Ruder Finn Acquires Award-Winning Multicultural Agency Comunicad, Amplifying a Focus on Intelligent Community-Engagement and Meaningful Grassroots Programs to Connect Brands with Hispanic Audiences
NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 – Ruder Finn announced today that effective immediately, the team members of DC-based multicultural agency Comunicad LLC will join the agency. This partnership will reinforce Ruder Finn’s community-engagement work, specifically with Hispanic communities. Comunicad brings a particular expertise in service-driven, social-impact, public affairs and community programs that leverage multimedia digital content […]
Ruder Finn Acquires Renowned, Award-Winning Integrated Communications Firm, Peppercomm
Deal deepens Ruder Finn’s core expertise in change communication, purpose-driven thought leadership, and employee and customer experience Peppercomm’s unique humor-led offerings provide Ruder Finn with a powerful new tool for engaging employees and customers, bridging gaps, and deepening connections NEW YORK 03/31/2022 -Ruder Finn announced today that it has acquired Peppercomm, a leading integrated communications and […]
Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Names Ruder Finn PR Agency of the Year and CEO Kathy Bloomgarden as PR Leader of the Year
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, […]
Ruder Finn Hires Krystel Harb as U.S. Design Director
NEW YORK 11/29/2021 -Leading Global communications agency, Ruder Finn, today announced that Krystel Harb has joined the agency as U.S. Design Director. A seasoned design director, Harb brings nearly 15 years of experience delivering high level strategic thinking and innovative solutions to her clients and teams. As part of her commitment to creative problem solving, Harb […]
Kathy Bloomgarden Named ‘CEO of the Year’ by PRNews PR Platinum Awards
NEW YORK 11/17/2021 -Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden has been named the 2021 Winner for CEO of the Year by PRNews’ PR Platinum Awards. Bloomgarden was awarded the CEO of the Year Award for her outstanding leadership of Ruder Finn. The PR Platinum Awards are about honoring those who “have reached the pinnacle of innovation and industry knowledge” […]
Ruder Finn’s Christie Anbar Named to PRWeek’s Health Influencer 30
NEW YORK 11/02/2021 - Ruder Finn today announced that managing director Christie Anbar has been named to PRWeek’s Health Influencer 30. This list was chosen by the editors at PRWeek and features the top healthcare communications professionals. Christie is an industry veteran who is passionate about harnessing the power of communications to improve the health and […]
David Finn, Founding Father of PR, Passes Away at 100
Content The art aficionado leaves behind a storied communications legacy. NEW YORK 10/19/2021 –The public relations world mourns the loss of David Finn, Ruder Finn co-founder and celebrated artist, who passed away on 10/18/2021 at the age of 100.Largely considered one of the founding fathers of public relations, David’s early influence in the field helped […]
Ruder Finn Chief Technology Officer Tejas Totade Named to PRovoke Media’s Innovator 25
NEW YORK 10/14/2021 – Ruder Finn today announced that Chief Technology Officer, Tejas Totade, has been named to PRovoke Media’s Innovator 25 – North America. PRovoke Media’s Innovator 25 has been an established barometer of marketing and communications innovation since 2013. They look to recognize those who are pushing the boundaries of the industry in […]
PRDecoded: How Today’s Leaders Impact the American Zeitgeist
Ruder Finn’s CEO Dr. Kathy Bloomgarden sat down with Frank Washkuch of PRWeek, Damon Jones of Proctor & Gamble, and Kara Sakuda of Hewlett Packard Enterprises to discuss the impact of today’s business leaders on societal optimism. https://www.prdecoded.ruderfinn.com/
The New Workplace Normal: Quiet Quitting and Beyond
Some have called out that the office is in crisis. When considering the workplace culture that leaders must build – some are calling for less flexibility & a step back from the heavily empathetic leadership model that emerged from the pandemic & the Great Resignation. Others are saying that the shift to a flexible workplace […]