UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   May 4, 2012

Vocus, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 333-125834 58-1806705
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
12051 Indian Creek Court, Beltsville, Maryland   20705
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   3014592590

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

In July 2011, Richard Rudman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Company, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to sell up to 623,193 shares of the Company's common stock. Such plan was scheduled to terminate in August 2012. In May 2012, Richard Rudman terminated his trading plan.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Vocus, Inc.
          
May 8, 2012   By:   Stephen Vintz
       
        Name: Stephen Vintz
        Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer