Why Successful Acquisitions Need Marketing at the Forefront

Lauren Weiner, Executive Director, Marketing at IHS Markit has been through four acquisitions in her career and has some tips, insights, and word of wisdom for marketers. In this episode of Revenue Rebels, we explore what happens in the first hectic months after acquisition and how marketing can smooth the transition. Host Rhoan Morgan and Lauren Weiner discuss:

• How marketing should prepare for an acquisition
• How to pivot and adjust the brand on the fly
• Collaborating with the right business teams
• Integrating marketing technology across businesses
• Overcoming challenges to achieve success

About Our Guest

Lauren drives marketing and strategic planning efforts for IHS Markit’s Private Markets and Corporate businesses on a global scale. She is also responsible for enhancing client relationships through network affecting experiences and ensuring that client-facing sales and service professionals are able to communicate and deliver the unique value that IHS Markit’s products and services bring to clients and business partners. Lauren joined IHS Markit through the acquisition of Ipreo in July of 2018. Prior to Ipreo’s acquisition of iLEVEL, Lauren held the role of iLEVEL’s Head of Marketing. As a leader with nearly 15 years of experience, Lauren has a well-rounded marketing background in both B2B and B2C.