Stagwell EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Linder; 72andSunny's Global Chief Growth Officer Damaune Journey; Kettle's Chief Executive Officer Lauren Kushner; and Left Field Labs' Founder and Chief Executive Officer Sarah Mehler named Campaign's 40 over 40 2025 honorees Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Stagwell EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Linder; 72andSunny's Global Chief Growth Officer Damaune Journey; Kettle's Chief Executive Officer Lauren Kushner; and Left Field Labs' Founder an ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Kettle, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) agency, posts accelerated growth, expands client roster and builds an all-women C-suite NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kettle, a digital-first creative agency known for its standout work for clients including Apple, T-Mobile and e.l.f. Beauty has been named to Adweek's 2025 Fastest Growing Agencies list. The annual ranking recognizes agencies from all over the world whose industry presence is on the rise, with distinction aw ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Meredith Aronson as Vice President, Corporate Affairs. Aronson will help expand the firm's growing Corporate Affairs practice, advancing its capabilities in reputation, integrated marketing and communications, research and stakeholder engagement. Continue Reading Meredith Aronson, VP, Corporate Affairs at Stagwe ...

Designed specifically for the Polish market, the insights and engagement solution deliver real-time, actionable insights for Polish brandsLONDON and WARSAW, Poland, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, and Żabka Polska, the owner of the largest chain of modern convenience stores in Poland, have established a joint venture to launch In-Pulse, an advanced consumer analytics and engagement tool designed specifically for the Polish market. T ...

Samardzija brings over 25 years of experience in data and technology, with deep knowledge in building fast- growing platform and service companies that help Fortune 500 businesses use data to improve their marketing, both for consumers (B2C) and other businesses (B2B). "Samardzija's leadership will be a driving force behind our holistic data and platform strategy, reinforcing our commitment to champion digital transformation and deliver innovative results for our clients," commented Stagwell Chairman and CE ...

Group 1 - Mark Penn, a Harvard alumnus and CEO of Stagwell, will lead a Fireside Chat at the HAE Startup World Cup Regional on September 12, 2025, at Harvard Medical School [1][3] - The event aims to provide insights on trendspotting and strategic decision-making for founders, emphasizing the importance of recognizing market signals [2][3] - The Startup World Cup Regional will feature twelve startups founded by Harvard alumni, competing for a chance to win a $1 million investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures [3][4] Group 2 - Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global venture capital firm with $2 billion in assets under management, organizes the Startup World Cup and partners with the HAE Accelerator [5] - The Startup World Cup is recognized as the leading startup pitch competition globally, with over 100 regional competitions across more than 60 countries [4][5]

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Worldwide and Stagwell are turbocharging their Asia Pacific communications capabilities and client support with the appointment of industry veteran Margaret Key as Chief Executive Officer, Allison Asia and Stagwell's Executive Director, Asia Pacific. Joining Oct. 1, Key brings more than two decades of strategic expertise and visionary leadership to the dual role. She will be based in Singapore, reporting to Allison Worldwide CEO Jonathan Heit. Industry vetera ...

