#postal services role in communication

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World Post Day Importance is often overlooked, but its impact on global communication is undeniable. In This, we delve into the untold story behind postal services and how they have shaped the modern world. From connecting communities to facilitating global trade, postal services play a critical role. We'll explore the history, relevance, and future of postal services in an increasingly digital world. Whether you're interested in communication, and logistics, or just curious about the significance of World Post Day, this will give you insights you won’t find elsewhere. Stay tuned to learn how postal services continue to influence everyday life, even in a tech-driven era.

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[justinspoliticalcorner]

Wajahat Ali at The Left Hook:

Elon Musk showed the world that buying the U.S. presidency only costs about $300 million. This is like shopping at The Dollar Store for the world’s richest man. I grudgingly tip my hat to Musk, an immigrant, who is an aficionado of Nazi salutes much like his Hitler-supporting grandparents who moved to South Africa because they were inspired by the Apartheid regime. Musk’s $290 million was a small risk with a massive return on investment. Money alone didn’t move the needle. He also bought Twitter at a loss so he could take over a major social media site and use it to promote misinformation, conspiracy theories, and platform white supremacists and hate-mongers like Tommy Robinson and Nick Fuentes.

He went all-in with Donald Trump after saying he wouldn’t donate to any candidate because he realized Trump is an unethical criminal who would treat the Oval Office like an ATM. It’s all quid pro quo. Donald has returned the favor by allowing Musk to roam free around Mar-a-Lago, join phone calls with world leaders, dine with tech billionaires who bent the knee, and he even publicly thanked him for helping with those “vote counting computers” in Pennsylvania. So far, whatever Musk wants, he gets. Musk decided to torpedo the bipartisan government spending deal via Twitter and Republicans almost shut down the government to appease him. Musk went all-in with H1B visas and referred to MAGA who criticized him as “contemptible fools” and “retards,” and Trump did a 180 on the issue and sided with him.

So, why be content with just the appetizers? Why not raid the fridge and grab everything, including the cake, the cookies, and all the crumbs? Musk has a voracious appetite and the United States of America as his “all you can eat” buffet. As Donald Trump yells at the clouds and threatens to make Canada the 51st state for balking at “the dumbest trade war in history,” Musk is busy gaining access to all of our financial data. On Friday, David Lebryk, a top civil servant at the Treasury Department, was pushed out of his job after he refused to give DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency headed by Musk, access to the system. Please note Musk is a private citizen and not a federal employee. We still don’t know the scope of DOGE’s role, its limits, its budget, its staff, or whether it will function as a department of the government or exist as an independent organization. What we do know is DOGE is behaving like a Trojan Horse and has allowed Elon Musk to gain access to the Treasury’s federal payment system, which includes every US taxpayer’s personal information. Through DOGE, Musk has promised to eliminate wasteful spending, which according to him includes ending DEI programs, “defanging” regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission and FTC which have investigated his businesses, privatizing the US postal service, “deleting” the IRS, and ending remote work. However, he wants to improve defense spending, so he will continue receiving government subsidies for his SpaceX which will produce rockets that explode in the sky and give Americans the most expensive fireworks.

Another target on his chopping block is eliminating humanitarian spending. He’s accomplishing that goal by attacking USAID, which provides life-saving support to marginalized communities around the world. But to Musk, who loves the pro-Nazi AfD party, USAID is an “evil” and “criminal organization” that deserves to die. As of Sunday, USAID’s X account and website are no longer available. People around the world, such as children in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine, will die as a result of this cruel, unnecessary action, but, hey, none of that matters to the “pro-life” MAGA movement. On Saturday night, two top security officials from the agency were put on leave because they refused officials from DOGE access to private systems. Thanks to Musk’s interference, the head of the FAA was also forced to resign, which led to the United States being without an FAA chief during a preventable and tragic airline collision in DC that claimed nearly 70 lives. Musk didn’t appreciate Starlink being fined in 2022 for violations of safety protocols.

In two weeks’ time, the Co-”Presidency” of Elon Musk and Donald Trump has destroyed everything that made America great, as the broligarchy has taken over and plundered everything in sight.

See Also:

Let's Address This (Qasim Rashid): MAGAs 7 Deadly Sins—So Far—And How to Fight Back

America, America (Steven Beschloss): Bullies, Criminals and the Fight for America

[lboogie1906]

Willie M. Pickett (December 5, 1870 – April 2, 1932) was a cowboy, rodeo, Wild West show performer, and actor. In 1989, he was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. He invented the technique of bulldogging, the skill of grabbing cattle by the horns and wrestling them to the ground

He was born in the Jenks Branch community of Williamson County, Texas. He was the second of 13 children born to Thomas Jefferson Pickett, a former enslaved person, and Mary “Janie” Gilbert. By 1888, the family had moved to Taylor, Texas.

He married Maggie Turner (1890), the formerly enslaved daughter of a white southern plantation owner. The couple had nine children.

In 1971, he was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. In 1989, he was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.

Concert promoter Lu Vason founded the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo in 1984. The touring rodeo celebrates Black cowboys.

In 1987, a statue of him performing his signature “bulldogging” maneuver, was presented to the city of Fort Worth. The statue is installed in the Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District.

The USPS chose to include him in the Legends of the West commemorative sheet unveiled in December 1993. His family informed the Postal Service that the likeness was incorrect. Its source material was a misidentified photograph of Bill Pickett’s brother and fellow cowboy star, Ben Pickett. In October 1994, the USPS released corrected stamps based on the poster for The Bull-Dogger. In They Die by Dawn (2013) he is portrayed by Bokeem Woodbine.

In March 2015, the Taylor City Council announced that a street that leads to the rodeo arena would be renamed to honor him.

On June 2, 2017, a new statue of him was unveiled in his hometown of Taylor. It is prominently displayed at the intersection of 2nd and Main Streets downtown.

On August 6, 2018, he was inducted into the Jim Thorpe Association’s Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. In The Harder They Fall, his role was played by actor Edi Gathegi. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[ladytabletop]

Do you have any suggestions for a two person letter writing games? I've seen a couple on itch but haven't ever tried one. One of my ttrpg friends moved states and we still play online but something physical and asynchronous could be fun

Oh heck yeah do I have recommendations for you.

If you want something setting-agnostic:

Ephemeron by ephemeron

It functions as a collaborative world building exercise between player/s and GM, in which letters and other ephemera are used to create and describe a world and a series of events that might transpire within it.

If you want something with romance (pining involved):

Empanel by Bogus Cheesecake

Empanel is a two-player narrative roleplaying game based around telegrams and queer yearning.

Beyond Reach by Annie Johnston-Glick

Beyond Reach is a two person play by post game about falling in love with someone unattainable to you. One player is a mech, the other their pilot.

If you want sci-fi generation ships:

Signal to Noise by LunarShadowDesigns (this is a personal favorite of mine)

One player takes on the role of the Explorer, one of the lucky few chosen to join the generation ship while the other takes on the role of the Earther, forced to stay behind as their companion departs the solar system.

