About Us
Combining wit and wisdom to deliver impact
Overview
Founded 30 years ago, Peppercomm is an award-winning integrated communications and marketing firm. A mid-sized firm with a senior-led approach, we have deep expertise across the consumer/lifestyle, industrial/B2B and financial/professional services sectors.
We have made a science of communication, combining wit + wisdom with proven public relations disciplines and innovative offerings to break through, build deeper connections and ensure client success.
Our model starts with brand and industry analysis, development of narrative and voice, and connection to the culture, media and influencers who matter. Everything we do is built on these insights and fueled by a humor-led mindset that enables us to think differently and deliver breakthrough ideas.
Locations
New York City
London
Los Angeles
Singapore
Leadership
Steve Cody
Founder, Peppercomm + Senior Executive Advisor, Ruder Finn
Steve Cody is Founder of Peppercomm and a Senior Adviser to Ruder Finn. A communications...
Robert Duda
SVP, Mobility & Infrastructure Strategist
Rob Duda joined Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Company, in August 2013. Mr. Duda is a...
Marissa Dunn
Vice President, Media Strategy, Peppercomm
Marissa Dunn is vice president, media strategy at Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Company, based in...
Jacqueline Kolek
Co-President, Peppercomm + Managing Director, Ruder Finn
Jackie Kolek is Co-President and Managing Director at Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Group company, based...
Nicole Kwan
VP of Finance
As part of the finance team, Nicole collaborates with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders to...
Paul Merchan
SVP, Crisis Management Lead
Paul Merchán started at Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn company, 18 years ago and now leads...
Danielle Montana
SVP, Integrated Media
Danielle Montana is a Senior Vice President, Integrated Media, at Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Group...
Maggie O’Neill
Co-President, Peppercomm + Managing Director, Ruder Finn
As managing director of Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Company, Maggie O’Neill provides agency-wide communications and...
Paolo Ramos
Vice President
Paolo Ramos is a vice president at Peppercomm, where he leads day-to-day account strategy and...
Hannah Robbins
Vice President
Hannah Robbins is a vice president at Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Company, where she leads...
Paige Spector
HR Business Partner
Paige Spector is an HR Business Partner at Ruder Finn, where she partners with senior...
Culture & Careers
Do you find yourself scribbling ideas on napkins at 2 a.m.? Are you the type of person to ask “why?” until your friends start avoiding you? Do you believe laughter is the best medicine, especially when dealing with client briefs?
If you answered yes to any of the above, we’d love to meet you!
Get in touch at jobs@peppercomm.com
Latest Awards + Recognitions
2026
- PR News People of the Year
2025
- Regans Top Women in Communications
- PR News People of the Year
- ThinkAdvisor Luminaries
- PR Daily’s 2025 Top Agencies
- 15 under 35 - PRSA NY Big Apple
2024
- Sabre North America Awards Finalist
- 2024 Bulldog PR Awards
- Cannes Gold Lion
- Cannes Silver Lion (2)
- Silver for Best Special Event or Publicity Stunt – Peppercomm for Japanese Green Tea
- Silver for Best Food & Beverages Campaign – Peppercomm for Dole Whip Day
- Cannes Bronze Lion (2)
2023
- Ragan Top Places to Work
- Ragan & PR Daily’s Communicators of the Year
- Crain’s NY Business Best Places to Work
- PRNews Agency Elite Top100
2022
- PR Daily 2022 Top Agencies
- Bulldog Awards Gold Won
- Top Women in PR Awards – Industry Innovator (Jackie Kolek)
- Employee Communications Awards and Top Places to Work
- PR Daily’s Top Agency Awards
- Ragan & PR Daily’s Communicators of the Year
- Small Agency Team of the Year (Xero)
- Agency Elite Top 100
- Top Women in Communication Awards Dynamic Do-er (Maggie O’Neill)
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We believe the magic happens when wit and wisdom join forces. Wit + Wisdom explores concepts that can help a leader or brand stand out (and hopefully brings a 😊 to your day)