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Off the Charts Music PodcastThe Tall But True Story of Kevin Totoian Part 2In this episode, Kevin shares the real story of "Tall Stories" and bears witness to the fact that nothing can stop "The Hey Jude Kid" from continuing to create great music.Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztj_KSjfT1jZ1HdY8hNETg4-pZz7gNao&si=BGhozwFA8DQO1YG1https://www.theswaye.com/https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Swaye-100070027943302/?_rdrhttps://www.tangledvine.com/Learn more about Kevin's dad Richard Totoian https://www.richardtotoian.com/Text Art and Lisa here .... t...
2025-10-281h 11Off the Charts Music PodcastThe Tall But True Story of Kevin Totoian Part 1In this first part of a two-part series, songwriter and musician Kevin Totoian discusses his father Richard's amazing career as a music industry visionary. Kevin shares how growing up immersed in music shaped his own successful journey. (Stayed tuned for part 2 coming up in October)Learn more about Richard Totoian https://www.richardtotoian.com/Listen to the music of Kevin Totoian https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztj_KSjfT1jZ1HdY8hNETg4-pZz7gNao&si=BGhozwFA8DQO1YG1https://www.theswaye.com/https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Swaye-100070027943302/?_rd...
2025-09-051h 23Off the Charts Music PodcastThe Sad EpisodeLisa and I are still using up some much needed vacation time, so here's an abbreviated episode that contains some recent reflections about the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and local musician Hubert Martin.We'll be back next month with a full episode. Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2025-07-2804 minOff the Charts Music PodcastSummer Listening Party 2025Off the Charts Music Podcast is thrilled to hit it's third season. To mark the milestone, Art and Lisa will shut up so you can soak up the music! A big thank you to the artists for sharing their music and stories. Wishing everyone a joyful summer!Tracks1. Anthony Gadaleta - City of Gold2. Peter Vouras - Take You Home Tonight3. The Actuals - Opposites Attract 4. Gravity Head - The Gift 5. Pansy Division - Luv Luv Luv6. Sean Corvino - It's Gett...
2025-06-291h 13Off the Charts Music PodcastDreamers and Punks - The Story of The XtrasIn 1979 drummer Bill (William) Knapp wanted to start an original punk band so he got on his CB radio and found a couple of dreamers. They put their music on cassette tape and The Xtras were born. Guitarists/vocalists Bill Arciprete and Steve Schneider share the honest story of one of Connecticut's best homegrown punk rock bands. P.S This podcast is released on May 28, 2025 - The 45th anniversary of their very first live show!Listen to the Xtras on SoundCloudhttps://on.soundcloud.com/xg2pTabFw2vkLMMy7Steve Sc...
2025-05-281h 20Off the Charts Music Podcast1.21 Gigawatts of Brain Power - The Extraordinary Life of Tom Rucktenwald!He’s a scientist, engineer, inventor, and musician. His dog was named Einstein, and Lisa was like his female Marty McFly. The only difference between Tom Rucktenwald and Dr. Emmett Brown is a DeLorean time machine!Thomas Rucktenwaldhttps://www.tgday.com/aboutTom Rucktenwald SoundCloudhttps://on.soundcloud.com/vzPeQLwURJcEPnuV71Eighty Bandhttps://on.soundcloud.com/nyfr977D5w8WHHQB7Norman Productionshttps://normanproductions.net/Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep bu...
2025-05-021h 15Off the Charts Music PodcastWe Luv Luv Luv Pansy Division and you will tooChris Freeman discusses the musical journey of the band credited as a pioneer in the queercore musical genre.https://pansydivision.com/https://www.facebook.com/people/Pansy-Division/100063715890357/#https://www.youtube.com/@PansyDivisionvideohttps://youtu.be/jUaVKEtOqgw?si=neM-M4hL61p0uCKihttps://www.youtube.com/@gaycdc5707Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2025-03-301h 28Off the Charts Music PodcastDesire to Inspire - The Musical Force of Kathleen KruzeKathleen Kruze creates songs that heal, inspire, and transport us to vivid and colorful worlds. She sings with a voice like a sweet, fierce storm and pours her heart into every note and word...honestly!Click the links below to listen to more of Kathleen's music https://www.reverbnation.com/kathleenkruzehttps://www.youtube.com/@kathleenkruze6277/featuredhttps://open.spotify.com/album/72RpQtHYqulXxLMhX0E3RQ?si=bJlhRl9MTVG_lR1wI4IXBgText Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisao...
