The U.S.P.S. Facebook stamp site had 1,492 likes at press time. The sevice used the social media stamp promotion in order to raise awareness of its stamp program and to also go appeal to younger folks.
The design of the stamps vary greatly and offer eye-catching designs and themes. Appearing one day at a time which began on Monday and continued over a five day period, the first in the series was the Cherry Blossom Centennial Forever Stamp which was created as a symbol of the solid camaraderie between Japan and the U.S. The stamp is reminiscent of the time when Japan gifted America 3,000 cherry trees a century ago.
Other stamp designs up for vote include:
- Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs
- A swirl of ribbons that spell out love
- Black heritage portrait of Ebony/ publisher John H. Johnson (pictured), and
- A celebration of one of America’s most popular outdoor actvities, bicycling.
U.S.P.S. Executive Director of Stamp Services Stephen Kearney said in a press release:
Stamps reflect our American culture, icons and lifestyles. We have stamps with nearly every topic imaginable. By providing a sneak peek at next year’s stamps, we’re helping customers find stamps that they’re interested in and excited about. Social media is a great way to do that — and to make it easier for people to share the news about stamps of interest with their friends.
Voting results will be announced on Facebook Monday, July 25. If you’d like to give the designs your stamp of approval, visit the U.S. P.S. Facebook page.
Source: All Facebook
Monday, July 25, 2011