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Founded by David Finn and William Ruder in 1948.1
Private company
Logo: Ruder Finn, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Public relations firm with co-headquarters in the United States and China
Ruder Finn is a public relations firm founded in New York City in 1948 by David Finn and Bill Ruder. The privately held agency is headquartered in the United States and has worked with clients in industries such as technology, healthcare, brand experience, corporate reputation, workplace, and has advised both corporate and government organizations.2 Its chief executive is Kathy Bloomgarden (since 2011).1 It employed 1,350 people in 2026.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Ruder Finn is a public relations firm founded in New York City in 1948 by David Finn and Bill Ruder. The privately held agency is headquartered in the United States and has worked with clients in industries such as technology, healthcare, brand experience, corporate reputation, workplace, and has advised both corporate and government organizations.2
Founded by David Finn and William Ruder in 1948.1
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Where the company's money came from, by calendar year: private offerings filed with the SEC, federal grants, loans, contracts and other assistance from USAspending.gov, and PPP loans from the SBA. Each bar links to the records below.
| Year | PPP loans | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.3M | $2.3M |
Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 and up, approved April 2020 to July 2021, from the SBA4. Matched to this company by name and state.
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