There is a lot at stake in getting your communication strategy right during a merger and acquisition. Apart from just ensuring a healthy give and take between the two parties, you need a communication plan to trickle information down to your employees, customers and vendors.

Domenic Rinaldi talks about this critical but oft-neglected aspect of M&A with Andrew Cross, Senior Vice President and partner at Walker Sands, one of the nation’s top integrated marketing firms. Andrew has been involved in a number of M&A transactions, helping clients build a successful communication strategy and execution plan. He knows from experience that the right messaging is essential in maximizing employee, client and vendor retention while preserving the company's brand. 

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