HOW WE STARTED
Direct Mail Services is proud to have served our East Tennessee partners
for over 30 years and look forward to continuing those relationships as well as
developing many more.
With over 100 years of combined marketing and direct mail experience,
our trained staff is always available to assist in every aspect of your
direct mail campaign
Your consultation is FREE, so contact us today!
Timeline
1987
A Company is Born
Mike and Ann Staup bought Hensley Mailing Service and launched Direct Mail Services. Their goals are the same now as they were then:
• Serve the local business community by assisting in the development of efficient and effective direct mail advertising campaign
• Be a company that every employee takes pride in working for
1992
Moving On Up!
In 1992, Direct Mail Services relocated to a brand new building at 5911 Weisbrook Lane. The new facility offered room for growth along with convenience as we are located just up the hill from the main Knoxville Post Office.
2000
Y2K, What?
As we entered the 21st century, new technology was becoming available for the mailing industry which presented many opportunities and challenges.
2005
We’re Growing!
In 2005, we added 8,000 square feet of warehouse space to our building. We then took advantage of our extra space by expanding our capabilities and introducing polybagging capabilities to our services.
2012
25 Years & Growing
Direct Mail Services is proud to serve the Knoxville area for over 25 years. We look forward to many more years of working with our fabulous clients and building relationships with new ones. If you are looking for solutions for your mailing or you are considering a mailing campaign, E-mail us or reach us through our Contact Page.
2024
Building Addition
Our new building off of Sycamore Drive will be adding 46,500 square feet to give us more room to best serve our customers. It is set to be completed Spring 2025.
2014
Intelligent Mail
We became a certified Full Service Intelligent Mail Barcode vendor, streamlining entry verifications. We are among the few in East Tennessee offering first-class mail comingling, combining businesses’ daily mail, performing NCOA processing, adding Intelligent Mail Barcodes, and sorting by zip code to maximize postage discounts and expedite delivery.
2015
Data Security
Direct Mail Services certified as Level 1 AND 2 receiver, processor, and protector of personal/private data by national credit bureau.
2020
18,000 Sq Ft Addition
In 2020, we added an 18,000 square ft addition to our building.