The industry has shown a significant reduction in workforce , at least in the last reported period between 2014 and 2015. Over 1,167 employees lost their job in that period, a loss of -2.49%. The most recent numbers show a total of 2,758 businesses currently operating in the Direct Mail Advertising industry. Calculated reported accident rates have outpaced the Advertising and Related Services Industry by 79% over the past 5 years.