2025-03-031h 28Off the Charts Music PodcastGrateful, Honest, and On Fire - The John Spignesi BandThe John Spignesi band is what happens when a power trio combines talent, creativity, and sincerity in their energetic original music...BAM!Learn more about JSB!https://jsbmusic.net/Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2025-01-2857 minOff the Charts Music PodcastFrom Kickflips to Guitar Riffs to Record Deals - Mike Caridi 's StoryMike Caridi, guitarist of LVL UP and co-founder of Double Double Whammy Records, joins us to discuss his journey in indie music, running a label, and championing DIY artistry.https://www.instagram.com/lvlupband?igsh=MXNjMG55d2VzcmE2aQ==https://www.instagram.com/dbldblwhmmy?igsh=OTlyd21nMDFkY2VkText Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2024-12-281h 28Off the Charts Music PodcastIt’s a Family Affair: A Deep Dive into the Music of Nick DeFalaHis mother was an opera singer. His father a beloved music teacher. His brothers were and still are accomplished musicians. The next generation features a nephew on guitar. So sit back as we do a deep dive into the music of Nick DeFala.Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2024-11-301h 51Off the Charts Music Podcast"Sometimes Ya Just Gotta BeJobe"Art turns the microphone on co-host Lisa and her close friends as they share stories about their band, BeJobe.BeJobe is an original band that somehow managed to make music before it even existed and 30 years after their last show, they still haven't officially broken up!Listen to BeJobe music herehttps://soundcloud.com/user-723464512/sets/now-we-are-one?si=ff838f55d02c46649fcd4ccb96eaffd7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://soundcloud.com/user-373781895/sets/kapop-mix?si=6aa1d11500004fc997a4ccc8a0a547b5&utm...
2024-10-281h 39Off the Charts Music PodcastVic Steffens - Your Friendly Neighborhood "Music Oracle"For almost forty years, Vic Steffens, musician, producer, engineer, and President of Horizon Music Group in West Haven, CT, has transformed his recording studio into a vibrant and welcoming oasis for songwriters and musicians. He is dedicated to supporting artists , helping them bring their creative visions to life and advancing their careers.If you need to "know a guy" in the music business, stop by and say hi to Vic!https://www.horizonmusicgroup.com/https://www.facebook.com/HorizonMGstudio/Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!E...
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Postal Biz-BuzzLet's Talk Direct MailIn this episode Lois Ritarossi, President of High Rock Strategies, LLC discusses direct mail and other strategies related to a successful multi-media campaign. She is a consultant, speaker, trainer, facilitator, entrepreneur, with 25+ years experience in sales and marketing communications.
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Postal Biz-BuzzDiggin' in with Data-MailIn this episode Jon Reynolds talks to Kerry Hannify the Director of Account Services and Quality at Data-Mail. If you're interested in visiting Data-Mail and you are in the Connecticut area on May 8, 2024, you're in luck. Visit the Connecticut Postal Customer Council web site below to find out the details.www.pcc-ct.org
2024-05-0221 minOff the Charts Music PodcastWhat A Reaper And "The Living" Have in CommonYoung writer/director Ashley Gerckens digs up the perfect song for her short film "143" about a sensitive Reaper tasked with a difficult assignment... it just happens to be a song from a band called "The Living"! Watch "143" A Short film written and directed by Ashley Gerckenshttps://youtu.be/kKRDmAYJPaY?si=2raAzwWxGQFTOthMListen to the entire The Living Band podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2073597/11769905Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2024-04-3007 minOff the Charts Music PodcastListen to Her Heart - The Music of Lorrie WesolyAt age 9, following her second open heart surgery, her grandparents gifted her a baby grand piano, and through music, she transformed the world around her.Contact Lorrie at lorriewesoly919@gmail.com https://soundcloud.com/user-704973410-401462226/sets/lorrie-wesolyText Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2024-03-281h 20Off the Charts Music PodcastHeart, Soul, Passion, and Power - The Music of Anthony GadaletaWhen Uncle Tony taught his young nephew Anthony Gadaleta how to play Stairway to Heaven on guitar he had no way of knowing the supernova, genre-bending, force of musical energy he would become!https://soundcloud.com/anthony-gadhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5z1KIggSryhmTvg8telFb3https://www.whatupfunk.com/https://www.experiencebandcentral.com/Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
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Postal Biz-BuzzWe're Back with the new Connecticut Postal Customer CouncilIn this long overdue return to the podcast world, Postal Biz-Buzz welcomes Melissa O'Mara. Melissa works out of Hartford and is responsible for the brand new Connecticut PCC. We have also recruited Jon Reynolds of the USPS to host this return podcast. For those expecting to hear Lisa and Art, Lisa retired but Art is still involved and may host from time to time. In the meantime, the award winning Fairfield, Hartford, and New Haven PCC's joined forces to create the brand new Connecticut PCC.
