Wayne Powers Joins Valassis as Chief Revenue and Operating Officer

LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 19, 2015: Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, has appointed Wayne Powers as Chief Revenue and Operating Officer. In this role, Powers will lead revenue growth and the cross-channel client/advertiser experience for Valassis, a division of Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.

A 30-year veteran in the media industry, Powers has successfully led print and digital initiatives that boosted revenue growth of global brands through omni-channel integration. He has held multiple senior leadership positions at Gravity4, Parade Media Group, Yahoo! and Time Inc. where he delivered market-changing solutions for customers. In addition to his business acumen, Powers has developed and implemented strategic process improvements that have strengthened the customer experience.

'Wayne has a proven ability to align with market demand and accelerate revenue growth across multiple brands and platforms,'said Rob Mason, Valassis President and CEO. 'His leadership in successfully developing and bringing high-performing, integrated print and digital solutions to market will benefit both our national and hyper-local clients.'

Prior to Valassis, Powers was President of Gravity4 where he expanded the company's client base while empowering marketers with a simplified multi-channel online customer experience. While President of Parade Media Group, he was responsible for the strategic direction and financial growth of multiple brands across platforms including Parade and Dash. As Yahoo! SVP, North American Sales, he successfully formalized Yahoo's sales strategy and structure as well as creating a Video, Social and Mobile strategy. Powers led the integration of Interclick - a display ad network focused on delivering personalized advertising solutions that was later renamed Genome. He served as President, Time Media Group where he had responsibilities for multiple operating divisions including the launch of the Time, Inc.Digital Network.

'The tremendous potential in Valassis' unparalleled consumer reach via print and digital, thousands of client relationships and actionable data is exciting,' said Powers. 'I look forward to joining a leading company focused on delivering omni-channel media solutions that is very well positioned for continued growth and expansion.'

About Valassis

Valassis is a leader in intelligent media delivery, providing over 15,000 clients with innovative media solutions to influence consumers wherever they plan, shop, buy and share. By integrating online and offline data combined with powerful insights, Valassis precisely targets its clients' most valuable shoppers, offering unparalleled reach and scale. NCH Marketing Services, Inc., is a Valassis subsidiary and RedPlum® is its consumer brand. Its signature Have You Seen Me?® program delivers hope to missing children and their families. Valassis is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.

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Valassis
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