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Kathy Bloomgarden, Chief Executive Officer
Adobe
AMD
Bedsure
Citi
Electrolux
Google Cloud
JPMorgan Chase
Kite Hill
LUMA
Meta
MetLife
Noodles & Co.
Ocular Therapeutix
Pfizer
Sanofi
The Joint Commission
Vertex
Zebra
Zoetis
Ruder Finn Inc.
425 E. 53rd St., New York, NY 10022
212/593-6400
[email protected]
www.ruderfinn.com
www.linkedin.com/company/ruder-finn
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www.tiktok.com/@ruderfinn
Public Relations: corporate reputation and media counsel, healthcare communications, technology communications, developer marketing, synthetic media, content creation, C-suite thought leadership, business transformation, stakeholder engagement, financial communications, crisis and issues management, employee engagement, digital and interactive, social media, research and analytics, brand experience, CPG, community building, experiential marketing, analytics, stakeholder/customer targeting, creative services, incubating emerging AI tech and productizing custom AI tools.
Employees: 1350. Founded: 1948.
Agency Statement:
Ruder Finn is leading a new kind of PR for the AI era. Working at the intersection of technology and human ingenuity, Ruder Finn is helping clients around the world deliver tech-powered, insight-driven campaigns with personalized relevance and measurable impact.Ruder Finn was one of the first agencies to embed technology at our core with rf.TechLab, our analytics and emerging technologies incubator. rf.TechLab quickly became the catalyst behind a series of industry-first innovations, including rf.aio, the first agency GEO tool helping brands monitor and influence how they appear across AI-led search and generative engines; and rf.Studio53, our AI-powered creative studio fusing filmmaking, entertainment, design, and code to reimagine brand storytelling, from immersive experiences to AI-generated video.
Other leading AI-powered solutions and offerings include:
• rf.Digital, leveraging AI for precision targeting and personalization across social, influencer, and performance marketing;
•rf.StoryLab, a creative incubator pioneering synthetic media and AI-driven experiences;
•rf.Voices, leveraging AI to power nano- and micro-influence across persona development, influencer identification, and hyper-custom audience segments; and the
•AI Accelerator, operationalizing AI across the agency, moving from fragmented use cases into scalable, revenue-impacting tools and capabilities embedded across client work, agency workflows, and talent recruitment and development.
Ruder Finn’s capabilities span deep expertise across Healthcare Transformation, Technology Acceleration, Brand Experience, Stakeholder Relations, and Workplace of the Future.
Our independence fuels agility, experimentation, and long-term investment in our people and technology, defining the standards for communications in the AI era and keeping our clients ahead of What’s Next.
Ruder Finn has offices across North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies and offerings within the Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, RF Relate, Mantis, Flightpath, Ruder Finn Atteline, Pandan Social, RF Bloom, Big Sky Communications, ERA Communications, and Missouri Creative. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.
Kathy Bloomgarden, Chief Executive Officer
Peggy Walsh, Chief Operating Officer
Michael Schubert, Chief Innovation Officer
Ian Glover, Chief Financial Officer
Tejas Totade, Chief Technology Officer and Head of RF TechLab
Rachel Spielman, Chief Strategy & Change Officer, North America
Elan Shou, Head of Greater China and Southeast Asia
Nick Leonard, Head of UK and rf.engage
Shivaram Lakshminarayan, Head of Ruder Finn India
Sophie Simpson, Head of Ruder Finn Atteline and Middle East
Ruder Finn is headquartered in New York City, with a hybrid workplace-of-the-future model, built on a network of physical offices and regional hubs, with offices across North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.
Clients Include:
AbbVieAdobe
AMD
Bedsure
Citi
Electrolux
Google Cloud
JPMorgan Chase
Kite Hill
LUMA
Meta
MetLife
Noodles & Co.