The Wanderers by Adventure by Mail

YOU AND YOUR FRIEND wait to board two ARK-4 Civilian Class Shuttles charted for new colonies in the hinterlands of space.

If you want observers outside of time:

The Reaper's Almanac by Mitch Schiwal

The players will portray Reapers who write to one another after reaping a human in order to keep them alive in memory.

chronicle by A. Fell

The CHRONICLER documents a world, neither part of it nor detached from it. The WITNESSES find their artifacts some time later, and reflect, and remember.

if you want something specifically designed for messaging instead of mail:

When the Messages Began by Law of Names Media

You live in the dark. Or you did, until the computer came to life.

What's a Vaporwave? by fen slattery

One player is Casey, who kinda knows what vaporwave is. Another is Grandpa, who loves Casey and wants to understand their life. Played via text message.

and finally some miscellany:

A Response to the Esteemed Dr. Crackpot by Emily Jankowski

A game of academic squabbles for two or more players. Fight for your hypothesis in a series of responses published by one of the journals in your field. Defend your academic integrity at all costs. Everyone needs to know your rival is wrong.

Epistolary by En Sattaur

In Epistolary, the player characters work together to solve a mystery and prevent something terrible from happening.

Your Friend in Witchcraft by Kay Marlow Allen

One player will portray the Novice: you are new to witching; there are no other witches in your community who can advise you. The other player will portray the Expert: you're an old hand at witching, and have knowledge to share.

And if you need more to whet your appetite, you can check out the Step Up for the Postal Service game jam!

[rabbitcruiser]

Yellowknife, NWT (No. 15)

The Post Office building for Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, serving the X1A postal codes, is located at the southwest corner of 49th Street and Franklin (50th) Avenue. It is a two-storey concrete building in a late modernist style dating to the mid-20th century. In 2006 it was designated a City of Yellowknife Heritage Site in recognition of its long standing role as a social centrepiece for the downtown community; it has been administratively listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places as a result. "This is where you went to find everybody" in the 1960s, one city councillor recalled when the building received its heritage plaque in 2010.

It was the first federal government building constructed in what is now referred to as Yellowknife's New Town. The city had begun during the 1930s as a gold mining community on a peninsula and islands in the bay named for it on Great Slave Lake. When the boom resumed after World War II, it quickly outgrew the space available there, and New Town began to develop to the south on higher ground. The post office was completed in 1956 as the centralized, downtown location for mail services for Canada Post; it also housed the territorial courts until 1978. Both functions made it an important civic presence that helped establish New Town.

Source: Wikipedia

[thatswhywelovegermany]

October 29, 1923: The first radio broadcast in Germany goes on air

Radio had a rough start in Germany. At the end of World War I, where the German army was among the pioneers in radio communication, during the November Revolution, revolutionary workers occupied the headquarters of the German press and news service, falsely claiming the victory of the communist and socialist revolutionary forces. This made the social democratic government to impose harsh restrictions on radio broadcast, which severely hampered the development of the new medium in Germany:

Only the state had the sovereign right of to set up and operate transmitting and receiving systems

Private individuals were prohibited to receive any radio broadcast

Receivers were limited in their technical characteristics, supported by a requirement for state approval for any new model

This led to the state-controlled postal service becoming a monopolist serving a small number of (mostly public) institutions. Nonetheless, the first entertainment broadcast was distributed at Christmas 1920, when postal employees brought instruments to the broadcast center in Königs Wusterhausen (south of Berlin), played music and recited poems.

After heavy lobbying by radio pioneers such as Hans Bredow, complaints and public discontent and increasing numbers of illegal self-made private receivers, which frequently caused interferences, the harsh restrictions were finally lifted in 1923. Each owner of a state-approved receiver had to register as a "radio participant" and pay a license fee. In autumn of 1923, at the height of the inflation, a license cost 780 billion Mark per year, a sum that only very few were able and willing to afford. Thst's why the first broadcast by Funk-Stunde Berlin from a studio in the Vox House on October 29, 1923 has no (paying) listeners. The first registered participant was Berlin tobacco retailer Wilhelm Kollhoff, who received his license and his radio on October 31.

Rapidly, a number of radio stations opened throughout Germany, which were consolidated under the umbrella organization "Reichs-Rundfunk-Gesellschaft".

Infamously, radio became the main propaganda instrument of the Nazis, who quickly forced all radio stations into line, sending the liberal radio pioneers to the first concentration camps. The development and widespread distribution of a cheap radio receiver, the "Volksempfänger" ("people's receiver"), made radio a medium for the masses. Nonetheless, only 46.9 % of the German households had a radio in 1937, compared with the USA or the UK, which had already a density of 78.3 % and 66.1 %, respectively.

After World War II, radio developed differently in East and West Germany. Radio in East Germany remained state-controlled, sending communist propaganda now. In the West, organizations under public law were founded in the federal states, funded by fees of radio users and controlled by bodies in which the relevant societal groups are equally represented. In the 1980s, private radio stations were allowed.

Because Germany received only very few AM frequencies as part of the sactions after World War II, development of FM radio was accelerated, leading to new standards in the quality of transmission and HiFi stereo radio. Radio established itself as a promoter of culture in the area of literature and music. The stations set up symphonic and dance orchestras, big bands, choirs, and elaborate audioplay studios. They were also pioneering promoters of electronic music. In the recent years, however, the importance of radio as promoters of high culture has diminished more and more. With the exceptions of a few stations, radio is regarded as background entertainment for people who cannot stand silence.

In the future, it is expected that the split between music and entertainment, high culture, and information will will deepen. Radio as a promotor of culture will probably not play a role any more. Taking over podcast productions may revive the role of radio as an opinion-forming medium. Radio is still unrivalled as the fastest medium, being able to provide the latest news virtually in real-time.

[sarkariresultdude]

France Government Job Result: Recruitment Process and Outcome

 France has a nicely-established public employment device that guarantees transparency and efficiency in hiring for authorities jobs. The outcomes of presidency task recruitments play a critical function in shaping the careers of people searching for strong and prestigious positions in numerous ministries and public establishments. This article offers an in-intensity analysis of the French government activity recruitment manner, the declaration of effects, and what applicants can assume in the course of each level.

France government job merit list and cut-off marks

Understanding the French Government Job System

The French authorities operates thru a hierarchical system where exceptional administrative bodies oversee recruitment for civil service positions. The 3 number one branches of public carrier in France consist of:

The State Civil Service (Fonction Publique de l’État): Includes ministries, authorities agencies, and critical administrative places of work.

The Territorial Civil Service (Fonction Publique Territoriale): Comprising nearby government our bodies together with municipalities, regions, and departments.

The Hospital Civil Service (Fonction Publique Hospitalière): Covering employment in public hospitals and healthcare establishments.

Each of these categories has a distinct recruitment gadget and choice method, which guarantees benefit-based hiring and fairness in employment possibilities.

