Acosta acquires Griffin to form AMG Strategic Advisors

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Sales and Marketing on Wednesday announced it has completed the acquisition of Griffin Strategic Advisors and will form a new business unit called AMG Strategic Advisors.



“We are pleased to announce that Griffin is joining forces with us,” Acosta president and CEO Robert Hill said. “Griffin’s capabilities in growth strategy, brand positioning, shopper and marketing insights, and operational consulting nicely dovetails with AMG’s rich insight and data analysis capabilities. This acquisition will enable us to leverage and expand our consulting capabilities to better serve our clients.”



AMG Strategic Advisors will be led by Griffin’s co-founder and CEO Carrie Shea, who will report to Acosta chief marketing officer and AMG Strategic president Ramin Eivaz.



Griffin will continue to use the Griffin Strategic Advisors name for non-consumer packaged goods clients and industries.

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