2024-02-0219 minOff the Charts Music PodcastI Really Don't Like You... The Awesome Adventures of Vox PopIn 1982, two talented college friends, Peter Vouras and Bill Arciprete created "Vox Pop" (magazine, radio and cable TV show). They embarked on an adventure to infiltrate record companies, promote the local music scene, and so much more...including penning each others eulogies... now that's friendship! Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2023-11-281h 48Off the Charts Music PodcastBad Attitude…it wasn’t just a band name, it was a lifestyle.In the 80’s Bad Attitude rocked the local music scene. Bassist Mark Adanti shares his memories in a heavy metal interview that will guarantee to make you want to start head banging.Links to Bad Attitude videos on YouTube:https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=niA4OFWnnNA&list=PLSSHfZVkd6xbRp5JwPvyegcdsB57pwCNphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hcAMgW4blQ&t=2356sBest and Worst of Bad Attitude:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSSHfZVkd6xaT0yqgftpIdtQ9leGBjGMfText Art and Lisa here .... they ne...
2023-10-291h 44Off the Charts Music PodcastCitizens of Planet Earth... Prepare Yourselves!Ronnie Neuhauser propels us into musical freedom land, ARE YOU READY?!His music is eclectic from rock, fusion, funk, free jazz, avant-garde, spoken word, rock opera, progressive rock, and more.P.S. Free Yourself! Listen and learn more about Ronnie and his music hereWebsite: www.nocheez.comDiscography: https://ronnieneuhauser2.bandcamp.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NocheezRecordsFe Fi Fo: https://www.facebook.com/ncrecordsMerch Store: https://ronnie-neuhauser.creator-spring.com/In...
2023-09-282h 10Off the Charts Music Podcast"I QUIT!" "I'M DONE!" The Amazing Story of Kinetic SectBrian Larney thought he could "QUIT" and Ed McPadden thought he was "DONE" but as fate would have it they weren't going anywhere!They added the talent of genius singer/songwriter Pennel T Bird lll and along with fellow bandmates went on to create some of the greatest local original music of the 80s and 90s!For real!!!! Listen to more Kinetic Sect music on SoundCloud Check out new music, videos, and live shows from Brian Larney https://www.brianlarney.com/ https://brianlarney.bandcamp.com/http://www.Facebook.com/Bri...
2023-08-282h 42Off the Charts Music PodcastOff the Charts Music Summer Listening Party #1Art and Lisa get out of the way and let the music play!The Actuals -(who also became Solid State- Manta Rays - 2nd Floor)The LivingTony SusiTragPeter LucibelliBlind JusticeSean CorvinoSister Maire CloseJames Mossand a little teaser from Kinetic Sect (our August guest ...stay tuned)Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2023-07-293h 17Off the Charts Music Podcast"Peace Is Set to Music"James Moss uses an ancient instrument to take us on a mystical musical journey using only his two thumbs. Contact James at jamesmossmusic@gmail.comStay tuned for his Spotify link that will soon be posted hereText Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2023-06-291h 22Off the Charts Music PodcastUntitled EpisodeContact Art and Lisa atoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2023-05-291h 48Off the Charts Music PodcastA Different Kind of "Soul" Music...Yes Indeed!Once upon a time in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles" a young girl put her tin whistle in her sock and began making music. If you close your eyes and listen you just might hear the angelshttps://www.youtube.com/@koinonicsonic4707/featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/@koinoniaJB_Bridgeporthttps://www.facebook.com/p/Our-Lady-of-Good-Counsel-ParishKoinonia-John-the-Baptist-100081323618825/Contact Sister Maire Close at maireclose@gmail.comText Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2023-05-291h 48Off the Charts Music PodcastWAKE UP! Here comes Sean Corvino Super StArt1st!Sean Corvino's music and creative "Portfolio of Madness" is fun, intelligent, purposeful, quirky, AND may cause an EnvironMental Levelution! Listen to YaWNMoWeR B4 it's 2 L8!Want more YaWNMoWeR (YWNMWR) #YaWNMoWerhttps://soundcloud.com/yawnmowerhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNINyUUChSTwLJsLj-GvwdSvgrv3DuTk1https://facebook.com/yawnmower1https://yawnmower.business.site/https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/video/14928440https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/yawnmowerhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/yawnmowerhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/yawnmower/shopText Art and Lisa here .... they ne...