Recruitment Process for Government Jobs in France

The French civil provider recruitment manner follows a rigorous and aggressive shape. Most positions require candidates to bypass concours (aggressive tests), which verify their information, abilties, and aptitude for public service roles.

1. Announcement of Job Vacancies

Government task openings are published in professional bulletins, government websites (including the French Public Service Portal), and specific recruitment systems. These announcements offer info inclusive of eligibility standards, application methods, examination codecs, and key time limits.

2. Application Submission

Candidates have to submit their applications on-line or through postal offerings, depending at the recommendations furnished by way of the recruiting authority. They are required to offer files consisting of:

A precise CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Cover letter

Academic certificate and transcripts

Proof of nationality (for positions reserved for French residents or EU nationals)

three. Written Examination (Concours Écrit)

Most authorities jobs require applicants to take a written examination, which checks:

General know-how

Analytical talents

Subject-precise expertise

Legal and administrative know-how

Some concours are tremendously aggressive, with hundreds of applicants competing for limited spots.

Four. Oral Examination (Concours Oral)

Shortlisted applicants from the written exam circulate directly to the oral test phase. This involves an interview with a choice panel that assesses the candidate’s capacity to communicate effectively, their motivation for joining public carrier, and their know-how of governmental regulations and management.

Five. Practical or Psychological Tests

Certain positions, inclusive of regulation enforcement, customs officials, and healthcare roles, may require additional realistic tests, clinical examinations, or mental exams to decide candidates’ suitability for the process.

6. Merit-Based Selection and Final Ranking

The final choice is based on overall performance in all evaluation tiers. The authorities assemble a rating list of a hit applicants, and the best scorers are provided job placements.

Announcement of Government Job Results

The announcement of effects follows a transparent technique to make certain equity and accountability.

1. Publication of Written Exam Results

The effects of the written exams are generally posted on-line on legitimate portals. Candidates who pass the written test obtain invitations to the next stage, which may additionally consist of oral interviews or practical checks.

2. Interview and Final Selection List

After the oral examination and different assessments, a final benefit listing is compiled. This list is commonly published on authorities websites, and a hit applicants receive legit confirmation thru e mail or postal mail.

Three. Appointment and Training

Successful candidates are appointed to their respective posts and can undergo education before assuming complete duties. This training duration varies depending at the task role and sector.

Appeals and Re-Evaluation

Unsuccessful candidates have the right to enchantment their effects in the event that they consider there have been discrepancies in the assessment process. Appeals may be filed with the applicable recruitment government, and in a few cases, candidates can be allowed to request a review of their exam papers.

Challenges and Opportunities in the French Government Recruitment System

Challenges:

High Competition: Due to the advantages and activity safety presented by government jobs, the concours are extremely competitive.

Lengthy Selection Process: The whole manner can take numerous months or even a yr, inflicting delays for candidates eager to begin their careers.

Complex Application Requirements: The documentation process can be cumbersome, requiring applicants to offer vast paperwork.

Opportunities:

Job Security and Stability: Government jobs in France offer lifetime employment blessings, pensions, and career development.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The recruitment system is advantage-based totally, ensuring equity and accessibility to certified applicants.

Diverse Career Options: With positions to be had in management, healthcare, regulation enforcement, training, and more, applicants can discover a lot of career paths.

[allastoredeer]

Hello! It's the Archangel anon again! I finally found the time to type out some "general" headcanons I have about the Archangels! Also, I'm sorry that even when trying to keep things short and sweet, I still ended up writing a damn novela🥲

Okay! A quick refresher first! Before he fell, Lucifer was an Archangel, along with his father (the Metatron) and his five siblings (Michael, Raphael, Uriel, Gabriel, and Zadkiel). We see, presumably, the other six Archangels during Lucifer's brief flashback in episode 5. I headcanon that the two angels with the biggest, most ornate halos are the Metatron (the leader of the Archangels) and Michael (the Metatron's second in command). The Metatron is on Lucifer's right, and Michael is on his left.

There! Nice and refreshed! Now for the others. The angel standing directly behind Lucifer, I feel, is Zadkiel. The angel on Michael's left is Uriel, and the one on his right is Gabriel. This means Raphael is the tall angel standing between Zadkiel and the Metatron.

Now for more detailed general headcanons. These are all a hodgepodge of actual attributes I found after researching the Archangels, along with ideas I liked and thought would work. To keep from going on and on about their personalities and stuff, I made lists of characters that reminded me of the siblings. Hopefully, that will give you a quicker idea of what I think these guys are like.

Michael (He/Him): Patron Archangel of Warriors (also chivalry, the sick, the poor, the suffering, and tradesmen ((grocers, bakers, fishermen, etc.))

Characters I associate with Michael: Zuko (AtlA), Hunter (The Owl House), Alucard (Netflix's Castlevania), Miles Edgeworth (Ace Attorney), Donatello (Rise of the TMNT)

Associated color: Royal Blue

Primary weapon: Shortsword

Bonus:

Tells everyone his favorite instrument is the harp

(it's actually the accordion)

(Lucifer is the only one who knows this)

Raphael (He/She/They): Patron Archangel of Healing (also travelers, lovers, the blind, and children/young people)

Characters I associate with Raphael: Katara (AtlA), Nani Pelekai (Lilo & Stitch), Willow Park (The Owl House), Martin Blackwood (The Magnus Archives)

Associated color: Green

Primary weapon: Pike

Favorite weapon: Bo staff

Bonus:

Favorite instrument is the bugle

Is the "wine mom" sibling

(Keeps a secret flask on them at all times)

(Uriel is the only one he shares his booze with)

Uriel (She/They): Patron Archangel of Wisdom, Truth, Purification, and Devine Flame (also the arts and sciences; ALSO also, was assigned by the Metatron patronage over "Light" after Lucifer's Fall)

Characters I associate with Uriel: Garnet (Steven Universe), Luisa Madrigal (Encanto), Yasha Nydoorin (Critical Role: Campaign Two), Daria Morgendorffer (Daria)

Associated colors: Red, Yellow, and Purple

Primary weapon: Claymore

Bonus:

Favorite instrument is the lyre

Gabriel (He/Him): Patron Archangel of Messengers, Postal Services, Communication, and Communication Services (👈 remember this one, I'm gonna send a separate ask later, going into more detail...😈)

Characters I associate with Gabriel: Literally every single blue character Ben Schwartz has ever voiced, specifically Rise of the TMNT's Leonardo (I don't know why, but I feel in my bones that Hazbin Gabriel is a Ben Schwartz Blue Guy™️. Maybe it has to do with the association I have between Gabriel and the Greek messenger god Hermes?🤷)

Associated colors: White (and light blue)

Primary weapon: Glaive

Bonus:

Favorite instrument is the trumpet

Lilies are his favorite flower (likes to wear them in his hair)

Stamp collecting is a secret hobby of his

Zadkiel (She/Her): Patron Archangel of Mercy, Forgiveness, and Freedom (most well known for being the angel that stopped Abraham from killing his son Isaac)

