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Art Stevens is Managing Partner, the Stevens Group.

Stories by Art Stevens

•	Why PR Agency Acquisition Discussions Fall Apart (M&A) Mon., Oct. 28, 2019 Whether you’re actively considering acquiring another PR agency or wondering what you’d do if someone makes you an offer, there are numerous key factors you should always take into account.

•	Seven Ways to Turn Off a Prospective Seller (M&A) Mon., Jun. 3, 2019 What not to say when trying to impress a potential selling PR agency.

•	Lessons Learned After an Agency Acquisition (M&A) Mon., Apr. 1, 2019 Insights to ensure a seamless transition before, during and after a PR agency sale.

•	2018’s Top PR Agency Acquisition Takeaways (M&A) Mon., Jan. 7, 2019 Why 2018 was a game-changing year for the PR agency acquisition marketplace.

•	Jack O’Dwyer: His Fifty-Year Legacy (PR Commentary) Fri., Jul. 27, 2018 Jack O’Dwyer’s grasp of the role of modern-day public relations was always second to none.

•	Have You Considered Your Post-Sale Plans? (M&A) Tue., Jul. 10, 2018 Risk aversion is a hidden culprit that can prevent CEOs from making prudent M&A decisions.

•	The Next Chapter: Considering Your Post-Sale Plans (M&A) Mon., Apr. 23, 2018 Serious reflection is in order regarding your plans and future options before signing the dotted line on an agency merger or acquisition.

•	12 Myths About PR Firms Being Acquired (Financial Management) Thu., Nov. 9, 2017 The decision to sell a firm is not one to be made hastily. An owner needs to have realistic expectations and facts before pursuing a deal in earnest. (1 reader comment)

•	A PR Agency's Greatest Asset: A Number Two (PR Firms) Tue., Aug. 9, 2016 If agency owner's don't have a reliable and trustworthy second in command, who will run the business and preserve the assets when something unforseen happens?

•	The First Meeting Between Seller and Buyer (M&A) Wed., May 25, 2016 The do's and don'ts associated with how to approach a first meeting between would-be agency sellers and buyers.

•	PR Firms: You Can't Always Sell When You Want (PR Firms) Tue., Aug. 19, 2014 To parallel the famous Rolling Stones song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want," PR firms may also not be able to sell when they want.