2023-04-221h 27Off the Charts Music PodcastBlind Justice HAPPENED but no one knew what to do about it!Once upon a time in New Haven Connecticut a local "band" called Blind Justice blew the lid off of everything... the fans got it, the record companies acknowledged it and ran, and everyone was left saying "What Exactly is Blind Justice?"Let's find out!Blind Justice Documentary Short https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3c-OfGwKwoDead Wrong Livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRdpRqzbv7c&list=PLNINyUUChSTwH1_Q0KJuUqGSaPOFQlCD2&index=12Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and L...
2023-03-282h 10Off the Charts Music PodcastPeter Lucibelli - From Shredder to Story Teller!Peter Lucibelli is a local Rock Renaissance Man who as a little kid discovered he could pick up almost any musical instrument "make sense out of it" and just play....really play! What happens next is a lifetime of creating a diverse blend of original music that comes straight outta his soul! (He also makes some mean spaghetti!)Listen to more Peter Lucibelli music herehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0A6JVNdMj0by9ZZvy5ETgNhttps://www.facebook.com/thepetelucibelliband/https://soundcloud.com/peter-lucibelli-plbhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/peter-lucibelli/152392510https://w...
2023-02-281h 50Off the Charts Music PodcastWhen Love and Dreams are Set to Music - The Story of "Trag"Mark Tragainese and Nora Dalby Tragainese said "I Do" to Love and "I Will" tocreating a unique brand of original music they lovingly call "Alterna Prog 80's"Listen to more Trag music on Sound Cloudhttps://soundcloud.com/nora-tragianeseText Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2023-01-282h 23Off the Charts Music PodcastTippin' our "Derby" to the life and music of Tony Susi!Music teacher, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter; Tony Susi embodies the true meaning of musical hometown hero!Hear more Tony Susi music herehttps://www.reverbnation.com/tonysusihttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3UYw6D0Zdru2A7zNH7Bfv0Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2022-12-282h 01Off the Charts Music PodcastDawn of ..."The Living"It's the mid 80's, its NY, it's 4 college friends who bring their cool shoes, poetry notebooks, and pillows to class ...Of course, how else do you start a band?!Listen to more Living music herehttps://soundcloud.com/user-161852444Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2022-11-282h 08Off the Charts Music PodcastWelcome to "Off the Charts Music Podcast"Welcome to Off the Charts! The podcast that digs up original local music from yesterday so you can hear it today!Oh... and meet show co-hosts Art Gerckens and Lisa Landone (Music Archeologists) ... they're fun! Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2022-11-1010 minOff the Charts Music PodcastHey Lawrence...let's start a band!What happened when childhood friends Lorenzo Morelli and Michael Mason decided to make music was as good as what happened when peanut butter and chocolate decided to become Reece's Peanut butter Cup... Fans of New Wave, Ska, Punk, Pop, and the 1980s meet the music of Mason/Morelli!Hear more Mason Morelli music herehttps://soundcloud.com/user-203888537Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisaoffthechartsmusicpodcast@gmail.com
2022-10-262h 15Postal Biz-BuzzGetting to the "Heart" of a PCC Hero!We turn the tables on PCC Superstar and Postal Biz-Buzz host Art Gerckensto hear his story on the enduring value of The Postal Service, PCCs,and their impact on his amazing life and career.
