FINN Partners Acquires Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR)

FINN Partners Acquires Barokas Communications

August 15, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

FINN Partners, a global independent marketing and communications firm, acquired Barokas Communications, a Seattle- and Denver-based tech-focused PR agency. The deal expands FINN's tech practice capabilities and provides the firm with established presences in the high-growth Seattle and Denver markets; Barokas leadership will join FINN's Global Tech Practice leadership team.

FINN Partners Acquires RICE Communications

March 3, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Global marketing and communications firm FINN Partners has acquired Singapore-based strategic communications and public relations agency RICE Communications. The deal expands FINN's presence in Southeast Asia—adding offices in Thailand and Myanmar—and increases its Singapore headcount to nearly 100, strengthening the firm's APAC capabilities.

FINN Partners Acquires Outré Creative

February 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Global marketing and communications firm FINN Partners has acquired Outré Creative, a 15-person award-winning creative and digital design agency that supports financial services clients. The move strengthens FINN's EMEA footprint and expands its global financial practice and integrated creative capabilities.

Ruder Finn Acquires Peppercomm

March 31, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Ruder Finn has acquired Peppercomm, the integrated communications and marketing firm founded by Steve Cody. Peppercomm will continue to operate under its brand with Cody remaining CEO and reporting to Ruder Finn's CEO; there will be no layoffs and the acquisition is intended to expand Ruder Finn's capabilities and service offerings.

FINN Partners Acquires AHA

February 2, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

FINN Partners has acquired AHA, a 52-person, women-owned brand strategy and creative agency based in Washington, D.C. Clare Advisors represented AHA in the sale; founder Betsy Henning will join FINN as Managing Partner to lead FINN's new Global Internal Communications and Employee Engagement practice, expanding FINN's capabilities in employee engagement, CSR, and sustainability communications.

BV Investment Partners Acquires Majority Interest in RKD Group

April 4, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

BV Investment Partners acquired a majority interest in RKD Group, a Dallas-based provider of omnichannel fundraising and marketing services to the nonprofit sector, in partnership with RKD's management. First Capital Partners provided mezzanine debt to support the private equity-backed acquisition; RKD serves over 260 nonprofit organizations and employs 200+ professionals.