Ron Sachs Communications Acquires “What’s Next Marketing” for Digital Edge

Ron Sachs Communications announced its acquisition of What’s Next Marketing, a full-service social/digital media/marketing practice, to enhance the Sachs firm’s national reach.

Among its many accolades, the Ad Club of Boston named What’s Next Marketing as Emerging Interactive Business at the 2011 South by Southwest Festival. What’s Next Marketing was also a finalist for Forbes’ “Most Promising Companies” list. The Sachs firm will blend its existing SachsDigital division with What’s Next, to reach enhance client digital strategies.

The Sachs firm acquisition includes all of What’s Next Marketing’s key staff, clients and resources. Ron Sachs, president and CEO of Ron Sachs Communications, explains the company’s acquisition decision:

“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. 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.”

Cohn will head the Sachs digital media division. Brian O’Toole, the digital operation’s creative director, with expertise in brand strategy, web development and design, creative campaign ideation and digital advertising will also join the Sachs team.

Ryan Cohn, What’s Next Marketing founder/CEO shares his enthusiasm for the new direction:

“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.”