TobinLeff is pleased to share that it served as Taft Communications’ M&A advisory firm for their recent sale to RF|Binder.
Taft Communications, an award-winning, purpose-driven integrated communications firm joins forces with RF|Binder, a leading integrated communications and consulting firm powered by strategy, creativity, and purpose. This acquisition bolsters RF|Binder’s offerings in Purpose, Energy & Sustainability, and Health & Wellness, while enhancing its ability to support clients committed to transformative impact at the intersection of business and society. The Taft Communications division will enhance RF|Binder’s expertise and will serve as the hub for an expanded Purpose practice, with a focus on issue-based campaigns, advocacy and public affairs, nonprofit, and foundation support.
Taft’s CEO and Managing Partner, Ted Deutsch, said this about the transaction: “At Taft, we’ve always believed in the power of communications to drive positive change while achieving business success. Given our shared values, joining RF|Binder is a perfect next step for Taft to strengthen the expertise, resources, and reach we offer our clients and our people. I’ve been so impressed by RF|Binder’s deep commitment to a people-first culture and can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
Mr. Deutsch said this about TobinLeff: "TobinLeff provided invaluable counsel as Taft considered options to fuel our long-term success. From understanding our value, to considering the implications of different aspects of the transaction, TobinLeff allowed us to proceed with confidence as we chartered a new future."About RF|Binder
RF|Binder is a fully integrated communications agency and consultancy that aligns communications and business strategy to achieve results. The firm delivers integrated corporate and marketing communications solutions that build reputations and grow businesses. Powered by the firm’s Clarity Lens™ framework, RF|Binder zeros in on exactly what matters most to each client’s business and brand, enabling its teams to develop and deploy targeted communications strategies, programs and initiatives that directly advance their clients’ business objectives and drive organizational success. Its team has deep expertise across a range of consumer, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. RF|Binder is an independent and certified Woman-Owned Business headquartered in New York City with a global presence through PROI Worldwide partners, an association of leading public relations firms across 60 countries and more than 165 cities. RF|Binder has been named to Inc. Power Partners, PRNEWS’ Agency Elite Top 100, PR Daily’s Top Agencies Awards, Telly Awards, Communicators Awards, Crain’s New York’s Best Places to Work, and Observer PR Power List of the top PR firms for crisis and reputation management. For more information about RF|Binder, visit www.rfbinder.com.
About Taft Communications
Taft is a communications consultancy with 40 years of experience. Through strategic communications and leadership development, Taft guides clients to meaningful expressions of purpose to drive positive impact — for all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, communities, and the environment. Taft ClearPoint®, the firm’s practice in leadership communications, is the go-to source for leaders and aspiring leaders to acquire the skills needed to master today’s “constant conversation.” The company recently launched InspireWorks, a community relations initiative to provide training to nonprofit and small business leaders in Trenton, NJ, where the company recently relocated. For more information about Taft Communications, visit taftcommunications.com.About TobinLeff
TobinLeff is a leading M&A advisory and exit planning consulting firm, helping owners sell to strategic buyers and private equity groups. With 15 years of service, TobinLeff’s team of senior advisors brings a wealth of Mergers & Acquisitions experience as former business owners, accountants, attorneys, and bankers dedicated to the mission of helping their clients maximize and monetize their life’s work. TobinLeff is the go-to resource for business owners looking for true partners in their exit planning journey.