Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

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As the official podcast of the United States Postal Service, Mailin’ It! takes you inside a thoroughly American institution, exploring the rich history of the USPS, going behind-the scenes of its present innovations, and discussing its dynamic future with organization and industry leaders. Join our host for a fun look at your United States Postal Service.

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Episodes

Managing One of the World’s Most Iconic Brands

From appearances on apparel to toys to non-fungible tokens, the USPS is one of the world's most iconic brands. Join us as speak with Amity Kirby, Manager of Licensing at USPS. We'll learn how USPS found its way onto trendsetting apparel, how licensing opportunities can help introduce the USPS to new audiences, and hear about some of our most successful collaborations. To learn more on licensing with USPS visit: https://about.usps.com/licensing/commercial-program.htm...

Jan 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 9

America’s oldest law enforcement agency: The United States Postal Inspection Service

Long Summary: The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is responsible for protecting the Postal Service’s employees, infrastructure, and customers by enforcing laws that prevent people from using the Postal Service to commit crimes. As America’s first federal law enforcement agency, the Postal Inspection Service has a long proud history of fighting crime against those who would attack our postal system. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale to learn about the i...

Jan 04, 2022•29 min•Ep. 8

Operation Santa

As the holidays approach, the United States Postal Service is gearing up for one of its most beloved charitable programs—Operation Santa®. Created in 1912 to help those in need during the holidays, the program facilitates the adoption of letters to Santa to make children’s holiday wishes come true. This week, our hosts chat with Chris Karpenko, Executive Director of Brand Marketing and Sue Brennan, Senior Public Relations Representative about the origin of this iconic social cause, how it works,...

Dec 07, 2021•29 min•Ep. 6

Preparing for the Holiday Mailing Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In this week’s episode, Isaac Cronkhite (USPS Chief Logistics and Processing Operations Officer) and Josh Colin (USPS Chief Retail and Delivery Operations Officer) chat with our hosts, Yasmine and Dale, to take listeners behind-the-scenes of USPS holiday preparations. Listen in as we learn more about what a typical holiday season looks like for USPS, the unique challenges of the 2020 holiday season, and the adjustments the Postal Service has made to ensu...

Nov 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 5

An interview with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

On this episode of Mailin’ It, we’re sitting down with the 75th Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy. Join us as we learn about his career as an entrepreneur, his transition into his role at the Postal Service, and what he loves most about his role as PMG. We’ll also be talking to Louis about the Delivering for America plan, including the 10-year transformation that USPS is undergoing and where the organization is headed in the future. Read more about the Postal Service’s 10-year plan here: https://a...

Nov 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 4

Mail’s Digital Dimension - Informed Delivery

In this episode of Mailin’ It , our hosts Yasmine and Dale chat with Bob Dixon, Product Technology Innovation Director for USPS, about one of the Postal Service’s flagship mail innovations of the past few years – Informed Delivery. With over 43 million subscribers, and 1 million more signing up each month, Informed Delivery has quickly become the way to learn what’s coming to your mailbox by looking at your inbox. We'll take a deep dive into how customers and marketers are combining mail and dig...

Oct 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 3

America’s First Communications Network

In this episode, our hosts Yasmine and Dale chat with USPS Historian Jenny Lynch about how the U.S. Postal Service became America’s first communications network. Join us as we walk through the decades, from the 1692 introduction of a postal system in the American colonies, to the role posts played in the American Revolution, and the 1775 appointment of Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service we know today. We’ll talk about the rising political tensions betwee...

Oct 12, 2021•31 min•Ep. 2

An Ode to the ZIP Code

Join us as we chat with the Smithsonian’s National Post Museum curator, Lynn Heidelbaugh, to examine one of the biggest game changers in the modernization of the Postal Service—the ZIP Code. We’ll talk about how a seemingly innocuous string of digits helped to increase delivery performance, as well as how USPS inspired nationwide adoption of the ZIP Code, including the introduction of Mr. ZIP! Hear how the ZIP Code was promoted, the reception it received from the public and mailing industry. Our...

Sep 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 1

Mailin It! Trailer

Our goal with Mailin’ It! is to help you better understand the vital, yet often overlooked, role the U.S. Postal Service plays in keeping us connected. To do that, we’ll speak with experts about the latest and greatest going on at the U.S. Postal Service. We’ll also delve into the Postal Service’s fascinating history and its impact on American life today. Some episodes will take a fun look at the Postal Service’s history, which dates back before the American Revolution. In other episodes, we’ll ...

Sep 20, 2021•2 min

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