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How long does it take to prepare and mail a targeted B2B postcard campaign?
Once your order is final, Yotru prints and mails the cards in about 2 to 3 days. Delivery then usually takes about a week, but can take 2 to 3 weeks, and no one can guarantee an exact delivery date. Before that, allow time to prepare the list and message, more if Yotru is sourcing the list for you.
Practical guide · Published October 21, 2026 · Written by Jenna Gallo
The Yotru answer
A campaign has three stages: preparing the list and copy, production and mailing, then delivery by the postal service. Yotru controls the first two closely. Delivery depends on the postal service and region, which is why timing should always include a buffer.
How clients ask it
- How fast can postcards be mailed?
- When will my postcards arrive?
- How far ahead should I plan a postcard campaign?
Typical timeline
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Prepare list and message (your own list) | Often a day or two, depending on you |
| List sourced by Yotru | Extra time, depending on size and criteria |
| Review, payment and confirmation | As quickly as you approve |
| Production and mailing | About 2 to 3 days after the order is final |
| Delivery | Usually about a week, sometimes 2 to 3 weeks |
Planning follow-up
Because cards arrive over several days, follow-up should start with the people who scan rather than on a fixed date. Most teams begin calls about a week after mailing and work through the list over the following two weeks.
How we look at it at Yotru
We'd rather give you an honest range than a date we can't keep. For more detail on each stage, see how long a Yotru direct mail campaign takes.
Frequently asked questions
About 2 to 3 days after the order is finalized.
Usually about a week, but it can take 2 to 3 weeks.
No. Delivery depends on the postal service, so dates can't be guaranteed.
Yes. Allow extra time when Yotru builds the list, depending on its size and criteria.
Three to five weeks before the event.
With scanners as soon as they scan, and with everyone else about a week after mailing.
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Work with Yotru
Plan your campaign with honest timing
Create your postcards, approve the list and confirm. Cards go out about 2 to 3 days later, with QR tracking so you know who to follow up with.