Acosta Acquires IGNITE Sales Management

Acosta, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, has acquired IGNITE Sales Management in Minnestra, Minn. 

"IGNITE is an expert in helping manufacturers build and grow profitable brands and a long-standing business partner of Acosta," says Robert Hill, president and CEO of Acosta, based in Jacksonville, Fla. "By combining the strengths of both organizations, we can provide unmatched, personalized solutions for clients and customers across North America."

The Incubate and Insights divisions of IGNITE will become separate businesses and will not be affiliated with Acosta, officials with the companies said.

"By joining forces with Acosta, we will be able to provide our clients with new and more sophisticated resources to drive profitable growth and sales," says Kent Pilakowski, president, IGNITE Sales Management. "Our team is looking forward to becoming part of Acosta's culture focused on teamwork, trust and results. We are excited to offer best-in-class training and career advancement opportunities for our associates and an enhanced service offering to our clients."