July 12, 2012

Ron Sachs Communications Acquires Social Media Leader "What's Next Marketing"

Ron Sachs Communications (http://ronsachs.com/) announced its acquisition of What's Next Marketing, a full-service social/digital media/marketing practice, in a move expected to enhance the Sachs firm's national reach with comprehensive integrated services for a strong stable of clients and projects.

"In just three years of existence, What's Next Marketing has made an extraordinary impact in the ever-evolving world of media and digital marketing -- establishing itself as an emerging dominant player in the field," said Ron Sachs, president and CEO of Ron Sachs Communications. "We respect and recognize that founder Ryan Cohn has been at the forefront of thought leadership about the convergence of media platforms - and his team's abilities will be great assets for our firm."

The Sachs firm acquisition includes all of What's Next Marketing's key staff, clients and resources, and is expected to enhance the firm's operations and outreach for local, state and national clients and projects. Cohn will head the Sachs digital media division. Key staff leadership at What's Next Marketing joining the Sachs team includes Brian O'Toole, the digital operation's creative director, whose strengths are in brand strategy, web development and design, creative campaign ideation and digital advertising.

"As someone who always values top quality and excellence in our work, we are very excited and gratified to become strong new members of the Sachs Communications team - which defines excellence in our profession," said Cohn.

Michelle Ubben, chief operating officer of Ron Sachs Communications, said the acquisition of What's Next Marketing is a logical next step for the 17-year-old Sachs firm.

"We know that this fusion of talent, creativity and resources will develop a bold new paradigm for making the most effective use of every media platform for the benefit of our clients, projects and partners," said Ubben.