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Peppercomm
425 East 53rd St., New York, NY 10022
212/931-6100
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www.peppercomm.com
Twitter: @peppercomm
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Facebook: @peppercomm
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Capabilities include communications, marketing, PR, brand & digital strategy, experiential, social media, influencers, content, web development, societal crisis/issues management, internal communications, employee engagement and experience analytics.
Employees: 34. Founded: 1995.
Agency Statement:
Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn company, is an award-winning strategic, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in New York City. With 29 years of expertise serving blue chip and breakout clients, the firm has made a science of communication, combining wit and wisdom with proven public relations discipline and innovative offerings to break through, build deeper connections and ensure our clients' success.Steve Cody, founder & CEO; Maggie O'Neill, chief client officer, exec. VP; Jacqueline Kolek, chief innovation officer, exec. VP; Ann Barlow, mng. dir., employee engagement, exec. VP; Tara Lilien, chief people officer
Clients Include:
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MINI USA
Sharp
Travelers Insurance
trivago
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilmington Trust
Xero
Zespri
Peppercomm in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | On the Move: Whataburger Hires Hudler as CMOFri., Feb. 16, 2024...at Bospar, and she has also held positions at Hot Paper Lantern, Prosek Partners, Peppercomm and Edelman. She has worked with clients in the pharmaceutical, health tech and wellness... |
| • | On the Move: HPL President Birkhahn Moves to VestedThu., Feb. 8, 2024...as a managing director, based in New York. Birkhahn was president and partner at Peppercomm before it spun off HPL in 2018. As managing director at Vested, Birkhahn takes... |
| • | News of Firms: Peppercomm Launches Team MeridianThu., Nov. 16, 2023... Peppercomm launches Team Meridian, a specialty group providing strategic counsel to help clients plan for... |
| • | On the Move: Signal Group Names Dahl Analytics DirectorWed., Nov. 8, 2023...and CEO Ethan McCarty started the agency. Before coming to Integral, she was at Peppercomm . Shawver is also a member of the Page Society’s Future Leaders program, which prepares... |
| • | Empathy is Having a MomentWed., Oct. 25, 2023...it makes people feel like they’re not heard and is the antithesis of empathy. At Peppercomm , we’ve worked long and hard to instill a culture that embraces the concept of... |
| • | RF|Binder Acquires Peaks StrategiesMon., Oct. 16, 2023...career at Walek & Assocs. in 1999. Walek sold Walek & Assocs. in 2013 to Peppercomm and then launched Peaks Strategies, which focuses on traditional/alternative asset management, private markets, technology... |
| • | Laughter Drives Effective LeadershipMon., Oct. 16, 2023... Peppercomm founder & CEO Steve Cody, stand-up comic and chief comedy officer Clayton Fletcher, co-authors... |
| • | Play With AI to Understand ItWed., Jun. 21, 2023...or are interested in sponsoring a webinar. Past webinars: Empathetic Leadership Begins With Self-Deprecating HumorSteve Cody, Peppercomm Apr. 27, 2023 Using PR as a Creative EngineAdam Ritchie, Adam Ritchie Brand DirectionMar. 14, 2023 Leading... |
| • | Better Business Through ComedyTue., May 2, 2023...at a dingy underground comedy club working on his improv but that’s exactly where Peppercomm ’s Steve Cody put himself. I’ve been to these clubs many times in New York City’s... |
| • | PR Firms Chart 18.2% Growth In '22Mon., Mar. 27, 2023...in the Middle East and boosting its 15-office network in Asia. RF in 2022 acquired Peppercomm , which added a humor-based communications element to the firm; RF Comunicad, multicultural shop with... |
| • | News of Firms: HMA Acquires Lovell CommunicationsFri., Feb. 3, 2023...interviewing coaching, KPI communications workshops, and individual Board CV review and advisory. Luvell Anderson, Malcolm Frierson Peppercomm is expanding its Laughing Matters Council, which helps businesses harness the power of humor... |
| • | On the Move: IPR Names CVS Health's WoodallWed., Jan. 11, 2023...past chair. Public Affairs Council president Doug Pinkham, who previously served as treasurer, and Peppercomm co-founder and CEO Steve Cody, who was immediate past chair, will remain on the... |
| • | Good Riddance 2022Wed., Dec. 28, 2022...been chief communications and public affairs officer since 2012 Kathy Bloomgarden, Steve Cody Ruder Finn acquires Peppercomm , a firm that reported $9.2M in 2021 fee income for the 58th slot on... |
