Vertis Inc. to Hold Conference Call to Announce 3rd Quarter Earnings.

BALTIMORE -- Vertis, the premier provider of targeted advertising, media, and marketing services, today announced that it will be holding a conference call on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. EST, to discuss earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004. Dean D. Durbin, Chief Financial Officer, will host the conference call at (866-556-1092) or (773-756-4797) for international callers) and the passcode confirmation is VERTIS Q3. A recording of the call will be available for review for one week at (866-373-9237) or (203-369-0283) for international callers.

About Vertis

Vertis is the premier provider of targeted advertising, media, and marketing services that drive consumers to marketers more effectively. Its comprehensive products and services range from consumer research, audience targeting, creative services, and workflow management to targeted advertising inserts, direct mail, interactive marketing, packaging solutions, and digital one-to-one marketing and fulfillment. Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., with facilities throughout the U.S. and the U.K., Vertis combines best-in-class technology, creative resources and innovative production to serve the targeted marketing needs of companies worldwide.

To learn more about Vertis, visit www.vertisinc.com.

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