Vertis, doing business as Vertis Communications, is one of the leading providers of targeted advertising and marketing solutions to retail and consumer services companies. It offers marketing services, ranging from conception and design to production and distribution, for more than 2,000 clients, including grocery stores, retail chains, newspapers and advertising agencies. The company s services include market research, media planning, advertising and digital production and fulfillment. Vertis produces newspaper inserts, such as comic strips, TV magazines and supplements, as well as provides direct mail, package design, interactive marketing and media planning services. Headquartered in Baltimore, it employs more than 5,500 people. Vertis maintains over 100 locations, including one in Irvine, Calif.