Characters I associate with Zadkiel: Luz Noceda (The Owl House), Keyleth (Critical Role: Campaign One), Jester Lavorre (Critical Role: Campaign Two), Charlie Morningstar (Hazbin Hotel)😊💖🌈

Associated color: Violet

Primary weapon: Dagger

Bonus:

Favorite instrument is the drums

Goes by the nickname "Kiki" (Keekee, the cat is named after her)

Second most skilled Archangel at hand-to-hand melee combat

Out of all her dad's siblings, Charlie clicks with her Aunt Kiki the best

Pre-Fall Lucifer, aka "The Light-Bringer" (He/Him): Patron Archangel of Humility, Music, and "Light" (both literal and metaphorical)

Associated colors: Gold and Pink

Primary weapon: His FISTS (the most skilled Archangel at hand-to-hand melee combat)

Bonus:

Favorite instrument is the violin (he calls it a fiddle to annoy Mike)

Loves all his siblings but is closest to Mike and Kiki

In the event of a prank-war, he can either be your greatest ally or your worst nightmare

Can always get his siblings to smile and laugh no matter how down they are

Is his father's second biggest mistake

And that's the six siblings down! All that's left is the Metatron. But, to be perfectly honest, that piece of work is gonna need an entirely separate ask dedicated solely to him. Plus, I have another separate headcanon ask about Gabriel that I desperately want to type out first. So I'll have to get back to you about Old Man Meta at a later date.

I will say this, though, out of all the shitty dads that exist within the Hellaverse, the Metatron is on a completely separate level all his own.

Oh! Also, he and Roo have MAJOR beef with each other. The Metatron and the Root of Evil go way, WAAAAAY back🙂

Whoa O.O That is...that is indeed a lot.

I am writing them down. I might not use all of them, but they seem like a very good foundation to build on. I like all the little tidbits and fun facts about them too XD And specific relationships they have with each other.

Also, everytime I see Metatron I read it as Megatron and I'm surprised by it each time. What are Transformers doing in the Bible. Hahah, but yeah, I didn't even know of the Metatron until "Good Omens." Very interesting that he and Roo have some beef that goes WAY back.

It makes sense, in a way, but still 👀 I like it.

Thank you for these!!

[cosmosbeelover]

The History of Korean Male Groups – From Yeonhee Professional Singers’ Quartet to BTS -> Pt. 4/? (Rewrite)

This is a continuation from Part 3, this is on the broadcasting in Korea that the Yeonhui Professional Quartet performed on and many other acts during the Japanese Colonial Period.

The birth and demise of broadcasting stations

This text provides an overview of the broadcasting stations in Korea from the period prior to liberation through the 1980s and 1990s.

The emergence and dissolution of broadcasting stations in Korea hold significant historical importance. This narrative includes the pivotal moment of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, the media consolidation measures implemented in 1980, instances where private broadcasting entities failed to obtain approval from regulatory bodies, and the various factors contributing to the closure of these stations, including economic challenges and shifts in international circumstances.

Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station (JODK)(경성방송국)

I previously refrained from discussing this broadcasting station because I was still unfamiliar with Korean history research and believed there was insufficient information available. Consequently, I thought including it would not be beneficial. However, I will incorporate it now, as I have discovered intriguing details about its significant role in the Korean industry, particularly in supporting the promotion of both historical and contemporary Korean acts.

The Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station (JODK) (경성방송국; 朝鮮放送協會), established during the Japanese colonial period, was the first broadcasting entity to halt operations after Korea's liberation. Its operational timeline is February 16th 1927 till August 5th 1948. Although the name Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station was discontinued post-liberation, a significant question arises regarding whether the subsequent broadcasting organization should be viewed as a continuation of the original station or as the founding of a new entity.

The first broadcasting station in Korea established by Japanese, Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station (JODK, 1927-1947)

On November 30, 1926, the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station received permission from Japanese nationals and the Japanese Government-General of Korea to operate broadcasting and wireless telephone services as a corporate entity. It subsequently registered with the Gyeongseong District Court on December 11. This establishment was presented as a means to promote the cultural development and welfare of the peninsula's residents, which led to the approval of the 'Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station' and a 'broadcasting culture facility.'

First broadcast site (Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station site), 1-76 Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul (inside Deoksu Elementary School).

As a result, the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station, which opened on February 16, 1927, became the first broadcasting station in Korea and the forerunner of today's KBS. Established by Japanese individuals with support from the Japanese Government-General, the station aimed to meet the informational and cultural needs of the Japanese community in Korea while also promoting compliance among Koreans with the Japanese colonial regime.

The board of directors was entirely composed of Japanese members, one of whom was responsible for nominating a chairman, subject to the approval of the Director of the Postal Bureau of the Government-General. Ultimately, the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station operated as a non-profit organization that primarily advanced Japan's interests in reinforcing its colonial agenda in Korea, neglecting the aspirations of the Korean people.

What is JODK?

The call sign JODK was assigned to Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station, making it Japan's fourth station after the ITU designated the prefix JO, following Tokyo (JOAK), Osaka (JOBK), and Nagoya (JOCK). The Government-General of Korea initially opposed the use of the call sign DK by the Japanese Post Office, arguing it contradicted Japan's colonial policy of integrating domestic and foreign stations, leading to the designation of DK as the fourth call sign.

Formation policy in the early days of the country

The inception of the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station coincided with the nascent phase of broadcasting in Japan, characterized by a lack of established programming principles, which hindered the organization of programs according to any systematic policies.

Article 6 of the Japanese "Summary of Research" emphasizes that broadcasting management in Japan should prioritize practical reporting—covering aspects such as time, weather, awards, and news—while relegating music to a secondary role.

Instrumental ensemble that appeared on Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station

This principle was inevitably imposed on Korea, a colony, albeit with an additional programming directive aimed at appeasing the Korean populace, which proclaimed the enhancement and development of Korean culture as an ideal. Despite the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station's assertion of a mission focused on cultural advancement and public welfare, it effectively functioned as a crucial instrument of national policy in the governance of the peninsula.

Early alternate broadcasting (mixed broadcasting)

Upon its inception, the broadcasting system was characterized by an unusual structure, featuring alternating Korean and Japanese broadcasts on a single channel. Initially, the ratio of Korean to Japanese broadcasts was set at 1 to 3; however, following criticism from various media outlets, this ratio was adjusted to 2 to 3 in July of that year, maintaining the alternating format.

This approach, referred to as mixed broadcasting, manifested in four distinct formats: first, simultaneous broadcasting of Korean and Japanese programs within the same time slot; second, grouping programs for alternating broadcasts centered around time reports; third, separating programs to air on alternate days; and fourth, scheduling Korean broadcasts late at night after the conclusion of all Japanese programming.

Implementation of double broadcasting

In the initial phase of broadcasting, the disparity in the availability of Korean and Japanese languages created dissatisfaction among listeners. To remedy this issue, a dual broadcasting framework was established on April 26, 1933, which featured Japanese as the primary language for the first broadcast and Korean for the subsequent one. This initiative resulted in the formation of a dedicated Korean-language channel that developed content specifically for Korean audiences, while news was predominantly delivered in Japanese and subsequently translated into Korean.