Ocular Therapeutix
Pfizer
Sanofi
The Joint Commission
Vertex
Zebra
Zoetis
Ruder Finn Inc. in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Transparent, Sustained PR Needed to Power Nuke 'Renaissance'Tue., Jun. 9, 2026...of the more vexing problems facing the nuclear sector, which is getting the messaging right. Ruder Finn has released a survey, “Building Confidence in America’s Nuclear Future” that cites the challenges... |
| • | PR Is Being Rewritten in Real Time. We Need to Rethink Who Shapes ItWed., May 13, 2026...the work will be left editing someone else’s script. *** Max Spielman is AI Strategist at Ruder Finn .... |
| • | Weber Shandwick's Yoder Moves to Ruder FinnMon., May 11, 2026... Kelly Yoder Ruder Finn has hired Kelly Yoder, who spent a dozen years at Weber Shandwick, rising to... |
| • | Awards: MikeWorldWide Snags Seven Gold SteviesWed., Apr. 29, 2026...York (five); Critical Mass, New York (four); The Holliday Collaborative Agency, Indianapolis (four), and Ruder Finn , New York (three). The prizes will be given during a ceremony in New York... |
| • | AI Consumes Tech PR SectorMon., Apr. 27, 2026...see the tech sector heading through the rest of this year. A Catalyst for Reinvention “At Ruder Finn , we approach AI not as a bolt-on solution, but as a catalyst for reinvention,”... |
| • | Healthcare PR Firms Suffer 1.6% Decline in '25Wed., Apr. 22, 2026...Chemistry, San Francisco, CA 2,034 $560,000,000 #2 Inizio Evoke, New York, NY 1,117 $347,000,000 #3 Edelman, New York, NY 5,457 $177,609,000 #4 Supreme Group, Dallas, TX 227 $115,000,000 #5 Spectrum, Washington, DC 313 $88,100,000 #6 Ruder Finn Inc., New York, NY 1,350 $74,100,000 #7 FINN Partners, New York, NY 1,267 $59,252,000 #8 APCO, Washington, DC 1,108 $55,400,000 #9 imre, LLC, Baltimore, MD 169 $48,000,000 #10 ICR, New York, NY 379 $30,643,673 #11 JPA Health, Washington, DC 105 $30,000,000 #12 Crosby, Annapolis, MD 95 $21,942,093 #13 Zeno... |
| • | PR Firms on the Rise for 2026Wed., Apr. 15, 2026...- $188.6M, 20.5% 5. Prosek Partners, $140.5M, 17.6% 6. Hunter, $78.5M, 17.0% 7. Real Chemistry, $560M, 14.0% 8. Ruder Finn Inc., $203M, 7.2% 9. Spectrum, $88.1M, 6.0% 10. Walker Sands, $33.6M, 5.0% Firms ranked 26-50 ($12.1M to... |
| • | PR Firms Post 3.8% Increase in '25 IncomeMon., Apr. 6, 2026...did in 2023 when it racked up $1.1B in fee income? ‘Era of Unprecedented Human Potential’ Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden said a highlight of 2025 was moving into an era of... |
| • | Financial PR Vet Cholis Joins AugustMon., Mar. 30, 2026...at FTI Consulting as managing director and did a five-year stint as co-head of Ruder Finn ’s corporate advisory group. August CEO Steve Goldberg said Cholis “has strong judgment, a structured approach... |
| • | PR Firm News: Ruder Finn Acquires The Equity GroupMon., Mar. 23, 2026... Ruder Finn acquires The Equity Group, a New York-based investor relations agency. The acquisition strengthens ... |
| • | PR Firm News: Public Inc. Acquires Rocket Social ImpactTue., Mar. 10, 2026...continue to drive impact forward for North American clients,” said Public Inc. CEO Phil Haid. Ruder Finn launches “What’s Next: The ... |
| • | PR Firm News: Ruder Finn Launches rf.VoicesMon., Mar. 9, 2026... Ruder Finn launches rf.Voices, an integrated influence offering that brings together AI-powered influencer marketing, customer advocacy and... |
| • | Ruder Finn Reps Sanctioned HuaweiTue., Mar. 3, 2026... Ruder Finn , Inc. has signed on to support China’s Huawei Technologies Co. and its US research... |
| • | Why Agencies Must Build Around AI to Help Clients SucceedMon., Feb. 23, 2026...is constant, that structure will determine whether AI becomes transformational or remains merely tactical. At Ruder Finn , this foundation has been developing over several years through our rf.TechLab, a dedicated team... |
| • | Research Pro Guterl Takes RF PostTue., Feb. 17, 2026... Jeremy Guteri Jeremy Guterl has joined Ruder Finn as senior VP-research and analytics. He has 15 years of research and insights experience and... |
