Ruder Finn Acquires The Equity Group Investor Relations Firm

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 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 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.

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.

The State Group Acquires Ruder Electric

February 12, 2026

Industrial Services

The State Group, a portfolio company of funds managed by Apollo, has acquired Ruder Electric, a Kankakee, Illinois-based electrical contractor. The add-on expands The State Group's footprint into central and northern Illinois and brings Ruder Electric's electrical construction, maintenance, fire, security, communications, utility, and safety systems capabilities (including over 100 union electricians) into the platform.

Equiniti Acquires Notified

May 1, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Equiniti (EQ) has completed its acquisition of Notified from West Technology Group, LLC, combining EQ's shareholder services and investor relations capabilities with Notified's PR and IR technology. The deal creates an end-to-end corporate communications and shareholder engagement provider, expanding EQ's global footprint and accelerating its product roadmap.