Ruder Finn

Cheers to our colleagues at Ruder Finn Asia on an incredible night at the 2026 Asia-Pacific PRovoke Media SABRE Awards! Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year, plus two account honors — plenty to celebrate. Congratulations to the teams! 👏

Something changed today at Ruder Finn. Not just our website, but the way people experience us online. People find information differently now. They ask questions instead of clicking through pages. They expect answers, not menus. That's why we shifted ruderfinn.com to a conversation-first experience powered by a custom LLM our team engineered. It's a reflection of how we think about innovation as an agency. We pay attention to how people connect, communicate, and make decisions, then we help our clients, and ourselves, stay ahead of those shifts. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eAcQtGai or try it for yourself at ruderfinn.com. #WhatsNext #AI

I am at #Ai4 this week and one theme is becoming increasingly clear: enterprise AI is moving beyond model selection to system architecture and operational excellence. The conversations are centered on agent orchestration, data readiness, governance, evaluation frameworks, security, and integrating AI into core business processes. The AI race is shifting from experimentation to measurable outcomes, and the organizations that build reliable, scalable AI systems will create the next wave of competitive advantage.

Being an independent agency means the ability to build without a blueprint. In the America 250 docuseries on Fortune, Ruder Finn CTO Tejas T. reflects on why creating something entirely new has been one of the most rewarding parts of our technological transformation. Watch the documentary here: https://lnkd.in/ed7_2RkU #America250 #WhatsNext #AI

Adopting AI starts with adopting a sense of curiosity. In the new America 250 docuseries on Fortune, Ruder Finn CIO Michael Schubert shares why building AI fluency across an organization is just as important as investing in the technology itself and why we believe creating a culture where people are given the space to experiment, learn, and grow is what helps turn AI from a secondary tool to second nature. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/ed7_2RkU #America250 #WhatsNext #AI

Congratulations Rachel Spielman for being named a 2026 Ragan Communications and PR Daily Top Woman in Marketing! Rachel’s leadership has been a driving force behind Ruder Finn’s evolution, helping us not only adapt and thrive in an AI world but do so while staying true to our human-centered values and culture of curiosity. ⭐️ #RaganTopWomeninMarketing #CommunicationsLeadership

Exciting recognition for Tejas T., Ruder Finn CTO and Head of AI, in Profound’s Top 15 Marketing Agency Leaders to Watch! This accomplishment speaks to his prescient vision helping drive Ruder Finn’s early communications industry leadership in operationalizing AI and using it to help elevate human potential. Tejas has helped teams and clients move beyond experimenting with emerging technologies, to drive meaningful growth and business impact. Such a well-deserved achievement! #Profound #AILeadership

Today, we're proud to announce that The Wendy's Company has selected Ruder Finn as its North American communications agency partner.   As one of the world's most iconic brands enters its next phase of growth, we're honored to help shape and amplify its transformation story through an integrated approach that connects brand marketing, corporate reputation, executive visibility, and cultural relevance into one cohesive narrative.   Together with our strategic partner Agnostic, we'll bring the full breadth of our integrated capabilities across the U.S. and Canada to create meaningful connections with every audience that shapes Wendy's future.   We couldn’t be more excited for what's next. Read our PRWeek exclusive here: https://lnkd.in/eFdd_6dY   #WhatsNext #BrandExperience #RFNewClient

Congratulations to our CEO, Kathy Bloomgarden, on being named to the PRWeek Power List 2026! Throughout her entire career, Kathy has challenged our industry to think differently about what's next. Her curiosity, optimism, and willingness to embrace change continue to inspire our team and the clients we serve. A well deserved recognition for a leader who continues to move our industry forward!

Communications is changing faster than at any point in our careers. AI is shaping how people discover information, make decisions, and connect with brands, and we’re still at the very beginning of that journey.  Fortune’s America 250 docuseries features Ruder Finn. We’re talking about the future of communications, highlighting how we’re helping clients navigate this transformation through new technologies, creativity, and the power of human insights.  CEO Kathy Bloomgarden, CIO Michael Schubert, and CTO Tejas T., explore our decision to invest early in AI, how our independence has powered the transformation, and why we believe AI will amplify human potential, not replace it.  Watch the documentary here: https://lnkd.in/ed7_2RkU  #America250 #WhatsNext #AI