How right this observation is. The DMA's of three or four countries, including my
own, argued this point vehemently during drafting of the law, to no avail. And
the point you make, of the ubiquity of the use of brands and logos and general
advertising, was made and ignored then. We also pointed out that it is not
uncommon for profit-making companies to support worth-while non-profit and
charitable organizations, and their efforts and donations are often recognized in
the fund-raising and educational materials of those organizations. In
addition...., but I'm just getting myself riled up. Given that the Post is to be
privatized, liberalized, etc. and will be subject to commercial competition, in
fact its postage stamps, when applied to any letter, do make that letter a direct
mail piece. Imagine the consequences of that conclusion.
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> > There is a proposal that we use envelopes 'sponsored' by a bank with whom we
> > have an affinity partnership arrangement. This involves the envelopes having
> > their logo printed on them. Do you agree that this is direct marketing? The
> > fact that no invitation to buy goods or services is involved is not relevant
> > as far as I could see.
>
> Hi Gail,
>
> The exasperation is not with you it is because there will always be reasons
> why you should not do something. There are never reasons why you should do
> something. Get my drift?
>
> Oh for Pete's shake just use the envelopes if it keeps your bosses happy :-)
> If some silly moron wants to complain use a pigeon and its droppings next
> time you want to send them mail.
>
> I mean quality writting paper has the logo of the firm patterned on the paper.
> I guess that is banned too. Ordinary envelopes sometimes carry the brand of
> the company that makes them. Banned too.
>
> Ban me too. I carry an advert at the footer of my message ('cause I am a
> geek) and when people joined the list did not get an option to tick not to
> receive the footer of my message.
>
> We should also ban ...
>
> Between you and me and noone else listening just do it. Most franking
> machines place adverts. I mean a stamp with the Queen's head might constitute
> advertising (promotes a brand and a way of life).
>
> :-)
>
> Positive response or what?
>
> Charles
>
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