Ruder Finn
Ruder Finn is an independent integrated marketing and communications agency headquartered in New York with operations in more than 30 countries. Its practices cover healthcare, technology, brand experience, stakeholder relations and workplace communications, supported by in-house tools such as rf.TechLab and rf.StoryLab, and in August 2026 it was named Wendy's North American communications partner. O'Dwyer's ranks it fifth among independents with $203 million in 2025 net fees and 1,350 staff. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereFifth on O'Dwyer's 2025 independent rankings, and still under family leadership after a longer run than most independents. Number 8 of the PR firms in the US.
Who leads itKathy Bloomgarden, Chief Executive Officer.
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US PR retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
A fit forLarge companies that want global PR and integrated communications from an independent New York agency with about 1,350 full-time staff.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Team size
- 500+ people
- Led by
- Kathy Bloomgarden, Chief Executive Officer
- Known for
- healthcare · technology · corporate reputation · brand experience · AI-enabled communications
- Named clients
- Wendy's
- Best for
- Large companies that want global PR and integrated communications from an independent New York agency with about 1,350 full-time staff.
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US PR retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
Sources ruderfinn.com, odwyerpr.com · LinkedIn ↗
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