Want Behind the Scenes Insights and Guidance for Marketing Orgs and Agencies?! Tune in to this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Russ Rubino, highly sought after Marketing Executive and Senior Consultant - Organizational Effectiveness for changeforce.ai. Don't miss Shauna and Russ covering need to know information designed to positively impact business and careers for Marketing and Agency Professionals.  TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE Behind the Scenes of M&A and its impact on Marketers and Agencies How to Stay Indispensable Amidst Acquisitions.  How to Excel in The Agency Space  Be the Agency That Rises, Not Falls, in M&A How to Thrive Amidst M&A Crisis EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 00:00 - Teaser 00:03 - Intro 00:06 - Guest intro 00:44 - How Shauna met Russ 01:25 - Russ Career Evolution 15:37 - What is Happening in the Brand Marketing landscape 20:03 - M&A, it’s impacts & How to Thrive Amidst M&A Crisis  32:07 - Risks of a Decentralized Organization 39:10 - Russ Talks About His Research Project 47:25 - Key Takeaway 50:00 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #marketing #authenticity #impact #agency #slgimpact