I attended the 2019 PRSA Counselor’s Academy spring conference in St. Petersburg, Fla. It was an enlightening experience to be among a group of about 150 mainly younger entrepreneurs who own PR agencies. Some came from as far away as Alaska to attend the 3-day conference. They were there to…
The Stevens Group is pleased to present a new podcast series that salutes the masters of public relations and revels in their observations, insights and advice to PR professionals. This new series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications…
If your PR or digital marketing agency is considering an acquisition, you likely know how crucial it is to incorporate careful, strategic planning and collaboration across both entities to ensure a smooth transition and happy, motivated employees. Effectively communicating the changes throughout the process — both internally and externally —…
It was the best of acquisitions, it was the worst of acquisitions, it was the age of private equity, it was the age of the roll up, it was the epoch of newcomers, it was the epoch of early retirements, it was the season of high margins, it was the…
French|West|Vaughan is acquiring a 50 percent stake in New York-based fashion, beauty and lifestyle shop AMP3. The two agencies will operate together as AMP3 PR in the New York market. AMP3 PR co-founders Dion and Alyson Roy will continue to direct the operation of the firm. FWV executive vice president and principal…
PR & Digital/Interactive Agency Acquisition Market on Fire in 2018! Listen to Interview with Art Stevens & Rich Jachetti 2018 is a record year for PR agency and digital/active agency acquisitions. It’s been like the Wild West. It’s hard to get out of Acquisition City what with all the great…
It would be a challenge even for the most learned of historians to recall a time in our history when the political parties in the U.S. have been more polarized. It also would not be considered as hyperbolic to say that the image of the media as a reliable source of…
The decision to sell or buy a public relations agency is significant. It carries with it an abundant opportunity for those savvier individuals and often unseen risks for the inexperienced. With this in mind, the value of enlisting the support of the right attorney – someone who truly understands the public relations…
Ruder Finn has acquired RLA Collective, a marketing firm that specializes in over-the counter health and wellness – a move aimed at bolstering the agency’s marketing, digital and analytics capabilities. Introductions were made by The Stevens Group which also assisted in the negotiations. RLA Collective specializes in end-to end product…
The Hidden Culprit That Can Prevent CEOs From Making Prudent M&A Decisions Life undeniably is a series of calculated risks. In fact, most of us take risks every day without realizing it. Almost everything we decide – from getting married, buying a car, having children and choosing a career – has…