History
RF was established in 1948 in New York with the formal partnership of David Finn and Bill Ruder. Their first client was Perry Como, a famous singer, and over time they expanded their network to include consumer products companies as well as government agencies.
In 1999 Ruder Finn established RFI Studios, a digital practice, to help clients protect and build their reputation online. The agency expanded aggressively in Asia, establishing offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. In 2011, Ruder Finn further strengthened its presence in the region by acquiring Thunder Communications, a Chinese event management, brand and marketing consultancy, and forming a partnership with Kyodo Public Relations, the largest independent PR firm in Japan.
The agency has received multiple honors, including PRSA Bronze Anvils, Big Apple Awards, SABREs and PRWeek Awards. David Finn, the agency’s chairman, also received a Big Apple Award for his leadership, service and ethical conduct in the field of public relations.
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