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Campaign ME
27-05-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Ruder Finn Atteline launches regional HQ in Saudi Arabia
Ruder Finn, the global integrated marketing and communications consultancy, announces its fully combined office and regional headquarter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the acquisition of Atteline, now operating as Ruder Finn Atteline in the region. In line with the agency is advancing AI-powered creative solutions for MENA. Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, commented, 'Ruder Finn Atteline's culture and innovation were key factors in our decision to join forces in 2023, alongside their leading presence and expertise across MENA as a whole. We are excited about the prospect of growth in the region and inspired by the Kingdom's 2030 Vision. We look forward to partnering with clients and contributing to the Kingdom's initiatives.' Through its RF Tech Lab, the integrated communications agency is optimising KSA brands' presence through a suite of tools harnessing data science, machine learning, and AI. With dual-language capabilities and expertise in transforming data into predictive insights, Ruder Finn Atteline is helping businesses grow, target key stakeholders, mitigate risk by anticipating trends, and solve complex business challenges to deliver unmatched communications services across the region. Sophie Simpson, Managing Director of Ruder Finn Atteline – MENA, added, 'Our integration with Ruder Finn in 2023, expansion to Saudia Arabia last year, and fully operational office are stepping stones towards a broader vision: to provide stronger communications through even stronger relationships. Ruder Finn's extensive experience and innovative tools are resources we're eager to bring to the Kingdom and throughout MENA. As communications evolve in the digital era, Ruder Finn has equipped us to offer unique solutions to our clients – ones that prioritize their business goals so that they can distinguish themselves in an increasingly competitive market.' Looking ahead, Ruder Finn Atteline is preparing to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia through impactful partnerships, educational initiatives for communications professionals, and programs aligned with Vision 2030.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kathy Bloomgarden Wins Agency Global Professional at PRWeek Global Awards
NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, was named 'Global Professional – Agency' at the PRWeek Global Awards last night. PRWeek recognized Bloomgarden for being "an incredibly accomplished leader with well-earned credibility" who knows how to "drive the agenda rather than follow it." Bloomgarden was also recently honored with an Outstanding Individual Achievement award at PRovoke's SABRE Awards, and celebrated as a 2025 Pinnacle Award Honoree at Medical Marketing + Media's Pinnacle Awards. Bloomgarden has been at the helm of Ruder Finn as CEO since 2014. Under her leadership, Ruder Finn has reached many new frontiers, including launching the agency's China office, healthcare practice, and technology innovation hub Bloomgarden has driven industry-leading growth and global expansion, pioneering the adoption of disruptive technologies. She has been at the forefront of AI strategies, shaping AI-ready data infrastructures, addressing LLM hallucinations, and bridging east-west divides in AI development. Within the past year, Bloomgarden established the RF AI Advisory Council and spearheaded the agency's newest LLM optimization offering She convenes high-level dialogues on tech disruption and is a trusted voice in global leadership circles, including the World Economic Forum and Fortune's CEO Council. With her ability to anticipate trends and act decisively, Bloomgarden has made Ruder Finn a key partner for global clients navigating economic uncertainties, geopolitical tension, and technological disruption. "For Dr Kathy Bloomgarden, Ruder Finn's 'What's Next' ethos – which means always remaining one step ahead of industry trends and leading with a data-driven, digital-first, early-adopter mindset – isn't just a nice tagline, it's an essential part of keeping the agency ahead of the game," said PRWeek in their winners profile on Bloomgarden. "It is an honor to receive this prestigious honor from PRWeek," said Bloomgarden. "We are at a transformative juncture for our industry, where the role of communications is crucial in driving the adoption of groundbreaking technologies on a global scale across industries. I am profoundly optimistic about our collective ability to work together, and for communications change-makers to fast-track innovation and create significant change." This year's PRWeek Global Awards were held in London on May 15th, 2025. About Ruder FinnRuder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, leading the industry in AI strategy and implementation. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for over 75 years, shaping communications that moves industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what's now to what's next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Consumer Brand, Leadership and Workplace—with innovative tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 offering breakthrough creative, and specialized teams delivering customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across four continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies and offerings within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, Flightpath, Ruder Finn Atteline, Pandan Social, RF Bloom, and Big Sky Communications. For more information visit Media Contact: Isabelle Lee, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ruder Finn Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden Selected as Medical Marketing & Media 2025 Pinnacle Award Honoree
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Marketing and Media announced yesterday that Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, one of the world's largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, was selected as a 2025 Pinnacle Award Honoree. Now in its fifth year, the Pinnacle Awards program honors the leaders, marketers, strategists and creators who have scaled the industry's heights — but who still have many more years of high achievement ahead of them. Kathy has proven to be one of the communications industry's most influential leaders. For over 20 years, Kathy has supported clients bringing many of the world's most important scientific breakthroughs to market. With 'What's Next' ingrained in her DNA, Kathy keeps her eyes on where the world is going, not where it's been. She encourages the adoption and piloting of emerging technologies through Ruder Finn's technology incubator, driving the development of comprehensive AI initiatives from Ruder Finn's AI Advisory Council to an AI optimization tool for brands. "We are in the midst of such a pivotal moment for the healthcare industry. We are living during a scientific renaissance driven by advanced knowledge combined with new tools like AI. Communicators play a critical role in helping companies adopt and integrate this new paradigm into their ways of working. I am profoundly optimistic about our collective abilities to accelerate innovation and improve patient care," said Bloomgarden. "It is an honor to be recognized among excellent communications and marketing professionals within the healthcare field." "The Pinnacle Awards are the perfect opportunity to spotlight the industry's living legends who still have another chapter — or two or three — of their careers to write," said MM+M editor-in-chief Jameson Fleming. "These Pinnacle Awards winners will make a profound impact on the industry for the next decade." About Ruder FinnRuder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for over 75 years, shaping communications that moves industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what's now to what's next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with innovative tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 offering breakthrough creative, and specialized teams delivering customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across four continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies and offerings within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, Flightpath, Atteline, Pandan Social, RF Bloom and Big Sky Communications. For more information visit CONTACT: Megan Fitzgibbon Assistant Account Executive, RF Marketing | RUDER FINN View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ruder Finn Sign in to access your portfolio