| • | On the Move: GCI Health Hires Vanner, MalundaFri., Dec. 9, 2022...excited about the vision he will bring to Hertz," said Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr. Marissa Dunn Peppercomm brings on Marissa Dunn as a senior media strategist. Dunn was most recently a... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Pollack Group Reps 'Elevating Walker Chair'Fri., Aug. 19, 2022...impacted people rediscover the joy of flexible mobility,” said The Pollack Group president Stefan Pollack. Peppercomm is named global PR agency of record for AgriFORCE Growing Systems, an AgTech company dedicated... |
| • | News of Firms: Porter Novelli Launches Erica Smith FellowshipTue., Aug. 16, 2022...than 20 startups including Noora Health, WorkChew and Moving Analytics. The consortium’s other members are SourceCode Communications, Superbolt, Cheer Partners, Peppercomm , Clarity, Racepoint Global, Praytell and Max Borges Agency. “Bringing on quality agencies is essential to maximizing... |
| • | Peregrine Communications Adds BCW's KissaneWed., Jun. 29, 2022...where she was executive VP/managing director. During her more than 30-year career, Kissane worked at Walek/ Peppercomm , Hill+Knowlton, Georgeson and Abernathy Macgregor. She also chaired the advocacy committee of the National Investor... |
| • | News of Firms: ICR Launches Events UnitTue., May 10, 2022...is now made up of eight marketing and communications agencies—Cheer Partners, SourceCode Communications, Superbolt, Peppercomm , Clarity, Racepoint Global, Praytell and Max Borges Agency. To date, the DMC has supported more than... |
| • | Ruder Finn Acquires PeppercommThu., Mar. 31, 2022... Kathy Bloomgarden, Steve Cody Ruder Finn has acquired Peppercomm , a firm that reported $9.2M in 2021 fee income for the 58th slot on... |
| • | On the Move: Corcoran Quits Real Chemistry for BCWThu., Mar. 31, 2022...director. Shafroth is founder of Momentum Communications Strategy. He was previously a director at Peppercomm and a vice president at Walek & Associates, where her worked alongside Peaks Strategies... |
| • | News of Firms: IPR Launches New Membership ProgramThu., Feb. 17, 2022...of research and insights to the field,” said Steve Cody, founder and CEO of Peppercomm and inaugural chair of the IPR ELEVATE Committee. “I’m excited to work with these... |
| • | Ruder Finn Names Harb US Design DirectorMon., Nov. 29, 2021...vice president, design at Hot Paper Lantern. She has also been design director at Peppercomm . Working for clients such as MINI, Forbes, Amazon Web Services, Facebook and Raymond James,... |
| • | Events: Museum of PR to Broadcast PR Talent ShowWed., Nov. 24, 2021...support of their favorite performers. The show’s emcees are ConAgra chief communications officer and Peppercomm CEO Steve Cody. Judges include Institute for Public Relations CEO Tina McCorkindale, Page president... |
| • | News of Firms: UniWorld Establishes NIL Unit to Promote Black College AthletesTue., Oct. 19, 2021...generation to become the brands of the future,” said UWG chair and CEO Monique Nelson. Peppercomm launches the Laughing Matters Council to focus on ways that the principles of humor can be... |
| • | News of Firms: UniWorld Establishes NIL Unit to Promote Black College AthletesSat., Oct. 9, 2021...this generation to become the brands of the future,” said UWG chair and CEO Monique Nelson. Peppercomm launches the Laughing Matters Council, a strategic advisory council of experts in humor that will focus on ways... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Peppercomm Cements Ties with Dole SunshineThu., Sep. 16, 2021... Peppercomm is named PR agency of record for the Dole Sunshine Company, formalizing a partnership... |
| • | News of Firms: APCO Works With George Floyd FoundationWed., Apr. 14, 2021...through the Diversity Marketing Consortium, a group of 20 agencies and consultants that includes Peppercomm , SourceCode Commnications, Racepoint Global and Praytell. DMC was founded in 2020 to provide $3... |
| • | Understanding Election Emotions Through AITue., Nov. 3, 2020...the country and safety of its people are at stake. Using our propriety Mindset.AI solution, Peppercomm identified, tracked and predicted how the candidates’ supporters will react to the election. Fueled... |
| • | Diversity Marketing Consortium Expands RanksWed., Oct. 14, 2020...systemic racial and gender-based inequity for underrepresented business founders, has brought on several new members. Peppercomm , Clarity, Praytell and Racepoint Global have all signed on to support the organization, which... |
| • | On the Move: Peppercomm Picks Corsi for Digital PostThu., Oct. 8, 2020... Stephen Corsi Peppercomm picks Stephen Corsi as chief digital officer and senior partner. Corsi most recently served as executive... |
