Ruder Finn Acquires Peppercomm

Ruder Finn Acquires Big Sky Communications

January 27, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Ruder Finn, a global integrated communications agency, has acquired Big Sky Communications, a San Jose-based customer marketing and advocacy agency. The deal brings a team of over 40 customer marketing experts to Ruder Finn and expands the agency's B2B storytelling and customer advocacy capabilities.

Ruder Finn Acquires SPI Group

September 19, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

Ruder Finn has acquired SPI Group, a Fairfield, New Jersey-based corporate communications agency that specializes in employee/internal communications, digital storytelling and web/application development. The acquisition adds SPI Group's ~30 employees to Ruder Finn and strengthens Ruder Finn’s internal communications, technical capabilities and healthcare communications offerings.

Ruder Finn Acquires Touchdown

November 7, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Ruder Finn has acquired Touchdown, a specialist enterprise technology public relations and communications agency. The deal adds 65 specialists and strengthens Ruder Finn's technology & innovation practice while expanding its presence in Austin, Texas and the U.K.

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.

Ruder Finn Acquires Missouri Creative

January 29, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

Ruder Finn has acquired Missouri Creative, a London-based creative agency specializing in visual storytelling, immersive 2D/3D design, animation and experiential brand activation. The acquisition strengthens Ruder Finn’s RF Studio53 creative platform, expands its capability to deliver image-first, AI-enabled brand experiences globally, and will see Missouri Creative continue operating from its UK office with founders Paul Brennan and Stuart Wood leading the team.

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.