Core Insights - The AGA-sponsored survey conducted by The Harris Poll reveals that IBS symptoms disrupt patients' productivity and personal activities for an average of 19 days each month, significantly affecting both personal and professional life [1][2] Patient Impact - IBS symptoms interfere with productivity at work or school for nearly 11 days per month on average, in addition to disrupting personal activities for eight days per month [3] - Patients are missing more work or school days due to gastrointestinal symptoms than they were a decade ago, with an increase from 2.1 days in 2015 to 3.6 days in 2024 [3] - A significant percentage of patients (58%) report spending less time with family and friends due to their symptoms, an increase from 48% in 2015 [3] Symptom Management - While fewer patients report their symptoms as very or extremely bothersome (43% in 2024 compared to 62% in 2015), 76% still find it somewhat or very difficult to manage their symptoms [4] - Less than one in three patients (31% in 2024) can accurately predict whether they will experience symptoms on a given day, consistent with 29% in 2015 [4] Emotional and Social Effects - A significant number of patients (72%) do not feel like themselves due to their symptoms, and 69% feel their symptoms prevent them from reaching their full potential [6] - The survey highlights that IBS continues to challenge patients in making plans and impacts their self-perception [5] Treatment Landscape - Despite advancements in treatment options over the last decade, patients and healthcare providers predominantly rely on over-the-counter treatments and lifestyle adjustments rather than prescription medications [7] - Among patients who have tried prescription medications, only 18% for IBS-C and 19% for IBS-D find them among the most helpful treatments [8] - The most common recommendations from healthcare providers include avoiding situations with limited bathroom access (77%) and difficulty in planning due to unpredictable symptoms (72%) [8] Provider-Patient Interaction - Approximately 45% of healthcare providers say they will recommend or prescribe a specific IBS treatment requested by patients, but only about 14% of patients often make such requests [9] - Most patients with IBS-C and IBS-D (78% each) are satisfied with their current treatments, but only about 25% for IBS-C and 26% for IBS-D are very satisfied [10] Opportunities for Improvement - Compared to 2015, more physicians report that effective relief of abdominal pain (49% vs. 39%) and the availability of treatment options (49% vs. 34%) are lacking in IBS treatment today [10] - The findings indicate a need for further improvement in treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction [10]

Group 1 - Stagwell Inc. is participating in three investor conferences in August 2025, showcasing its commitment to engaging with investors [1][5]. - The conferences include the Morgan Stanley Media & Communications Corporate Access Day on August 12, the Rosenblatt 5th Annual Tech Summit on August 19, and the Seaport Research Partners Annual Summer Investor Conference on August 20 [5]. - Stagwell aims to connect culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to enhance marketing effectiveness for its clients [3]. Group 2 - Stagwell operates as a challenger network with a focus on transforming marketing through scaled creative performance [3]. - The company has a presence in over 45 countries, unifying its specialists under a single purpose to drive effectiveness and improve business results [3]. - Interested parties can find more information about Stagwell's investor events and programming on their official website [2].

Core Insights - Stagwell reported Q2 2025 GAAP revenue of $707 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $693.77 million, marking a 5% year-over-year increase [1][2] - Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.17, surpassing expectations by $0.01 and reflecting a 21.4% rise from the previous year [1][2] - The company experienced a GAAP net loss of $0.02 per share, an improvement from a loss of $0.03 in the same quarter last year [1][2] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.17, compared to estimates of $0.16 and $0.14 in Q2 2024, representing a 21.4% increase [2] - GAAP revenue reached $707 million, exceeding the estimate of $693.77 million and up from $671 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a 5.4% increase [2] - Net revenue (non-GAAP) was $598 million, an 8.0% increase from $554 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $93 million, up 8.1% from $86 million in the prior year [2] Business Strategy and Focus - Stagwell is a technology-focused marketing network offering advertising, digital transformation, strategic communications, and data-driven services globally [3] - The company emphasizes digital transformation, investing in AI-enabled marketing and cloud platforms, and expanding its global footprint through acquisitions and partnerships [4] Segment Performance - Integrated Agencies Network segment saw a 7.2% year-over-year increase in net revenue and a 14.0% rise in adjusted EBITDA [6] - Brand Performance Network experienced a 1.4% decline in net revenue and a 12.0% decrease in adjusted EBITDA [6] - Communications Network reported a slight revenue increase but a 12.7% drop in profitability [6] - The All Other segment increased net revenue nearly sevenfold but continued to operate at a loss [6] Business Development and Client Growth - Stagwell achieved record net new business of $117 million in Q2 2025, following $130 million in Q1 2025, with a total of $451 million in net new business over the last twelve months [7] - The company reported strong performance among its top 25 customers, with revenue growth of 26% in Q2 2025 [9] Financial Outlook - Management reiterated FY2025 guidance, projecting approximately 8% net revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA of $410–$460 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.75–$0.88 [10] - The leadership team highlighted a strong pipeline of new business and continued demand for digital transformation services [10]