NCOA stands for National Change of Address and is a special database that has the most up-to-date address info for people across Canada. We use this to check audience lists provided to us to ensure that addresses are correct and that people still live in the locations you are providing. This also removes people that may be deceased or moved out of your trade area.
We use this to remove bad names & addresses or to correct poorly formatted addresses to ensure delivery.
We pre-authorize your credit card for the campaign total in order to confirm your campaign. Your payment is then processed before your campaign goes to print, but not before your design, data & quantity are finalized.
You can use our Neighbour Mail Audience Builder to target select neighbourhoods. Here’s a short 2-minute demo on how to target a neighbourhood, including adding demographic filters.
Note you only need to outline the area you want to target. We will use the Precision Targeter tool to find your campaign’s matching neighbourhoods and households.
PostNow does not accept pre-printed mail pieces* for mailing services. However, there are companies that specialize in handling pre-printed items, such as One To One Mailing in Edmonton or other direct mail houses across Canada. Visit One To One Mailing for more information.
If you’ve already printed your mailers, the fees for preparing and mailing them will depend on the direct mail company you choose to work with. These costs can vary based on factors like the type of material and project scope. For a list of options, check out the Canada Post Partner Directory.
For DIY enthusiasts, Canada Post’s online tools, such as Precision Targeter, can help you plan and execute a direct mail campaign. These tools allow you to target specific neighborhoods, demographics, and more.
*When it comes to special items like calendars, magnets, or other unique materials, PostNow evaluates these projects on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your project.