Audience
Enterprise marketers
About Lob
Lob’s mission is to connect the world, one mailbox at a time.
Lob is the only direct mail automation and address verification platform for the digital age. Lob's platform automates the direct mail execution process for enterprises at any scale - from creation, printing, postage, delivery, and sustainability with end-to-end analytics and campaign attribution. Over 11,000 businesses trust Lob to transform their direct mail into intelligent mail.
Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Lob is venture-backed by Y Combinator, Polaris Partners, Floodgate, and First Round Capital.
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Founded: 2013
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
Webinars
Support
Phone Support
Online
Lob Frequently Asked Questions
Lob Product Features
Direct Mail Automation
Analytics/Reporting
Supported
Campaign Management
Supported
Delivery Tracking
Supported
Design Management
Supported
Event Triggered Mailings
Supported
Mailing Services Integration
Supported
Pre-made Templates
Supported
Printing Services Integration
Supported
Response Alerts
Supported
A/B Testing
Not Supported
Data Import/Export
Not Supported
List Scrubbing
Not Supported
Mailing List Purchasing
Not Supported
Shipment Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
Supported
For eCommerce
Supported
Delivery Estimate
Not Supported
For Freight
Not Supported
Status Tracking
Not Supported
Website Integration
Not Supported