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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Ruder Finn FutureThink Index Reveals Overall Positive American Outlook on the Future
‘- New style of corporate leadership built on transparency, dialogue and knowledge-sharing drives positivity, even in difficult times.– FutureThink Index provides a roadmap for how business leaders can increase positivity in both future outlook and current behaviors. NEW YORK 09/20/2021 Ruder Finn today launched the Ruder Finn FutureThink Index, a new tracking study that measures […]
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 Named to 2022 PRNews Agency Elite Top 100
NEW YORK 08/18/2021 – Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies, announces today that the agency has been named to the 2022 PRNews Agency Elite Top 100 list. This list highlights the most innovative and strategic firms in the business. Agencies were selected for the list by PRNews editorial […]
Ruder Finn CTO Tejas Totade Named as one of PRWeek’s 40 Under 40
NEW YORK 07/27/2021 – Ruder Finn’s Chief Technology Officer, Tejas Totade, has been named as an honoree on PRWeek’s 40 Under 40. The 40 Under 40 list recognizes individuals who are redefining the role of communications, PR and marketing. The embodiment of Ruder Finn’s “What’s Next” philosophy, Tejas, at age 35, became the youngest ever […]
Kathy Bloomgarden Honored as a “Top Women in PR” by PRNews
NEW YORK 07/07/2021 – Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden has been named as one of the Top Women in PR 2021 by PRNews. Bloomgarden received a Changemaker award, honoring women who’ve steered their companies into new markets, new opportunities, new audiences, and strong measurable growth. Bloomgarden says, “I’m thrilled to be included in this list […]
Ruder Finn Wins Six Awards from Bulldog Reporter
Ruder Finn won six Bulldog Reporter Awards recognizing the agency’s transformative and innovative position in the Public Relations industry, including the Gold Award for Most Innovative Agency of the Year. NEW YORK 05/20/2021 – Leading global communications agency, Ruder Finn, was recognized with six Bulldog Reporter Awards today. Ruder Finn and its clients were honored […]