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Stagwell (STGW) Launches The Media Machine, Full Lifecycle Agentic Media Operating SystemJune 19, 2026 5:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireAn AI-native operating system for media developed by GALE - where 20+ intelligent agents plan, buy, optimize, and report across every major platform, with humans in control at every decision gateNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the launch of The Media Machine, a full lifecycle agentic media operating system. The Media Machine accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency, and drives higher-quality audience engagement across platforms. It blends automation and human expertise at every stage of the process by leveraging over 20 intelligent agents that operate across the entire system. Stagwell's GALE led development of The Media Machine in collaboration with media agency Assembly and Stagwell Media Platform.Building on the launch of The Machine in January 2026, Stagwell's agentic operating system for marketing, The Media Machine extends this vision into media. The Machine enhances the data systems and tools marketers already use, including Figma, Slack, Teams, Adobe, and performance dashboards, eliminating the need to adopt new closed-system software.At the core of The Media Machine is an advanced media-specific operating layer that enables a seamless end-to-end workflow through a fully integrated operating system. Beyond supporting basic task execution, it enables agentic buying and a more connected process across the full funnel, extending and complementing Stagwell's existing media stack. The operating system integrates directly with leading ecosystems including across Google's GMP products, Meta, Microsoft & LinkedIn, TikTok and The Trade Desk, enabling planning and activation across channels within a single workflow. A unified ID graph powers audience-first planning from brief to activation, while advanced modelling continuously updates performance insights to drive smarter decisions. The recently launched Stagwell Search+ also integrates into the platform, adding a layer of LLM share of ranking enabling a measurable output of how the end state media solution accelerates a brands LLM visibility."The launch of The Media Machine marks a major step forward in Stagwell's media strategy," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "Along with our investment in The Machine and our agentic targeting system with Palantir, The Media Machine moves us toward a next-generation media model powered by AI across the full campaign lifecycle."Slavi Samardzija, Global Chair of Media & Commerce at Stagwell, added, "The Media Machine is first of its kind industry application, that goes beyond planning, into extensive automation of cross-platform activation, from campaign and line-item creation to always-on algorithmic investment reallocation. Our teams can now act with agility and speed, connecting every signal and delivering better outcomes for clients, while keeping humans firmly in control of every critical decision."The Media Machine brings tremendous benefits to brands when measured against traditional planning, investment and optimization processes. Core benefits of The Media Machine include:Speed, Agility & Performance: The Media Machine transforms the performance chain from insight to action in seconds, enabling instant, automated optimization of in-flight media. It delivers unprecedented agility, allowing campaigns to adapt in real time to maximize impact.Enhanced ROI & Data-Driven Decisioning: The solution increases both strategic and tactical ROI through smarter audience construction and enriched workflows powered by custom data. It utilises real-time, algorithmic recommendations to empower trading specialists with greater precision and efficiency.Integrated Measurement & Accountability: The Media Machine places unified measurement at the core, ensuring full accountability of decisions, performance, and impact. It enables continuous, always-on optimization aligned to brand objectives at a speed and frequency not seen before.A New Agency Model for Growth: The Media Machine enables the creation of a new agency model that changes the traditional team structure, integrates orchestration talent, unlocks differentiated commercials models and creates new ways of working. This new balance of technology, structure and talent will allow marketers to act faster by combining precision with creativity and innovation to deliver growth."Built by our media practitioners with deep activation expertise, The Media Machine was designed to solve the fundamental limitations that arise when conversational layers are bolted onto legacy tools," said Brad Nunn, Managing Director, Media at GALE. "It offers a deep, robust foundational layer with extensive customization options, empowering each agency and brand to define and shape its most successful version."This solution also comes after a strong year of momentum for Stagwell in AI and media following the launches of Stagwell Media Platform, Stagwell Search+ and Agent Cloud.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonise the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Contact:
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PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Launches The Media Machine, Full Lifecycle Agentic Media Operating System

Sport Beach, Sue Bird And Megan Rapinoe Launch "The Hang" At Cannes Lions 2026June 16, 2026 10:25 AM
ACCESS NewswireFueled by Gatorade, "The Hang" brings together sports icons including Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Candace Parker, Hilary Knight and more for a week of conversations and networking.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / In partnership with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, SPORT BEACH is excited to launch The Hang at Cannes Lions 2026. Bringing together female sports icons including Bird, Rapinoe, Candace Parker, Hilary Knight and more, The Hang will serve as the anchor platform for conversations around women's sports, athlete culture, and the evolving role of athletes in media, business, and society. Fueled by Gatorade, The Hang will explore a different topic each day in a relaxed conversation format - providing a new platform for conversations and networking."The Hang was built around a simple idea: some of the most important conversations in sports happen when people let their guard down and talk honestly," said Sue Bird, WNBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of Famer. "We're excited to bring together the people shaping the future at SPORT BEACH.""SPORT BEACH is the perfect place for The Hang," said Megan Rapinoe, Soccer Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and Activist. "It brings together people who are doing the work in a casual setting that allows for real conversation."Held at SPORT BEACH's A Deck Bar, a private invitation-only space, The Hang will feature candid conversations exploring topics including the future of sports media and authentic brand engagement. Designed with the SPORT BEACH audience in mind, these sessions will give athletes, brands and marketers the opportunity to move beyond observation and actively participate in driving what's next.Interested participants can apply online to participate at sportbeach-thehang.splashthat.comPROGRAMMING SCHEDULEMonday, June 22, 2026; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CESTWhat's Next for Women's Sports MediaSue Bird and Candace Parker will discuss the current state of women's sports coverage, the evolution of sports media and the opportunities ahead as audiences continue to grow.Presented by:Sue Bird, WNBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of FamerCandace Parker, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Two-Time WNBA MVP, Three-Time WNBA Champion, Two-Time NCAA Champion, Broadcaster and EntrepreneurTuesday, June 23, 2026; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CESTAuthenticity and Brand Growth with Megan RapinoeMegan Rapinoe and Hilary Knight will explore how brands can engage with women's sports authentically and effectively as investment and audience interest continue to accelerate.Presented by:Megan Rapinoe, Soccer Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and ActivistHilary Knight, Five-Time Olympian, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Ten-Time World ChampionWednesday, June 24, 2026; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CESTShepherding a Growing Sport with Sue BirdSue Bird and a special guest will discuss the role brands can play in supporting and sustaining the continued growth of women's sports during a historic period of momentum.Presented by:Sue Bird, WNBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of FamerAdditional speaker to be announcedThursday, June 25, 2026; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CESTClosing Conversation & Afternoon Spritz with Megan RapinoeMegan Rapinoe will close out The Hang with a conversation reflecting on the week's biggest themes, insights and opportunities shaping the future of women's sports.Presented by:Megan Rapinoe, Soccer Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and Activist###About SPORT BEACHSPORT BEACH is a global platform operating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, connecting athletes, brands and marketers to build communities that drive real growth. Built on a model of elite co-creation, SPORT BEACH creates immersive experiences and high-impact conversations designed to turn cultural moments into commercial opportunities. Through convenings, content and play, SPORT BEACH is a catalyst for new partnerships, breakthrough ideas, and industry-defining collaboration. Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachco.Press Contact:Paige Graham
paige.graham@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Sport Beach, Sue Bird And Megan Rapinoe Launch "The Hang" At Cannes Lions 2026

Business Insider's CMO Insider Breakfast Returns To Sport Beach For Cannes 2026June 15, 2026 3:25 PM
ACCESS NewswireThe event will bring together 120 industry-leading CMOs to discuss the theme of "The Risk of Playing it Safe." NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2026 / Business Insider will host its flagship CMO Insider Breakfast at SPORT BEACH on June 23, 2026. The highly anticipated event will convene senior marketing leaders for a timely and candid discussion centered on this year's theme, "The Risk of Playing It Safe." Reflecting Business Insider's authoritative perspective on the evolving business landscape, the conversation will explore the growing tension between caution and bold decision-making, examining how risk aversion can hinder innovation, impact brand relevance, and limit growth.Business Insider's CMO Breakfast will convene senior marketing leaders navigating an unusually complex set of tradeoffs-where to invest, how to manage backlash, how to operate under tighter budgets, and how to keep growth at the center. In a year shaped by AI acceleration, economic pressure, cultural volatility, and fragmented attention, the conversation will focus on a central tension: the instinct to play it safe versus the risk of standing still. The discussion will surface how leading CMOs are making sharper, more deliberate bets and what those choices signal about the future of marketing leadership."At Business Insider, we help millions of ambitious, curious people understand the world and get ahead in it," said Christian Baesler, interim CEO of Business Insider. "The leaders and companies we cover every day know that meaningful growth rarely comes from playing it safe. We're excited to bring together some of the brightest minds in marketing to talk about the decisions that make or break brands in today's intensely competitive global economy.""The Business Insider CMO Breakfast is a cornerstone of SPORT BEACH in Cannes and we are proud to welcome it back for a third year," said Beth Sidhu, CEO, SPORT BEACH. "Sport is defined by the willingness to take risks to win-and the same is true for today's most effective brands. We look forward to hosting Business Insider for another standout gathering of the industry's most influential marketing leaders as they challenge convention and push the boundaries of what's possible."Speakers joining this year's breakfast include:Bill Ready, CEO, PinterestManu Orssaud, CMO, DuolingoElizabeth Rutledge, CMO, American ExpressFabiola Torres, CMO, Gap BrandSean Downey, President, Americas and Global Partners, GoogleAdamW, Creator and EntrepreneurAdditional event details are provided below. The Business Insider CMO Breakfast is an invitation-only event. Those interested in attending are encouraged to complete the registration form, and a member of the Business Insider team will follow up accordingly.Location: La Plage du Festival Cannes, FranceWhen: Tuesday, June 23; 9:00 - 11:00 AMWho: By invitation-only, please reach out to RSVP@businessinsider.com for details.The 2026 CMO Insider Breakfast is supported by BCG as the Founding Sponsor and LinkedIn and PayPal as Contributing Sponsors.###About Business InsiderBusiness Insider is returning for its annual invitation-only CMO Insider breakfast on Tuesday morning at SPORT BEACH. This year's breakfast will dive into the risk of playing it safe, highlighting marketing and technology leaders who have pushed the boundaries to connect with consumers. Business Insider Editor-in-Chief Jamie Heller and Anchor Lara O'Reilly will lead informative, interactive interviews with top industry guests. The breakfast will also celebrate Business Insider's "Most Innovative CMOs" list, which will be published during the Cannes Lions festival. CMO Insider has recently expanded beyond an annual live event and video series into a weekly newsletter for marketing leaders, anchored by Lara O'Reily. Business Insider is a leading global news brand renowned for its coverage of business, technology, and innovation, helping millions of readers get more out of their careers and lives through award-winning journalism.About SPORT BEACHConsidered the authoritative voice on sports marketing, SPORT BEACH connects athletes, brands and creatives for curated experiences and conversations that drive growth at the intersection of sport, brand and culture. Launched in 2022 at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity by Stagwell?(STGW), SPORT BEACH is now a year-round ecosystem spanning live events, brand activations, thought leadership programming, and a meetings and facilitation practice. Its convenings at the world's most influential cultural and sporting moments serve as incubators for new partnerships, breakthrough creative, and industry-defining conversations. Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachcoContact:Business InsiderAri Isaacman D'Angelo
adangelo@businessinsider.comSPORT BEACHPaige Graham
paige.graham@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Business Insider's CMO Insider Breakfast Returns To Sport Beach For Cannes 2026

