Perfect Holiday Gift For Family and Friends Available at Target CLEVELAND, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The holiday season gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on our most important relationships, the people who sustain us all year long, and the memories that enrich our lives. Heartfelt words and photos that capture treasured moments have always played significant roles in conveying those feelings. This year, American Greetings Corp. (NYSE:AM) and Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) have partnered to introduce a gift that fully embraces this spirit in a manner that combines the warm wishes of the holiday greeting and enhances it with a little help from technology. Just in time for the holidays, the greeting card company and retailer have introduced the first ever-digital slideshow greeting card, available in the Target card aisle, and retailing for $19.99. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091201/CL18000) The digital slideshow greeting card holds up to 50 digital images, includes a beautifully composed original holiday soundtrack and even allows the sender to record their own vocal message to give the greeting that final personalized touch. The innovative packaging opens into a beautifully coordinated gift box and includes an appropriate-sized mailing envelope, so shoppers don't need to purchase anything additional to send their gift. Postage for the greeting is approximately $2.30, so anyone can purchase and mail the present for less than $25. The team that developed the greeting card did so with families and close friends in mind - knowing that many people can't get together for the holidays. "We are thrilled to offer shoppers a gift this holiday season that fits all of their needs - it's fun and thoughtful, trendy and sincere and affordable while supremely convenient," said Carol Miller, executive director on new product concepts at American Greetings. "Once consumers add their favorite photos and message, the card transforms into an emotional and personal experience that can be enjoyed for years to come with mom, dad, an older brother, younger sister or anyone with whom you've shared cherished memories." In addition to the revolutionary patent pending design, developed through a partnership with Euri, a subsidiary of IRTronix, the gift is highlighted by many unique features making it even more useful and memorable. These additions include a special stand and display fold, so that the card can be presented beautifully in any home, and the inclusion of a USB cable for recharging the card via any computer. Each presentation will play for three hours before needing to be re-charged, and will continue to play for three hours after every charge thereafter. Shoppers can find the new digital slideshow greeting card at all Target locations while quantities last. For more information on what else is new this holiday season, and to find store locations in your area, visit http://www.corporate.americangreetings.com/. You can also follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/amgreetings. About American Greetings Corporation For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE:AM) has been a manufacturer and retailer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships. The Company's major greeting card brands are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods, American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has the largest collection of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com through AG Interactive, Inc. (the Company's online division). AG Interactive also offers digital photo sharing and personal publishing at PhotoWorks.com and Webshots.com and a one-stop source for online graphics and animations at Kiwee.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.7 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets domestically and worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com/. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091201/CL18000 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: American Greetings Corporation CONTACT: Meghan Olmstead, +1-216-252-7300, Web Site: http://www.americangreetings.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/044150.html

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