Ruder Finn Acquires Touchdown

Ruder Finn Acquires Flightpath

March 11, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Ruder Finn, a global communications and creative agency, has acquired Flightpath, a 30-year-old New York–based digital marketing agency with a 25-person team. Flightpath founder and CEO Jon Fox will report to Ruder Finn Global CEO Kathy Bloomgarden; the deal strengthens Ruder Finn's Digital Integration Group and AI-powered RF Studio53 with no layoffs expected.

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 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.

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 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.

Cerity Partners Acquires Touchdown Ventures

September 19, 2024

Consulting

Cerity Partners is merging with Touchdown Ventures, integrating Touchdown as Cerity Partners Ventures (CPV) to expand the firm's venture-capital advisory capabilities. The deal will enable Cerity to offer Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS), broaden access to startups and corporate clients, and deepen its footprint in growth markets including Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.