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 ...

IMAX (IMAX) 2025 Conference September 03, 2025 08:50 AM ET Company ParticipantsJessica Reif Ehrlich - Managing DirectorRichard Gelfond - CEO & DirectorAdrien de Saint Hilaire - DirectorJessica Reif EhrlichWelcome to our 32nd annual Media and Telecom Conference. I'm thrilled to start the day with Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX Corporation, and Rich has a lot to talk about today. You've clearly managed your business extremely well in what can only be described as a very challenging box office environment post-pand ...

SUSSEX, Wis., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) ("Quad" or the "Company"), a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, today announced it is adding Flagstar Bank, one of the largest regional lenders in the country, to its bank group. With this addition, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Company's Term Loan A was increased by $20 million to $371 million, and its revolving credit availability was increased by $15 million ...

Group 1: Monkey Tree (MKTR) - Monkey Tree Investment Limited has filed for an IPO with the SEC, seeking to list on NASDAQ under the ticker MKTR [1][2] - The company plans to issue 1.65 million shares at a price range of $4 to $5 per share, aiming to raise between $6.6 million and $8.25 million [2] - Monkey Tree, headquartered in Hong Kong, provides English and Chinese courses for students aged 3 to 14, operating 20 educational centers [2] - For the fiscal years 2024 and 2025, Monkey Tree reported revenues of $8.69 million and $9 million, with net profits of $860,000 and $1.44 million respectively [2] Group 2: EcoFusion (SSTR) - EcoFusion Holdings International Co. Limited has submitted its IPO application to the SEC, intending to list on NASDAQ with the ticker SSTR [6][8] - The company plans to issue 1.5 million shares at a price of $4 per share, targeting to raise $6 million [8] - EcoFusion focuses on the development, construction, and operation of local solar photovoltaic (PV) assets, and is also based in Hong Kong [8] - For the fiscal year 2024, EcoFusion reported revenues of $8.56 million and a net profit of $1.28 million [9] Group 3: AM PM (AMPM) - AM PM (HK) Limited has filed for an IPO with the SEC, seeking to list on NASDAQ under the ticker AMPM [14][16] - The company plans to issue 1.5 million shares at a price range of $4 to $5 per share, aiming to raise between $6 million and $7.5 million [16] - AM PM is a marketing company that provides event planning, film production, and IPO marketing services, also headquartered in Hong Kong [16] - For the fiscal years 2023 and 2024, AM PM reported revenues of $5.96 million and $8.81 million, with net losses of $1.09 million and net profits of $766,833 respectively [17]

SUSSEX, Wis., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD), a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, has appointed Kristin "KJ" Jones and Evan Hughes as Senior Vice Presidents at Rise, a Quad agency. Building on a long-standing rapport and deep industry experience, Jones and Hughes now lead integrated teams together at Rise, focused on transforming the go-to-market approach for clients. Their work will combine their extensive agency experienc ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was approximately $9.1 million, a 0.4% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024, excluding $800,000 from divested operations [4][5] - Managed services revenue increased by 12.9% when excluding the divested Hozu operations [5] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $1.2 million or $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.2 million or negative $0.13 per share in Q2 2024 [9][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $1.3 million, a significant improvement from a negative $2.2 million in the prior year [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Managed services bookings for Q2 2025 totaled $5.6 million, bringing total bookings for the year to date to $13.1 million, compared to $9.6 million in the same period of 2024 [5][6] - The decline in bookings was attributed to timing differences, a strategic shift towards larger accounts, and macroeconomic pressures affecting marketing budgets [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of June 30, 2025, managed services backlog was $11.5 million, representing unrecognized revenue from ongoing contracts [7] - Total cost of revenue was $4.4 million, or 48% of revenue, down from 57% in the prior year [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has committed to a business model focused on higher growth and profitability, reducing international exposure and emphasizing larger, recurring accounts [14][15] - New business was secured from notable clients such as Jeep, Nestle, and Kellogg's, indicating a strong sales pipeline [15] - A new technology initiative was launched to enhance campaign management and integrate more AI into business processes [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing a strong pipeline and the addition of large customers as key growth drivers [16][33] - The company is strategically preparing for M&A opportunities while ensuring integration readiness [21][22] Other Important Information - The company has no debt and maintains a cash and investment balance of $50.6 million, positioning it well for organic growth and acquisitions [11] - Operating cash flow is positive, covering approximately half of the stock repurchase program investments [10][11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on M&A activity? - Management confirmed they are actively engaging in discussions for potential M&A, emphasizing a strategic and responsible approach to capital use [21][22] Question: What about valuations in the private markets? - Management stated they will be reasonable and not overpay for acquisitions, aiming for mutually beneficial deals [24] Question: Can you discuss the decline in bookings and future revenue growth? - Management explained the decline was due to timing issues, a shift towards more profitable accounts, and macroeconomic factors, but expressed confidence in the long-term success of the new model [26][27] Question: What are the expectations for operating expenses going forward? - Management indicated that operating expenses are expected to remain flat, with some efficiencies allowing for growth without proportional cost increases [29][30] Question: Is there any revenue guidance for the remainder of the year? - Management refrained from providing specific revenue guidance but noted a strong pipeline and relationships with large customers [32][33] Question: Is the new VP of Talent Acquisition a full-time position? - Management confirmed that the new VP is full-time and will focus on attracting talent across various areas, not just marketing [34]

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. ("Omnicom") (NYSE: OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. ("IPG") (NYSE: IPG) today announced that in connection with Omnicom's pending transaction to acquire IPG contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 8, 2024 (such transaction, the "Merger"), Omnicom has commenced offers to Eligible Holders (as defined below) to exchange (each an "Exchange Offer" and, collectively the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstan ...

New York, NY, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), a global leader in marketing solutions, today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with Aaru, a cutting-edge AI and technology company specializing in predictive simulations for human behavior. This collaboration empowers Interpublic and its agencies to leverage Aaru's state-of-the-art multi-agent infrastructure and proprietary technology to simulate human behavior and forecast audience sentiment towards various ma ...

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].

Q2 YoY Revenue Growth of 5%, Q2 YoY Net Revenue Growth of 8%Q2 YoY Net Revenue Growth excluding Advocacy of 10%, Digital Transformation Net Revenue ex. Advocacy Growth of 12%Q2 Net Loss Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $5 million; Q2 Adjusted EBITDA of $93 million; Q2 Adjusted EBITDA ex. Advocacy YoY Growth of 23% to $80 million Q2 EPS of $(0.02); Adjusted EPS of $0.17YTD Increase in Cash Flow from Operations of $122 million Over Prior Year PeriodNet New Business of $117 million in Q2; L ...