 Stop The Drop
Many people don't have a problem with direct mail. However, some direct mail is poorly targeted and irrelevant and is thrown unopened into the bin. 5 easy ways to reduce unwanted mail
1. Write to the senderyou may recieve mail addressed to "The Occupier" or personally addressed direct mail from companies that you already deal with. Write to or email these companies to indicate you no longer wish to receive materials from them. Link to resources Letter templates. 2. Register with the Mailing Preference ServiceThis can reduce the amount of personally addressed mail you receive by up to 95%. This will only reduce direct mailings to your name and address. Others living in your household will have to register separately. Register at www.mpsonline.org.uk or call 0845 703 4599 for more information. 3. Register with Your Choice and opt out of the Roya Mail's Door to Door serviceunaddressed mail, such as flyers, circulars and supermarkets leaflets. To find out more about Your Choice contact the Direct Marketing Association by emailing youchoice@dma.org.uk or call 020 7291 3300. To receive an opt out form for the Royal Mail's Door to Door service visit www.royalmail.com or email optout@royalmail.com or call 08457 950 950 4. Opt out of the edited version of the electoral registerThe full register lists names and addresses of everyone registered to vote and is only used for certain purposes such as elections. The edited register however is available for sale and can be used for direct marketing activities. You can choose not to be included in the edited version by ticking to opt out box when registering to vote. For more information visit www.electoralcommission.gov.uk 5.Use online servicesMany companies you deal with including utility companies and banks offer online services, so you can request to stop receiving paper bills and statements. Contact your service provider fpr details.  |
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