| • | PR Firm News: SourceCode Acquires Rally Point PRTue., Feb. 3, 2026...guidance that earn trust, drive action and deliver bottom-line results,” said SourceCode co-founder Becky Honeyman. Ruder Finn launches its AI Accelerator, a set of tools and capabilities that will be embedded across... |
| • | On the Move: Narrative Strategies Adds Isola, WitteThu., Jan. 29, 2026...U.S. public affairs at Servier Pharmaceuticals. Before that, she was SVP, public affairs at Ruder Finn and led communications at the Food and Drug Administration. Witte joins Narrative from Porter... |
| • | Leadership Crisis Prevention StrategiesWed., Jan. 28, 2026...responding to events they no longer control. *** Monica Marshall is Managing Director and Head of Ruder Finn D.C.... |
| • | Ruder Finn Acquires UK's Missouri CreativeMon., Jan. 26, 2026... Ruder Finn has acquired Missouri Creative, a 30-member visual storytelling, design and experience-led brand activation firm... |
| • | Employees See AI as Positive ForceFri., Dec. 19, 2025...will have a positive effect on their jobs, according to a new report from Ruder Finn . For “Harnessing AI and Emotional Intelligence to Shape the Future of Work,” 225 people who oversee and... |
| • | Awards: Ruder Finn's Bloomgarden Named to ICCO Hall of FameMon., Nov. 17, 2025... Kathy Bloomgarden Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden is inducted into the International Communications Consultancy Organization’s Hall of Fame.... |
| • | On the Move: Ruder Finn Recruits MullinsWed., Nov. 12, 2025... Brent Mullins Ruder Finn hires Brent Mullins as SVP, talent and partnerships. Mullins joins the agency from 160over90, where he... |
| • | PR Firm News: Ruder Finn Unveils rf.StoryLabTue., Nov. 11, 2025... Ruder Finn launches rf.StoryLab, a creative incubator that merges generative AI tools with human-powered creative vision. The... |
| • | On the Move: Ruder Finn Promotes SpielmanTue., Oct. 28, 2025... Rachel Spielman Ruder Finn promotes Rachel Spielman to chief strategy & change officer, North America, a newly established role. Spielman has... |
| • | RF's Ryan Joins Healthcare Accreditation GroupTue., Oct. 7, 2025...& communications officer, effective Oct. 13. She will join the Oakbrook Terrace, IL-based JC from Ruder Finn , where Ryan headed the US corporate communications practice. Earlier, Ryan led the US corporate practice... |
| • | PR Firm News: Stagwell Slates Future of News NewsFrontsThu., Oct. 2, 2025...drivers. Duda, who leads communications strategy for major mobility and infrastructure clients at Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Group company, is also secretary of the Board of Directors for the International Motor Press... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Ruder Finn Dines at Noodles & Co.Tue., Aug. 26, 2025... Ruder Finn is named agency of record for fast-casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company. The agency will provide... |
| • | Why Employees Are Pushing Back on AI—and What to Do About ItFri., Jul. 25, 2025...communication and change management make all the difference. *** Dana Haase is Senior Vice President at Ruder Finn .... |
| • | Ruder Finn Acquires Era CommunicationsMon., Jul. 7, 2025... Ruder Finn has acquired Era Communications, a southeast Asia strategic communications firm with 90 staffers. The move... |
| • | Have You ChatGPT’ed Yourself?Mon., May 19, 2025...to moderate for accuracy as misinformation can easily be multiplied and become a reputational threat. Ruder Finn ’s all-in-one proprietary offering rf.aio is designed to directly address this threat. With the monitoring... |
| • | On the Move: Mayer Brown Names Pitts PR DirectorWed., May 14, 2025...public relations and operations. She has held executive posts at Weber Shandwick, Edelman and Ruder Finn . “All three of these women have been incredible assets to Motion over the past... |
| • | Tech PR Firms Ticked Up 1.6%Tue., Apr. 29, 2025...fee declines for all of them. Among the gainers in the top 10 were #5 Ruder Finn (up to $39.8M from $34.7M in 2023), #6 Highwire (rising from $31.6M to $36.7M)... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Ruder Finn Reps Zebra TechnologiesTue., Apr. 22, 2025... Ruder Finn is named PR agency of record for North American and Latin America by Zebra... |