2022-08-0846 minPostal Biz-BuzzUSPS Connect™ an e-Commerce Game-Changer!Drumroll please! Introducing USPS Connect™ a dynamic suite of services with speedy delivery options, tracking, local, regional, national, and returns options that will help any size business move forward. Jon Reynolds, USPS Business Lead Development Specialist, tells you how!Learn more here!https://www.uspsconnect.com/
2022-06-2619 minPostal Biz-BuzzMusic to Business Mailer's EarsNeed to make your mailing, printing, and data processes simpler, safer and less expensive?!Chuck Chesler, Owner Corporate Mailing and Data Services, explains how his super-secure, one-stop shop gets it all done! He might even sing you a song!Learn more at https://cmads.us/Listen to Chuck's original band Tyrone Shoelaces at https://www.tyroneshoelaces.com/home
2022-03-0835 minPostal Biz-BuzzLove, Trust, Loyalty, "Tails" from a Dog that Nobody WantedJill Horan, Special Education Teacher and Author chats with Art about her book"The Dog That Nobody Wanted" a heartwarming true story of hope and transformation written from the perspective of Joey the dog who finally found his "forever home". Learn more about Joey herehttps://www.amazon.com/Dog-that-Nobody-Wanted-attachment-ebook/dp/B08L5S66N1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E18XN66G50chttps://www.facebook.com/Joeys-Story-The-Dog-that-Nobody-Wanted-105598457920238/
2021-12-1622 minPostal Biz-BuzzCome "Snail" Away with Direct Mail Tracking and Campaign ManagementDave Lewis, President of SnailWorks™ talks about how mail tracking and web-based interfaces create a solution that allows direct marketers to increase the effectiveness of direct mail through coordinated channels with powerful and easy-to-use reports.Learn more athttps://snailworks.com/Ext/default.aspx
2021-09-2115 minPostal Biz-BuzzPCC Superhero Advocate Shares the Scoop on National Postal Forum, PCC Day, and More!Get an inside look into the 2021 National Postal Customer Counsel Day and 2022 National Postal Forum with special guest Da Shiek Woodard, Customer Outreach Specialist (A)| USPS HQ Industry Engagement and Outreach – Corporate AffairsLearn more about National PCC Day at https://postalpro.usps.com/node/10028and National Postal Forum at https://npf.org/
2021-09-1817 minPostal Biz-BuzzThe USPS Vital Role in Our Country's Economy and DiversityAttorney L. Kay Wilson former USPS Legal Eagle and USPS Advocate gives us a "Birdseye" view of the agencies significant and innovative contributions to diversity and our nations economy.
2021-07-0947 minPostal Biz-BuzzA USPS/PCC Story of Love, Gratitude, Music, and LobstersWhen "Plan A" reluctantly gives into "Plan B" and "Plan B" becomes the best plan of all.
2021-06-1750 minPostal Biz-BuzzMoms, Music, and Messages with Art and LisaIn this special Mother's Day episode Art and Lisa discuss their top 10 songs about mothers and more. Be sure listen all the way to the end for special messages to and from moms. P.S. "Call your mom!"
2021-05-0546 minPostal Biz-BuzzHow To Make Potentially Difficult Conversations Easier!Difficult conversations are hard. In this special episode internationally renowned motivational speaker and author Joy Baldridge discusses how knowing the right words to use to defuse inevitable tensions makes them easier.Learn more about Joy by visiting her website at http://joybaldridge.com/
2021-03-3028 minPostal Biz-BuzzDelivery Locker Systems - The Future is here!Special guest Gary Shank, President and Founder of QTrak explains how Package Pod Delivery Locker Systems save package delivery resources by eliminating long lines at your mailroom, consolidating multiple delivery points and much more. Learn more at by visiting QTrak's website at https://qtrak.net/ or by contacting Gary at 610.972.0290
2021-02-1221 minPostal Biz-BuzzPutting a "Stamp" on History with Urban Archeologist Greg Van Antwerp!Get ready to "dig in" as Urban Archeologist Greg Van Antwerp brings history to life with fascinating stories of postal artifacts discovered in peoples homes.Learn more about Greg's work by visiting his website at www.foundAstory.comContact Greg at historyhunter411@gmail.com
2021-01-2119 minPostal Biz-BuzzOperation Santa - A Chat with USPS "Chief Elf"!In this very special episode Art welcomes Gail Branham, USPS Customer Relations Coordinator and "Chief Elf" for the Operation Santa Program!https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/Each year, hundreds of thousands of letters sent to Santa from children and families arrive at Post Offices around the country. Most letters ask for toys and games. Some ask for basic necessities. Some ask for help for themselves and their loved ones.USPS Operation Santa makes it possible for individuals and organizations to adopt these letters and send responses and thoughtful gifts in Santa’s place.
2020-11-2720 minPostal Biz-BuzzThe Power and Purpose of ConnectingCathy Rupard, Vice President at Midwest Mailing Service and long time Industry Chair of the National PCC Advisory Board, shares her stories about the value Postal Customer Councils, the enduring power of mail, and the joy of being thankful and giving back.
2020-11-1425 minPostal Biz-BuzzIs Print Dead?Ed Burzminski, President and CEO Chamber Marketing Partners, Inc. discusses the value of print in today's digital world. Ed also shares an amazing and inspiring story of hope, courage, and purpose!