There were concerted efforts to maintain traditional Korean culture through various educational and entertainment programs, some of which garnered positive reception from Japanese listeners. Nevertheless, the growth of Korean broadcasting was curtailed by the onset of the Sino-Japanese War in 1937, as radio became a means for the Governor-General’s administration to galvanize nationalistic sentiments.

English - Han Seong-jun, Im Bang-ul, Lee Hwa-jung, Jeong Jeong-ryeol, Park Nok-ju, and Kim So-hee appeared on Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station Korean - 경성방송국에 출연한 한성준·임방울·이화중선·정정렬·박녹주·김소희

In 1941, with Japan intensifying its military engagement in the Pacific War, the Tokyo Broadcasting Corporation refined its radio offerings by focusing on immediate news reporting, much of which was designed to propagate militaristic and imperialistic narratives. Radio became an essential tool in sustaining the wartime governance framework. A notable event transpired in December 1942, when several individuals were apprehended for secretly tuning into the prohibited Voice of America shortwave broadcasts at the Kaesong Broadcasting Station, resulting in the temporary halt of the second broadcast in June 1943.

Discussion on the duration of the Broadcasting Station

The Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station's timeline is unclear due to its ongoing operations through various changes, rather than a clear closure and reopening, resulting in differing interpretations of its post-liberation history.

The U.S. Military Government initially took control of the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station, including JODK, integrating it into the Public Information Department while the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications managed broadcasting technology and facilities, as per Military Government Ordinance No. 64 on March 29, 1946. The station was restructured into a broadcasting department and reestablished as a station in October of the same year.

The timeline of Japanese control over the broadcasting station is crucial. After liberation on August 15, the Japanese military occupied the station on August 17 for security until September 8. On September 15, following the dismissal of the Government-General of Korea's directors by the U.S. Commander, Japanese officials resigned, leading to the full transfer of the Korean Broadcasting Association to Korean management under U.S. Military Government oversight.

An additional criterion for evaluating the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station's call sign 'JODK' is its duration of use. The call sign KBS was first used with the regular broadcasting system on October 18, 1946. Before this, broadcast schedules were known only to staff, and a 15-minute quarter system later required a call sign after each segment. The lengthy English call sign KBS (Korea Key Station of the Korean Broadcasting System) was used. Additionally, the call sign 'HL' was assigned on September 3, 1947, during the International Radiocommunication Conference and began broadcasting in Korea on October 1, 1947 (Korean Broadcasting Association, 1997).

While there are various views on the timeline of the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station's operation, the author suggests September 15, 1945, when the Joseon Broadcasting Association and Gyeongseong Central Broadcasting Station were fully transferred to Korean control, as the definitive reference point.

Negative evaluation of Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station

There is both negative and positive of the evaluation of the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station.

Critical perspectives question the classification of Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station as the origin of broadcasting in Korea, primarily due to its establishment being a product of Japan's colonial agenda rather than a reflection of Korean initiative. This colonial context underpins the argument against recognizing Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station as a legitimate Korean broadcasting entity.

Initiated by Japanese broadcasting professionals and utilizing Japanese technology, Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station served as a tool for the exploitation of the Korean Peninsula during the colonial era, with its initial audience comprising government officials and Japanese merchants aligned with colonial interests.

A scene from the Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station broadcasting a song in the 1930s.

Park Ki-seong (박기성) (1985) identifies several characteristics of radio broadcasting as a mechanism of colonial control, including its role in implementing colonial policies, undermining Korean culture, facilitating mass persuasion, showcasing Japanese cultural superiority, creating a market for Japanese broadcasting, and fostering internal unity to support Japan's militaristic expansion.

Consequently, there is a prevailing argument that Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station should not be regarded as a Korean broadcasting station, with the date of September 3, 1947, when Korea received its call sign 'HL' from the International Radiocommunication Conference, being proposed as the true inception of Korean broadcasting.

Positive evaluation of Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station

Conversely, some individuals view Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station positively, noting its significant contributions despite being established by the Japanese. It advanced broadcasting technology, promoted a standardized Korean language, supported children's emotional development through songs, preserved traditional music like Aak and Pansori, and laid the groundwork for the evolution of broadcast content, including dramas.

Unfortunately, numerous recordings produced by Gyeongseong Broadcasting Station from its inception until the 1940s were either lost or destroyed during the Korean War.

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I.4.15 What will the workplace of tomorrow look like?

Given the anarchist desire to liberate the artist in all of us, we can easily imagine that a free society would totally transform the working environment. No longer would workers be indifferent to their workplaces, but they would express themselves in transforming them into pleasant places, integrated into both the life of the local community and into the local environment. After all, “no movement that raises the demand for workers’ councils can be regarded as revolutionary unless it tries to promote sweeping transformations in the environment of the work place.” [Murray Bookchin, Post-Scarcity Anarchism, p. 88]

A glimpse of the future workplace can been seen from the actual class struggle. In the 40 day sit-down strike at Fisher Body plant #1 in Flint, Michigan in 1936, “there was a community of two thousand strikers … Committees organised recreation, information, classes, a postal service, sanitation … There were classes in parliamentary procedure, public speaking, history of the labour movement. Graduate students at the University of Michigan gave courses in journalism and creative writing.” [Howard Zinn, A People’s History of the United States, p. 391] In the same year, during the Spanish Revolution, collectivised workplaces also created libraries and education facilities as well as funding schools, health care and other social necessities (a practice, we must note, that had started before the revolution when anarchist unions had funded schools, social centres, libraries and so on).

The future workplace would be expanded to include education and classes in individual development. This follows Proudhon’s suggestion made during the 1848 revolution that we should ”[o]rganise association, and by the same token, every workshop becoming a school, every worker becomes a master, every student an apprentice.” [No Gods, No Masters, vol. 1, pp. 62–3] This means that in a free society “Workers’ associations have a very important role to play … Linked to the system of public education, they will become both centres of production and centres and for education … The working masses will be in daily contact with the youthful army of agricultural and industrial workers. Labour and study, which have for so long and so foolishly been kept apart, will finally emerge side by side in their natural state of union. Instead of being confined to narrow, specialised fields, vocational education will include a variety of different types of work which, taken as a whole, will insure that each student becomes an all-round worker.” [Proudhon, Selected Writings of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, p. 87]

This would allow work to become part of a wider community, drawing in people from different areas to share their knowledge and learn new insights and ideas. In addition, children would have part of their school studies with workplaces, getting them aware of the practicalities of many different forms of work and so allowing them to make informed decisions in what sort of activity they would be interested in pursuing when they were older.

