BEIJING - Ruder Finn is tipped to win the PR pitch for IT giant Founder in China. An undisclosed industry source confirmed the news.
Founder called a competitive PR pitch earlier this year. A source close to the client revealed that Ruder Finn had won the account, but is still discussing the contract details.
Founder Group was established in China in 1986 as a business extension of the prestigious Peking University, which remains a close partner. The Group is diversifying beyond its core IT activities, into healthcare and other industries.
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