2020-11-0734 minPostal Biz-BuzzStrategies and Technologies for a Successful Political Mail CampaignArt welcomes mailing/marketing expert Tom Mackel, President of Engage Marketing Inc., QRM Inc. and Co-Founder of Freewheel by PSterling, LLC, and member of MTAC for the American Association of Political consultants. Art and Tom discus a variety of topics related to the upcoming election including political mailings, Enterprise Payment Systems, Informed Delivery, and more.
2020-10-0626 minPostal Biz-BuzzThe U.S. Postal Service America's Most Trusted Government AgencyArt welcomes Maureen Marion, USPS Strategic Communications Manager, to discuss what makes the United States Postal Service "America's Most Trusted Government Agency"!
2020-08-2120 minPostal Biz-Buzz"Proof" Positive - 5th State Distillery Pivots from Spirits to Hand Sanitizer!Host Art Gerckens talks with Bridget Schulten, owner of award winning 5th State Distillery about her company's successful pivot to hand sanitizer manufacturing during COVID 19.
2020-08-0121 minPostal Biz-BuzzUsing the Power of Positive Psychology to Enhance the Customer ExperienceHost Art Gerckens welcomes Wanda Santos-Haynes, USPS Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact and Positive Psychology expert. Wanda explains the principles of Positive Psychology and the value of fostering a growth mindset in the workplace to produce better customer outcomes.
2020-07-0929 minPostal Biz-BuzzGetting Back to School / Safety on Campus During Corona VirusHost Art Gerckens welcomes Gary MacNamara, Executive Director of Public Safety & Governmental Affairs, Co-Chair Sacred Heart University Corona Virus Management Team, and former Police Chief for the Town of Fairfield CT. Gary talks with Art about the vital role of communication, advanced preparation, and strong leadership in keeping returning students and faculty safe during the Corona Virus pandemic.
2020-06-0428 minPostal Biz-BuzzArt and Lisa's Top 10 Postal Related Songs!Host Art Gerckens brings Postal Biz-Buzz engineer and musician Lisa Landone out from behind the scenes to have some fun discussing their top ten postal related songs.See if you can count how many times Lisa says "you know"!
2020-04-2537 minPostal Biz-BuzzThe Value of Informed Delivery to Customers and BusinessesUSPS expert Frank Polacco talks with Art about the value of Informed Delivery a free service that provides users with a daily email that contains images of mailpieces before they arrive to the mailbox! Frank also talks about the value to business mailers who can utilize Informed Delivery to engage users through an integrated mail and digital marketing campaign that generates additional consumer impressions, interactions, and insights.
2020-04-0818 minPostal Biz-BuzzInside College and University Mail Center OperationsSpecial guest Charles (Charlie) Apicella Manager, Mail, Distribution, Print, and Op Scan Services, University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Industry Co Chair of the Western Mass. PCC talks about the inner workings of college and university mail center operations, special provisions for handling university mail during COVID-19, and of course the value of Postal Customer Council (PCC) membership.
2020-03-1829 minPostal Biz-BuzzThe Value of U.S. Mail in Political ElectionsHost Art Gerckens welcomes special Guest Marc Garofalo Town Clerk, City of Derby and former City of Derby Mayor. Marc provides an inside view into the election process and discusses the valuable role of the U.S. Mail.
2020-02-2929 minPostal Biz-BuzzGrowing Business with Direct Mail and Every Door Direct Mail MarketingHost Art Gerckens and special guest Bill Llewellyn, President Universal Printing and Mailing Services, discus the marketing power of Direct Mail and Every Door Direct Mail Bill explains the differences and advantages of each service and the importance of incorporating mail into your integrated marketing campaign. For information on Postal Customer Councils visit our website at http://www.pcc-ct.org/Learn more about Direct Mail by contacting Bill Llewellyn at bill@universalprinting4u.comVisit Universal Printing and Mailing Services at https://www.universalprinting4u.com/
2020-02-0921 minPostal Biz-BuzzWelcome to Postal Biz-BuzzHost Art Gerckens welcomes special guest Christie Christensen, U.S. Postal Service Marketing Manager CT Valley District. Art and Chris discuss how free membership to local Postal Customer Councils will connect you to the right people and will keep you up to date on the latest mailing, shipping and marketing innovations to help you to save time, save money, and grow your business
2019-12-2223 min