| • | PR Firms Post 1.5% Dip in '24 IncomeThu., Apr. 10, 2025...and former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador Nikki Haley assumed the vice chair position. Ruder Finn Continues Growth Streak ... |
| • | Leading & Leapfrogging Through the AI RevolutionMon., Apr. 7, 2025...an AI-focused venture firm founded by John Chambers, spoke with Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn , one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies and #6... |
| • | On the Move: London's Maltin PR Hires Hughes as US HeadMon., Apr. 7, 2025...clients facing high-stakes challenges,” said Converge Public Strategies chairman Jonathan Kilman. (L-R) Sara Record, Annie Highfield Ruder Finn brings on Sara Record and Annie Highfield as SVP and group VP of social & influencer strategy, respectively. Record,... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: Flightpath Refreshes Goya Foods' WebsiteTue., Mar. 25, 2025... Flightpath, a digital marketing agency that is part of Ruder Finn , launches a new website for Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States. Flightpath... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: 5WPR Picks Up Darco SpiritsThu., Mar. 13, 2025...them is a great move for Darco Spirits," said Darco Spirits SVP of marketing Sarah Leonard. Ruder Finn is selected as the agency of record for Kite Hill, a creator of premium... |
| • | On the Move: Hart to Lead Strategy at Avenue ZTue., Mar. 11, 2025...marketing belongs to first movers, and Whitney is a key architect of that shift.” Ilana Shenitzer Ruder Finn hires Ilana Shenitzer as EVP, brand experience and head of consumer goods, based in... |
| • | On the Move: Peppercomm Ups Kolek, O'NeillFri., Mar. 7, 2025... (L-R) Jacqueline Kolek, Maggie O'Neill Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Group company, promotes Jacqueline Kolek and Maggie O'Neill to the roles of managing directors, ... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: jacobstahl Lands Naväge Nasal CareMon., Feb. 24, 2025... Jacobstahl, a Ruder Finn company, is selected by Naväge Nasal Care to run communications for its Naväge and... |
| • | News of Firms: NYC Mayor's Office Marks David Finn DayTue., Jan. 28, 2025... David Finn The legacy of Ruder Finn co-founder David Finn is celebrated by a proclamation from the New York City Mayor’s... |
| • | Ruder Finn Adds Big Sky CommunicationsMon., Jan. 27, 2025... (L-R) Eddie Miller,Colleen Padnos Ruder Finn has acquired Big Sky Communications, customer marketing shop in San Jose. Big Sky’s more than... |
| • | Acquisition Wave Washes Over PR in 2024Fri., Dec. 27, 2024...the technologies to better compete with tech-savvy Publicis Group. G&S, LLYC, Public Policy Holding Company, Ruder Finn , The Shipyard, Gregory FCA, Finn Partners, Dolphin Entertainment, and Acceleration Community of Companies made... |
| • | News of Firms: Ruder Finn Launches AI Optimization UnitTue., Nov. 19, 2024... Ruder Finn launches rf.aio, a proprietary all-in-one AI optimization offering in collaboration with influenceAI, a member of... |
| • | Bridging the AI Divide: How Internal Communicators Can Lead the ChargeTue., Nov. 12, 2024...is true: AI is here to stay and it presents a real opportunity for communicators. Ruder Finn recently partnered with Ragan to survey 250 internal communications professionals spanning various levels of... |
| • | Ruder Finn Adds Weber Shandwick Digital ProMon., Nov. 11, 2024...senior VP-social strategy & innovation at Weber Shandwick during a seven-year run, has joined Ruder Finn . Reporting to CEO Kathy Bloomgarden, he takes on the executive VP-head of digital slot. Petersen’s expertise... |
| • | The Real Reason Culture MattersTue., Oct. 22, 2024...for their contributions improves their engagement. This seems like easy math. That’s why at Ruder Finn where I work, culture is of the utmost importance for us and for the... |
| • | RF Partners with OpenAI Alum KassTue., Sep. 3, 2024... Zack Kass Ruder Finn has named Zack Kass, who was head of go-to-market at OpenAI, chair of its... |
| • | Interview with DLPR's Richard DukasFri., Aug. 16, 2024...I had helped to start. That run lasted seven years until he sold to Ruder Finn , where I was for two years. I valued my time at both firms, where... |
