BALTIMORE--Jan. 23, 2007-- Vertis Communications today announced Doug Mann has joined the company as senior vice president and general manager for Vertis Communications' advertising insert division. Mann's extensive background in sales leadership and management across commercial printing platforms will fuel his new role at Vertis to enhance operational and sales effectiveness, quality, and customer service. "Doug's impressive sales experience and proven track record in driving growth while improving efficiency, on-time delivery, and customer service, make him an ideal leader for Vertis' advertising inserts platform," said Mike DuBose, chairman and CEO for Vertis Communications. Mann joins Vertis Communications most recently from Gannett, where he served a dual role as president of Minneapolis Offset and group vice president of sales and marketing for the Gannett Offset Group. He has also held various sales leadership positions at C2 Media, Ariston, and Reynolds & Reynolds. For more information, contact Maria Amor or Kelly Hamor at (619) 234-0345.