See You On The Pitch: Sport Beach Announces Final Event Slate For Cannes 2026June 10, 2026 9:45 AM
ACCESS NewswireNew athletes added to roster including Arik Armstead, Jaylen Brown, Bryson DeChambeau, Ashlea Klam, Damar Hamlin, Lamar Jackson, Scotty James, Trey Murphy, William Nylander, David Ortiz, Doc Rivers, Daniel Sturridge, Jayson Tatum, Diana Taurasi, Fred VanFleet, Shaun White, and Russell Wilson.SPORT BEACH reveals its first-ever turf surface ahead of a packed week of co-creation and play featuring football, golf, soccer, and more.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, is officially rolling out the grass surface for Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026. The brand is bringing the pitch to the beach along with a slate of turf sports including soccer, football and golf Open Play moments with leading athletes, mini tournaments, and a private World Cup watch party event. Attendees can also expect a can't-miss lineup of mainstage conversations, immersive events, and networking opportunities throughout the week, bringing together top athletes, brands and marketers. Driven by an ethos of elite co-creation, SPORT BEACH 2026 will feature morning workouts, breakfasts, cocktail hours, evening events, and personalized moments throughout the week. Partners announced today include CeraVe, Comscore, Dick's Media Network, Excel Sports Management, Instacart, Indeed, JPMorganChase, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), LinkedIn, NBPA, New York Life, Open X, Religion of Sports, TikTok, Trailblazing Sports Group, Uber Advertising, and YouTube and key returning partners like Business Insider, Diageo, Indeed, La Fete, NBCUniversal, New York Life, PepsiCo, Scripps Sports, Spotter, Strava, Sweatwork, VII(N) The Seventh Estate.New athletes added to the roster include Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End, Arik Armstead; Celtics Point Guard and National Basketball Players Association Vice President (NBPA), Jaylen Brown; NFL Player, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist, Professional golfer, Bryson DeChambeau; U.S. Women's National Team, Flag Football Player, Ashlea Klam; NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chasing M's Foundation, Damar Hamlin; Two-Time NFL Most Valuable Player and Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson; Olympic Medalist & World Champion Snowboarder, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Scotty James; NBA forward for the New Orleans Pelicans and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Vice President, Trey Murphy; NHL All-Star and Forward, Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander; MLB Hall of Famer and Red Sox Legend, David Ortiz; Head Coach, Milwaukee Bucks and NBA Champion Coach, Doc Rivers; Premier League Legend and Entrepreneur Daniel Sturrdige; Boston Celtics Forward, Jayson Tatum; WNBA Legend + 6x Olympic Gold Medalist, Diana Taurasi; Houston Rockets point guard and President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Fred VanFleet; and 3X Olympic Gold Medalist Snowboarder; Founder of The Snow League; Founder of WHITESPACE, Shaun White; and Super Bowl Champion Quarterback, Entrepreneur, Sports Owner and Philanthropist, Russell Wilson. Check out the full roster at sportbeach.com.SPORT BEACH is also pleased to welcome new executives and talent to the stage including Bank of America Head of Global Enterprise Marketing, Michele Barlow; JPMorganChase Chief Marketing Officer, Carla Hassan; Writer and Weekend Update Co-anchor, "Saturday Night Live," Colin Jost; Founder & CEO, TMRW Sports, Mike McCarley; OBB Media Chief Executive Officer, Michael Ratner; Starbucks SVP, Global Marketing & Channel Development, Erin Silvoy; InMobi Founder & CEO, Naveen Tewari; Former Racer and Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff; and E*TRADE Chief Marketing Officer, Andrea Zaretsky.Key experiences throughout the week include: a private ‘Must See Sports' dinner on Sunday to kick of the week with NBCUniversal; Business Insider's CMO Insider Breakfast on Tuesday morning; a breakfast with OUTFRONT on Wednesday; daily morning workouts with Sweatwork and a Tuesday morning run with Strava; daily panel snack breaks brought to you by InstaCart; curated private roundtable experiences with Comscore, EA Sports, Glance by InMobi, New York Life, Scripps, The Trade Desk, and TMRW Sports; Trailblazing Sports x Genius Sports Club Women's Sports Event; a Monday morning breakfast with Indeed, a Wednesday morning Creator Field Day presented by TikTok and Whalar Group; a World Cup Watch Party Wednesday night with YouTube; and a Thursday morning breakfast ‘Beyond Live Sports: Creator TV and The New Attention Era,' hosted by Spotter. SPORT BEACH will also feature daily happenings such as an on-beach Experience Zone with Adobe; mainstage walk-on and walk-off music videos courtesy of SPORT BEACH's Official Music Partner Vevo; a mainstage emcee experience brought to you by Meta Ray Ban; a permanent jewelry activation with Superside; a photo activation with Snapchat; and invite-only VIP Deck events and experiences with Boardroom in partnership with Major League Baseball, JPMorganChase and CeraVe.Apply to attend HERE.To follow along ahead of the event and throughout the week, download our SPORT BEACH app HERE.Newly Announced Athlete PartnersArik Armstead (football) - Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End Arik Armstead is a 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, venture capital operator, and co-founder of the Armstead Academic Project, a nonprofit dedicated to education equity that has impacted over 500,000 youth.Jaylen Brown (basketball) - Jaylen Brown is a transformative force reshaping sports, business, and community impact. In 2024, he led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Finals victory, earning both the Finals MVP and Eastern Conference MVP awards. Drafted third overall in 2016, the four-time All-Star made history in 2023 by signing a five-year, $304 million supermax extension-the most valuable contract in NBA history at the time. Beyond his athletic dominance, Brown is deeply committed to education and leadership. He attended UC Berkeley, taking graduate courses as a freshman, and later became the youngest executive committee member in National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) history. Through his 7uice Foundation and its signature Bridge Program-partnered with the MIT Media Lab-Brown provides underrepresented youth with access to science, technology, and innovation. His commitment to economic equity includes launching the Boston Xchange, a nonprofit accelerator modeled after Black Wall Street that funds and mentors minority-owned businesses. Additionally, he launched 741 in 2024, a self-funded sneaker and athleisure brand designed to give athletes greater equity and creative control. Through championship-level basketball, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial vision, Brown is redefining leadership for a new generation of athletes.Bryson DeChambeau (golf) - Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time U.S. Open champion and global sports personality, blending elite performance, innovation, and entertainment. He is one of game's most influential personalities, known for his power and passion for growing golf.Damar Hamlin (football) - Damar Hamlin is an NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chasing M's Foundation. A Pittsburgh native and University of Pittsburgh alum, Damar was selected by the Bills in the 2021 NFL Draft and re-signed with Buffalo for the 2026 season. After suffering Commotio Cordis during a nationally televised game in 2023, Damar made a remarkable recovery and returned to professional football, becoming one of the most inspiring comeback stories in sports. Since then, he has used his experience to become a leading advocate for CPR education, AED access, and cardiac emergency preparedness. Through the Chasing M's Foundation and its CPR Tour, Damar has helped train communities in life-saving skills, donate AEDs, support students through scholarships, and expand awareness across the U.S. and internationally. In 2026, he helped lead a Guinness World Records CPR training effort at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, where 1,293 people completed Hands-Only CPR training in one hour. Damar continues to use his platform to inspire young people, uplift communities, and create lasting impact beyond the game.Lamar Jackson (football) - Lamar Jackson is a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player and quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. One of the league's most accomplished players, Jackson has earned multiple Pro Bowl selections and is widely recognized for redefining the quarterback position through his dual-threat style of play.Scotty James (snowboarding) - Scotty James is one of the most accomplished and influential athletes in snowboarding, rising from a child prodigy to a global icon with three Olympic medals, 11 X Games medals, and four World Halfpipe Championship golds. Beyond competition, he has expanded into entrepreneurship through his production company, 11Oakland, and strategic investments, including serving as an advisor and investor for the X Games as it launches the new X Games League format in 2026. As a Thredbo ambassador, Scotty is also focused on growing the future of the sport, helping build Australia's first 22-foot winter halfpipe for Olympic training and donating a mini pipe cutter to support athletes of all ages and abilities. This past December, Scotty released his Netflix documentary, Pipe Dream, taking viewers behind the scenes of his world on and off the halfpipe, and continues his creative work through his children's book series MOOKi, inspired by his childhood nickname and message of dreaming big.Ashlea Klam (flag football) - Ashlea Klam is a member of the U.S. Women's National Flag Football Team and one of the sport's brightest rising stars. Ashlea and her have already made their mark in the flag football world by starting Texas Fury Flag Football, which has grown to be one of the largest girls' flag football programs in the United States. She helped Team USA capture the 2024 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championship and 2023 IFAF Americas Continental Championship, earning a spot on the national team at just 18 years old. As an NAIA First Team All-American at Keiser University, Klam led the Seahawks to three-consecutive national championship game appearances from 2024-26 and was named the 2026 NAIA Flag Football Player of the Year. Klam is competing for Cal Poly, the first NCAA Division 1 women's program on the west coast. As an NFL Global Flag Ambassador and advocate for the growth of flag football, Klam continues to elevate the sport ahead of its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.Trey Murphy (basketball) - Entering his fifth NBA season, Trey Murphy III is a cornerstone for the New Orleans Pelicans. Standing 6'8", he is recognized as a premier two-way wing who combines elite shooting, fluid athleticism, and offensive versatility. Selected 17th overall in the 2021 Draft, Murphy immediately led all rookies in three-point percentage, establishing a respected shooting profile that he continues to expand as a shot creator and playmaker. His professional success stems from a standout collegiate career. After two strong seasons at Rice University, he transferred to the University of Virginia. At UVA, Murphy thrived, delivering a remarkable 50/40/90 shooting season while showcasing the efficiency and basketball IQ that solidified him as a first-round talent. Beyond the court, the Durham, NC native is known for his approachable personality and commitment to community. He frequently gives back through youth basketball clinics and back-to-school initiatives, maintaining deep ties to his hometown and Cary Academy. Blending elite athletic performance with genuine purpose, Murphy continues to grow his influence as an established force in the NBA and a dedicated role model off the hardwood.William Nylander (hockey) - William Nylander is an NHL All-Star forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs and a key contributor to one of hockey's most iconic franchises. Representing both Sweden and the NHL on the international stage, Nylander has established himself as one of the league's leading offensive players.David Ortiz (baseball) - David Ortiz, known as "Big Papi," became one of baseball's greatest designated hitters. After playing for the Minnesota Twins, he joined the Boston Red Sox in 2003 and helped lead them to three World Series championships. A 10-time All-Star and member of the 500 Home Run Club, Ortiz retired in 2016 and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2022.Doc Rivers (basketball) - Doc Rivers is the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and one of the most accomplished coaches in NBA history. A former NBA Coach of the Year and NBA Champion, Rivers has spent more than 25 years leading teams at the highest level of professional basketball.Daniel Sturridge (soccer) - As a Footballer at Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool Daniel has won every major Club trophy in Football, including the UCL Champions League x2, Premier League x1, FA Cup x 2. For England Daniel is the only English player to score at the World Cup Finals, Euro Finals and Olympics. Since graduating as a pro footballer, in just 3 years Daniel has built a reputation as an insightful, entertaining personality as an analyst and global leading broadcaster including Amazon Prime, Sky Sports, BBC, and Fox Sport. Daniel is well respected and indeed a trend setter in the fashion world and in music has successfully represented several young artists through his Dudley Road company. Daniel is also very much in tune with social and digital media and understands how to reach and engage young audiences as well as anybody. As a business owner Daniel has developed Sturr Crazy Sauces and successfully backed a handful of emerging companies.Jayson Tatum (basketball) - As an NBA Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, and father to two young boys, Jayson Tatum has accomplished more than most. He is looking to use his position at the top of his field to further his entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors.Diana Taurasi (basketball) - In her 20 WNBA, international and USA Basketball seasons, Diana Taurasi has established herself as one of the greatest and most influential players of the game. An 11-time WNBA All-Star, three-time WNBA champion, WNBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, and the WNBA's 25th Anniversary GOAT, Diana became the league's all-time leading scorer and the first player to surpass 10,000 career points. Before turning pro, Diana led the UConn Huskies to three NCAA championships while sweeping every major National Player of the Year honor. Internationally, she earned a record six Olympic gold medals with Team USA and captured six EuroLeague titles, cementing her status as a global icon of the game. Her impact and personality were further showcased in the Amazon Prime feature documentary series TAURASI. Known for her wit, charisma, and love of the game, Diana is also a devoted vegan, and mother of two. Raised in Chino, California by immigrant parents, she is fluent in Spanish, and proud of her Argentine and Italian roots. Diana retired from her on-court career in February 2025 after redefining greatness in women's basketball and today, is an in-demand speaker, commentator, investor, and avid golfer.Fred VanFleet (basketball) - Fred VanVleet is a 10-year NBA veteran, 2022 NBA All-Star, 2019 NBA Champion, and current President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Undrafted in 2016 and now recognized as one of the league's most respected leaders, Fred's journey from Rockford, Illinois to NBA stardom embodies perseverance, discipline, and the power to #BetOnYourself. Off the court, Fred is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and community leader committed to creating opportunity and access for the next generation. He serves as Executive Chairman of the VanVleet Family Foundation, which focuses on education, financial literacy, and community revitalization - uplifting underserved youth and families across North America. Through his business ventures and partnerships, Fred continues to build a legacy that blends purpose with performance - from media and content creation to brand collaboration and mentorship. His mantra, #BetOnYourself, has evolved into more than a phrase - it's a mindset, a movement, and a message to inspire others to believe in their own potential against all odds.Shaun White (snowboarding) - Shaun White is an American athlete who is regarded as one of the greatest action sports athletes of all time. A five-time Olympian, Shaun won gold medals in the half-pipe event in 2006, 2010, and 2018. He is one of the most decorated athletes in X Games history, becoming the first athlete to compete in both the Winter and Summer games and has won 15 gold medals, an all-time X Games record. Shaun announced his retirement from the sport of snowboarding prior to competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter games, his fifth and final Olympics. Born in San Diego, Shaun turned professional at 13 and signed his first deal with Burton at 7. His endorsements have included Oakley, Target, Red Bull, and Ralph Lauren. Named among Bloomberg Businessweek's 100 Most Powerful Athletes and Forbes' 30 Under 30, he has won 11 ESPY Awards and has helmed the Air + Style festival since 2014. In January 2022, Shaun launched his active lifestyle brand, WHITESPACE, followed by the 2023 debut of his docuseries "The Last Run" on MAX and his curated autobiography, "Airborne." He partnered to acquire We Are Camp, the parent company of Windells and High Cascade, aiming to grow youth participation in action sports. In June 2024, Shaun announced the launch of The Snow League, the first professional league for global snowboarding and freeskiing, which launched in 2024. Born with a congenital heart defect for which he required two open-heart operations before age one, Shaun is an advocate for children battling illness and an active supporter of St. Jude's Children's Research Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.Russell Wilson (football) - A Super Bowl champion and one of his generation's most influential athletes, Russell Wilson continues to inspire through his unwavering commitment to excellence, not only on the field but also through his community work and entrepreneurship. A 10-time Pro Bowler, Wilson ranks among the NFL's all-time leaders in passer rating and career wins, cementing his place as one of the league's premier quarterbacks. Recently, he announced he will join CBS Sports with NFL Today, marking the next chapter in a career that has inspired millions through leadership, perseverance, and success. Off the field, Wilson is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for youth empowerment. Through the Why Not You Foundation, he has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for young people and supporting pediatric patients and families, efforts that earned him both the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the Bart Starr Award. Wilson has co-founded a portfolio of purpose-driven ventures, including 3BRAND, Good Man Brand, Why Not You Productions and Limitless Minds, all united by a mission to inspire the next generation, create opportunity, and make a lasting positive impact.Newly Announced Brand and Media PartnersCeraVe, founded in 2005 with a mission to provide therapeutic skincare for all, CeraVe creates products developed with dermatologists to restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier. All CeraVe formulas are enriched with three skin-identical ceramides AP, NP and EOP (also called 1, 3 and 6-II), with select products featuring MVE Technology for controlled, long-lasting hydration. CeraVe is the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the US and is now available in over 60 countries worldwide.Comscore, is a global, trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With an unmatched data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore empowers media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make meaningful business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and TV audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry's emerging third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement.Excel Sports Management, is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Excel is a three-time winner of Sports Business Journal's Best In Talent Representation and Management award and is consistently ranked as one of the most valuable sports agencies in the world by Forbes. The agency has offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte and London with additional employees operating across Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.excelsm.com.Indeed, more people get jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. As the world's #1 job site (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026), Indeed is a global hiring platform connecting over 665 million Job Seeker Profiles with 3.5 million employers across more than 60 countries. Indeed uses AI and real-time data to match people with relevant opportunities and help employers hire faster. With platforms including Glassdoor and Indeed Flex, Indeed is reshaping how people discover jobs, research companies, and access flexible work. Indeed is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions dedicated to simplifying hiring and transforming the world of work.JPMorganChase, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America ("U.S."), with operations worldwide. JPMorganChase had $4.9 trillion in assets and $364 billion in stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2026. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.comLos Angeles Football Club (LAFC), As one of the most valuable franchises in Major League Soccer, LAFC sits at the intersection of world-class competition, Los Angeles entertainment culture, and global fandom. The club's on-field success includes two Supporters' Shield titles (2019, 2022), the 2022 MLS Cup, the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, appearances in the finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup in 2019 and 2023, and participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, underscoring its standing on the international stage. LAFC has rapidly become a model for the modern sports club, driving record fan engagement, business innovation, and global reach. Since entering MLS in 2018, LAFC has built a passionate, multicultural fanbase anchored by the legendary 3252 supporters' group and record-setting attendance at the 22,000-seat BMO Stadium, located in the heart of Los Angeles's sports and entertainment district. The club's ownership group brings unrivaled expertise from entertainment, sports, technology, and media-and LAFC's recent acquisition of global superstar Son Heung-min has accelerated its presence across the U.S., Asia, and global soccer markets. Beyond the pitch, LAFC is deeply invested in Los Angeles, operating a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles and playing a leadership role in the region's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LAFC is not just a soccer club-it is Los Angeles's global stage for sport, culture, and community.LinkedIn, LinkedIn connects the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful and transforms the way companies hire, learn, market, and sell. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce through the ongoing development of the world's first Economic Graph. LinkedIn has over 1.3 billion members and has offices around the globe. www.linkedin.com / mobile.linkedin.com.Meta, founded in 2004, Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. People use Meta's apps and technologies to connect with friends and family, find communities and grow businesses.The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), is the union representing all active professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA's mission is to protect and advance the rights of its players. They are the game. Whether negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, prosecuting a grievance, or counseling players on benefits and post-career educational opportunities, the NBPA advocates relentlessly for the best interests of its members. As some of the most globally recognizable athletes and entertainers in the world, NBPA members enjoy expansive, industry-leading benefits. Additionally, the union manages the collective name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of all NBA players through its commercial licensing and partnership arm, THINK 450.New York Life Insurance Company, (www.newyorklife.com), a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is the largest1 mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. Headquartered in New York City, New York Life's family of companies offers life insurance, disability income insurance, retirement income, investments, and long-term care insurance. New York Life has the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from all four of the major credit rating agencies. 1 Based on revenue as reported by "Fortune 500 ranked within Industries, Insurance: Life, Health (Mutual)," Fortune magazine, 9/30/2025. For methodology, please see https://fortune.com/company/new-york-life-insurance/. 2 Individual independent rating agency commentary as of 10/28/2025: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody's Investors Service (Aa1), Standard & Poor's (AA+).Religion of Sports, Religion of Sports (ROS) is an award-winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. A diverse creative collective, ROS delivers thoughtful, elevated stories that explore a range of themes and uncover why sports matter. Since its inception in 2017, the Los Angeles-based company has built an impressive array of work in collaboration with the world's most beloved athletes and figures. ROS produces content that is intimate, personal, and character driven. Rooted in the power of storytelling, ROS's mission has grown beyond sports to spotlighting artists and innovators across music, spirituality, fashion, and more. Through scripted and unscripted video, podcasts, feature films and social content, ROS distills the spirituality, science and humanity that unites elite performers and people of all kind.Scripps Sports, is redefining sports distribution through national broadcast, local television, and the newly launched Scripps Sports Network, a free 24/7 streaming destination for live sports and original storytelling. Home to ION, the nation's leading destination for women's sports, Scripps Sports delivers year-round live competition including the WNBA, NWSL, PWHL, Athlos, Major League Volleyball, Premier Women's Rodeo, and the Pro Cheer League. The portfolio also fuels local fandom through partnerships with the NHL's Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville Predators, and Utah Mammoth, the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, NWSL's Denver Summit FC, the Big Sky Conference, and the newly announced NBA partnership with the Detroit Pistons, connecting fans to the teams, athletes, and stories they love.TikTok, is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.TMRW Sports, is focused on building modern approaches in sports, media and entertainment. By creating new leagues for a new age, TMRW Sports, in partnership with established leagues like the NFL, PGA TOUR and LPGA, is forging pathways and experiences for generations of fans. TMRW Sports' first project, TGL presented by SoFi, is a primetime team golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR reaching 152 territories worldwide and described as a "high-energy arena spectacle" by Vanity Fair, "pure entertainment" by GQ, and "golf's boldest new venture" by Fast Company. Launching this fall, WTGL will feature teams of the world's best women golfers in partnership with the LPGA. TMRW Sports is also developing a men's and women's professional flag football league in partnership with the National Football League and 32 Equity, the NFL's collective investment vehicle. Founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and sports executive Mike McCarley, TMRW Sports is supported by an influential and diverse investor group of athletes, celebrities and business leaders from the worlds of sports, media, technology and finance.Uber Advertising, Uber Advertising connects brands with 200M+ monthly active users as they move, decide, and act - from airport rides to dinner orders. Across Uber and Uber Eats, brands tap into real-time, first-party signals to reach high-intent audiences as decisions are being made - creating measurable impact and turning intent into real-world action.VII(N) The Seventh Estate, is the global wine estate brand founded by ten-time NBA All-Star and entrepreneur, Carmelo Anthony, and his longtime business partner, Asani Swann. Carmelo and Asani approached the launch of VII(N) The Seventh Estate with the utmost sincerity and respect for wine both as an art form and as an industry. The wines within VII(N) invoke the heritage of the old world while committing to modern philosophies of winemaking for the next generation of wine lovers. Throughout all their endeavors, Carmelo and Asani are constantly breaking barriers in an effort to achieve equal representation across all sectors for the Black community, and with this venture, they aim to expand the presence of people of color within the wine space.Beach Schedule of Events:Sunday, June 21; 7-9p CEST: NBCUniversal Must See Sports Dinner (Invite Only)Monday, June 22; 8-10a CEST: Flipping the Playbook for Modern Communications Breakfast with Allison Worldwide (private event)Monday, June 22; 9-11a CEST: Indeed ‘Coaches Corner' Breakfast (private event)Monday, June 22; 11:30-1:30p CEST: New York Life Roundtable; The Assist: How Mentorship Fuels Enduring Leadership with Alex RodriguezMonday, June 22; 12-2p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesMonday, June 22; 3-5p CEST: EA Sports Roundtable from Passive to Participant: The New Rules of Fan EngagementMonday, June 22; 4-6p CEST: Boardroom x JPMorganChase Happy Hour (private event)Monday, June 22; 4:30-6:30p CEST: Trailblazing Sports x Genius Sports Club Women's Sports Event (Invite-Only)Tuesday, June 23; 7-9a CEST: Strava Morning Run ClubTuesday, June 23; 7-9a CEST: Sweatwork Swim + HIIT workoutsTuesday, June 23; 9-10a CEST: Boardroom x MLB Breakfast (Invite Only)Tuesday, June 23; 9-11a CEST: Business Insider CMO Breakfast (Invite Only)Tuesday, June 23; 11:30-1:30: The Trade Desk Roundtable: The Premium Placement You're Not UsingTuesday, June 23; 12-2p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesTuesday, June 23; 3-5p: ComScore RoundtableTuesday June 23; 4-6p: CeraVe x Boardroom New Face of Legs Party with Kevin DurantTuesday, June 23; 7-11p CEST: 72andSunny Dinner (Invite Only)Wednesday, June 24; 9:30-11:30a CEST: Creator Field Day presented by TikTok and Whalar GroupWednesday, June 24; 9:30-11a CEST: Scripps Media RoundtableWednesday, June 24; 10-11:30a CEST: OUTFRONT BreakfastWednesday, June 24; 12-2p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesWednesday, June 24; 8:30p-1a CEST: YouTube's "The Watch Party"Thursday, June 25; 10-11:30a CEST; Beyond Live Sports: Creator TV and The New Attention Era Breakfast Hosted by SpotterThursday, June 25; 2-4p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesThursday, June 25; 3-5p CEST: SPORT BEACH VIP Wrap Party (Invite Only)Daily Happenings:Experience Zone with AdobeActivation Zone with Glance by InMobiMainstage emcee experience brought to you by Meta Ray BanA photo activation with SnapchatMainstage Snack Time sponsored by InstacartMainstage walk-on and walk-off music courtesy of SPORT BEACH's Official Music Partner, VevoFootball's fan movement, powered by Uber AdvertisingSuperside Permanent Jewelry ActivationBoardroom VIP Deck events + experiences (Invite Only)Sweatwork Run, Swim + HIIT workouts (7-9a CEST)###About SPORT BEACHSPORT BEACH is a global platform operating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, bringing together athletes, brands and marketing leaders to spark business growth and shape the future of the industry. Built on a model of elite co-creation, SPORT BEACH connects speakers, partners, and attendees through dynamic live programming, strategic networking, brand activations, thought leadership, and year-round advisory and facilitation services. Launched at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity by Stagwell, SPORT BEACH creates immersive experiences and high-impact conversations designed to turn cultural moments into commercial opportunity. Its flagship convenings at the world's most influential sporting and cultural events serve as catalysts for new partnerships, breakthrough ideas, and industry-defining collaboration.Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachcoContact:Paige Graham
Paige@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: See You On The Pitch: Sport Beach Announces Final Event Slate For Cannes 2026

