Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing consultancies, announced the acquisition of Era Communications, an award-winning Southeast Asia-based strategic communications consultancy of 90 professionals, renowned for the deep local insights it applies to best-in-class work.
Through this strategic expansion, Ruder Finn establishes a direct presence in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, complementing its existing Southeast Asia operations in Singapore, and Malaysia. This growth significantly strengthens the firm’s regional footprint and enhances its ability to deliver integrated, comprehensive communications solutions to clients across Asia, solidifying Ruder Finn as the foremost independent communications consultancy in the region.
“Expansion in the Asia-Pacific region is an integral part of our global growth strategy as a consultancy. The emerging markets throughout APAC and SEA represent a significant opportunity for our clients who are looking to grow their brand footprints,” said Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn. “Welcoming Era Communications builds on our presence in the region, and strengthens our ability to deliver tailored, results-driven solutions grounded in deep local knowledge—while upholding the global standards our clients expect.”
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Founded in 2015, Era Communications is the premier homegrown ASEAN strategic communications consultancy. It is known for its innovative, award-winning campaigns and setting the benchmark for excellence in the communications industry of ASEAN’s emerging markets. It offers client solutions in all areas of reputation management, branding, social impact, B2B communications and digital experience. The firm was recognized for Southeast Asia PR Campaign of the Year for three years in a row, holds two PRovoke Global SABRE awards, and boasts more awards for its campaigns than any other PR firm in the region, including a standout seven awards at the 2025 Campaign PR Awards Asia-Pacific.
“It was a no-brainer to become a part of one of the world’s best, and first-ever, PR firms,” said Anthony Larmon, Managing Director of Era Communications. “Our mission has always been to show to the industry around the world that the best work can come from anywhere, and this partnership with Ruder Finn lets us use its global leadership to deliver unrivalled creativity, strategy, service and value to clients all over our vibrant region. I was especially excited by Ruder Finn’s tech-driven communications capabilities and AI expertise driven by rf.TechLab and Ruder Finn’s AI Advisory Council, which has the potential to transform businesses in our rapidly growing marketplaces.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire