NEW YORK 12/15/2021 -Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies, was announced today as the PR Agency of the Year by Ragan’s PR Daily Awards and CEO Dr. Kathy Bloomgarden was recognized as the PR Leader of the Year. The Ragan PR Daily Awards celebrate the most successful campaigns, initiatives, people, and teams in the communications and PR industries.

“It’s an honor for Ruder Finn to be recognized as PR Agency of the Year, as well as for me to be awarded the PR Leader of the Year,” said CEO Kathy Bloomgarden. “At Ruder Finn, we believe that helping clients deliver on their most ambitious goals is achieved through having creativity positioned at the core of innovation. I am extremely proud to lead such a dedicated team of public relations professionals, particularly through this past year, and to lead an agency that has remained resilient as a result of compassion, communication, and unwavering dedication to our employees and our clients”.

Ruder Finn, a data-driven, digital-first agency, was able to achieve considerable success in the past year due to the ability to embrace new technologies and thinking, leading to double-digit growth during the pandemic. In 2021, Ruder Finn focused on utilizing AI-driven analytics and video and digital storytelling, as well as expanding its offerings—including TechLab, RF Truth Vector, the Ruder Finn FutureThink Index and Ruder Finn’s global digital content studio RFI Studios— to help clients reach their audience and keep a finger on the pulse of “what’s next” in the communications industry.

Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions of Ragan’s PR Daily Awards. The full list of awards is available for view at https://www.ragan.com/awards/pr-daily-awards/2021/winners/.

About Ruder Finn
Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for more than 70 years, shaping communications that help move industry-defining brands, companies and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Uniquely co-headquartered in the U.S. and China, Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences around a shared sense of purpose. The agency is organized around four core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate Reputation, Technology & Innovation and Consumer Connection. Specialty practices include RF Relate, RFx Studios, ICX and RF TechLab. Ruder Finn has offices across 4 continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RLA Collective, RF Bloom, and SPI Group. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.