RUDER FINN


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Locations: ASIA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, LA, NEW YORK, KOHLER, LOWES, NORTH AMERICA, NEW YORK CITY

Ruder Finn Group Appoints Industry Veteran Christie Anbar as Global Healthcare Lead

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ruder Finn Group, a leading independent global creative and communications agency, today announced the appointment of Christie Anbar to Managing Director, Global Healthcare.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ruder Finn Group, a leading independent global creative and communications agency, today announced the appointment of Christie Anbar to Managing Director, Global Healthcare.
  • Anbar will oversee healthcare across Ruder Finn Group agencies helping teams deliver unmatched client service and forward-looking, insight-driven programming.
  • Ruder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies with dual headquarters in the United States and China.
  • Agencies within Ruder Finn Group include Ruder Finn, RF Bloom, RLA Collective, SPI Group, RF Relate and RFx Studios.

Despite Mainstream Activism, New Study Shows 3 Out Of 4 Americans Would Forgive A Company For Taking A Stand On A Societal Issue That Goes Against Their Personal Beliefs

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Millennials (people between 25-34) came next at 21%, and only 9% of Gen Z reported taking recent action.

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  • Millennials (people between 25-34) came next at 21%, and only 9% of Gen Z reported taking recent action.
  • More specifically, in a supplemental survey, 51 percent would forgive a company if they took a stand on a societal issue that was against their personal belief if the CEO explained why the company took that stand.
  • In fact, only 18 percent said they would not forgive a company and 9 percent would only forgive them if they changed their stance.
  • Respondents noted that companies should avoid supporting a cause under pressure from external factors, versus truly investing in the societal cause.

Ruder Finn Brings New Strategic Leadership to its DC Office focused on Advocacy, Policy and Purpose

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Monday, November 25, 2019

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ruder Finn, a leading global independent agency, named two new leaders to its DC Office.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ruder Finn, a leading global independent agency, named two new leaders to its DC Office.
  • Monica Marshall, Global Head of RF Relate, is now the new Head of RF DC, bringing specific expertise and leadership in the intersection of corporate purpose, people and policy.
  • Monica will be joined by FDA's Meredith Isola, who will be an SVP focused on government relations, policy and advocacy.
  • Ruder Finn, Inc. is one of the world's largest independent global communications agencies with dual headquarters in the United States and China.

Ruder Finn Grows Tech Sector Expertise with Hire of Seattle EVP Travis Murdock

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Murdock brings 20+ years of agency and in-house technology marketing and communications experience, including sixteen years working in Silicon Valley.

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  • Murdock brings 20+ years of agency and in-house technology marketing and communications experience, including sixteen years working in Silicon Valley.
  • "Technology is a hallmark of our agency," said Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn.
  • "With Travis leading our Seattle presence, Ruder Finn reinforces its unique value proposition and operating model within an increasingly globalized technology industry."
  • Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn serves the global and local communication needs of over 250 corporations, governments, not-for-profit organizations and start-ups.

Ruder Finn Strengthens Internal Communications and Technical Capabilities with Addition of SPI Group

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

SPI Group combines digital storytelling and sophisticated, custom communications as well as web and application development to create broad multi-channel campaigns to meet today's communications challenges.

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  • SPI Group combines digital storytelling and sophisticated, custom communications as well as web and application development to create broad multi-channel campaigns to meet today's communications challenges.
  • With the addition of SPI Group's 30 team members, Ruder Finn now has one of the largest healthcare teams in the world, with nearly 250 employees worldwide across 12 offices.
  • The SPI Group management team will continue to lead SPI Group as a Ruder Finn subsidiary.
  • Partnering with SPI Group means solving communications challenges through our integrated services everything from strategy and design to editorial and web development.

Ruder Finn Launches RF Relate | People. Purpose. Policy.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

In her new role at Ruder Finn, Marshall will support the agency's global growth efforts by engaging new and existing clients.

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  • In her new role at Ruder Finn, Marshall will support the agency's global growth efforts by engaging new and existing clients.
  • In the short time Marshall has been at Ruder Finn, she has brought on several new clients seeking this expertise.
  • "Ruder Finn was an early advocate of the idea that companies can do well and do good.
  • Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn serves the global and local communication needs of over 250 corporations, governments, not-for-profit organizations, and start-ups.

Ruder Finn Announces Strategic Senior Hires That Reinforce the Agency's Leadership in Integrated Marketing Communications

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Monday, September 17, 2018

Rowan will lead global growth strategies for the agency, including business development, strategic partnerships, acquisitions and developing key client relationships.

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  • Rowan will lead global growth strategies for the agency, including business development, strategic partnerships, acquisitions and developing key client relationships.
  • He comes to Ruder Finn most recently from W2O where he worked as Creative Directoracross a myriad of brands and programs.
  • "Our recent strategic hires are a key part of our growth strategy focused on building our expertise in integrated digital, technology and marketing communications offerings," says Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn.
  • In June, Ruder Finn announced the hire of Fred Hawrysh to a newly created senior role in the agency as EVP, Head of Integrated Communications.

Ruder Finn Acquires RLA Collective to Expand Integrated Marketing and Analytics Expertise

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Monday, July 30, 2018

"The acquisition of RLA Collective will enhance our integrated healthcare marketing offerings, utilizing the latest in digital marketing technologies to reach niche health consumers."

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  • "The acquisition of RLA Collective will enhance our integrated healthcare marketing offerings, utilizing the latest in digital marketing technologies to reach niche health consumers."
  • Robin Russo, Founder, CEO and Partner, and Alyson O'Mahoney, President and Partner, at RLA Collective will remain on staff as co-Managing Directors at Ruder Finn.
  • RLA Collective will continue to be based in Pleasantville, NY, but will also have space in Ruder Finn's New York office.
  • RLA Collective is one of the only integrated marketing agencies completely devoted to the non-Rx side of healthcare for both humans and pets.

Ruder Finn Hires Fred Hawrysh to A Newly Created Role Leading Integrated Communications

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Monday, June 4, 2018

NEW YORK, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ruder Finn, a leading independent global creative and communications agency, today announced the appointment of Fred Hawrysh to a newly created senior role in the agency as EVP, Head of Integrated Communications.

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  • NEW YORK, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ruder Finn, a leading independent global creative and communications agency, today announced the appointment of Fred Hawrysh to a newly created senior role in the agency as EVP, Head of Integrated Communications.
  • "Fred's newly created role marks a strategic point in Ruder Finn's ongoing transformation as an agency," says Kathy Bloomgarden.
  • Hawrysh has more than 30 years of international experience developing integrated marketing communications campaigns and has worked with dozens of Fortune 500 companies.
  • Ruder Finn, Inc. is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies with dual headquarters in the United States and China.