SPORT BEACH Launches Women's Leadership Council, Fueled by GatoradeJune 9, 2026 10:35 AM
ACCESS NewswireAthletes, Coaches, and Industry Leaders Join the Council to Drive Action-Oriented Solutions to Advance Visibility, Leadership, and Opportunity for Women Across SportNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, today announced the launch of the SPORT BEACH Women's Leadership Council, Fueled by Gatorade. The Council brings together a group of athletes, coaches, creatives, and industry leaders across the sports ecosystem to address key challenges shaping visibility, representation, and leadership opportunities for women across sport. Designed as a working council, the group will focus on one issue annually and deliver a high-impact recommendation for how brands, leagues, teams, and platforms can drive meaningful progress. In its inaugural year, the Council will focus on elevating female coaches as visible role models and strengthening pathways for women to enter, remain, and advance in coaching across all levels of sport. This is the first in a series of Councils that SPORT BEACH will be launching."SPORT BEACH was built on the idea of co-creation between athletes, brands and marketers, and the Women's Leadership Council is a powerful example of that," said Beth Sidhu, CEO of SPORT BEACH. "We want to go beyond talking about growth in women's sport to work on practical strategies that expand opportunity and accelerate women into positions of influence in sport."The Council reflects a shared commitment from SPORT BEACH and Gatorade to address gaps in representation across the sports industry. It is designed to increase the visibility of diverse role models and help build confidence, drive participation, and ensure women and girls see themselves represented in sport at every stage of life."At Gatorade, we see how powerful sport can be in shaping culture and creating connection," said Carolyn Braff, Vice President, Sports & Entertainment, PepsiCo. "This Women's Leadership Council brings together leaders committed to advancing visibility and opportunity for women across sport. As Gatorade continues investing in and learning from women through initiatives like our Body of Science work, we believe those insights can help fuel broader progress across the ecosystem-from athletes to coaches to future leaders. I'm proud to be part of this group and support an effort focused on creating greater representation, access, and pathways for women across sport."Intentionally composed to reflect a range of perspectives, the Council brings together leaders who reflect the breadth of today's sports ecosystem. Their collective insight will guide the Council's annual focus and inform recommendations that unlock greater opportunity for women across sport. The Council will be co-chaired by Basketball Hall of Famer, Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, & Entrepreneur Candace Parker, SPORT BEACH CEO Beth Sidhu, and Jasper Advisors Founder & CEO Julie Andreeff Jensen."Throughout my career, I've experienced how important representation and opportunity are at every level of sport," said Candace Parker, Basketball Hall of Famer, Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, & Entrepreneur. "The moments when you see women leading and represented can have a lasting impact. I'm excited to be part of a group working to build on that and expand what's possible for women across sport."2026 Women's Leadership Council MembersTara August, President, A Type, Inc.Carolyn Braff, Vice President, Sports & Entertainment, PepsiCoJordan Chiles, Renowned Gymnast and Two-Time OlympianElle Duncan, Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster and Lead Host, NetflixAndrea Fairchild, Senior Vice President, Global Sponsorship Strategy, VisaLindsey Harding, Assistant Coach, Los Angeles Lakers and Former WNBA All-StarJulie Jensen, Founder & CEO, Jasper AdvisorsJennifer King, Offensive Analyst, North Carolina Central University; First Black Female Assistant Coach in NFLKelly Mahoney, Chief Marketing Officer, Ulta BeautyAnn Miller, EVP, Global Sports Marketing, NIKECandace Parker, Basketball Hall of Famer, Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, & EntrepreneurSam Rapoport, Flag Football Executive & NFL ConsultantNadia Rawlinson, Co-owner, Operating Chairman & League Governor, Chicago SkyBeth Sidhu, CEO, SPORT BEACHJess Sims, Peloton Instructor and ESPN ReporterMadisen Skinner, Three-time NCAA National Champion, 2025 LOVB Finals MVP and ChampionSarah Spain, Emmy Award-Winning Sports Journalist and Host of Good Game with Sarah Spain, iHeartMediaAbout SPORT BEACHConsidered the authoritative voice on sports marketing, SPORT BEACH connects athletes, brands and creatives for curated experiences and conversations that drive growth at the intersection of sport, brand and culture. Launched in 2022 at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity by Stagwell (STGW), SPORT BEACH is now a year-round ecosystem spanning live events, brand activations, thought leadership programming, and a meetings and facilitation practice. Its convenings at the world's most influential cultural and sporting moments serve as incubators for new partnerships, breakthrough creative, and industry-defining conversations. Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachco.About The Gatorade PortfolioThe Gatorade Portfolio, a division of PepsiCo, is a connected performance and wellness ecosystem built to fuel all athletes and exercisers. Bringing together Gatorade, Propel, Evolve and Muscle Milk, the Gatorade Portfolio is the most complete offering in the category today, with a broad range of personalized solutions at every stage of the active person's journey. This integrated system of brands is built on Gatorade's 61-year history of studying athletes and is fueling the future of athletic performance and wellness by delivering solutions across hydration, protein, energy and all-day nutrition to fuel consumers, no matter how or why they sweat. For more information and a full list of product offerings, please visit www.gatorade.com.About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.ContactMadi Wick
Madi.wick@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: SPORT BEACH Launches Women's Leadership Council, Fueled by Gatorade

