Valassis Communications, Inc. is a Livonia, Michigan-based company that provides media and marketing services in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and Canada.

In February 2014, Harland Clarke Holdings, a subsidiary of M&F Worldwide, completed purchase of Valassis for approximately $1.8 billion.

[1] On Oct 17, 2005, Valassis became the recipient of a Caleidoscope of Culture Award (COCA), which recognized southeastern Michigan organizations and businesses for their ongoing efforts and steadfast commitment to diversity.

[3] In early 2006, Valassis settled a complaint by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that it had attempted to collude with News America Marketing, its top rival, to eliminate competition between the two.

Valassis had sued to get out of the acquisition, saying it had found problems with Advo's financial figures, but the purchase was completed.

[9] The lawsuits by Valassis were based on claims that News America had gained market share by forcing its packaged-goods customers to sign long-term insert contracts or risk huge price increases on their in-store advertising displays.

According to the company, RedPlum's newspaper inserts and direct mailings reach more than 100 million consumers a week, without consent.

[citation needed] According to NCMEC, photos are the number one tool that parents and law enforcement officials have in their search for missing children.