First-time Award Focuses on Six-year Partnership LIVONIA, Mich., July 8 - Valassis, a leading marketing services and Connective Media company, has been awarded the Most Valuable Partner Award by Brann Forbes, a Dallas-based agency. Valassis services Brann Forbes through Pizza Hut and multiple restaurant/retail clients and through their six-year relationship have built a strong partnership. This is the first time Brann Forbes has awarded the Most Valuable Partner Award. The Brann Forbes MVP Award was given to Valassis for contributing to the agency's success and better serving their clients. Valassis coordinates the media and placement of a variety of targeted print promotions for several of Brann Forbes clients. Customer-focused, this partnership lends itself to providing extraordinary service to meet any challenges. "Our relationship with Valassis defines what a true partnership should be," said Melissa Outman, Senior Vice President of Graphic Systems at Brann Forbes. "Even though we are located in Dallas, Texas and Valassis is headquartered in Michigan, you would think we were operating out of the same office. It is as though they are an extension of our own business." Valassis, a marketing-driven company, is known for their consultative selling approach and for providing integrated solutions to their customers. "We are proud of the relationship we have built with Brann Forbes," said Ruth Libbey, Vice President of Targeted Print & Media Solutions at Valassis. "The strength of our relationship allows us to work together as one. We have formed a strong team and our partnership exemplifies Valassis' sales vision." Brann Forbes presented the MVP Award at a ceremony, which also marked an open house for their new office in Dallas.