The ten commandments for a successful merger and acquisition in marketing research

This paper reviews key issues of the industry consolidation process which has reshaped the landscape, describe the failure rates observed and state the key dimensions that should be carefully considered in order to reduce these risks.

The Ten Commandments For A Successful Merger And Acquisition In Marketing Research

(Or how to avoid the erosion of value)

Jorge Garca-Gonzlez JGG Consulting - International Business Consultancy

MARKET SIZE

At the time of writing this paper the most recent market size information is that of the ESOMAR 2001 industry report[1]which shows that the worldwide market size for the marketing research industry was around US$ 16 billion, of which North America and Europe enjoyed the ...

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