EXHIBIT 10.55  January 11, 2005  Mr. Gary L. Sutula 915 Burnham Court Aurora, Illinois, 60504  Dear
Gary,  It
gives me great pleasure to confirm our offer to join what we believe is one of
the most successful and dynamic organizations in targeted advertising, media,
and marketing solutions. You have an extraordinary opportunity to participate
in the growth and challenge offered by Vertis, Inc. As you might imagine, this
opportunity provides a truly unique and rewarding experience for our staff, and
we believe that you will make an outstanding addition to the team.  Following
are the terms of our offer:  1.Specifically, you will
join Vertis Inc. in the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Information
Officer.  In that capacity, you will
report to me.  In brief, youwill provide the technology vision and
strategic leadership for Vertis Inc. In concert with other key executive
leaders, you will be the technology thought-leader relative to the support of
the growth and evolution of the companys business model and drive all elements
of technology strategy development and execution. You will also establish and
manage related key alliances, provide leadership and direction to the companys
technology leadership team, and represent the companys technology face in
the marketplace.  2.Your start date will be
mutually determined, however we are hoping that you will be able to join us
within four weeks from today.  3.Your office will be
located at 250 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 
21201.  4.Your starting base
salary will be $240,000 annualized.  This
will be distributed in an amount of $9,230.76 bi-weekly on Fridays.  5.You will receive an automobile allowance of
$990 per month or $11,880 annually.  6.You will be eligible to
participate in the companys Executive Incentive Plan (EIP) with a target
payout of 40% of your base salary. Your participation is in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Plan.  7.As an element of your
compensation, the Company intends to grant to you 5,000 shares of the Companys
restricted common stock under the Vertis Holdings, Inc. equity plan, subject to
approval by the Companys Board of Directors at its next meeting.  These shares of restricted stock will be
subject to the Companys standard vesting provisions and restrictions on
transfer.  These provisions will be more
fully set forth in a Restricted Stock Agreement, to be entered into upon the
award of the shares.  8.You will be eligible to
participate in the companys Deferred Compensation Plan.  The details of this Plan will be provided to
you by TBG Financial.  9.To assist you and your family transition to
the Maryland area, the company will provide you with a program of comprehensive
relocation benefits in accordance with the terms of our Executive Relocation
Policy.  10.Your performance will
be reviewed annually. Merit increases will be based on performance and in
accordance with the companys current policy and procedures.


11.You will be eligible
for coverage under our group health, life insurance and disability plans on the
first day of the month following or coinciding with your start date providing
you have submitted a HIPAA certificate from your previous employer.  Our health insurance plans provide coverage
for most medical, dental and vision expenses.  Several coverage options are available
allowing you to select the program that best meets your needs.  Benefit brochures and more detailed and
specific information will be provided to you under separate cover.  12.You will be eligible to
participate in our 401K Plan within 15 days of your hire date.  This program is administered by Putnam
Investments, and you will have an array of investment options from which to
choose.  13.You will be eligible immediately for all
Vertis holidays, which are:  Thanksgiving
Day Day
After Thanksgiving Christmas
Eve Day Christmas
Day New
Years Day Memorial
Day Independence
Day Labor
Day  As a
senior member of management, your personal time off will be covered under our
Executive Leave policy, which provides you up to 4 weeks of compensated leave
yearly (leaves cannot be accumulated from year to year).  Your leaves will need to be approved by me
and coordinated with our company operations.  14.Additionally, we require post-offer
controlled substance tests prior to the beginning of your employment with
Vertis, Inc. Therefore; this offer is contingent upon the laboratory results.
Please refer to the enclosed information for details concerning our testing
procedures. A list of locations where the drug test is to be conducted can be
found at www.questdiagnostic.com. Please see the enclosed drug consent form,
and a forensic drug testing custody and control form. Your start date will be confirmed once your test results have been
received.  15.As appropriate for your position in senior
management, this offer is contingent upon the successful completion and results
of comprehensive reference and background checks.  Due to
the highly sensitive nature of our business, we require all professional and or
management personnel to sign a Business Responsibility Agreement.  Additionally,
federal requirements
state that, at the time of your employment, you must provide documentation
establishing your identity and legal right to work in the United States.
Therefore, this offer is contingent on this validation.  We
understand that you are not a party to any employment contract or agreement
which restricts your ability to devote the full range of your skills and
knowledge to Vertis Inc., or your right to engage in competition with your
present employer after the termination of your employment. If this
understanding is incorrect, please notify us immediately.  Accordingly, our offer is contingent upon our
receipt and review of any such agreement.  Furthermore,
should you accept this offer; there is no expressed or implied contract of
employment between you and Vertis Inc. You will be employed for no particular
period of time;


you
have the right to terminate your employment at any time for any reason, and the
company has a similar right.  The
terms of this offer of employment extended to you are outlined in this letter
and any additions or other changes must also be in writing.  Please
acknowledge your receipt of this offer and agreement with the terms outlined
above by signing the attached copy of this letter and returning it to me.  I am
sure you realize that this position offers you the opportunity to enhance your
already considerable skills. I am certain you will find your new role
challenging, rewarding and satisfying. We look forward to having you on the
Vertis, Inc. team.   Sincerely,   /S/ Dean D. DurbinDean
  D. DurbinPresident
  & Chief Financial Officer   Acknowledged:
  /S/ Gary L. SutulaDate: