Core Insights - Stagwell Inc. is actively participating in two investor conferences in February and March 2025, indicating its commitment to engaging with investors and enhancing its market presence [1][5]. Company Overview - Stagwell is described as a challenger holding company focused on transforming marketing by delivering scaled creative performance for ambitious brands, integrating creativity with advanced technology [3]. Upcoming Events - The company will participate in the J.P. Morgan 2025 Global Leveraged Finance Conference on February 24, where management will engage in one-on-one meetings in Miami Beach [5]. - On March 3, Stagwell management will take part in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, scheduled from 4:50 PM to 5:25 PM PST, and will also be available for one-on-one investor meetings in San Francisco [5].

Core Insights - Stagwell's agencies aired four notable commercials during Super Bowl LIX, achieving three spots in the top 10 highest-rated commercials on the USA TODAY Ad Meter, highlighting their creative and strategic impact in sports marketing [2][3] Advertising Highlights - The Super Bowl has become a significant cultural event where sports and marketing intersect, with Stagwell's agencies recognized for their creativity and cultural relevance [3] - Key advertisements included: - NFL "Somebody | It Takes All of Us" by 72andSunny, featuring NFL players mentoring children, ranked in the top three by The New York Times [6] - NFL "Flag 50," a nostalgic ad promoting varsity flag football, received 4.5 stars from Ad Age [6] - Bud Light's "Big Men on Cul-de-Sac," featuring Post Malone and Peyton Manning, ranked in the top three by Bleacher Report [6] - Starbucks' "Hello Again," promoting a personal touch initiative, featured AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" [6] - Perdue Chicken's "Wing It," with comedian Wayne Brady, encouraged viewers to rethink Super Bowl rituals [6] - Frank's RedHot's ad with Paris Hilton invited fans to showcase their recipes [6] Off-Field Campaigns - Stagwell agencies executed high-impact off-field campaigns for various clients, securing hundreds of media placements and millions of impressions [6] - Notable activations included: - Dexcom's diabetes management campaign featuring Mike Golic Sr. [6] - Good Sports promoting youth sports accessibility with Kyle Rudolph [6] - GNC's branded Lyft cars and smoothie hut [6] - Special Olympics' initiatives discussed by Broncos LB Alex Singleton [6] Collaborative Efforts - Anomaly collaborated with Don Julio and Popeyes for a limited-edition Championship Lineup menu [10] - Code and Theory enhanced the NFL app for a better fan experience [10] - HUNTER supported media relations for various brands, including TurboTax and STōK Cold Brew Coffee [10]

Group 1 - Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) will report its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, on February 27, 2025, before market open [1] - A video webcast will be hosted by Stagwell to review the financial results on the same day at 8:30 AM (ET) [1] - A replay of the webcast will be available on Stagwell's website following the event [1] Group 2 - Stagwell is a challenger holding company focused on transforming marketing by delivering scaled creative performance for ambitious brands [2] - The company connects culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing [2] - Stagwell operates in over 40 countries, unifying specialists under a single purpose to drive effectiveness and improve business results for clients [2]

Core Viewpoint - Assembly, a global media agency, has achieved B Corp Certification in Europe, highlighting its commitment to balancing purpose, profit, and performance, and marking a significant step in its transformation agenda [1][4]. Certification - B Lab, the organization behind the B Corp movement, evaluates companies on their impact in governance, community engagement, and environmental stewardship, with Assembly excelling in employee wellbeing and engagement metrics [2]. Company Initiatives - Assembly is focused on sustainable innovation and ethical practices, with recent initiatives including the development of Clean Media Lab for media decarbonization, the launch of Partners for Progress to support diverse-owned businesses, and alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals [5][6]. Future Commitment - The agency plans to enhance sustainability initiatives, engage in community-driven campaigns, and invest further in employee development, viewing B Corp Certification as a journey rather than a destination [6][7]. Company Overview - Assembly operates in 26 offices globally, with a team of over 400 experts in various fields, and is recognized as a Google Premier Partner of the Year 2023, emphasizing its role as a strategic partner for top brands [9].

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 ...