Ketchum Inc.
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public relations and advertising |
| Founded | 1923 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Founder | George Ketchum |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Key people | Tamara Norman (US CEO)
Jo-ann Robertson (CEO of Global Markets) Mike Doyle (former president and CEO) |
| Parent | Omnicom Group |
| Website | ketchum |
Ketchum Inc. is a global public relations firm, offering marketing, branding, and corporate communications services in the corporate, healthcare, food and beverage, and technology industries. George Ketchum founded the firm as a Pittsburgh-based advertising company in 1923. It later evolved to include a public relations practice. The firm is headquartered in New York City, with auxiliary offices and affiliates in North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The agency has been owned by Omnicom Group since 1996.
On February 10, 2026, Omnicom Public Relations Group announced that Ketchum and Golin would merge to form Golin Ketchum, a combined global brand communications agency. Matt Neale, formerly Global CEO of Golin, was named CEO of the combined entity; Tamara Norman, formerly Ketchum U.S. CEO, was named Global President. Both legacy brand identities are retained during the 2026 integration phase.