Stagwell (STGW) Announces June Investor Conference ScheduleJune 8, 2026 4:05 PM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 8, 2026 / Stagwell?Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced its participation in an upcoming investor conference in June 2026.On June 10, management will participate in Rosenblatt's 6th Annual Age of AI Tech Summit, where they will host one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day and take part in a virtual fireside chat at 1:00 p.m. ET. Register here.Visit?stagwellglobal.com/investors?to view upcoming investor events and programming from Stagwell. Reach out to?ir@stagwellglobal.com?with questions.About Stagwell
Stagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at?www.stagwellglobal.com.IR Contact:
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May Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Steady at 43% With Increasing Support on IranJune 2, 2026 3:40 PM
ACCESS Newswire72% OF VOTERS SAY THE U.S. IS WINNING THE WAR WITH IRAN; TWO-THIRDS BELIEVE THE U.S. HAS UPPER HAND IN NEGOTIATIONS, UP 12 PTS. FROM APRIL68% OF VOTERS BELIEVE IRANIANS ARE JUST BUYING TIME WITH NEGOTIATIONS59% OF VOTERS SAY ANOTHER ROUND OF STRIKES WOULD BE JUSTIFIED IF IRAN REFUSES TO END NUCLEAR PROGRAM47% OF VOTERS SAY THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION IS WORSENING, A 5-PT. INCREASECONGRESSIONAL HORSERACE REMAINS TIGHT AT 51-49 WITH DEMOCRATS HOLDING A 2-PT. LEAD85% OF VOTERS WANT LOWER TAXES AND BELIEVE NEITHER PARTY HAS A PLAN TO ADDRESS AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS60% OF VOTERS SUPPORT A NATIONAL BAN ON GERRYMANDERING AND WANT IT RESTRICTED BY THE COURTSA PLURALITY OF VOTERS WANT THEIR REPRESENTATIVES TO BLOCK THE ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND57% OF VOTERS SUPPORT A REGIME CHANGE POLICY TOWARD CUBANEW YORK, NY AND CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) today released the results of the May Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.President Donald Trump's approval rating is at 43%. His job approval is highest on immigration (49%) and fighting crime (48%); and lowest on handling inflation (35%) and tariffs and trade (37%). This month's poll also covered public opinion on the economy, midterms, fraud, gerrymandering, the DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund, antisemitism, war with Iran, Cuba, and China. Download the key results here."The data shows no change in the administration ratings as a result of the ceasefire. The voters appreciate it but are worried Iran is just buying time with negotiations and would back going to military action to achieve the goals," said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. "Voters were concerned about the economy before the conflict and remain concerned."VOTERS INCREASINGLY CONCERNED ABOUT INFLATION AND THE ECONOMY31% of voters say the U.S. economy is on the right track (-3 pts., April 2026), and 57% say it is weak today (+5).47% of voters say their financial situation is worsening (+5).Inflation and the economy remain voters' top concerns, with both ticking up in salience (+3) and more voters concerned about national debt and federal budget deficits since last month (+4).MOST TRUMP POLICIES CONTINUE TO SEE STRONG SUPPORT, BUT VOTERS WANT CONGRESS TO KEEP HIS AGENDA IN CHECK17 out of 21 key Trump policies continue to see majority support. His most popular policies are lowering prescription drug prices (85% support), deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (80%), and eliminating fraud in government expenditures (78%).Trump's least popular policies include Medicaid cost cuts (46%), hiring additional ICE agents to conduct immigration raids (47%), and tariffs (51%).65% of voters think Congress should be more of a check and balance on Trump rather than work to pass his agenda, including 64% of likely midterm voters.DEMOCRATS HOLD SLIGHT EDGE IN CONGRESSIONAL HORSERACE; HARRIS AND VANCE LOSE GROUND BUT REMAIN FRONTRUNNERS FOR 2028 ELECTION73% of voters say they are planning to vote in the upcoming 2026 Congressional midterm elections (Democrats: 66%; Republicans: 64%; Independents: 39%).51% of voters say they would vote for a Democrat if the congressional election were held today. The lead widens to 4 points among likely midterm voters.68% of voters have thought about the upcoming 2028 presidential election.Kamala Harris (44%; -6) and J.D. Vance (45%; -3) remain the most favored candidates for president among voters from their respective parties. 26% of Democrats favor Gavin Newsom (+4), and 21% of Republicans favor Don Trump Jr. (+3) and Marco Rubio (+5).VOTERS EXPECT PRICE HIKES FROM TENSIONS WITH IRAN ARE LONG-TERM AS GAS AND GROCERIES BECOME MORE EXPENSIVE56% of voters believe the economy is worse today than it was when Biden was president (+4).77% of voters think inflation is above 3 percent a year (+4), and 57% think the economy is shrinking.51% of voters trust the Trump administration and Republicans to manage the economy more than Democrats in Congress (-2).A majority of voters have noticed increases in each of six key spending categories, with 88% of voters noticing an increase in the price of gasoline and 85% noticing the same of groceries/food.Most voters say war and geopolitical conflict is the biggest cause of higher gas prices (53%). 58% of voters believe price increases caused by tensions with Iran are long-term and not likely to go back down anytime soon.53% of voters say higher gas prices are not worth the cost, even if it affects U.S. national security goals (+2), despite 73% saying the U.S. should prioritize energy independence.VOTERS WANT LOWER TAXES BUT BELIEVE NEITHER PARTY HAS A PLAN TO ADDRESS AFFORDABILITY89% of voters want lower taxes. 52% of voters believe Democrats want to lower taxes, and 50% believe the same of Republicans.The majority of voters believe Democrats (54%) and Republicans (53%) do not have a plan to address affordability issues and curb rising prices.55% of voters believe Democrats do not have a plan to curb crime in American cities, while 55% believe Republicans do have a plan.STRONG MAJORITY OF VOTERS BELIEVE THERE IS A LOT OF FRAUD IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS84% of voters think there is a lot of fraud in government programs, including a majority across political parties. 41% of voters, a plurality, believe it is on the scale of billions of dollars.56% of voters approve of the antifraud and waste program headed by Vice President J.D. Vance.60% of voters say Democrats during the Biden administration rushed a lot of programs that enabled fraud. But 52% of voters say Republicans are more responsible for fraud and waste in the government.54% of voters believe Democrats in Minnesota deliberately ignored fraud in the Somali community.MAJORITY OF VOTERS BACK A NATIONAL BAN ON GERRYMANDERING AND BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RESTRICTED BY COURTS67% of voters are familiar with gerrymandering, and 41%, a plurality, believe both parties engage in it equally.60% of voters support a national ban on gerrymandering, including a majority across political parties and two-thirds of voters who are familiar with it.52% of voters believe Democrats would support a national ban on gerrymandering, while the same percentage believe Republicans would oppose it.60% of voters believe political gerrymandering should be restricted by the courts (+4), including a majority across political parties.65% of voters say race should not be used as a determining factor when drawing Congressional districts.DOJ ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND SEES SPLIT SUPPORT75% of voters say there has been unfair targeting and prosecution of Americans by the federal government for political motives in recent years, including a majority across political parties.55% of voters think the U.S. government should set up a fund to reimburse Americans who are found to be unfairly targeted. 39%, a plurality, say courts should make the determination of who has been unfairly targeted.55% of voters have heard of Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund. 51% say it is a necessary measure, while 49% believe it is a political slush fund.44% of voters, a plurality, are more supportive of the Fund when told it is nonpartisan, but 49%, a plurality, are less supportive when told it will not be subject to oversight by a federal court.50% of voters, a plurality, say January 6th defendants and Trump pardons should not be eligible for compensation from the Fund.39% of voters, a plurality, say supporting the Fund makes them less likely to vote for a candidate for office, with 40%, a plurality, saying they want their representative to block it entirely.MAJORITY OF VOTERS SEE ANTISEMITISM ON THE RISE54% of voters believe antisemitism is on the rise in the U.S., with 84% saying there is a lot or some today. 82% of voters say it is important to eliminate it today.55% of voters say antisemitism is coming from both the political left and right equally.Voters are split on the effect of news media on antisemitism, with 40% believing news is promoting it, and 39% saying news has no effect on it. 44%, a plurality, believe universities have no effect on it.70% of voters say the Democratic party should reject candidates that call for the destruction of Israel, including a majority across political parties.STRONG MAJORITY BELIEVES U.S. IS WINNING WAR WITH IRAN; WOULD SUPPORT ANOTHER ROUND OF STRIKES FOR BETTER NEGOTIATIONS72% of voters say the U.S. is winning the war with Iran.74% of voters say Trump was right to agree to a ceasefire with Iran, and 68% believe the Iranians are working to buy time in their negotiations.65% of voters think the U.S. should make Iran ending their nuclear program a non-negotiable condition for peace, and 54% say a pause is not enough to warrant preliminary settlement.66% of voters think the U.S. has the upper hand in negotiations with Iran (+12).59% of voters believe the president would be justified in another round of strikes to get the Iranians to negotiate more seriously if they were to fail to negotiate an end to their nuclear program.62% of voters believe Iran was cheating on its nuclear deal and undertaking banned activities, and 69% think Iran is rebuilding its nuclear capability (+4).57% of voters think the U.S. military strikes on Iran are justified (+3).Voters are split 50-50 on whether the U.S. or Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. 75% say international free use of the Strait of Hormuz is a non-negotiable condition for peace.51% of voters oppose Trump's handling of the Iran conflict so far.39% of voters say Trump's Iran actions make them more likely to vote for a Democrat in the upcoming midterms, while 34% say they make them more likely to vote for a Republican.MAJORITY OF VOTERS SUPPORT POLICY OF REGIME CHANGE TOWARD CUBA49% of voters support Trump's policies toward Latin America.75% of voters say that the government in Cuba is a dictatorship, and 66% say it is not supported by the people of Cuba.70% of voters say the communist government in Cuba is an enemy of the U.S., including a majority across political parties.51% of voters say the government of Cuba is a national security threat for the U.S., and 62% believe it supports criminal cartels and illicit activities.57% of voters support Trump adopting a policy of regime change toward Cuba but are split 50-50 on support for U.S. military intervention.78% of voters say they would not invest in Cuba today. 54% say they would invest if Cuba were a democracy and free market economy.VOTERS SPLIT ON SUCCESS OF TRUMP'S TRIP TO CHINA56% of voters say they have heard about President Trump's recent trip to China. 51% say it was successful.48% of voters, a plurality, believe the U.S. received minor trade and political concessions from China.50% of voters, a plurality, think Trump's treatment of China is about right (versus not tough enough or too tough).The May Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on May 29-31, 2026, among 1,725 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX.About The Harris Poll & HarrisXThe Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. It works with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. One of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., The Harris Poll has tracked public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963, and is now part of Stagwell, the challenger holding company built to transform marketing.HarrisX is a technology-driven market research and data analytics company that conducts multi-method research in the U.S. and over 40 countries around the world on behalf of Fortune 100 companies, public policy institutions, global leaders, NGOs and philanthropic organizations. HarrisX was the most accurate pollster of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.About the Harvard Center for American Political Studies
The Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) is committed to and fosters the interdisciplinary study of U.S. politics. Governed by a group of political scientists, sociologists, historians, and economists within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, CAPS drives discussion, research, public outreach, and pedagogy about all aspects of U.S. politics. CAPS encourages cutting-edge research using a variety of methodologies, including historical analysis, social surveys, and formal mathematical modeling, and it often cooperates with other Harvard centers to support research training and encourage cross-national research about the United States in comparative and global contexts. More information at https://caps.gov.harvard.edu/.Contact:
Carrie Hsu
pr@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: May Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Steady at 43% With Increasing Support on Iran

BERA.ai Launches LLM Brand Rankings, Connecting How AI Models See Your Brand to Revenue and GrowthJune 1, 2026 9:15 AM
ACCESS NewswireNew capability embedded in the BERA brand management platform lets marketers compare their BERA Score and Love Curve position against how leading LLMs rank their brandNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 1, 2026 / BERA.ai, the only brand measurement platform to tie brand equity to revenue and business growth, today announced the debut of BERA LLM Brand Rankings, a new capability built directly into the BERA platform. For the first time, marketers can see how large language models (LLMs) rank their brand alongside the proprietary BERA Score and Love Curve, with the ability to understand what to do next to improve their LLM rankings.As consumers increasingly turn to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other AI assistants to discover, compare, and choose brands, a brand's visibility inside LLMs has become a new front in the battle for growth. Until now, marketers had to leverage SEO-focused tools to track AI rankings, with no way to connect that visibility to brand equity or revenue; BERA.ai closes that gap."Brand has always lived wherever consumers make decisions, and today, more of those decisions start with a prompt to an LLM," said Kraig Schulz, Chief Customer Officer at BERA.ai. "We're showing brand leaders how their BERA Score, position on the Love Curve, and LLM rankings move together, as well as how to improve their brand position with LLMs. Coupled with new Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) integrations, BERA can recommend ways to improve your brand position with LLMs. That, along with our Brand-to-Business™ connection, is a category of insight you can't get anywhere else."What LLM Brand Rankings unlocksEmbedded inside the BERA platform, LLM Brand Rankings gives brand, marketing, and insights teams a single view of:How leading LLMs such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude rank their brand across the categoriesSide-by-side comparison of their BERA Score and Love Curve position against LLM ranking performance, exposing where brand equity and AI visibility align or divergeThe key sources defining each ranking, so teams can see how AI models define their brand as well as what steps to take to improve their LLM rankingsThe connection to Brand-to-Business™, BERA's proprietary analysis linking brand equity to sales, revenue, and enterprise value, so LLM visibility is measured against business outcomes, not vanity metricsBuilt for the brands that already trust BERA.aiBERA.ai is the only brand measurement platform that ties brand equity back to revenue and business growth. Its Brand-to-Business™ analysis is trusted by Fortune 500 companies to measure and predict the financial value of brand investment. LLM Brand Rankings extends that same rigor into the AI era, giving enterprise marketers a defensible, decision-grade view of AI visibility not a standalone SEO add-on disconnected from how the brand actually performs.LLM Brand Rankings is available now to BERA.ai clients inside the BERA brand management platform.About BERA.aiBERA.ai is the only brand intelligence platform that measures the true Brand-to-Business™ connection, proving how brand equity drives revenue, growth, and long-term value. Independently validated by third parties, BERA's approach delivers actionable insights that help the world's leading brands defend, justify, and optimize their marketing investments. BERA.ai is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Learn more at bera.ai.About The Marketing CloudThe Marketing Cloud (formerly Stagwell Marketing Cloud) is a data-driven suite of AI-powered SaaS and service solutions built for the modern marketer. Powered by proprietary data and advanced tools spanning research, communications, creative, and media, it enables organizations to achieve measurable business outcomes by making smarter decisions, faster. The Marketing Cloud was born out of Stagwell's (NASDAQ:STGW) award-winning network, known for delivering creative performance for ambitious brands.Media Contact:Alyssa Bourne-Peters, PR Director
Alyssa.Bourne-Peters @Risctakr-9795SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: BERA.ai Launches LLM Brand Rankings, Connecting How AI Models See Your Brand to Revenue and Growth

Stagwell's (STGW) Chief People Officer Stephanie Howley Named to The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute's CPO CouncilMay 29, 2026 10:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireThe premier network fosters connection, insights and curated experiences for human resource leaders across industriesNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced that Chief People Officer Stephanie Howley has joined The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute's CPO Council, an exclusive community of talent leaders shaping the future of work in the global marketplace. "I'm honored to join The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute's CPO Council alongside such an accomplished group of people leaders," said Howley. "This is an incredible opportunity to engage with thought leaders in the talent space and ensure Stagwell remains at the cutting edge of how we attract, develop, and retain world-class talent. As the workplace continues to evolve, collaboration and the exchange of ideas across industries are more important than ever - and I'm proud to bring those insights back to a company that is already pushing the boundaries of what great looks like."As Chief People Officer at Stagwell, Howley brings more than 20 years of experience leading people strategy. At Stagwell, she has helped shape a high-performing culture defined by top talent across creative, technology, and AI, positioning the network to attract, develop, and retain the best people in the industry.Prior to joining Stagwell, Howley served as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, People Team, North America at BCW Global, where she led the integration of North American teams following the merger of Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe. Earlier in her career, she was EVP of Human Resources at Cohn & Wolfe in a global role, during which time the agency earned repeated recognition as a "Best Place to Work" from organizations including PRWeek, PRNEWS, Ad Age, and Crain's New York Business. In 2012, Howley became the first HR professional recognized in PRWeek's 40 Under 40 list.For more information on The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute's CPO Council and its members, visit https://leadershipinstitute.wsj.com/cpo/About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Media ContactMaggie Axford
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell's (STGW) Chief People Officer Stephanie Howley Named to The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute's CPO Council

DonerColle Partners Fuels Creative Ambition With First Chief Creative Officer AppointmentMay 28, 2026 9:31 AM
ACCESS NewswireAward-Winning Creative Leader Mariana O'Kelly to Shape Creative Vision for Doner and Colle McVoyDETROIT, MI AND MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2026 / DonerColle Partners today announced the appointment of Mariana O'Kelly as its first chief creative officer, reaffirming its commitment to helping brands win between the coasts through creative that drives culture and business. O'Kelly will lead creative direction across Doner and Colle McVoy effective June 1.O'Kelly brings nearly 30 years of global creative leadership, shaping work for iconic brands like KFC, Philips, Kellogg's and Campbell's, alongside household staples from SC Johnson and Kimberly-Clark, including Huggies and Pledge. Her work has earned top industry recognition and driven lasting business impact. "Mariana's ability to uncover the emotional and cultural truth within a brand and turn it into creative work that influences behavior is what makes her the kind of leader brands need in their corner to win today," said Jessica Henrichs, CEO, DonerColle Partners. "For nearly three decades on three continents, she's proven that when creative is rooted in lived understanding, the results follow. That's the competitive advantage this partnership was built for."O'Kelly joins DonerColle Partners from Leo Burnett Chicago, where she served as EVP/executive creative director overseeing the Kellogg's portfolio, including Special K, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Raisin Bran and Kashi. During her tenure, she unified the work under a single creative vision, modernizing it to better reflect today's culture. This effort elevated the work and earned widespread industry recognition, including a Cannes Lion.Prior to Leo Burnett, O'Kelly spent nearly a decade at Ogilvy, with leadership roles in both Johannesburg and Chicago. As ECD in Johannesburg, she built the office into one of the most-awarded creative agencies in South Africa and a top 10 creative agency globally within the Ogilvy network. She left as the most decorated female creative in the Johannesburg office to become global executive creative director in Chicago, leading creative for SC Johnson's portfolio of iconic household brands."Joining DonerColle Partners is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of creative for brands that move everyday American life," said O'Kelly. "Doner and Colle McVoy have earned the trust of some of the most recognized brands in their categories through decades of award-winning creative work and measurable business impact. Now it's about building on that foundation and delivering work at a scale that matches the ambition behind this partnership."As CCO, O'Kelly will oversee creative for DonerColle Partners' portfolio of national brands, including The Coca-Cola Company, DQ, Hershey, Jeep, Ram, La-Z-Boy, Perdue, McCormick & Company, Revlon and The UPS Store."Doner has built a legacy of breakthrough creativity through an unrelenting belief that the best work starts with the people it's made for," said David DeMuth, executive chairman, DonerColle Partners. "Mariana brings a rare combination of instinct, craft and a sharp understanding of how modern audiences engage with brands. She's exactly the kind of creative leader this partnership was built for."O'Kelly's work consistently connects cultural relevance to measurable business outcomes:For Huggies, she launched the World's First Baby Marathon - a 21 km race between four babies wearing custom distance-tracking wearables, streamed in real time across digital channels. The campaign trended within 10 minutes and drove nearly a 30% increase in diaper sales.For Frosted Flakes, she brought Tony the Tiger to hip-hop for the first time, developing an original track performed by Grammy-nominated rapper J.I.D. to reach teens, driving a 2,000% increase in YouTube traffic and a deeper connection with a key target audience.For Special K, when a Times Square billboard featuring chef Molly Baz - then nine months pregnant - was pulled after two days, O'Kelly seized the opportunity. A week later, Baz became the first pregnant woman to appear on a Special K box, sparking a national conversation and selling out the limited-edition box in under a week.O'Kelly is a 2025 Adweek Creative 100 honoree and served as Cannes Lions Jury President in 2022. She has won three Cannes Grand Prix and two Creative Effectiveness Grand Prix at The Loeries in addition to more than 75 international awards across Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show and The Clios. The Gunn Report ranked her the number-one ECD in South Africa and 12th globally. Her work has been recognized for blending emotional storytelling with culture-first brand behavior.Outside of work, O'Kelly is an aspiring painter who believes the best creative ideas often come from observing the people around her. She's the mother of twin boys about to graduate high school and the first-and, so far, only-winner to bring her husband and children onto the Cannes stage to collect a Grand Prix, a moment that repeated itself three years later.Reporting to Henrichs, O'Kelly's appointment comes at a time of continued momentum for DonerColle Partners, which was established earlier this year to serve the brands that move America by winning with the consumers who drive it. Colle McVoy was recently named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026, while Doner continues to be recognized for its strategic and creative leadership.About DonerColle PartnersDonerColle Partners is a newly combined Stagwell (STGW) partnership formed between leading Stagwell agencies Doner and Colle McVoy, each with 90 years of history. Grounded in a shared belief that great work comes from strong relationships, the partnership combines deep roots with modern marketing expertise across strategy, creative, media and digital, including AI-enhanced content development, insight generation and measurement.Built for the brands that move America, DonerColle Partners blends insight, craft and innovation to help brands connect meaningfully with people and drive lasting growth. To learn more, visit donercolle.com and follow us on LinkedIn.About DonerYou'll find us at the intersection of Modern + Main Street. It's where we help Main Street brands compete in the modern marketplace and Modern brands scale by connecting with everyday people.As part of DonerColle Partners, we pair the creative firepower and cultural fluency of an independent agency with the expanded strategic, media, and communications capabilities of a broader marketing collective. Our clients include Coca-Cola's fairlife, Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, Alfa Romeo), The UPS Store, McDonald's, Poland Spring and more. We're on a simple mission to unite people in an increasingly fragmented world, backed by equal parts magic (world-class strategy, creative and design) and machine (data-driven decisioning, efficient production studios and scale). To learn more about Doner and see some of our work, visit doner.com.About Colle McVoyColle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people through integrated strategy, creative, media, and communications. Recognized as an Adweek Agency of the Year honoree, an Ad Age A-List Standout Agency, and a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, the agency partners with iconic brands including 3M, Dairy Queen, Perdue Farms, McCormick & Company, Revlon, Target, U.S. Bank, and more.Colle McVoy is part of DonerColle Partners, a strategic alliance built to help brands that move America go further through integrated, AI-enhanced creativity and production. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at stagwellglobal.com.CONTACT:
DonerColle Partners
Konnor Schmaltz
konnor.schmaltz@collemcvoy.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: DonerColle Partners Fuels Creative Ambition With First Chief Creative Officer Appointment

Assembly Rolls out Stagwell Search+ Across APAC as AI Reshapes Brand DiscoveryMay 14, 2026 12:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireAs consumers turn from traditional to AI Search Experiences, Assembly shifts the focus from search rankings to securing a dominant 'share of prompt'.HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / As search becomes increasingly AI-led and zero-click, brands need new strategies to shape how they appear in answers, not just in links. APAC has emerged as a global leader in AI Search adoption, with 78% of users reporting weekly usage. Increasingly, AI Search Experiences shape brand discovery and consideration before users ever visit a website.In response, global omnichannel media agency Assembly today announced the rollout of Stagwell Search+ in APAC - a new system designed to help brands understand and influence how they are represented across AI-driven search environments.The launch marks a fundamental shift away from treating search as a standalone channel. Instead, Stagwell Search+ operates across a full ecosystem of paid, owned, earned, and shared media, where AI-generated answers determine visibility and performance. This shift is especially complex in APAC, where a fragmented landscape of large language models, spanning multiple languages and cultural contexts, creates inconsistent brand visibility. A brand may appear authoritative in one model while remaining invisible or misrepresented in another, introducing a new and largely unmeasured risk for marketers.Built by Assembly in partnership with emberos, Stagwell Search+ is powered by the industry's first agentic operating system for AI search. The platform continuously monitors how brands appear across models and languages and orchestrates & measures the lift from actions across content, media, and digital channels to improve visibility. Rather than automating changes directly into platforms, the system is designed to guide human decision-making with AI agents - helping teams take precise, strategic action while protecting the quality and integrity of brand experiences.Stagwell Search+ is currently integrated with leading global models from OpenAI, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and Anthropic with additional integrations across regional platforms such as DeepSeek planned for later this year."AI is already making brand decisions without marketers in the room - and in APAC, that challenge is amplified by language and cultural complexity," said Yi En Chye, VP of Experience and Activation, APAC. "Success is no longer defined by rankings or clicks, but by a brand's ability to secure share of prompt. Stagwell Search+ gives brands the visibility and control they need to compete in this new environment."ABOUT ASSEMBLYAssembly is a global omnichannel agency built for brands that want a more modern approach to building brands that perform. Backed by the Stagwell network, we are a literal assembly of data, talent, and technology built to unlock smarter, faster, and better-performing outcomes from the bottom up -not the top down. Curious, collaborative, and driven by change, we are an agency of builders who believe the better the experience, the better the performance. We don't see brand and performance as an either/or. For us, it's always both. The + symbol in our logo, known as the ORAD, represents this mindset. It's a mark of how we think, how we build, and how we deliver results across the full funnel. Assembly's foundation is built on three core elements: our purpose-built STAGE Experience Engine, the strategic product it powers-Brand Performance Planning (BPP) - and an organizational design built for speed, depth, and the demands of modern marketing. Together, they enable us to build better brand experiences that reimagine how brands connect, engage, and grow across data, tech, media, creative and commerce. With over 3,000 experts in 44 offices worldwide, Assembly delivers full-funnel solutions that help the world's most ambitious brands perform. Learn more at?assemblyglobal.com.ABOUT STAGWELLStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.MEDIA CONTACTKelvin Lee
Marketing Director, APAC
Kelvin.lee@assemblyglobal.comSOURCE: AssemblyView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Assembly Rolls out Stagwell Search+ Across APAC as AI Reshapes Brand Discovery

Sport Beach Announces Initial Programming Lineup for Cannes 2026 Alongside Key Brands and AthletesMay 13, 2026 12:55 PM
ACCESS NewswireNew athletes joining the programming include Ken Griffey Jr., Noah Lyles, CC Sabathia, Maria Sharapova, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter WoodhallNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, today announced its initial programming lineup alongside additions to its athlete and partner roster. SPORT BEACH is driven by an ethos of elite co-creation where speakers and attendees engage in high-energy stage moments and off-stage conversations. This year, SPORT BEACH Cannes 2026 will feature a bold slate of mainstage, roundtable and social formats, delivering insights, conversations and community that audiences won't find anywhere else. New athletes added to the roster include MLB Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr., Olympic Champion sprinter Noah Lyles, New York Yankees Hall of Famer CC Sabathia, tennis champion and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova, NFL wide receiver Jaxon Smith Njigba, 2024Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall, and 2024 Paralympic Gold Medalist Hunter Woodhall.SPORT BEACH is also pleased to welcome new brands, executives, and talent to the stage including, MLB CMO, Uzma Rawn Dowler, Boston Athletic Association President & CEO, Jack Fleming, Lenovo SVP & CMO of IDG & International Markets, Emily Ketchen, Taco Bell Chief Business Officer, Taylor Montgomery, Eli Lilly CMO, Lina Polimeni, Diageo Vice President of Global Sports, Rick Pineda, Crux Football Founder & CEO, Bex Smith, New York Liberty Chief Business Officer Shana Stephenson, Oura Ring CMO, Doug Sweeny and more. Check out the full roster at sportbeach.com.The SPORT BEACH Cannes partner roster also features an exciting wave of new brands including DICK'S Sporting Goods, GoDigital Music, Livewire, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., OpenX, The Sphere, and Trailblazing, while SPORT BEACH also celebrates the return of valued partners such as Diageo, Glance by InMobi, Microsoft Advertising, Minute Media, Nexxen, and Snap Inc. The team is also pleased to introduce newsletter partner, The Current, who will be collaborating with SPORT BEACH over the next two months on THE BRIEF: a weekly newsletter giving fans behind the scenes looks at some of the top business athletes, executives, and marketers that SPORT BEACH has to offer.Apply to attend HERE.Newly Announced Athlete PartnersKen Griffey Jr. (baseball) - Ken Griffey Jr. is an MLB Hall of Famer known as "The Kid," famous for his iconic backward cap, effortless swing, and spectacular defense as a center fielder, primarily for the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, becoming one of the game's most beloved icons with 630 home runs, 10 Gold Gloves, and a 1997 AL MVP award, making history with his dad as the first father-son duo to play together in MLB and earning a first-ballot Hall of Fame induction in 2016.Noah Lyles (track & field) - Noah Lyles was the 2024 Olympic 100 meter Champion as well as an 8-Time World Champion and American Record Holder in the 200 meters. Lyles is also the Founder of Iconic Productions, his own production studio.CC Sabathia (baseball) - A 19-season MLB veteran, CC Sabathia retired as one of the most accomplished pitchers of his generation across a playing career for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Milwaukee Brewers. A 6x All-Star, ALCS MVP, AL Cy Young Award winner and Black Ace, Sabathia was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025. In 2024, Sabathia was elected to the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. Sabathia signed with the Yankees in 2009 in what was, at the time, the largest-ever contract for a pitcher in MLB history. As a Yankee, Sabathia led MLB in wins in both 2009 and 2010 and became a World Series champion in 2009. Sabathia finished fourth all-time in strikeouts with the Yankees (1700) and top 10 in both wins (134) and games started (306). Sabathia and his wife Amber formed the PitCCh In Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in 2008. The foundation's mission is to enrich the lives of inner-city youth by raising their self-esteem through educational and athletic activities in the New York Tri-State area and Northern California. The foundation showcases three signature programs that provide young people with the tools to be successful in school and off the field: All-Star Baseball Clinic, Youth Backpack Program, and Baseball Field Renovations. In early 2020, Sabathia was named Special Advisor to New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, where he served until 2022. Since 2020, Sabathia has served as the Board Vice President for the Players' Alliance, a group of more than 100 active and former professional players united to use their voice and platform to create new opportunities for the Black community in all areas of baseball and society. In April 2022, Sabathia was named MLB's Special Assistant to the Commissioner in a new role developed specifically to address areas critical to the future of the sport, including player relations, social responsibility & impact, youth participation, and broadcasting. Sabathia also serves as an analyst on MLB Network's Clubhouse Edition broadcasts, where he calls games with other former players. In 2023, Sabathia and Amber co-founded Grapefruit Media, launching New Wave in partnership with Uninterrupted. A platform for minority athletes to grow their legacy from seed to fruit. CC and Amber, both natives of Vallejo, CA, reside in New Jersey, where they are raising four children.Maria Sharapova (tennis) - Maria Sharapova is a world-class tennis champion, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author known not only for her athletic ability and winning mindset, but also for her tremendous off-court cultural impact and business savvy. A five-time major champion, former world No. 1, and Olympic medalist who achieved the rare and illustrious feat of a career Grand Slam, Maria is considered one of the greatest competitors in tennis history and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2025. Maria's signature steely mentality seamlessly carried over from the court to the boardroom, where she has thrived as a founder, CEO, and entrepreneur. During her playing career, she found commercial success through a variety of high-profile endorsement deals with luxury brands such as Porsche, Evian, and Tiffany, which helped bridge the worlds of tennis and fashion. In the years since, Maria has invested in and advised several well-known companies, including Supergoop!, Bala Bangles, Tonal, Therabody, Public.com, MoonPay, and Cofertility. Maria also sits on the board of Moncler and serves as a wellness ambassador for Aman Hotels and global brand ambassador for both Stella Artois and Nike. Her aptitude for investing even led her to become one of the guest Sharks on ABC's hit series, "Shark Tank." Maria also hosts a podcast in partnership with Vox Media that challenges how female ambition is defined and discussed. On her show, Pretty Tough, Maria sits down with high-achieving women for candid, wide-ranging conversations about pursuing excellence - on their own terms.Jaxon Smith-Njigba (football) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba began his NFL career when the Seattle Seahawks selected him with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After a promising rookie season, he quickly developed into one of the league's premier young receivers, known for his elite route running, strong hands, and ability to create explosive plays after the catch. In 2025, Smith-Njigba delivered a historic breakout campaign, leading the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards while earning Pro Bowl, First-Team All-Pro, and NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors. He capped off the season by helping lead Seattle to a Super Bowl championship, solidifying his status as one of the NFL's elite wide receivers.Tara Davis Woodhall (track & field) - Tara Davis-Woodhall is the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in the long jump. A two-time Olympian ranked #1 globally, she has been undefeated in the long jump over the last two years and has won three consecutive U.S. Outdoor National Championships between 2022-2025. Known as "America's Cowgirl," her signature style and electric personality have made her a fan favorite on and off the field. She is a four-time NCAA All-American and former double-record breaker at the University of Texas. In 2025, Tara joined ATHLOS as the headlining field event athlete, helping bring long jump to the spotlight of this all-female track showcase created by Alexis Ohanian. With over 3 million viewers, Tara's involvement is helping shape the future of women's athletics. Now serving as an Assistant Track & Field Coach at Kansas State University, Tara mentors the next generation of athletes, sharing her expertise, work ethic, and love for the sport.Hunter Woodhall (track & field) - Hunter Woodhall is a three-time Paralympian and 2024 Gold Medalist in the 400m T62. He has won five Paralympic medals, holds the American Records in both the 100m and 400m and ran the world's fastest T64 400 meters. Born with fibular hemimelia, Hunter had both legs amputated below the knees as an infant and went on to become the first double amputee to earn an NCAA Division 1 scholarship, competing as a four-time All-American at the University of Arkansas.Newly Announced Brand and Media PartnersDiageo, is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.DICK'S Sporting Goods, creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S is a leading omni-channel retailer and an iconic brand in sport and culture. Its banners include DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! in addition to the experiential retail concepts DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center. As owner and operator of the Foot Locker Business, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos, DICK'S serves the global sneaker community across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, plus a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. DICK'S also owns and operates GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping. Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives.GoDigital Music, a flagship division of GoDigital, is a premier full-stack "mini-major" music company operating at the intersection of technology, finance, and artistry. Leveraging proprietary business intelligence and over $1 billion in raised capital, the firm provides a comprehensive ecosystem that bridges the gap between creative vision and global commerce through distribution, publishing, label services, and catalog innovation. GoDigital Music specializes in identifying and investing in durable, culturally significant intellectual property across high-growth markets such as Reggaeton, Música Mexicana, Afrobeats, and Country, ensuring that every artist on its expansive roster receives the tailored support necessary to scale. By combining a global operational footprint with intentional artist development, the company remains a primary driver of the global cultural conversation, empowering diverse voices to thrive in an evolving marketplace.Glance by InMobi, Glance is an intelligent shopping agent, redefining the commerce experience. Powered by proprietary agentic intelligence and generative AI, Glance delivers a hyper-personalized consumer experience across mobile and TV - shaping the new era of shopping. Glance is operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of global technology leader InMobi, and is backed by Mithril Capital, Google and Jio Platforms. To learn more, visit glance.com.Instacart, Instacart is a leading grocery technology company that partners with more than 2,200 retail banners - representing nearly 100,000 stores - to transform how people shop for the groceries they need from the retailers they trust, while creating flexible earning opportunities for shoppers. Through the Instacart Marketplace, Instacart Enterprise platform, and Instacart Ads ecosystem, the company powers ecommerce, fulfillment, in-store technology, AI offerings, and advertising for partners. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company. Maplebear Inc. is the registered corporate name of Instacart.Livewire, is a global gametech media company connecting brands to the world's 3.4 billion gamers through Play Powered Performance. This unified ecosystem combines the company's proprietary data platform Gamer.ID, premium gaming media, and award-winning strategy to give brands a single entry point into gaming. From in-game ads and custom integrations to world builds and exclusive IP partnerships with the NFL and Live Nation, Livewire enables brands to reach gamers at scale with precision. Clients include Samsung, Amazon, Netflix, Uber Eats, and L'Oréal. Learn more at www.livewire.groupMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.Microsoft Advertising, is the partner for the AI era, helping brands connect with people in ways that meet the expectations of the next-generation consumer. We bring together trusted, AI-forward environments across work, life, and play, including Copilot, Bing, Xbox, LinkedIn, Outlook, Edge, Windows, MSN, and a global ecosystem of premium publishers. Powered by signals from more than one billion people, Microsoft Advertising delivers performance-driven advertising, commerce, and monetization solutions that help businesses protect brand value, earn preference, and drive results in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.Minute Media, is a global technology and content company built for the future of sports consumption. Minute Media's proprietary technology platform enables the creation, distribution and monetization of digital content experiences, which powers Minute Media's portfolio of trusted content brands, including Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, and FanSided as well as third-party publishers and advertisers. The technology platform also includes, STN Video, an online video platform (OVP), which provides access to a robust sports highlights rights portfolio. Minute Media is building the future of how the world connects with sport, powered by innovation, shared globally and trusted by millions of fans and the partners we serve. For more information, visit www.minutemedia.com.Nexxen, Nexxen is the advertising technology platform that delivers full-funnel performance powered by unique data and media. Comprised of a demand-side platform ("DSP") and supply-side platform ("SSP"), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core, we meet the demands of today's converging media landscape with exclusive audience intelligence, automation and expertise. Headquartered in Israel, Nexxen maintains offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and is traded on Nasdaq (NEXN). For more information, please visit nexxen.com.OUTFRONT Media Inc., is one of the largest and most trusted out-of-home media companies in the U.S., helping brands connect with audiences in the moments and environments that matter most. As OUTFRONT evolves, it's defining a new era of in-real-life (IRL) marketing, turning public spaces into platforms for creativity, connection, and cultural relevance. With a nationwide footprint across billboards, digital displays, transit systems, and other out-of-home formats, OUTFRONT turns creative into powerful real-world experiences. Its in-house agency, OUTFRONT STUDIOS, and award-winning innovation team, XLabs, deliver standout storytelling, supported by advanced technology and data tools that can drive measurable impact.Snap, Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. For more information, visit snap.comSportico, Sportico is a digital content platform providing sports industry news, data, insights, strategies, leadership and live media experiences for professionals in the $600 billion sports industry. Launched by Penske Media in 2020 as the global media and publishing leader in the business of sports, Sportico has offices in New York and Los Angeles with reporters throughout the world committed to providing breaking news in the sports business industry covered by the world's top journalists.Spotter, partners with creators and brands to unlock new forms of growth through creator-led content and storytelling. For creators, Spotter provides flexible capital and strategic support to help them produce, scale, and monetize hit programming across brand partnerships, licensing, and long-term business growth. For brands, Spotter serves as a strategic partner, collaborating to develop authentic integrations and creator-first campaigns that drive cultural relevance and measurable impact. Through deep, long-term partnerships, Spotter unlocks predictable revenue for creators while delivering scalable, performance-driven storytelling opportunities for brands across platforms. Generating more than 88 billion monthly watch-time minutes, with 71% on CTV, Spotter sits at the center of a rapidly evolving media ecosystem led by the most influential creators in the world.The Current, The Current is a global ad tech news platform reporting from the epicenter of digital transformation. By covering emerging topics like connected TV, streaming audio, live sports and retail data, we help advertising insiders and marketing decision-makers navigate the open internet with an eye on what's new and underreported.Trailblazing, Trailblazing Sports Group (TSG) is a female-founded, mission-driven sports media and marketing advisory firm revolutionizing how brands invest in women's sports. Founded in 2022 by former ESPN/Disney exec Sara Gotfredson, TSG offers a dedicated deal marketplace and consultancy to strike high-performing partnerships and unlock new media inventory in women's sports.About SPORT BEACHSPORT BEACH is a global platform operating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, bringing together athletes, brands and marketing leaders to spark business growth and shape the future of the industry. Built on a model of elite co-creation, SPORT BEACH connects speakers, partners, and attendees through dynamic live programming, strategic networking, brand activations, thought leadership, and year-round advisory and facilitation services. Launched at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity by Stagwell, SPORT BEACH creates immersive experiences and high-impact conversations designed to turn cultural moments into commercial opportunity. Its flagship convenings at the world's most influential sporting and cultural events serve as catalysts for new partnerships, breakthrough ideas, and industry-defining collaboration.Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachcoContact:Paige Graham
paige.graham@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Sport Beach Announces Initial Programming Lineup for Cannes 2026 Alongside Key Brands and Athletes

