Employment Verification for Padilla Speer Beardsley.

Padilla Speer Beardsley, now known simply as Padilla, is an independent public relations and communications firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1961 by Douglas Padilla and David Speer, the company has grown to become one of the largest independent PR firms in the United States. In 2013, the firm merged with CRT/tanaka, expanding its national presence and capabilities. The company provides integrated marketing and communications services across multiple sectors, including healthcare, technology, food and beverage, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Their core services include corporate communications, crisis management, digital marketing, brand strategy, social media management, and investor relations. Padilla operates through multiple offices across the United States, including locations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C. The firm has received numerous industry awards and recognitions, including multiple Silver Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In 2018, Padilla was acquired by AVENIR GLOBAL, a Montreal-based holding and management company of public relations and communications firms, though it continues to operate under the Padilla brand. The firm maintains partnerships with global networks, allowing it to serve clients internationally while remaining independently managed in the United States.