Obviously, a workplace managed by its workers would also take care to make the working environment as pleasant as possible. No more “sick building syndrome” or unhealthy and stressful work areas for “can we doubt that work will become a pleasure and a relaxation in a society of equals, in which ‘hands’ will not be compelled to sell themselves to toil, and to accept work under any conditions Repugnant tasks will disappear, because it is evident that these unhealthy conditions are harmful to society as a whole. Slaves can submit to them, but free men [and women] will create new conditions, and their work will be pleasant and infinitely more productive.” [Kropotkin, The Conquest of Bread, p. 123] Workplaces would be designed to maximise space and allow individual expression within them. We can imagine such places surrounded by gardens and allotments which were tended by workers themselves, giving a pleasant surrounding to the workplace. There would, in effect, be a break down of the city/rural divide — workplaces would be placed next to fields and integrated into the surroundings:

“Have the factory and the workshop at the gates of your fields and gardens, and work in them. Not those large establishments, of course, in which huge masses of metals have to be dealt with and which are better placed at certain spots indicated by Nature, but the countless variety of workshops and factories which are required to satisfy the infinite diversity of tastes among civilised men [and women] … factories and workshops which men, women and children will not be driven by hunger, but will be attracted by the desire of finding an activity suited to their tastes, and where, aided by the motor and the machine, they will choose the branch of activity which best suits their inclinations.” [Kropotkin, Fields, Factories and Workshops Tomorrow, p. 197]

This vision of rural and urban integration is just part of the future anarchists see for the workplace. As Kropotkin argued, ”[w]e proclaim integration… a society of integrated, combined labour. A society where each individual is a producer of both manual and intellectual work; where each able-bodied human being is a worker, and where each worker works both in the field and the industrial workshop; where every aggregation of individuals, large enough to dispose of a certain variety of natural resources — it may be a nation, or rather a region — produces and itself consumes most of its own agricultural and manufactured produce.” [Op. Cit., p. 26]

The future workplace would be an expression of the desires of those who worked there. It would be based around a pleasant working environment, within gardens and with extensive library, resources for education classes and other leisure activities. All this, and more, will be possible in a society based upon self-realisation and self-expression and one in which individuality is not crushed by authority and capitalism. To quote Kropotkin, the future workplace would be “airy and hygienic, and consequently economical, factories in which human life is of more account than machinery and the making of extra profits.” [Op. Cit., p. 197] For, obviously, “if most of the workshops we know are foul and unhealthy, it is because the workers are of no account in the organisation of factories”. [The Conquest of Bread, p. 121]

“So in brief,” argued William Morris, “our buildings will be beautiful with their own beauty of simplicity as workshops” and “besides the mere workshops, our factory will have other buildings which may carry ornament further than that, for it will need dinning-hall, library, school, places for study of different kinds, and other such structures.” [A Factory as It Might Be, p. 9] This is possible and is only held back by capitalism which denounces such visions of freedom as “uneconomic.” Yet such claims ignore the distribution of income in class society:

“Impossible I hear an anti-Socialist say. My friend, please to remember that most factories sustain today large and handsome gardens, and not seldom parks … only the said gardens, etc. are twenty miles away from the factory, out of the smoke, and are kept up for one member of the factory only, the sleeping partner to wit.” [Morris, Op. Cit., pp. 7–8]

Pleasant working conditions based upon the self-management of work can produce a workplace within which economic “efficiency” can be achieved without disrupting and destroying individuality and the environment (also see section I.4.9 for a fuller discussion of anarchism and technology).

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Junk Mail Letters

Mail art started in the late 1950’s pioneered by Dadaists and Italian Futurists, consists of collaged post cards and letters, rubber stamps and bedazzled envelopes.  The main, central trait is that mail art used the postal service - was mailed to other people/artists.  One core person to contemporary mail art is Ray Johnson, who in the 50’s sent “moticos”, collages which sometimes had instructions.  These letters were supposed to be responded to, creating a correspondence chain.

However, its 2023, and post is no longer the primary form of long-form communication: digital messaging is.  With the 21st century, as email and texting becoming more accessible, and with the occurrence of the Global Financial Crisis spanning 2007-2009, the total domestic letters the Australian post has decreased by 65% by 2020/21, and it hasn’t up-ticked in the past two years, especially with the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the economic instability caused by quarantining and non-essential retail closer, the postal service also reduced mail being sent to one another.

I grew up within the declining of postal mail, with the only mail in my childhood (from memory) was Christmas cards and my parents bills, but not really correspondence between family and friends.  Why would you, when you can just call them, or text them?  For a while, I didn’t think about this.  It was just how life is.  But recently, I have been religiously checking my mail, because I’m anticipating a document that is supposed to be mailed to be.  And because I was checking the mail religiously, I noticed the mundanity of mail.  Bills, junk mail, and housing marketing flyers.  It dawned on me; mail, the thing one thinks of when it comes to communication between people on an intimate level, doesn’t happen anymore.  And so, this birthed Junk Mail Letters.

Junk Mail Letters is a mail art project, in which each week, for 5-10 weeks, envelopes made from the pages of junk mail are dropped into the mail boxes of my neighbourhood, each holding a letter with a positive message.  This is to discuss the loss of connection and community which can be gained through the physical letter. The envelopes plays a slightly different role: the role of subversion. Junk mail is not something people expect to enjoy and like, so to use it to hold a positive message subverts expectations.

Mail, in some ways, is more intimate and connected to people than digital messaging is. Letters are written (or printed, if you own a printer) with the goal of talking about your life and checking in on other people, hand-crafted and hand-folded.  Whether its mail about yourself, or a surprise gift to someone else, the touch of a hand made them, and you can touch the letter yourself, hold it for as long as possible.  Mail holds connection through touch, from its physicality.  You can’t touch an individual text, its just the screen of the phone, with that spot touched also touching a word document, YouTube, this Tumblr post.  Mail is impactful though its physicality.

Information on Mail Art’s History (brief)

The state of Australian Postal Service

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Earlier this month, Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council passed a new military conscription law. The bill, approved on an expedited basis, was designed to close the remaining loopholes that until then permitted the most determined of draft-dodgers to escape military duty. The new law enables the Defense Ministry to distribute digital summonses, also restricting the draft evaders’ ability to leave the country. Russia is now set to develop a unified digital register containing comprehensive personal data on every male citizen subject to military duty. Observers were quick to call the new system a “digital gulag,” but government officials greeted the new data project with enthusiasm, not least thanks to its gargantuan anticipated budget. Meduza’s correspondents Andrey Pertsev and Svetlana Reiter investigate who will benefit from building a new digital system of mass control.

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development is undertaking a new task, thanks to the new conscription law requiring the creation of a unified information system for comprehensive data on every male citizen subject to military duty. The data, it’s expected, will be at the Defense Ministry’s fingertips during the regular seasonal conscription drives, as well as in the event of possible mass mobilization.

An informed source in the government, as well as a second speaker in the telecommunications sector, both told Meduza that Rostelecom, the Digital Development Ministry’s largest data systems contractor, is bruited to be tasked with the new government data project.