Stagwell Media Platform Appoints Dru Sil to Global Product Managing DirectorMay 12, 2026 10:35 AM
ACCESS NewswireSil will oversee global product development and media activation for Stagwell Media PlatformNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:?STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the appointment of Dru Sil as Global Product Managing Director of Stagwell Media Platform, effective immediately. Reporting to Matt Adams, Global CEO of Stagwell Media Platform (SMP), Sil will lead the development, execution, and strategy of SMP's product suite. In this role, he will oversee global media activation as well as product development and integration across Stagwell.Sil brings more than 15 years of commerce and product experience across startups and global agency networks. Recently, he served as Global Commerce Product Lead at Annalect within Omnicom. Prior to that, Sil held multiple roles across Omnicom and WPP in product strategy, partner co-development, and marketing science, where he developed solutions for brands including Diageo, Dyson, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Jaguar/Land Rover, PepsiCo, TJ Maxx, Tyson Foods, and Unilever.The?appointment?follows a year of strong momentum for?Stagwell including the launches of Stagwell Search+ and The Machine earlier this year. In July 2025, Stagwell established Stagwell Media Platform,?a centralized team of?global?media, technology,?and data investment experts?led by Matt Adams, designed to optimize trading and investment products and deliver media activation solutions for Stagwell's global client base.Matt Adams, Global CEO of?Stagwell?Media Platform, said, "Dru is an exceptional talent, and his technology and business strategy background uniquely positions him to build and scale our global product suite. He will play a critical role in advancing product development and integration across our media solutions, creating a clear competitive advantage for our clients."Dru Sil,?recently appointed?Global Product Managing Director of Stagwell Media Platform,?added, "Stagwell is at the forefront of agentic product solutions, and I am excited to work with Matt and the broader team to bring this product suite to life worldwide. The network is perfectly positioned to operate at the speed and scale required in today's media and technology landscape, driving both innovation and growth for our clients."About?Stagwell?Stagwell?is?the global?challenger?network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.?Contact:Quinn Werner
Stagwell
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Media Platform Appoints Dru Sil to Global Product Managing Director

The Harris Poll Introduces AI-Ready Research Packet in Partnership with NeuIQ, Transforming How Enterprise Clients Access and Activate Research IntelligenceMay 12, 2026 6:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireA first-of-its-kind offering that converts traditional research outputs into structured, governed, AI-ready intelligence built for clients' pre-existing, internal AI systems.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / The Harris Poll, a global public opinion and advisory firm and part of Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), today announced the launch of its AI-Ready Research Packet, developed in partnership with NeuIQ, The Harris Poll's AI transformation partner. The offering converts traditional research deliverables - including PDFs, PowerPoints, Excel/CSV cross-tabs, and other raw data files - into structured, governed, AI-ready intelligence that enterprise clients can immediately ingest into their own AI systems and activate through AI agents with no new system adoption.The AI-Ready Research Packet marks a significant evolution in how The Harris Poll delivers research to its clients, addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing enterprise organizations today: the growing incompatibility between traditional research outputs and modern AI infrastructure.Delivering Research Built for the AI EraAs enterprises accelerate investment in data lakes, large language models, and AI-driven decision-making systems, third-party research has increasingly become a bottleneck. Most insights firms continue to deliver findings in outdated formats that require significant manual transformation before they can be used inside AI systems. The Harris Poll's AI-Ready Research Packet eliminates that friction entirely.Through NeuIQ's existing technology, The Harris Poll now delivers research outputs that are ingestible, traceable, and optimized for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) - enabling enterprise models to reason, cite, and predict with confidence (read: no hallucination) using The Harris Poll intelligence at their core."We're changing how we deliver our research because our clients deserve outputs that blend easily into their existing structures and meet them where they need it most," said John Gerzema, CEO of The Harris Poll."The AI-Ready Research Packet delivers the intelligence our clients have always trusted from The Harris Poll in a structured, governed, and ready for whatever they're building format," adds Jenna Lauer, The Harris Poll's CCO. "This is what it looks like when a market research firm leads into the AI era for its clients, rather than catching up to it.""NeuIQ was built on the belief that data and AI should work together seamlessly and that the insights industry has a critical role to play in driving real Decision Intelligence for enterprises," said Naeem Harnekar, CEO of NeuIQ. "Our partnership with The Harris Poll is exactly the kind of transformation we set out to enable: taking world-class insights and making them decision-grade intelligence that is natively compatible with the AI infrastructure enterprises are building right now. This is a first-mover moment for the industry."What is DeliveredThe Harris Poll's AI-Ready Research Packet is available as part of any client research engagement and provides clients with:AI-ready intelligence files: structured outputs and governed summary intelligence, optimized for direct ingestion into enterprise AI environments and data lakes.RAG-optimized research: outputs formatted for Retrieval-Augmented Generation, enabling enterprise AI agents to reason and cite with confidence.The Harris Poll reliability: over 70 years of methodological rigor, now delivered in a format built for the systems of today and tomorrow.Seamless integration: research that plugs directly into existing enterprise AI infrastructure with no reformatting required.The AI-Ready Research Packet is available across The Harris Poll's solutions and services portfolio, delivered in partnership with NeuIQ.About The Harris PollThe Harris Poll is one of the longest-running and most respected surveys in American history, tracking public opinion, corporate reputation, and brand health since 1956. As part of Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), The Harris Poll delivers research, analytics, and measurement solutions to the world's leading brands. With a global reach of more than ninety countries, The Harris Poll offers advisory services across sectors to world leaders, CEOs, and business decision-makers with state-of-the-art analytics, real-time software services, and practitioners in marketing, reputation, customer experience, trends, futures, and thought leadership/research-for-public release. The Harris Poll translates shifting social sentiment into a competitive marketplace advantage. www.theharrispoll.comAbout NeuIQNeuIQ is an AI services firm purpose-built to guide enterprises through every stage of their intelligence journey - engineering the data foundations that make them AI-Ready, the workflows that keep them AI-Enabled, and the agentic systems that make them truly AI-Native.Grounded in the belief that without clean, unified, and trusted data, AI cannot deliver meaningful decisions or competitive advantage, NeuIQ's work spans AI platforms, analytics, agentic AI, and orchestration, all designed to embed decision intelligence directly into how the business runs.NeuIQ partners with enterprises to move beyond fragmented systems and isolated pilots to AI-native operating models where intelligence is a competitive advantage. www.neuiq.aiAbout StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Media Contact:Quintin Simmons, Media Relations at The Harris Poll
quintin.simmons@harrispoll.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: The Harris Poll Introduces AI-Ready Research Packet in Partnership with NeuIQ, Transforming How Enterprise Clients Access and Activate Research Intelligence

BERA.ai Launches Brand-to-Business(TM) AI Agent, Delivering Same-Day, Board-Ready Insights on Business ImpactMay 11, 2026 9:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireConverts weeks of analysis into hours, helping CMOs connect brand performance directly to business outcomesNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / BERA.ai, the only brand management platform that connects brand equity to business outcomes, today announced the launch of its Brand-to-Business™ AI Agent, a new service offering that delivers same-day, board-ready reports on a brand's business impact. The new agent delivers timely, decision-grade brand insights to marketing and brand leaders exactly when they need them, cutting a process that once took months to complete to less than an hour. The Brand-to-Business™ AI Agent builds on BERA's proven Brand-to-Business™ methodology, which uses Consumer Cross-Sectional Modeling, Time Series Correlation, and Marketing Mix Model (MMM) Integration to quantify how brand equity drives revenue. The new AI agent enables clients to request an analysis and receive a fully synthesized, presentation-ready report the same day, eliminating the bottleneck that has historically stood between brand teams and the financial proof points their leadership demands."Our clients don't operate on a two-week clock anymore. Their boards, CFOs, and CEOs want answers now," said Kraig Schulz, Chief Customer Officer at BERA.ai. "A CMO can now ask a question on Friday afternoon and walk into a Monday board meeting with a defensible, data-backed answer about how their brand is driving revenue. That's a fundamental shift in how brand intelligence gets used inside the world's biggest companies, and it puts our clients in a stronger position every time the budget conversation comes up."The launch arrives at a moment when marketing leaders are under increasing pressure to justify brand investment with business outcomes. Industry research has consistently shown that brand equity is a leading indicator of revenue - in some cases predicting business performance up to 12 months in advance - yet most organizations lack the tooling to surface those insights at the speed of business.The Brand-to-Business™ AI Agent is available to BERA.ai clients immediately. It supports the full range of Brand-to-Business™ use cases, including brand valuation, budget defense, marketing mix optimization, and audience prioritization.BERA.ai is part of Stagwell's The Marketing Cloud (NASDAQ:STGW). For more information, please visit https://bera.ai/request-demo/.About BERA.aiBERA.ai is the only brand intelligence platform that measures the true Brand-to-Business™ connection, proving how brand equity drives revenue, growth, and long-term value. Independently validated by third parties, BERA's approach delivers actionable insights that help the world's leading brands defend, justify, and optimize their marketing investments. BERA.ai is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Learn more at bera.ai.About The Marketing CloudThe Marketing Cloud (formerly Stagwell Marketing Cloud) is a data-driven suite of AI-powered SaaS and service solutions built for the modern marketer. Powered by proprietary data and advanced tools spanning research, communications, creative, and media, it enables organizations to achieve measurable business outcomes by making smarter decisions, faster. The Marketing Cloud was born out of Stagwell's (NASDAQ:STGW) award-winning network, known for delivering creative performance for ambitious brands.Media Contact:
Alyssa Bourne-Peters, PR Director
Alyssa.Bourne-Peters @Risctakr-9795SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: BERA.ai Launches Brand-to-Business(TM) AI Agent, Delivering Same-Day, Board-Ready Insights on Business Impact

Stagwell Inc. (STGW) Reports Equity Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)May 8, 2026 4:05 PM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Stagwell Inc. (the "Company") announced today the grant of equity inducement awards. Effective May 7, 2026, the Company granted a total of 94,297 restricted stock units to five new employees. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock. The restricted stock units will vest in two installments, with one-third vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date and two-thirds vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units are subject to accelerated vesting upon (i) termination of employment by the Company without Cause or (ii) death or disability. The Company granted these awards as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).For more information on Stagwell, please visit www.stagwellglobal.comAbout StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Contact:Madi Wick
pr@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Inc. (STGW) Reports Equity Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Stagwell (STGW) Announces May Investor Conference ScheduleMay 5, 2026 8:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2026 / Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences in May 2026.May 13: Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference (New York City)Management will host 1x1 meetings throughout the day and participate in a fireside chat at 3 p.m. ET. Register to view the webcast here.May 19: JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference (Boston)Management will host 1x1 meetings throughout the day and participate in a fireside chat at 4:15 p.m. ET. Register to view the webcast here.Visit stagwellglobal.com/investors to view upcoming investor events and programming from Stagwell. Reach out to ir@stagwellglobal.com with questions.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.IR Contact:
Ben Allanson
IR@stagwellglobal.comPress Contact:
Lena Petersen
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Announces May Investor Conference Schedule

