Core Insights - Global confidence in businesses is low, with only 26% expressing confidence, varying significantly by region, from 14% in Japan and Italy to 48% in Saudi Arabia [1] - The research identifies six key areas for businesses to focus on to rebuild trust, emphasizing the need for clear communication of actions taken [1] - A parallel study of Chief Communication Officers (CCOs) highlights risks for 2025, including backlash against ESG/DEI initiatives and geopolitical challenges, while also identifying opportunities in responsible technology adoption [2] Key Areas of Focus - Economic Stability and Growth: Stabilizing the economy and securing financial well-being [4] - Job Creation and Workforce Skills Development: Urgent investment in skills development for the future [4] - Addressing Corruption: Demanding ethical practices and building foundations of trust [4] - Environmental Issues: Critical action to combat climate change and promote sustainability [4] - Research and Technological Innovation: Responsible harnessing of technology for ethical innovation [4] - Mental Health Issues: Prioritizing mental well-being in the workplace [4] Regional Insights - Australia, China, and the UK rank corruption as the top issue, while the US, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, UAE, India, Germany, China, Canada, and Brazil prioritize economic stability [4] - France highlights income inequality and gender equality as major concerns, and the UAE ranks trust in societal institutions higher than other regions [4] Survey Methodology - The research was conducted online across 14 countries with a total of 15,193 adult respondents, ensuring a diverse representation [3] - The survey was conducted from December 17th to 23rd, 2024, with a credible interval of ±1.0 percentage points at the global level [6]

"Allison's priorities are clear: a client-first culture centered on every client's success; future-focused innovation and anticipation; and expanding our capability and expertise with a world-class team delivering world-class results," said Ray Day, Allison Worldwide executive chair and Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), vice chair. "Since joining Allison in early December, I've been overwhelmed by interest from others wanting to join our team as we accelerate our shared vision of global growth." The six new communic ...

The industry's most real, connected, and future-ready OS just got smarter, faster, and sharper NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) agency, is proud to announce the launch of STAGE AI, the latest evolution of its proprietary operating system, STAGE. Now powered by artificial intelligence, STAGE AI represents a bold step forward in Assembly's commitment to innovation—providing clients with technology that offers efficiency at scale while prioritizing incrementality to d ...

Combined Agency Within Stagwell (STGW) Helmed by All-Female C-Suite NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network transforming marketing, today announced that two of its award-winning public relations and communications firms, HUNTER and KWT Global, are joining forces as one firm. Operating as HUNTER, the nearly 400-person, full-service global consultancy will expand its offices across New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London. The alliance strengthens HUNTER's con ...

California voters support S.B. 54, and 63% believe the state must expand and improve the state's recycling infrastructure to include new technologies Survey finds that voters prefer an approach that encourages recycling innovation over one that encourages eliminating single-use plasticSACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a survey released today by Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) The Harris Poll on behalf of Eastman, California voters have high expectations for the effectiveness of the Pl ...

BIDEN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTY APPROVAL RATINGS DROP TO LOWEST SINCE SUMMER OF 2022 66% OF VOTERS SAY THEY HOPE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION WILL END INFLATION 61% OF VOTERS APPROVE OF THE TIKTOK BAN NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the January Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX. President Joe Biden will leave office wi ...

Global Economic Outlook - Fewer than half of CEOs and Board Directors expect the global economy to improve in 2025, with 42% predicting improvement, 35% expecting stagnation, and 23% anticipating a decline [8] - Only 36% believe inflation will ease in 2025, while 35% foresee no change and 29% expect worsening [8] - Just 33% foresee improvement in geopolitical and military conflicts in 2025, with 41% expecting no change and 26% predicting escalation [8] News Media and Advertising - 90% of CEOs and Board Directors follow the news closely, reading an average of six articles per day [8] - 83% believe news media raises awareness of critical issues, 81% think it can positively influence society, and 79% consider it critical to democracy [8] - 86% of executives say companies should advertise on news media, and 87% view it as a sound investment to reach and influence stakeholders [8] - 75% of executives believe their companies should advertise in news more, compared to just 7% who want to scale back [8] Brand Safety and News Industry - 84% of CEOs and Board Directors say their organizations apply brand safety protocols, but 57% think it is a mistake to apply them across all news outlets and types of news content [8] - 69% believe brand safety protocols are overapplied to the point of hurting media outlets and advertisers, with 75% of executives from large companies sharing this view [8] - The Future of News Initiative aims to reinvigorate the relationship between news and marketing through research, events, and informed discussion around brand safety [3] Industry Events and Initiatives - Stagwell will host programming at the World Economic Forum 2025, including a News x Democracy panel with AG Sulzberger of The New York Times and Mark Penn of Stagwell [6] - The company will also host a Cocktails and Conversation event in partnership with The Washington Post to celebrate collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of news [6] - Stagwell plans to host an inaugural Publisher Showcase with its coalition of publisher partners at its headquarters in One World Trade Center [7] Methodology and Survey Details - The study was conducted with 1,028 CEOs and Board Directors across 14 countries, including the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand [9] - The online interviews were conducted by HarrisX from December 30, 2024, to January 14, 2025 [9]

Headquartered in Japan, the leading integrated marketing solutions firm will join Stagwell's growing APAC presence, furthering Stagwell's global expansionNEW YORK and TOKYO, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the intent to acquire ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas subsidiaries managed by ADK Holdings Inc. Headquartered in Japan and with offices in 10 markets around the world, ADK GLOBAL delivers integrated marketing sol ...

Company Expansion and Leadership - Stagwell announces the launch of Stagwell Italy and appoints Diego Ricchiuti as the inaugural CEO of Italy, effective immediately [1] - Diego Ricchiuti brings over 30 years of advertising industry experience, having previously served as CEO of MullenLowe Italia and worked with high-profile brands such as Allianz, McDonald's, and Unilever [2] - The opening of Stagwell Italy follows a year of significant expansion in Europe, including the establishment of a European headquarters in London and three acquisitions: UNICEPTA (Germany), Sidekick (UK), and WHAT'S NEXT PARTNERS (France) [3] Strategic Growth and Market Focus - Stagwell Italy aims to bring the company's challenger mindset and unique capabilities to the Italian market, supporting strategic growth in Europe [4] - James Townsend, CEO of Stagwell EMEA, emphasizes the importance of Diego Ricchiuti's experience with enterprise brands for a strong start in Italy, a key market for the company [5] - Diego Ricchiuti highlights Stagwell's collective capabilities in consumer research, media, data, technology, and digital transformation as innovative and modern, positioning the company as a leader in the industry [5] Company Overview - Stagwell is a challenger holding company focused on transforming marketing by combining creativity with technology to drive effectiveness and improve business results for clients [6] - The company operates in over 35 countries, with a unified purpose of delivering scaled creative performance for ambitious brands [6]

General public wants tech CEOs to speak out on workplace and economic issues, but say the industry should stay clear of political and social issuesAmericans think AI will have a negative impact on jobs, but few expect to be impacted directlyNEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States enters a new administration next week, Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) and HarrisX released a new nationwide poll showing the tech sector is entering 2025 with one of the strongest reputations across industries. The st ...