Dave Speer was the dreamer. He believed that no idea was too big. Don Padilla was the corner office guy. He knew that big ideas mattered only if they moved an organization forward.

This thoughtful blend of creativity and business acumen from our founders is the cornerstone of our culture, and why our firm has grown steadily for more than 45 years. We know that creativity with results moves a business forward — and that big ideas trigger the emotional response often needed to change behavior.

So whether you're left-brained, right-brained or anywhere in between, we think you'll find the employee-owners of Padilla Speer Beardsley will add insight, imagination and practical know-how to any communications challenge.

Dependable and Innovative
The Science and The Art
Buttoned Down and Flexible

Our Vitals

• National, employee-owned public relations firm
• 115 employees in Minneapolis and New York
• Global reach through Worldcom Public Relations Group, with 100 offices in more than 30 countries

Core practices

• Corporate and investor relations, from pre-IPO to Fortune 500 companies
• Regional and national business, trade, consumer and general-interest media relations
• Marketing communications, B2B and B2C clients
• Crisis and critical issues communications
• Regional and national public affairs
• Employee communications

Core industries

• Health care and medical devices
• Information technology
• Food and home products
• Agribusiness
• Manufacturing
• Financial and professional services

In-house services

• Opinion and market research
• Interactive and graphic design

Our Values
We are guided in business and in life by four principles:

• Be our best.
• Act with integrity and respect.
• Keep learning.
• Lead clients and deliver results.

Community Spirits
Padilla Speer Beardsley has a cherished tradition of giving our time and talents to non-profit organizations in the communities where our employee-owners live and work. We call it Community Spirits. The beneficiaries of our personal and company-wide pro bono work are listed here.

2007 Corporate Giving Brochure

Padilla Speer Beardsley is a consistent recipient of the Minnesota Keystone Award for contributing an amount equal to five percent of annual pre-tax profits to charitable organizations.