Atlanta (May 15, 2017) – POSSIBLE, a WPP Digital agency, announced May 9 that it acquired Marketplace Ignition, a leading strategy consultancy focused on helping retailers and brands increase their business on Amazon and other marketplaces. With offices in Seattle and Atlanta, Marketplace Ignition has worked with more than 400 brands, representing more than 2 million SKUs and $2 billion in annual retail sales. Its main goal is to establish and grow the ecommerce presence for their clients on Amazon. Its clients include the Hallmark Company, Lifetime Brands, Inc. and Reynolds Consumer Products.
Morris, Manning & Martin partner Chris Maxwell represented Marketplace Ignition in the transaction, with assistance from associate Elliot Franklin. MMM, a recognized leader in the mergers and acquisitions practice area, has represented more than 1,000 companies in their corporate transactions throughout the U.S. and abroad. The firm has been recognized as a leading national firm for mergers, acquisitions & buyouts by leading legal ranking publications Legal 500 U.S. and Chambers USA.
“The potential for brands and retailers on Amazon is enormous, but they need a holistic strategy to succeed. Our clients are increasingly asking us for Amazon expertise and for POSSIBLE to be that one agency to help them solve for all things Amazon,” remarked Shane Atchison, Global CEO of POSSIBLE. “Marketplace Ignition has built a leading consultancy with tremendous expertise and relationships with Amazon and we are thrilled to welcome them to the POSSIBLE Commerce team.”
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