From Experimentation to Impact: How Organizations are Operationalizing AI Across the Enterprise

In this episode, Kathy Bloomgarden speaks with Tejas Totade, Chief Technology Officer and Head of AI at Ruder Finn, about the shift from AI experimentation to real business impact. As organizations move beyond pilots, Tejas shares a sharp perspective on what it takes to operationalize AI across an organization, from identifying where it can drive […]
Joe Avila Joins Ruder Finn as Senior Vice President of RF Comunicad

NEW YORK, 1/27/2023– Leading global communications agency, Ruder Finn, announced the appointment of Joe Avila as Sr. Vice President of RF Comunicad, the company’s Hispanic division. In this capacity, he will bring his extensive brand community engagement knowledge and experience to the business development practice, showcasing the value and impact of Latinos to corporations. Joe […]
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 builds MedTech strength with Mantis acquisition

NEW YORK 10/4/2021 – Ruder Finn is bolstering its rapidly-growing presence in medical and healthcare technology by acquiring public sector tech specialist PR agency, Mantis. Mantis works with tech companies that primarily target the public sector. 85% of its client base works with the NHS, private healthcare and UK social care providers. Clients range from […]
Ruder Finn Co-Founder & Public Relations Pioneer David Finn Celebrates his 100th Birthday

NEW YORK 08/30/2021 David Finn, co-founder of leading global communications agency, Ruder Finn, and widely recognized as a founding father of the public relations industry, celebrates his 100th birthday today. David Finn founded Ruder Finn in 1948, with his friend and business partner Bill Ruder. Operating as Chairman and CEO for over 70 years, David […]
Ruder Finn Reimagines Bloom Incubator with jacobstahl Acquisition

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 /PRNEWSWIRE/ — Global independent PR agency Ruder Finn today announced that it has acquired veteran, full-service public relations firm jacobstahl to anchor the re-launch of Bloom, Ruder Finn’s longstanding incubator agency, as well as Bloom Health, an integrated communications practice exclusively dedicated to the growing healthtech sector. The group will […]
Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden’s Top 10 Takeaways from Davos

CEO Kathy Blomgarden discusses her top 10 takeaways from the World Economic Forum at Davos. These are critical issues that are defining our society, driving our economy, and shaping global policy.