Updated June 2026. Finn Partners is one of the largest independent PR firms in the U.S. — founded December 2011 by Peter Finn after he spun it off from Ruder Finn. The firm has grown via 27 acquisitions and organic expansion to ~1,300 colleagues across 35 offices on three continents. Named to PRovoke Media's 2026 100 Best Agencies in the U.S. and ranked #6 on O'Dwyer's 2026 Top Independent PR Firms list.
| Founded | December 2011 by Peter Finn (spun off from Ruder Finn) |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| CEO and Founding Partner | Peter Finn |
| Employees | ~1,300 globally |
| Offices | 35+ across three continents |
| Revenue | $199M (2025); $24M at founding (8x growth) |
| Ownership | Independent; minority investments from Stellus Capital Management and Stagwell |
| Acquisitions | 27 total — including Rice Communications (March 2025), Outré Creative (January 2026) |
| Largest Practices | Healthcare (~$60M), Technology (~$50M), Consumer & Travel (~33% of business) |
| Recognition | PRovoke 100 Best Agencies (2026), O'Dwyer's #6 Top Independent (2026), Observer 50 Most Powerful PR Firms (six years) |
| Website | finnpartners.com |
Overview
Finn Partners is one of the largest independent marketing and communications firms in the U.S., founded in December 2011 by Peter Finn after he spun the agency off from family firm Ruder Finn. Headquartered in New York, the firm has grown from $24 million in fees at founding to approximately $199 million by 2025, with more than 1,300 colleagues across 35 offices on three continents.
Finn Partners has expanded through a combination of organic growth and 27 acquisitions across the U.S., UK, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. The firm sits at #6 on O'Dwyer's 2026 Top Independent PR Firms list and has been included on PRovoke Media's 100 Best Agencies in the U.S. for 2026.
History and Ownership
Peter Finn, son of Ruder Finn co-founder David Finn, spent more than 30 years at the family firm and 11 years as co-CEO before launching Finn Partners as a standalone business in December 2011. The new agency was built around an "amazing every day" cultural ethos, integrated marketing and PR offerings, and a deliberate acquisition strategy.
Finn Partners is independent and privately held. Stellus Capital Management and Stagwell hold minority investments, and the firm has raised approximately $15.4 million in outside capital — modest given its scale and acquisition activity.
Key Milestones
December 2011: Founded by Peter Finn with $24M in fees.
2017: Established first Asia Pacific office with the acquisition of Ying Communications (Singapore).
2019: Acquired ZPR, kickstarting consumer practice expansion in the UK and Europe.
2021: Acquired UK digital marketing specialist MintTwist, followed by AHA (Portland), Anthology Marketing Group (Hawaii), and SPAG (Asia-based health communications).
March 2025: Acquired Rice Communications, a Singapore-based strategic communications firm — bringing Asia Pacific staff to nearly 250 and APAC revenue to about $15M.
January 2026: Acquired Outré Creative, a UK digital and creative design agency — expanding Global Financial Practice to ~$15M in annual fees and growing UK headcount to 140.
2026: Named to PRovoke Media's 100 Best Agencies in the U.S. list. Ranked #6 on O'Dwyer's Top Independent PR Firms. Sixth year on Observer's 50 Most Powerful PR Firms list.
Services
Finn Partners is built as a fully integrated marketing and communications firm, organized by sector specialty rather than function. Core sectors include Healthcare (the firm's largest practice at ~$60M), Technology (~$50M), Consumer, Travel, Financial Services, Arts, Education, and Public Affairs. Service capabilities span media relations, brand strategy, content marketing, digital and social media, corporate reputation management, crisis communications, influencer programs, paid media, creative, and integrated marketing.
The firm's Integrated team alone now has about 350 people driving $50M in revenue, anchored by acquired creative shops including MintTwist, AHA, Anthology, and Outré.
Leadership
Peter Finn serves as CEO and founding partner. The firm's leadership includes founding managing partners Howard Solomon (APAC Lead), Noah Finn (global head of integrated marketing), and regional managing partners across the U.S., UK, EMEA, and APAC.
Awards and Recognition
Finn Partners was named to PRovoke Media's 2026 100 Best Agencies in the U.S. — a list recognizing firms based on rapid growth and financial performance, exceptional work, workplace culture, thought leadership, and contributions to the industry. The firm ranked #6 on O'Dwyer's 2026 Top Independent PR Firms list and has appeared on Observer's 50 Most Powerful PR Firms List six times. Finn Partners was named "Best Agency to Work for in North America" shortly after its 2011 launch.
Notable Clients and Case Studies
Finn Partners works across the firm's specialty sectors with clients including MG Motor (long-term partnership for car subscriptions), NextTrip (JOURNY relaunch and rebrand), and major healthcare, technology, financial services, and travel brands. The firm publishes industry analyses including the TrendHawk Future of Travel Report and the Africa Health Media Trends Report.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered Finn Partners since its 2011 launch. For the full archive of news, acquisitions, account wins, and analysis, see everything-pr.com/tag/finn-partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Finn Partners?
Finn Partners is independent and privately held. The firm has raised approximately $15.4 million in outside capital, with minority investments from Stellus Capital Management and Stagwell. Peter Finn remains founding partner and CEO.
Who is the CEO of Finn Partners?
Peter Finn serves as CEO and founding partner. He founded the firm in December 2011 after spending more than 30 years at the family firm Ruder Finn, including 11 years as co-CEO.
Is Finn Partners related to Ruder Finn?
Yes, by lineage. Peter Finn spent more than three decades at Ruder Finn — founded by his father David Finn — before launching Finn Partners as a separate, standalone business in December 2011. The two firms now operate independently.
How big is Finn Partners?
Approximately 1,300 colleagues across 35 offices on three continents, with revenue around $199 million in 2025 — making it one of the largest independent PR firms in the U.S.
What are Finn Partners' largest practice areas?
Healthcare is the firm's largest practice at approximately $60M. Technology is approximately $50M. Consumer and Travel (counted separately) together make up about a third of total business. The firm also has growing Financial Services, Arts, Education, and Public Affairs practices.
Has Finn Partners made many acquisitions?
Yes — 27 acquisitions to date, with the most recent being Rice Communications in Singapore (March 2025) and Outré Creative in the UK (January 2026). CEO Peter Finn has indicated the firm now targets approximately one acquisition per year, with greater emphasis on integration and organic growth.
Key Takeaways
- Finn Partners is one of the largest independent PR firms in the U.S., founded December 2011 by Peter Finn.
- Spun off from Ruder Finn, the family firm founded by Peter's father David Finn in 1948.
- Headquartered in New York with 35+ offices across three continents and approximately 1,300 colleagues.
- Revenue grew from $24M at founding to approximately $199M by 2025 — an 8x increase in 14 years.
- The firm has completed 27 acquisitions, including Rice Communications (March 2025) and Outré Creative (January 2026).
- Healthcare (~$60M) is the largest practice, followed by Technology (~$50M), Consumer and Travel.
- Named to PRovoke Media's 100 Best Agencies (2026), ranked #6 on O'Dwyer's Top Independent PR Firms (2026), and on Observer's 50 Most Powerful PR Firms list for six years.
