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American Greetings Mixes it Up With CD Compilation Cards

    CLEVELAND, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The key to any great
present is to find something that is fun, thoughtful and just a little
unexpected. Now consumers can offer this optimal combination for any
recipient in one convenient purchase with new CD compilation cards from
American Greetings Corp. (NYSE: AM).

    The festive line includes a great card and a mixed CD of popular music.
Shoppers can choose from cards with CDs coordinated by decade, musical
theme or even mood to find the perfect one for any friend or family member.

    "Our consumers love the enhancement of music in the cards they share,
and these new greetings take that enjoyment to the next level," said Mary
McClain, creative director of new product concepts at American Greetings.
"The combination of a truly memorable gift and a thoughtful sentiment makes
the offering a unique keepsake that can be enjoyed over and over again."

    Every CD contains five songs from different original artists compiled
to best fit the theme or mood featured. Examples of the compilations vary
just as the occasions they celebrate. One festive party mix features
popular all-time hits "What I Like About You," by the Romantics, "Walk This
Way," by Run DMC, "Turn the Beat Around," by Vicki Sue Robinson, "I'm So
Excited," by the Pointer Sisters and "Hot Hot Hot," by Buster Poindexter
and His Banshees of Blue. A collection of classical pieces, "for wonderful,
unforgettable you," is highlighted by master compositions from composers
such as Mozart, Strauss and Liszt.

    Consumers can find the new CD compilation cards at participating drug
chains, grocery stores and super centers nationwide, as well as in American
Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. Visit
http://www.corporate.americangreetings.com for more information, and a listing of
stores that carry American Greetings products. 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.