Postal Code Targeting
Your mail pieces must be sent from Canada and delivered within Canada. Follow these guidelines for a better delivery experience.
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For your mailing to be eligible, make sure your items follow our weight and size guidelines.2
Bring a sample of your mail piece to the deposit location.3
Proper mail preparation is important to making sure your mailing is processed and delivered efficiently. Read our processing requirements.4
There's a minimum order of 100 machineable mail pieces.Pricing
Pay the low base price of only $0.34 per mail piece when you sign a Postal Code Targeting agreement. See if you qualify for large-volume discounts! Price excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply.
When will my items be delivered?
3-5 business days
Your delivery time starts on the first business day after you drop off your items before 4 p.m.
See our Postal Code Targeting delivery standards for specific times.
Your delivery time starts on the first business day after you drop off your items before 4 p.m.
See our Postal Code Targeting delivery standards for specific times.
Need more details on Postal Code Targeting?
You’ll learn about:
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- Pricing based on the item’s weight.
- Standard size and weight measurements to help you design your mailing.
- Preparing your mailing into bundles for processing.
- Creating your order using our online shipping tools.
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