Two government insiders were able to further tell Meduza that the Rostelecom subsidiary RT Labs will be directly responsible for building the military conscription register. On April 11, when the new conscription law was passed by legislators, RT Labs was quick to post a number of new jobs available in the company, including, for instance, a data engineer position specifically mentioning work on the state bureaucracy website Gosuslugi (“State Services”). Under the new law, this website has a critical new function of distributing electronic draft summonses via its built-in messaging system.

RT Labs already services Gosuslugi and other state data systems, as well as the Unified Identification and Authentication System (“ESIA”) used by a number of branches of the digital state bureaucracy. RT Labs’ motto, “State Services R Us,” is quite clear about its role in government data systems.

The present CEO of RT Labs, Tengiz Alania, joined the company after serving as the deputy director of Moscow’s Regional Center for Information and Communication Technologies, another data-management enterprise servicing the government. Another top executive still working at the center, Evgeny Kovnatsky, shares a full name with someone who had been in charge of Donbas Post, a postal service started by the Russia-sponsored separatist governments in Ukraine back in 2015.

Another major player in the creation of the conscription register is Maksut Shadayev, the former RT Labs CEO and now Russia’s Minister of Digital Development. Shadayev’s career trajectory included a stint as an advisor to Vladimir Putin’s Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko, and later a stretch of working at Rostelecom. When appointed minister in 2020, Shadayev championed the Gosuslugi Stop Coronavirus QR-code verification program. Early in his appointment, he also proposed giving the state law-enforcement and security apparatus complete access to Russian citizens’ personal data. (Later, he denied having ever suggested this, claiming others had misunderstood him.)

A government insider who spoke with Meduza told us that federal officials led by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and his deputy, Dmitry Chernyshenko, greeted the idea of a unified conscription register with “great enthusiasm.” It was Mishustin, after all, who had digitized Russia’s tax service prior to being appointed prime minister. During a closed meeting within the Presidential Administration, Mishustin and Chernyshenko assured the Defense Ministry that the comprehensive register the military wanted could be created in practice. “Of course we can! We’d be happy to make it,” they said there and then.

This eagerness, the same speaker tells us, can hardly be separated from the truly gargantuan budget reputed to be allocated for the new data project. This is likely to be “tens of billions or rubles,” he says. Forbes Russia also estimates that the project will cost “billions of rubles” (that is, hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars).

A telecom industry insider who spoke with Meduza believes the contract is going to be a major “headache” for Shadayev and his team. “The deadlines are unreal, and the responsibility is huge. The FSB is overseeing all the work, but if the deadline is broken, they’ll just blame the Digital Development Ministry and Rostelecom,” he says. (Shadayev himself had said that the earliest the new system could be expected to go live would be the fall 2023 conscription drive.)

Despite the hasty adoption of the new conscription law, the Kremlin insiders who spoke with Meduza still disclaim any knowledge of any high-level talk about another round of mobilization. At the same time, mobilization and mandatory conscription appear to be the only way to achieving the Defense Ministry’s recruitment goals, particularly if its plan really is to recruit 400,000 men, as reported by Bloomberg back in March.

A government insider in one of Russia’s largest regions explains that the Kremlin is still hopeful about recruiting enough contract soldiers to avoid a new round of mobilization. “We have ads and banners everywhere,” he says, adding that “the task” is to “maximally motivate” men to join the army.

An informed source close to the Putin administration says that around 10,000 contract servicemen were recruited since last winter in the Moscow region alone. “People keep coming in,” he said, adding: “The draft offices see 200–300 people coming in on their own, every day. They come for the money.”

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Sylvia Yvonne Cyrus (December 16, 1955) Executive Director of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History was born in Plainfield, New Jersey to John Marvin Cyrus and Ruby Johnson Cyrus, a public school teacher. She was among the first to integrate McManus Jr. High School in Linden, New Jersey. She graduated with higher honors and received a BS in Human Ecology, and Retail Marketing from Hampton University.

She was a corporate office Assistant Buyer at JC Penney in New York City and General Manager for Comprehensive Building Supplies, a family-owned business.

She served as president of the Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Newark, New Jersey, and served on national and regional committees of the sorority. She oversaw programs for youth and raised scholarship funds for high school students and a variety of other programs to provide service to all humanity.

In 2003 she became the 12th Executive Director of the Association for the Study of African American Life & History. She has expanded ASALH’s community partnerships with established and emerging organizations and leading national corporations. These strategic partnerships, including the National Park Service, have heightened the awareness and role of preserving Black history.

The Washington Informer Charities, Inc. named her one of Washington’s 50 Influencers. With her at the helm of the organization, the ASALH in 2018 received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Distinguished Organization Avoice Heritage Award and the Historic Achievement Award from The Historical Society of DC.

She received the Centennial Award from the National Parks Conservation Association, the leading conservation organization that provides National Park Service advocacy. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum and is a member of the NAACP. She is a Charter Member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and a life member of the Association of Black Women Historians. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #alphakappaalpha

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Reach More Customers Fast with Bulk Mail Services

In today’s competitive marketplace, businesses need efficient ways to reach their audience. Whether you’re launching a new product, announcing a seasonal promotion, or simply building brand awareness, timely and direct communication is key. While digital channels are often prioritized, traditional methods like bulk mail continue to deliver strong results. The tactile nature of physical mail has a unique ability to capture attention and make a lasting impression.

Why Bulk Mail Still Works

For businesses seeking broader outreach without breaking the bank, bulk mail services offer a practical solution. They allow you to send large volumes of mail—postcards, brochures, newsletters, and more—at a reduced cost per piece. This can be especially useful for small and mid-sized businesses looking to stretch their marketing budgets. By leveraging this method, companies can deliver consistent messages across neighborhoods, zip codes, or specific customer segments.

While not overly promotional, it’s worth noting that opting for a bulk mail service can streamline logistics, ensure postal compliance, and speed up delivery times. These services help businesses focus on crafting the message while the operational side is handled by professionals. The result is a faster, more reliable route to getting your marketing materials into the right hands.

Stand Out in the Mailbox

One advantage of bulk mail is the physical presence it commands. In a sea of digital ads and emails, a well-designed piece of mail can stand out and feel more personal. Unlike online content that can be deleted or ignored in seconds, a physical mailer often ends up on a kitchen counter or desk, where it may stay visible for days. This extended exposure increases the chances of engagement and response.

Design plays a major role in how your mail is received. Bright colors, compelling images, and a clear call to action can boost your response rates. It's also helpful to keep messages concise and easy to understand. Including a limited-time offer or QR code to drive users online can create a multi-channel experience, effectively blending physical and digital engagement.

Target with Precision

Bulk mail isn't just about volume—it’s also about precision. Today’s data tools allow businesses to segment audiences by demographics, purchasing history, or geographic location. This means you can tailor your message to suit each recipient, improving relevance and driving higher conversion rates. For example, a local gym could send exclusive offers to households within a five-mile radius, while a boutique might target high-income zip codes with seasonal catalogues.

