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Valassis

Promotional Marketing & Advertising ServicesAgency

Valassis connects brands with consumers through integrated multi-channel marketing solutions that combine data-driven targeting, shared mail programs, digital advertising, and in-store activation to drive measurable purchase behavior and ROI.

Last updated Jun 22, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Jun 22, 2026

Founded
1970
HQ
Livonia, Michigan, United States
Connections
3

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Revenue
$1B+
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About

Leading provider of shared mail and promotional marketing solutions in North America

Valassis is a prominent marketing technology and services company that operates as a subsidiary of Vericast (formerly Harland Clarke Holdings). The company specializes in connecting brands with consumers through a multi-channel approach that includes shared mail programs, digital advertising, newspaper inserts, and in-store marketing solutions. Valassis serves major retailers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, restaurants, and other consumer-facing businesses with data-driven marketing campaigns designed to drive purchase behavior and customer engagement. The company operates several well-known products including RedPlum, a widely distributed coupon insert program, and Save.com, a digital coupon platform. Valassis leverages extensive consumer data and analytics to help brands target households more effectively across both traditional and digital channels. Their solutions combine direct mail, digital display, mobile advertising, and retail point-of-sale marketing to create integrated campaigns. As part of Vericast, Valassis continues to maintain its brand identity while benefiting from the broader capabilities of its parent organization. The company holds a significant position in the promotional marketing space, particularly in the grocery and CPG sectors, where it competes with other major marketing services providers. Valassis's strength lies in its ability to reach consumers at multiple touchpoints throughout their purchase journey, from awareness through in-store activation.

Business model

Marketing Services

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • RedPlum

    Widely distributed shared mail coupon program reaching millions of households with promotional offers from multiple brands

  • Save.com

    Digital coupon platform enabling consumers to access and print manufacturer coupons online

  • Valassis Direct Mail

    Targeted direct mail advertising solutions including solo mail and shared mail programs

  • Digital Solutions

    Digital advertising services including display, mobile, video, and social media advertising

  • Retail Marketing Services

    In-store marketing solutions including shelf-edge advertising, digital screens, and point-of-sale materials

  • Newspaper Inserts

    Free-standing insert (FSI) programs distributed through newspapers nationwide

Key features

Multi-channel campaign orchestrationHousehold-level targeting and segmentationExtensive consumer purchase data and analyticsShared mail distribution networkDigital coupon delivery and redemption trackingIn-store marketing activationCampaign performance measurement and attributionRetail partnership network

Use cases

CPG brand promotional campaigns driving trial and repeat purchaseRetailer circular and coupon distribution programsNew product launch awareness and sampling campaignsSeasonal promotional campaigns for restaurants and QSR brandsHousehold acquisition and retention programsCompetitive conquest campaigns targeting competitor customersMulti-channel brand awareness and conversion campaignsLocal market advertising for regional retailers

Customer segments

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturersGrocery retailersMass merchandisersQuick Service Restaurants (QSR)Casual dining restaurantsPharmaceutical and health brandsFinancial services companiesAutomotive brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Data management platformsProgrammatic advertising technologyConsumer data analyticsCampaign management systemsDigital ad serving platformsAttribution and measurement tools

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAPCI DSS

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 1970 · Founded
  2. 2017Absorbed MaxPoint Interactive3 sources
Connection details

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