mailshot

British

/ ˈmeɪlˌʃɒt /

noun

a circular, leaflet, or other advertising material sent by post, or the posting of such material to a large group of people at one time

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Some supporters got a typical mailshot, an emotional story about an individual beneficiary called Sebastiana.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2019

The campaigns were allowed to spend up to £7m, get a free mailshot, TV broadcasts and £600,000 public funds.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2016

It will be able to spend up to £7m during the campaign, including a £600,000 public grant for a free public mailshot and TV broadcasts.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2016

Then there's the weekly email to users, a vastly different beast from the typical corporate mailshot.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2014

The electoral commission will this weekend send out a massive mailshot to the electorate in an attempt to explain the alternative vote.

From The Guardian • Apr. 1, 2011

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