| • | Disinformation Ranks Among Top Societal ProblemsThu., Aug. 27, 2020...in Society Report” was written by IPR President and CEO Dr. Tina McCorkindale and Peppercomm founder and IPR chair Steve Cody. The report surveyed 2,200 Americans in late March.... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Peppercomm Wins XeroTue., Jul. 21, 2020... Peppercomm has been appointed agency of record in the U.S. for global small business platform... |
| • | News of Firms: Institute for PR, Peppercomm Launch E-Book About COVID-19 Impact on PRWed., Jul. 15, 2020... The Institute for Public Relations and Peppercomm have released an e-book focused on COVID-19’s effect on PR, as well as other... |
| • | News of Firms: Peppercomm Unveils Mindset.AIThu., Jul. 9, 2020... Peppercomm has launched Mindset.AI, an analytics dashboard designed to help brands map their customer’s emotional... |
| • | On the Move: Lagrant Foundation Adds GM's Craig Buchholz to BoardThu., Jun. 11, 2020...where he was a senior VP.. He previously served as a senior director at Peppercomm , and was a partner with Peaks founder Tom Walek at Walek & Associates. “Armel... |
| • | Top 10 Financial Firms See Revenues Rise 9.8%Wed., Apr. 22, 2020...opportunity for smart, resourceful companies to utilize PR effectively to grow their businesses and brands.” Peppercomm 'Busier Than Ever' ... |
| • | PR Plays Key Role in Fighting COVID-19Tue., Mar. 17, 2020...work to deal with the effects of COVID-19, according to a new study from Peppercomm and the Institute for Public Relations. “COVID-19: How Businesses are Handling the Crisis” surveyed 300... |
| • | IPR Polls Pros on COVID-19 ResponseSat., Mar. 14, 2020...& CEO of IPR, and Steve Cody, IPR Chairman and Founder and CEO of Peppercomm . Recent episodes: Mar. 6 - Are You Ready for a PR crisis? Feb. 21 - How Will... |
| • | Comms Pro Insights Needed for Coronavirus SurveyThu., Mar. 5, 2020...The Institute for Public Relations and Peppercomm are seeking input from communications executives to determine how companies are responding to the... |
| • | People: Golin Ups Carrie von der Sitt to Head of GrowthTue., Dec. 10, 2019...she was vice president, communications at Hot Paper Lantern and director, client relationships at Peppercomm . Parker succeeds Brian Havliand, who has served as president and CEO since 2016. Both... |
| • | Top 25 PR Firms Post 12.9% Jump in '18 IncomeWed., Mar. 27, 2019...(No. 9 at $42.6M) returned to Top 10 rankings. RF | Binder, Taylor and Peppercomm were among the top 50 firms in 2017 to drop out of the rankings... |
| • | News of Firms: LDPR Sets Up Shop in Chicago, Baerlein & Partners Revamps Website, The Door Launches Consumer DivisionTue., Mar. 26, 2019...recently served as executive vice president. Lowe, who has also held senior positions at Peppercomm and Ogilvy PR, has worked with such consumer brands as Unilever, LG Electronics, Verizon,... |
| • | Embracing Tech in the Food and Beverage WorldTue., Mar. 12, 2019...next year. See you in 2020. *** Maggie O'Neill is Chief Client Officer and Partner at Peppercomm .... |
| • | IPR Unveils Top Research Studies of '18Fri., Jan. 11, 2019...the IPR showcased the findings of a report that it conducted in partnership with Peppercomm . That report found that CMOs and CCOs are increasingly taking stands on social issues,... |
| • | 2018: The Year Crises Became a Critical Comms. FactorWed., Jan. 9, 2019...to their organizations and clients. *** Matt Purdue is senior vice president of Content Strategy at Peppercomm . Steve Goodwin is principal and chief brand architect at BrandFoundations.... |
| • | People on the Move: FrazierHeiby Hires Lauren Parker; Osborn Barr Ups Karen Pfautsch to Senior VP; Heinrich Marketing Recruits Matt IngwalsonFri., Dec. 7, 2018...Paper Lantern, where she VP- communications. Before Hot Paper Lantern was spun off from Peppercomm earlier this year, she had been with ... |
| • | Awards & Events: PRSA/NY Holiday Party to Benefit Dress for Success... Institute for PR Launches "In a Car with IPR" Videos... PRSA/Dallas Honors TrizComWed., Nov. 14, 2018...CEO Tina McCorkindale, who travels across the country to interview such industry leaders as Peppercomm CEO Steve Cody and University of Florida Public Relations Department chair Marcia DiStaso. In... |
| • | News of PR Firms: Hot Paper Lantern, Golin, Germinder & Assocs.Fri., Nov. 2, 2018... Hot Paper Lantern, a tech-focused affiliate of Peppercomm , is partnering with SwissVBS, a provider of digital learning solutions, on a cloud-based, SaaS... |
| • | Peppercomm Stands SmartThu., Oct. 18, 2018... Steve Cody Peppercomm has developed a system designed to help companies stay ahead of the curve on... |
| • | Volatile Markets, Social Purpose Test Financial FirmsThu., May 24, 2018...roster and capacity in 2018.” Intermarket chalked up $4.1 million in financial income. Countering fake news Jacqueline Kolek Peppercomm worked with the Institute for Public Relations in 2017 to study the challenges faced... |
