Advertising Age--"UPS has recognized the love-hate relationship that all too many consumers have with the notorious delivery notice," he said. "UPS is introducing a first-of-its-kind delivering service, designed to ensure that missed deliveries are a thing of the past." That service, dubbed UPS My Choice, is meant to increase the likelihood of a successful delivery on the first attempt. Consumers signing up for the program, which launches Oct. 3, will receive phone, email or text alerts notifying them a day in advance of a package delivery and providing a four-hour window. When those alerts are received, consumers can electronically authorize release of packages receiving a signature or reschedule the delivery for a later date. For $5, the package can be rerouted to another address or the nearest UPS Store. A $40 annual fee gets consumers all of those benefits, along with a delivery calendar showing the status of deliveries, the option to select a two-hour window and the ability to provide instructions to drivers about where to leave packages. Read more!
