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Peter Finn on Building an Agency With a Heart and a Conscience
In a candid PR Masters Podcast conversation, Peter Finn of FINN Partners shares why independence matters in an era of consolidation, how values-first growth and selective clients build resilience, and why AI should strengthen people and judgment, not replace them.
The Leadership Lesson We Learn Too Late About Gratitude and Workplace Culture
This thought leadership piece explores how gratitude, recognition and presence shape effective leadership and workplace culture, especially as the holidays invite reflection on what and who truly matters.
PR Masters Podcast Series Episode #103 - Peter Finn
In this episode of the PR Masters Podcast, Peter Finn, founder and CEO of FINN Partners, shares candid leadership lessons from building a purpose-driven, independent agency and explains why values, people and long-term thinking matter more than ever in a consolidating industry. The conversation is hosted by The Stevens/Jachetti Group and CommPRO.
Soft Skills Are Becoming the New Hard Skills
As PR and marketing firms race to adopt AI, new data shows many are quietly underinvesting in the human skills that still drive leadership, client trust and long-term growth.
Remembering Joe Gleason, My First Boss
A personal reflection on how one leader’s integrity and humanity shaped a generation of communicators.
Mastering the Money, the People, and the Plan for 2026 Success
CommPRO’s Year-End Planning Workshop will help agency and firm leaders strengthen financial performance, refine talent strategies, and enter 2026 prepared to thrive.
Enlightenment Powers PR and Creates Rainbows of Influence
Public relations thrives when credibility, crisis skills and colorfully shared insights capture attention.
PR Agencies Face Rising Client Demands for Data, Digital and Measurable Results
A new industry survey will reveal how shifting brand priorities are reshaping PR agency services and acquisition strategies.
Rich Jachetti Reshapes PR M&A Landscape with Bold Leadership Move
A bold rebrand signals a new era for one of PR’s most respected dealmakers.
CommPRO Unveils 2025 Top 10 PR Agency Seal Recognizing Industry Excellence
CommPRO launches its new Top 10 PR Agency Seal to recognize the most impactful firms shaping the future of communications.
Zebra Technologies Names Ruder Finn as PR Agency of Record for the Americas
Zebra Technologies taps top-ranked Ruder Finn to elevate its communications strategy across the Americas, signaling a bold move in tech PR leadership.
Agencies and Media are Learning to Dance to a New Rhythm
Agencies and media publishers are breaking out of their old roles to move in sync, forging powerful, data-driven partnerships that blend storytelling with strategy to win in the new era of content and commerce.
Why Top PR Agencies Are Bracing for a Storm They Can’t Spin Away
CommPRO’s upcoming April 24 Town Hall gathers top PR leaders for an unfiltered discussion on how agencies can navigate today’s economic uncertainty with innovation, resilience, and purpose.
CCOs And CMOs Must Unite or Risk Failing the CEO’s Vision
Discover why the future of C-suite success hinges on a powerful CMO-CCO alliance.
Creator Economy’s Q1 2025 Comeback Has Lessons for Communications Pros
The creator economy is maturing fast, and communications professionals who adapt to its executive hires, NYC dominance, and rising demand for talent partnerships will lead the next wave of brand storytelling.
Ruder Finn Expands Digital Integration Group with Two Senior Hires in Social and Influencer Strategy
Ruder Finn strengthens its top-ranked position with the addition of two senior leaders in social and influencer strategy, signaling continued investment in digital integration and cultural relevance.
PR Masters Series Episode #97 - Diana Littman
In this episode of the PR Masters Podcast, Diana Littman, CEO of MSL U.S., shares her leadership philosophy and insights on the future of public relations.
HUNTER and KWT Global Join Forces to Form Integrated Communications Leader
HUNTER and KWT Global are merging under the HUNTER brand to create a powerhouse agency, expanding corporate, B2B, and consumer marketing capabilities with an all-female executive leadership team.
Ruder Finn Shakes Up the Tech PR World with Tim Hurley Move at Touchdown
Ruder Finn, ranked third among U.S. PR agencies, strengthens its technology communications expertise with the appointment of Tim Hurley as Global Managing Director of Touchdown.
PR Masters Series Episode #93 - Amy Binder
Join PR Masters Podcast, host Art Stevens as he interviews Amy Binder, Founder and CEO of RF|Binder Partners, a New York-based integrated communications firm with a national presence

