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 […]
Ruder Finn Launches National AI Innovation Challenge for Undergraduate Students
Ruder Finn and PRWeek partner to spotlight the next generation of AI-driven communications talent Three winners will each receive a $1,500 award and national industry recognition [EXTENDED UNTIL 4/7/26] NEW YORK — February 27, 2026 — Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, this week launched the Ruder […]
Ruder Finn Launches AI Accelerator to Power New Tech-First Agency Operating Model
88% of Ruder Finn’s core U.S. account work integrates custom AI solutions, anticipated to reach 95% by Q3 Move will reshape recruitment, training, and client programming across the agency New York – 02/02/2026 — As artificial intelligence becomes integral to how brands, marketing, and influence are created and managed, Ruder Finn, one of the world’s […]
Ruder Finn Survey Reveals Employee Optimism around AI amidst Economic and Workplace Concerns
NEW YORK – 12/17/2025 – Employees are concerned about the economy and the effect of workplace changes, but see AI as a force for good amongst these uncertainties. This is a primary conclusion of a report by Ruder Finn into employee sentiment around major shifts in the world and their workplace. The report draws insights […]
Ruder Finn Introduces rf.StoryLab, a Creative Incubator to Unlock the Potential of AI-Driven Storytelling
NEW YORK – 11/10/2025 – Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global integrated communications agencies, today announced the launch of rf.StoryLab, a creative incubator designed to power and elevate AI storytelling capabilities at scale. rf.StoryLab merges cutting-edge generative tools with human-powered creative vision, moving beyond automation to produce stories at unprecedented speed that […]
BEST OF CES 2025
Since last year’s show, we have been eagerly anticipating more groundbreaking advancements in AI. CES 2025 did not disappoint! AI was everywhere, from the halls of the LVCC to the Venetian Expo to the Las Vegas Strip. Advancements in Agentic AI and Physical AI are set to enhance and expand humans’ capabilities in various areas […]
Ruder Finn and Ragan Survey Exposes Divide in AI Adoption, Usage and Outlook for Internal Communications
NEW YORK – 9/24/2024 – Ruder Finn and Ragan have published a report, “The Great AI Divide in Internal Communications,” which reveals that industry, company size and roles each affect AI adoption, usage and outlook in internal communications. The findings explore how communications practitioners are harnessing AI to advance their internal communications work today and […]
Ruder Finn Brings on OpenAI Pioneer Zack Kass to Chair New AI Advisory Council
NEW YORK – 09/03/2024 – Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, today announced that Zack Kass, former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI and a leading force in bringing artificial intelligence to business applications, will chair its new global AI Advisory Council. This partnership, exclusive in the […]
Ruder Finn’s Tejas Totade Named Data Professional of the Year by PRovoke Media
NEW YORK: 04/01/24: Ruder Finn’s Chief Technology Officer, Tejas Totade, has been named Data Professional of the Year by Provoke Media as part of the 2024 Innovation SABRE Awards. The awards celebrate influence, innovation, and disruption across the public relations and communications industry. “Winning the Data Professional of the Year Award is an incredible honor, […]
Ruder Finn CTO Tejas Totade Named to PRWeek’s Dashboard 25
NEW YORK – 02/06/2024 – Ruder Finn’s Chief Technology Officer, Tejas Totade, has been named to PRWeek’s Dashboard 25 Class of 2024. PRWeek’s Dashboard 25 is an annual list of the most influential movers, shakers, and innovators in communications technology, celebrating entrepreneurs and experts driving the PR industry forward. “I am thrilled to be part […]