A Time-Tested Strategy That Delivers

In an age where attention spans are short and inboxes are crowded, bulk mail offers a refreshing and effective alternative. It reaches customers where they live, literally, and provides a tangible connection to your brand. When used strategically, bulk mail can complement digital campaigns and significantly expand your reach.

Ultimately, successful marketing is about meeting your audience where they are—and sometimes, that means showing up right at their doorstep.

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Postal Services Market Insights, Trends, and Challenges

Market Overview

The global postal services market is experiencing steady growth, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 1% during the forecast period from (2025 to 2030). This growth is largely fueled by the surge in e-commerce and the increasing demand for efficient parcel delivery services.

Regional Insights

North America: Commanding approximately 35% of the global market share in 2024, North America remains a dominant force in the postal sector. The United States Postal Service (USPS) plays a pivotal role, delivering to over 160 million addresses nationwide. The region's focus on automation, digital transformation, and last-mile delivery optimization has been instrumental in maintaining its market position.

Europe: The European postal services market has grown by approximately 16% between 2019 and 2024. This growth is attributed to significant digital transformation initiatives and the modernization of postal infrastructure. European operators are emphasizing sustainability, cross-border collaboration, and the integration of advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency. ​

Asia-Pacific: Projected to grow at an annual rate of around 7% from 2024 to 2029, the Asia-Pacific region presents substantial opportunities. The expansion is driven by digital adoption, e-commerce integration, and innovative last-mile delivery solutions, particularly in urban centers. ​

Key Trends Shaping the Industry

E-commerce Integration: The exponential rise of online shopping has necessitated that postal operators enhance their parcel delivery capabilities, invest in tracking technologies, and offer flexible delivery options to meet consumer expectations.

Digital Transformation: Automation and digital solutions are being adopted to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences. Investments in automated sorting systems and AI-driven logistics are becoming commonplace.

Sustainability Initiatives: Environmental concerns are prompting postal services to adopt eco-friendly practices, such as deploying electric delivery vehicles and implementing green packaging solutions.​

Regulatory Reforms: Governments worldwide are introducing new regulations to support infrastructure development and service expansion. For instance, Singapore's amendments to the Postal Services Act aim to facilitate the deployment of a nationwide parcel locker network. ​

Challenges Facing the Industry

Declining Traditional Mail Volumes: The shift towards digital communication has led to a decrease in traditional mail, compelling postal operators to diversify their service offerings.​

Intense Competition: The emergence of private courier and logistics companies has intensified competition, pushing traditional postal services to innovate continually.​

Infrastructure Modernization: Upgrading existing infrastructure to handle increased parcel volumes and integrate advanced technologies requires significant investment.​

Conclusion

The global postal services industry is at a pivotal juncture, balancing the decline of traditional mail with the burgeoning demands of e-commerce and digital communication. Operators that successfully embrace technological advancements, prioritize sustainability, and adapt to evolving consumer needs are well-positioned to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

For a detailed overview and more insights, you can refer to the full market research report by Mordor Intelligence:

https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/postal-services-market

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The United States Postal Service (USPS): Why It’s Still Relevant in 2025

In an era dominated by digital communication, e-commerce giants, and private delivery services, the United States Postal Service (USPS) might seem like a relic of the past. However, as we move further into the 21st century, USPS remains a vital institution in American society. With its unparalleled reach, affordability, and adaptability, USPS continues to play a critical role in connecting people, businesses, and communities. Here’s a detailed look at why USPS is still relevant in 2025:

Unmatched Nationwide Reach

One of USPS’s most significant advantages is its ability to deliver to every address in the United States, no matter how remote. Unlike private carriers like FedEx or UPS, which often charge extra for rural or hard-to-reach locations, USPS is mandated to provide universal service. This means that even in 2025, when e-commerce continues to grow, USPS remains the only carrier that can reliably deliver to all corners of the country. For millions of Americans, especially those in rural areas, USPS is a lifeline.

Affordability for Everyday Consumers

USPS offers some of the most affordable shipping rates in the industry. While private carriers often charge premium prices for fast delivery, USPS provides cost-effective options like First-Class Mail and Media Mail. This affordability is particularly important for small businesses, independent sellers, and individuals who rely on USPS to ship products and packages without breaking the bank. In 2025, as online shopping continues to expand, USPS’s budget-friendly services will remain indispensable.

The E-Commerce Boom

The rise of e-commerce has been a game-changer for USPS. With more people shopping online than ever before, the demand for reliable and affordable package delivery has skyrocketed. USPS has adapted to this shift by expanding its package delivery services, including Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express. In 2025, USPS will continue to be a key partner for e-commerce businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that depend on its extensive network and competitive pricing.

Last-Mile Delivery Partnerships

USPS plays a critical role in “last-mile delivery,” the final step in the shipping process where packages are delivered to the customer’s doorstep. Many private carriers, including FedEx and UPS, rely on USPS to handle last-mile delivery for remote or less profitable areas. This partnership allows private carriers to focus on urban and suburban routes while USPS ensures that no address is left out. In 2025, this collaboration will remain essential as e-commerce volumes continue to grow.

Trust and Reliability

For over two centuries, USPS has been a trusted institution in the United States. Its iconic blue mailboxes, uniformed carriers, and daily delivery routines are deeply ingrained in American culture. In 2025, this trust will remain a significant asset, especially in an age of data breaches and privacy concerns. USPS’s commitment to secure and reliable mail delivery ensures that sensitive documents, such as tax forms, medical prescriptions, and legal notices, reach their intended recipients safely.

Innovation and Modernization

USPS has embraced innovation to stay competitive in the digital age. In recent years, it has introduced services like Informed Delivery, which allows customers to preview their mail digitally, and USPS Connect, a suite of affordable shipping solutions for businesses. By 2025, USPS is expected to continue modernizing its operations, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, tracking, and customer service. These advancements will help USPS remain relevant in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Community Connection

USPS is more than just a mail carrier—it’s a community institution. Postal workers often serve as familiar faces in neighborhoods, fostering a sense of connection and trust. During the COVID-19 pandemic, USPS played a crucial role in delivering essential goods, medications, and stimulus checks, highlighting its importance as a public service. In 2025, this community connection will remain a cornerstone of USPS’s identity, especially in areas where it is the only link to the outside world.

Environmental Sustainability

As environmental concerns grow, USPS is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The organization has invested in electric vehicles, energy-efficient facilities, and sustainable packaging options. By 2025, USPS aims to be a leader in eco-friendly logistics, aligning with the values of environmentally conscious consumers and businesses. This commitment to sustainability will further solidify its relevance in a world increasingly focused on climate action.

A Platform for Financial Inclusion

USPS offers financial services like money orders and international remittances, which are particularly important for underserved communities. In 2025, as financial inclusion becomes a global priority, USPS could expand its role in providing affordable banking services to those who lack access to traditional financial institutions. This potential expansion would reinforce USPS’s relevance as a public service that goes beyond mail delivery.

In this post, we’ve covered a few key points about USPS. You can find more detailed information, including contact details, for each business in AmericanBiz directory.