Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent communications and integrated

marketing agencies

, announced the agency ranked #2 on Observer’s PR Power List. The list recognizes the top 25 most effective, successful, and culturally relevant PR firms in the U.S. today, as well as the leaders behind them.

Observer named

Ruder Finn

“a force for innovation with bold moves and future-facing strategies,” under CEO

Kathy Bloomgarden

, “blending creativity and technology to redefine strategic communications”.

Ruder Finn

was recognized for driving the AI charge with the launch of proprietary AI optimization tool rf.aio, bold new acquisitions to build on

digital marketing

and B2B storytelling, and key new hires to sharpen expertise in various industries.

“It’s truly an honor to be recognized by Observer as one of today’s most powerful and influential PR agencies,” said

Kathy Bloomgarden

, CEO of

Ruder Finn

. “It’s about treating every relationship like it’s your most important—whether client, colleague, or partner. Our strategy continues to challenge the traditional expectations of PR as we strengthen brand perception and reinforce trust for clients, and integrate emerging tech in everything we do.”

As Observer noted “this year’s PR Power List is as much a testament to the evolution of media… and the shifting to individuals and micro-communities, influencers, streamers and niche digital brands… as it is to the evolution of

public relations

.”

In addition to being ranked as one of Observer’s top PR firms,

Ruder Finn

was recently named among PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, Inc’s Best Workplaces and a Top 10 Agency on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index.