MINNEAPOLIS and RENTON, Wash., May 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Classmates.com, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), and Jostens(tm), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visant Corporation, today announced an agreement to offer alumni rings to Classmates.com members who would like to show their affiliation and school pride even after graduation. The Classmates Collection(tm) will include a broad selection of personalized high school rings and select military and college rings. It launches today with the introduction of high school alumni ring offerings to Classmates.com members. Select military and college alumni rings will be offered later this year.
"Classmates.com partnered with Jostens because they bring a century of craftsmanship which enables our members to customize rings that reflect their unique experiences and showcase their accomplishments," said Michael Smith, CEO and president of Classmates Online, Inc.
"Our goal is to make it easy for people to get their alumni rings, regardless of how much time has passed since graduation," said Mike Bailey, CEO, Jostens. "Classmates.com and Jostens together have the technology, service and support to provide a superior online shopping experience."
The Classmates Collection of alumni rings will include a large selection of ring designs and metal choices, broad options for customization and a wide variety of simulated stone selections. Fully personalized and customized alumni rings with the Jostens Lifetime Limited Warranty are available in a range of price points depending on the level of customization.
About Classmates.com
Classmates Online, Inc., founded in 1995 and based in Renton, WA, is a leader in online community-based networking. The company operates Classmates.com (www.classmates.com), connecting millions of members throughout the U.S. and Canada with friends and acquaintances from school, work and the military. Its Classmates International subsidiary also operates leading community-based networking sites in Sweden, through Klasstraffen Sweden AB (www.stayfriends.se), and in Germany, through StayFriends GmbH (www.stayfriends.de). Classmates Online is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD). For more information about United Online and its Internet subscription services, please visit www.untd.com.
About Jostens
Jostens is a leading provider of school-related affinity products and services that help people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements and build affiliation. Jostens' products include yearbooks, class rings, graduation products and school photography. Jostens is a wholly owned subsidiary of Visant Corporation, a North American specialty printing, marketing and school-related affinity products and services enterprise.
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