New Milken Institute-Harris Poll Finds Historic Consensus on AI Workforce Policy, but a Critical Gap Remains Between Employer Intent and ActionMay 4, 2026 11:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireA new survey of American workers, business leaders, and the broader public reveals near-universal agreement on the action needed for sustainable success in the AI eraLOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / At a moment of deep political division, a new survey from the Milken Institute-Harris Poll Listening Project shows there is something Americans can agree upon: Preparing the U.S. workforce for AI should transcend partisan lines. The same research, released today at the Milken Institute Global Conference, finds a widening gap between what business leaders say about AI readiness and what their companies are actually doing about it-with a strong majority of business leaders personally supporting measures, while a small minority of companies are actively implementing policies. The report, Bridging the Technology Advancement Gap: A New Consensus for the AI Era, signals that businesses feel they can't go it alone and believe that government and corporations together must act now for long-term success.Historic Consensus Across All Demographics for AI Workforce ReadinessAt a moment of deep political division, AI workforce readiness has quietly become a strongly bipartisan issue in America. The survey found that 83 percent of Americans (82 percent of Republicans, 83 percent of Independents, and 85 percent of Democrats) agree that AI workforce readiness should transcend partisan politics. Ninety percent of business leaders agree.Additionally, majorities of both workers and business leaders support a variety of protection measures, including mandatory AI workforce impact assessments, advance notice requirements before AI-related workforce changes, and government-funded community college training and reskilling."Business leaders and workers across America agree: Action on AI workforce policy needs to come now, before disruption arrives-not after," said John Gerzema, CEO, The Harris Poll. "This issue crosses the political divide in ways we haven't seen in a long time, and now is the time for coordinated policy infrastructure to close the gap."The Technology Advancement GapDespite this consensus, a major disconnect persists between how business leaders and workers feel about the AI workforce transition. Most business leaders see an AI-enabled economy as an opportunity-including 87 percent who call AI workforce readiness a top-3 business priority. However, 85 percent of business leaders admit to feeling pressure to appear further along than they actually are, with nearly as many agreeing that "most companies in their industry would be caught ‘AI-washing' if investigated.This say-do gap leaves workers feeling like they are navigating the transition on their own, and 41 percent of workers saying they have received zero employer AI support in the past year. Yet, workers haven't given up hope, with 69 percent believing AI can create more opportunities than it eliminates with the right approach- underscoring the opportunity for bipartisan policy in AI workforce readiness.Leaders Are Eager for Coordinated National SolutionsWhile there is a strong consensus for action on AI workforce challenges, questions remain around what should be done. Significantly, 88 percent of business leaders agree individual companies cannot solve for AI workforce readiness alone; a coordinated national response is required."Employers agree there needs to be guardrails in the AI transition but have concerns about solving it alone," said Dan Carol, managing director, Milken Institute Finance. "Business leaders are trapped in a cycle between short-term financial pressures and long-term workforce investment. Our team is developing policy responses for governments, businesses, and communities experiencing fiscal and technological change to accelerate coordinated solutions vital to long-term shared prosperity."Milken Institute workstreams continue to focus attention on AI workforce readiness, knowing that access, capital, and education in AI and beyond can create real pathways for all on their financial journey. In 2025, the Milken Institute released The Computing Imperative: Building America's Talent Engine in the Age of AI, challenging educators, funders, and industry leaders on what is needed to move beyond incremental reform and reimagine the nation's learning ecosystem in the age of AI. Later this spring, the Institute will also release additional research around free community college programs for upskilling and reskilling adult students.The full Listening Project report can be found at https://theharrispoll.com/the-listening-project and will be discussed on-stage at the Milken Institute Global Conference. The Harris Poll leaders John Gerzema and Libby Rodney will join the conference discussions. For the full program, visit www.globalconference.org. For updates on the event, follow Milken Institute on LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook using #MIGlobal.MethodologyThe report is part of The Milken Institute-Harris Poll Listening Project - now in its seventh year-helping business, government, and community leaders to better anticipate and respond to major geo-economic transformations in the United States and abroad. This year's research focuses on the AI workforce transition, going beyond the skills gap conversation to ask why AI urgency isn't translating into action. This year's study polled 2,001 American adults, including 1,280 American workers, and an additional 502 business leaders (vice president+ level, $2 billion+ revenue companies).+ revenue companies).About the Harris PollThe Harris Poll is a global public opinion, analytics, and market research consultancy that strives to reveal society's authentic values to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. With a global research reach of more than ninety countries, The Harris Poll offers advisory services across sectors to world leaders, CEOs, and business decision-makers with state-of-the-art analytics, real-time software services, and practitioners in marketing, reputation, customer experience, trends, futures, and thought leadership/research-for-public release, The Harris Poll translates shifting social sentiment into a competitive marketplace advantage. One of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., The Harris Poll has tracked public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1956, and is now a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company.About the Milken InstituteThe Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life. With a focus on financial, physical, mental, and environmental health, we bring together the best ideas and innovative resourcing to develop blueprints for tackling some of our most critical global issues through the lens of what's pressing now and what's coming next.MEDIA CONTACT:
Libby Rodney
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Stagwell Inc. (Nasdaq:STGW) Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026April 30, 2026 7:15 AM
ACCESS NewswireQ1 YoY Revenue Growth of 8%; Q1 YoY Net Revenue Growth of 4%Q1 YoY Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth of 9%; Two-Year Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth Stack of 26%Q1 EPS of $(0.05); Q1 Adjusted EPS Growth YoY of 31% to $0.17Q1 Net Loss Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $13 million; Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Growth YoY of 9% to $90 millionYoY Increase in Cash Flow from Operations of $34 millionRecord Net New Business of $141 million in Q1; LTM Net New Business of $486 millionReiterate Guidance for 2026 of Total Net Revenue Growth of 8% to 12%; Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 million; Free Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / (NASDAQ:STGW) - Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. FIRST QUARTER RESULTS:Q1 Revenue of $704 million, an increase of 8% versus the prior year period;Q1 Net Revenue of $585 million, an increase of 4% versus the prior year period, in-line with budget;Q1 Digital Transformation Net Revenue of $97 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Two-Year Net Revenue Growth Stack for Digital Transformation of 26%, Two-Year Organic Net Revenue Growth Stack for Digital Transformation of 22%;Q1 Net Loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $13 million versus $3 million in the prior year period;Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $90 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 15% on net revenue;Q1 Loss Per Share Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $(0.05) versus $(0.04) in the prior year period;Q1 Adjusted Earnings Per Share attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.17 versus $0.13 in the prior year period;YTD Net Cash used in Operating Activities of $26 million versus $60 million in the prior year period;Net new business of $141 million in the first quarter, last twelve-month net new business of $486 millionSee "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for explanations and reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures."Stagwell continues to be on a path for a great 2026, bolstered by record new wins, its first government contracts, and its pivot to delivering agentic applications for the marketing industry," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "On a two-year stack, our Digital Transformation segment is accelerating to 22% organic net revenue growth as we apply AI to drive industry-leading results for our clients."Ryan Greene, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "At the same time as we expanded our top and bottom lines, we controlled costs to grow adjusted EBITDA 9% year-over-year to $90 million, landed a positive outlook from a ratings agency, and shrunk our share count to under 250 million as we grew our adjusted EPS by 31% to $0.17. We remain firmly on course to deliver our full-year and free cash flow conversion guidance."Financial Outlook2026 financial guidance is reiterated as follows:Total Net Revenue growth of 8% to 12%Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 millionFree Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%Adjusted EPS of $0.98 - $1.12Guidance includes anticipated impact from acquisitions or dispositions.* The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation with respect to the Company's 2026 guidance under the "unreasonable efforts" exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.Video WebcastManagement will host a video webcast on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss results for Stagwell Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The video webcast will be accessible at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rb7nnuq2/. An investor presentation has been posted on our website at www.stagwellglobal.com and may be referred to during the webcast.A recording of the webcast will be accessible one hour after the webcast and available for ninety days at www.stagwellglobal.com.Stagwell Inc.Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.ContactsFor Investors:
Ben Allanson
IR@stagwellglobal.comFor Press:
Lena Petersen
PR@stagwellglobal.comNon-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to its reported results, Stagwell Inc. has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines as "non-GAAP Financial Measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following:(1) Organic Net Revenue: "Organic net revenue growth" and "Organic net revenue decline" reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the Company's management of the entities it owns. We calculate organic net revenue growth (decline) by subtracting the net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) and the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations from the aggregate year-over-year increase or decrease in the Company's reported net revenue. The net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the impact of all individual entities that were acquired or divested in the current and prior year. We calculate impact of an acquisition as follows: (a) for an entity acquired during the current year, we present the entity's current period reported revenue as the impact of the acquisition in the current year; and (b) for an entity acquired in the prior year, we present an amount equal to the entity's current year net revenue for the same period during which we didn't own the entity in the prior year as the impact of the acquisition in the current year. We calculate impact of a divestiture as follows: (a) for a divestiture in the current year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the same period during which we no longer owned it in the current year as impact of the divestiture in the current year; and (b) for a divestiture in the prior year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the period during which we owned it in the prior year as impact of the divestiture in the current year. We calculate the impact of any acquisition or divestiture without adjusting for foreign currency exchange fluctuations. The impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We calculate the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations for the portion of the reporting period in which we recognized revenue from a foreign entity in both the current year and the prior year. The impact is calculated as the difference between (1) reported prior period net revenue (converted to U.S. dollars at historical foreign currency exchange rates) and (2) prior period net revenue converted to U.S. dollars at current period foreign exchange rates.(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.(3) Adjusted EBITDA: defined as Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders excluding non-operating income or expense to achieve operating income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, impairment and other losses, and other items. Other items primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation, working capital administrative fees and acquisition-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments is reconciled to Operating Income (Loss), as Net Income (Loss) is not a relevant reportable segment financial metric.(4) Adjusted Diluted EPS: is defined as (i) Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders, plus net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders, excluding the impact of amortization expense, impairment and other losses, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, discrete tax items, and other items (as defined above), based on total consolidated amounts, then allocated to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders and Class C shareholders, based on their respective income allocation percentage using a normalized effective income tax rate divided by (ii) the diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The diluted weighted average shares outstanding is calculated as (a) the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus (b) the shares of Class C Common Stock as if converted to shares of Class A Common Stock if not included because they were anti-dilutive.(5) Free Cash Flow: defined as consolidated net cash flow from operations less cash outflow from capital expenditures and capitalized software, excluding material nonrecurring capital purchases. Free Cash Flow Conversion is the percentage of adjusted EBITDA.Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling reported Stagwell Inc. results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, future financial performance, growth, and future prospects, the Company's strategy, business and economic trends and growth, technological leadership and differentiation, potential and completed acquisitions, anticipated and actual operating efficiencies and synergies and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are generally denoted by words such as "ability," "aim," "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "better," "build," "consider," "continue," "could," "develop," "drive," "enhance," "estimate," "expect," "focus," "forecast," "future," "grow," "guidance," "improve," "intend," "likely," "maintain," "may," "ongoing," "outlook," "plan," "position," "possible," "potential," "probable," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would" or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of current plans, estimates and projections are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section.Forward-looking statements in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The material assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based include, among others, assumptions with respect to general business, economic and market conditions, the competitive environment, anticipated and unanticipated tax consequences and anticipated and unanticipated costs. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions, including the effect of changing tariffs and other trade policies, inflation and other macroeconomic factors that could affect the Company or its clients;demand for the Company's services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;inflation and actions taken by central banks to counter inflation;the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;the impact of a reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;financial failure of the Company's clients;the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;the Company's ability to compete in the markets in which it operates;the Company's ability to achieve its cost saving initiatives;the Company's implementation of strategic initiatives;the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests, deferred acquisition consideration and profit interests;the Company's ability to manage its growth effectively;the Company's ability to identify and complete acquisitions or other strategic transactions that complement and expand the Company's business capabilities and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses into the Company's operations, retain key employees, and realize cost savings, synergies and other related anticipated benefits within the expected time period;the Company's ability to identify and complete divestitures and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom;the Company's ability to develop products incorporating new technologies, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, and realize benefits from such products;the Company's use of artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence;adverse tax consequences for the Company, its operations and its stockholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that recent or future changes in tax laws, potential changes to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with tax authorities on the Company's determinations that may result in increased tax costs;adverse tax consequences in connection with the business combination that formed the Company in August 2021, including the incurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material "emigration tax");the Company's ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, including the risk that the Company's internal controls will fail to detect misstatements in its financial statements;the Company's ability to accurately forecast its future financial performance and provide accurate guidance;the Company's ability to protect client data from security incidents or cyberattacks;economic disruptions resulting from war and other economic and geopolitical tensions (such as the ongoing military conflicts in Iran and the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorist activities, natural disasters, public health events, and tariff and trade policies;stock price volatility; andforeign currency fluctuations.Investors should carefully consider these risks factors, the additional risk factors outlined under the caption "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the"SEC") which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.SCHEDULE 1STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026 2025 Revenue $704,143 $651,740 Operating expenses Cost of services 459,531 412,087 Office and general expenses 190,639 179,362 Depreciation and amortization 44,331 42,006
694,501 633,455 Operating Income 9,642 18,285 Other income (expenses): Interest expense, net (23,266) (23,356)Foreign exchange, net (3,021) 1,220 Other, net (69) 249
(26,356) (21,887)Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates (16,714) (3,602)Income tax (benefit) expense (2,888) 1,722 Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates (13,826) (5,324)Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates (121) (1)Net loss (13,947) (5,325)Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests 974 2,408 Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $(12,973) $(2,917)Loss per common share: Basic $(0.05) $(0.03)Diluted $(0.05) $(0.04)Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 250,766 112,088 Diluted 250,766 263,737
SCHEDULE 2STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE
(amounts in thousands)

Net Revenue - Components of Change

Change
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic (1) Total Change Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Organic Total



Marketing Services $215,174 $2,637 $(876) $641 $2,402 $217,576 0.3% 1.1%Digital Transformation 88,504 (134) 3,227 4,912 8,005 96,509 5.6% 9.0%Media & Commerce 146,188 2,358 1,965 (1,016) 3,307 149,495 (0.7)% 2.3%Communications 90,981 739 240 4,814 5,793 96,774 5.3% 6.4%The Marketing Cloud 25,155 1,468 - (124) 1,344 26,499 (0.5)% 5.3%Corporate, eliminations and other (1,815) - - (414) (414) (2,229) 22.8% NM
$564,187 $7,068 $4,556 $8,813 $20,437 $584,624 1.6% 3.6%(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Organic Net Revenue.SCHEDULE 3STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, eliminations and other Total Revenue $250,778 $101,466 $174,511 $153,102 $26,515 $(2,229) $704,143 Billable costs 33,202 4,957 25,016 56,328 16 - 119,519 Net revenue 217,576 96,509 149,495 96,774 26,499 (2,229) 584,624
Staff costs 132,189 64,567 97,225 56,950 16,803 12,452 380,186 Administrative costs 22,732 6,388 23,173 12,747 5,190 4,132 74,362 Unbillable and other costs, net 17,680 123 13,682 2,024 6,882 - 40,391 Adjusted EBITDA (1) 44,975 25,431 15,415 25,053 (2,376) (18,813) 89,685
Stock-based compensation 5,003 1,037 1,144 2,397 115 4,552 14,248 Depreciation and amortization 12,482 5,848 7,915 6,858 6,728 4,500 44,331 Deferred acquisition consideration - 3,153 7,101 - - - 10,254 Other items, net (1) 2,823 1,343 3,159 1,413 656 1,816 11,210 Operating income (loss) $24,667 $14,050 $(3,904) $14,385 $(9,875) $(29,681) $9,642 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 4STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, eliminations and other Total Revenue $247,996 $90,887 $160,422 $129,088 $25,162 $(1,815) $651,740 Billable costs 32,822 2,383 14,234 38,107 7 - 87,553 Net revenue 215,174 88,504 146,188 90,981 25,155 (1,815) 564,187
Staff costs 127,889 59,227 94,948 58,312 17,337 10,549 368,262 Administrative costs 26,654 5,441 22,413 12,996 5,657 237 73,398 Unbillable and other costs, net 16,404 762 15,495 2,081 5,492 - 40,234 Adjusted EBITDA (1) 44,227 23,074 13,332 17,592 (3,331) (12,601) 82,293
Stock-based compensation 2,481 1,387 1,323 1,033 211 5,108 11,543 Depreciation and amortization 14,314 5,445 7,148 6,596 5,058 3,445 42,006 Deferred acquisition consideration 2,583 3,280 (1,282) 1,213 863 - 6,657 Other items, net (1) (2,543) 226 3,931 409 114 1,665 3,802 Operating income (loss) $27,392 $12,736 $2,212 $8,341 $(9,577) $(22,819) $18,285 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items.SCHEDULE 5STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $(12,973) $56,168 $43,195
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 250,766 - 250,766
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $(0.05) $0.17
Adjustments to Net income (loss) Amortization $38,918 Stock-based compensation 14,248 Deferred acquisition consideration 10,254 Other items, net 11,210
74,630 Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense (2) (18,462)
$56,168 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.(2) Represents the difference between the income tax benefit of $2.9 million at an effective tax rate of 17.3% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $15.6 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.SCHEDULE 6STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $(2,917) $18,988 $16,071 Net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders (6,637) 25,222 18,585 Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C shareholders and adjusted net income $(9,554) $44,210 $34,656
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 112,088 - 112,088 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding 151,649 - 151,649 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 263,737 - 263,737
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $(0.04) $0.13
Adjustments to Net income (loss) Amortization $32,981 Stock-based compensation 11,543 Deferred acquisition consideration 6,657 Other items, net 3,802
54,983 Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense(2) (10,773)
$44,210 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.(2) Represents the difference between the income tax expense of $1.7 million at an effective tax rate of (47.8)% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $12.5 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.SCHEDULE 7STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025


ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents $114,935 $104,537 Accounts receivable, net 727,583 735,752 Expenditures billable to clients 170,293 164,694 Other current assets 202,210 157,309 Total current assets 1,215,021 1,162,292 Fixed assets, net 71,069 73,081 Right-of-use assets - operating leases 202,796 213,576 Goodwill 1,596,242 1,595,238 Other intangible assets, net 822,840 834,248 Deferred tax assets 280,064 281,057 Other assets 55,005 55,055 Total assets $4,243,037 $4,214,547 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS ("RNCI"), AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $526,097 $548,320 Accrued media 207,082 239,490 Accruals and other liabilities 266,081 291,554 Advance billings 392,959 329,815 Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases 54,331 55,386 Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration 22,303 15,446 Total current liabilities 1,468,853 1,480,011 Long-term debt 1,439,736 1,326,013 Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration 27,755 24,598 Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases 213,807 224,397 Deferred tax liabilities 52,813 54,726 Long-term tax receivable agreement liability 252,390 252,390 Other liabilities 40,858 51,077 Total liabilities 3,496,212 3,413,212 Redeemable noncontrolling interests 24,317 24,968 Commitments, contingencies and guarantees Shareholders' equity Common shares - Class A 246 252 Paid-in capital 711,490 744,463 Retained earnings 20,082 32,930 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (26,910) (19,252)Stagwell Inc. shareholders' equity 704,908 758,393 Noncontrolling interests 17,600 17,974 Total shareholders' equity 722,508 776,367 Total liabilities, RNCI, and shareholders' equity $4,243,037 $4,214,547
SCHEDULE 8STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA
(amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31 Cash flows from operating activities:
2026
2025 Net loss $(13,947) $(5,325)Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: Stock-based compensation 14,248 11,543 Depreciation and amortization 44,331 42,006 Amortization of right-of-use lease assets and lease liability interest 16,102 17,118 Lease termination gain - (3,529)Deferred income taxes (635) (747)Adjustment to deferred acquisition consideration 10,254 6,657 Other, net 1,308 (2,060)Changes in working capital: Accounts receivable (1,993) (44,701)Expenditures billable to clients (5,925) 11,095 Other current assets (62,850) (32,778)Accounts payable (18,006) (35,287)Accrued expenses and other liabilities (55,613) (19,075)Advance billings 63,071 15,628 Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases (16,831) (20,558)Net cash used in operating activities (26,486) (60,013)Cash flows from investing activities: Capitalized software (22,402) (11,966)Capital expenditures (10,665) (5,774)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired 355 (1,090)Other (325) (1,529)Net cash used in investing activities (33,037) (20,359)Cash flows from financing activities: Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility (469,000) (432,000)Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility 582,000 543,000 Shares repurchased and cancelled (40,728) (11,068)Distributions to noncontrolling interests (366) (581)Payment of deferred consideration - (16,103)Tax Receivables Agreement payment (2,554) - Net cash provided by financing activities 69,352 83,248 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 569 3,438 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 10,398 6,314 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 104,537 131,339 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $114,935 $137,653 SOURCE: StagwellRelated Documents:STGW Q1 2026 Earnings One-PagerView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Inc. (Nasdaq:STGW) Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Stagwell (STGW) Creates Segment-Based Growth Structure, Names First Three Senior LeadersApril 29, 2026 10:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireJabari Hearn, Julie Levin, and Lynne Reilly appointed as SVPs to lead integrated growth across Stagwell's Marketing Services and Media & Commerce divisionsNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the creation of a segment-based growth structure and the appointment of its first three leaders: Jabari Hearn and Julie Levin as SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing Services, and Lynne Reilly as SVP, Strategic Growth, Media & Commerce. From left to right: Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer; Julie Levin, SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing Services; Jabari Hearn, SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing Services; Lynne Reilly, SVP, Strategic Growth, Media & Commerce.The new structure places dedicated senior leaders within Stagwell's operating segments, creating a more direct connection between the network's capabilities and the enterprise-level clients they serve. It follows a year of accelerating new business performance and reflects a broader strategy, led by Ryan Linder, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer, to build a growth engine that matches the scale and ambition of Stagwell's offering."We've reached a point where how we show up in the market matters as much as what we bring to it," said Linder. "This structure brings greater focus to our strengths and positions us to compete for larger, more complex opportunities. Jabari, Julie, and Lynne each bring the experience to translate that into growth."The appointments follow the recent hire of Nicole Souza as Chief Growth Officer, North America. Additional segment-based growth leaders spanning Digital Transformation, Communications & Advocacy, and The Marketing Cloud are expected later this year.Jabari Hearn - SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing ServicesHearn's experience spans creative agencies, global brands, and technology platforms, including AKQA, Nike, Google, and Lyft, giving him unique perspective across the ecosystems Stagwell's clients operate in. He is known for translating creative and cultural insight into commercial narratives that resonate at the enterprise level.He will focus on sectors including CPG and retail, technology, sports and lifestyle, and mobility."The best growth conversations start with a point of view, not a capabilities deck," said Hearn. "Stagwell has the talent and the range to compete at the highest level, my role is to make sure the market feels that in every interaction."Julie Levin - SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing ServicesLevin brings experience from both sides of the table, agency growth leadership at Publicis NA, The Martin Agency and Horizon Media, alongside client-side marketing experience at Verizon. That dual perspective is central to her approach: she builds partnerships by understanding what clients need, not just what an agency wants to sell.She will focus on financial services, automotive, telecom, entertainment, and sports."The opportunity is to meet clients where they are, with solutions that reflect how they actually buy and operate, not how agencies are traditionally structured," said Levin. "Stagwell's model makes that possible in a way most networks can't match."Lynne Reilly - SVP, Strategic Growth, Media & CommerceReilly brings deep experience leading media growth within complex, scaled organizations, with senior roles at GroupM North America, Wavemaker, and UM. She has a strong track record of driving enterprise opportunities by connecting media investment to business outcomes.Her focus will span Stagwell's full media, data, commerce, and performance offering."Clients are looking for partners who can connect media investment to real business outcomes," said Reilly. "Stagwell has the infrastructure and expertise to deliver that, this role is about bringing that full picture into every engagement."About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Media ContactQuinn Werner
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Creates Segment-Based Growth Structure, Names First Three Senior Leaders

April Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Rating At 42% with Two-Thirds of Voters Noticing Significant Increases in Gas PricesApril 28, 2026 12:15 PM
ACCESS NewswireMIDTERMS HORSERACE LOCKED IN A DEAD HEAT 50-50TRUMP APPROVAL STEADY AT 46 PERCENT AMONG LIKELY MIDTERM VOTERS AND 80 PERCENT WITH GOP VOTERS85% OF VOTERS ARE CONCERNED COST OF LIVING WILL RISE GIVEN GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS52% OF VOTERS SUPPORT U.S. MILITARY AIRSTRIKES ON IRAN, WITH 54% VIEWING THEM AS JUSTIFIED79% OF VOTERS THINK TRUMP WAS RIGHT TO AGREE TO A TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE IN IRAN74% SAY THE U.S. IS WINNING OVER IRAN, WITH 63% AFFIRMING THE U.S. SHOULD CONTINUE ITS BLOCKADE IF IRAN REFUSES TO GIVE UP ITS URANIUM64% OF VOTERS BELIEVE THAT IRANIAN LEADERSHIP IS NOW SPLIT INTO COMPETING FACTIONS, AND 60% SAY IRAN IS UNLIKELY TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR PROGRAM DESPITE PRESSURE66% OF VOTERS SUPPORT AN INTERNATIONAL NAVAL FORCE TO SECURE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF SHIPS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ74% OF VOTERS HAVE A FAVORABLE VIEW OF THEIR OWN COUNTRY, BUT ONLY 55% OF FEMALE GEN Z SHARE THE SAME VIEWNEW YORK, NY AND CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 28, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) today released the results of the April Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.President Donald Trump's approval rating is at 42%, his lowest in the past year, though support among likely midterms voters and Republicans remains steady. His job approval is highest on fighting crime in America's cities (48%) and immigration (47%); and lowest on handling inflation (37%), the economy (39%), and managing the Iran conflict (39%). This month's poll also covered public opinion on the overall economy, Middle East and Iran conflict, and the 2028 presidential primaries. The poll's questionnaire was finalized before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Download the key results here."Voters continue to focus on cost of living while the president is winning wider acceptance of his Iran plans," said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. "They want him to hold fast on the terms for any peace deals."MAJORITY OF VOTERS HAVE A FAVORABLE VIEW OF THE U.S.37% of voters say the U.S. is on the right track (+2 pts., March 2026), and 34% say the same about the economy (+2).Among key American institutions and foreign actors, voters have the highest net favorable view of the U.S. Military (+62 net favorable) and the country (+57) and the least favorable view of Iran (-52).Inflation, the economy, immigration, and health care continue to be the nation's top four most important issues today, according to voters, with 20% now citing the U.S.-Iran conflict as a top concern.MOST TRUMP POLICIES CONTINUE TO SEE STRONG SUPPORT, BUT OVERALL PERFORMANCE RECEIVES MIXED REVIEWSThe majority of key Trump policies continue to see majority support. His most popular policies are lowering prescription drug prices (84% support), deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (75%), and eliminating fraud in government expenditures (73%).Trump's least popular policies include Medicaid cost cuts (44%), hiring additional ICE agents to conduct immigration raids (47%), and tariffs (49%).74% of voters continue to say it is in the U.S.' interests to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, including a majority across political parties.47% of voters, a plurality, say Trump is doing worse than expected as president, including 45% of likely midterm voters.53% of voters say Trump has accomplished at least some of his campaign promises. But a plurality of likely midterm voters (33%) and Independents (42%) say his policies are not at all consistent with his campaign promises.50% of voters, a plurality, believe Trump's policies have set America on a worse path (Independents: 58%; Likely midterm voters: 48%).MIDTERMS LOCKED IN A DEAD HEAT; HARRIS AND VANCE SOLIDIFY BASES AS VOTERS THINK ABOUT 2028 ELECTION71% of voters say they are planning to vote in the upcoming 2026 Congressional midterm elections (Democrats: 59%; Republicans: 62%; Independents: 40%). 63% say they usually vote in midterms.The horserace is split 50-50 among general voters and likely midterm voters, with 52% of Independents saying they would vote for a Democrat were elections held today.67% of voters have thought about the upcoming 2028 presidential election.Kamala Harris (50%; +9) and J.D. Vance (48%; +6) are the favored candidates for president among voters from their respective parties.VOTERS WANT COURT RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL GERRYMANDERING56% of voters think political gerrymandering should be restricted by the courts, including a majority across political parties.57% of voters say the recent vote to add four Democrat districts to Virginia will help further democracy.MOST ARE UNAWARE OF SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INDICTMENT BUT BELIEVE PAYMENTS WERE INAPPROPRIATE64% of voters say they have not heard anything about the federal indictment handed to the Southern Poverty Law Center.67% of voters think payments by the Southern Poverty Law Center to infiltrate right-wing extremists were inappropriate, including a majority across political parties.VOTERS CONTINUE TO SEE DIVERGING POLICY STANCES BETWEEN PARTIES ON IRAN, IMMIGRATION, AND VOTER ID84% of voters believe Democrats are against the war on Iran, while 75% think Republicans are for it.51% of voters believe Democrats are for deporting violent criminals who are in the U.S. illegally, while 80% think the same of Republicans.58% of voters believe Democrats stand for open borders (+2 pts., March 2026), including a majority across political parties.65% of voters believe Democrats are against voter ID requirements, while 84% think Republicans are for them.STRONG CONCERN ABOUT HIGHER GAS PRICES LEADING TO MORE EXPENSIVE COSTS OF LIVING DUE TO GEOPOLITICS58% of voters say the current state of the economy is due to the Trump administration, with 52% saying it is worse today than it was under Biden.57% of voters believe the economy is shrinking, and 73% say inflation is above 3 percent a year (Democrats: 77%; Republicans: 66%; Independents: 75%).A majority of voters have noticed increases in each of six key spending categories, with 88% of voters noticing an increase in the price of gasoline and 84% noticing the same of groceries/food.85% of voters are concerned that higher gas prices will lead to broader increases in the cost of living, including a strong majority across political parties. Most voters say war and geopolitical conflict are the primary causes of higher gas prices (51%).Among potential federal actions to address high gas prices, voters most support reducing fuel taxes (44%) and increasing domestic oil production (41%).71% of voters agree the U.S. should prioritize energy independence to avoid global price shocks, including a majority across political parties, but 51% think higher gas prices are not worth the cost of confronting Iran and maintaining U.S. national security.MORE VOTERS VIEW IRAN AS A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT67% of voters say they have been following developments in the conflict between U.S., Israel, and Iran, including a majority across political parties and age groups.52% of voters support U.S. military airstrikes on Iran, with 54% saying they are justified.65% of voters believe Iran has been rebuilding its nuclear capability since U.S. airstrikes on the country last year (+7). 65% say Iran is a national security threat (+3).63% of voters say the U.S. should continue to blockade the Iranians if they refuse to give up their uranium. 59% say the U.S. should resume bombing Iranian military and infrastructure targets if they fire on American ships.74% say the U.S. is winning over Iran right now. But 35%, a plurality, say the U.S.-Iran conflict has no clear direction.64% of voters think Iranian leadership is now split into factions. But 60% believe Iran will not give up their nuclear program even if Trump remains strong against Iran.VOTERS WANT TRUMP TO HOLD FAST ON CONDITIONS FOR IRAN PEACE DEAL78% of voters say Trump was right to agree to a ceasefire, and 57% say he was right to put a blockade on ships to Iran.A strong majority of voters support each of six key conditions for an Iran deal, including a majority across political parties, with the most voters saying it is essential Iran stops supporting terror proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas (79%) and executing protestors (78%). 66% of voters say Trump should insist on all of these points, and 54% think the U.S. has the upper hand in negotiations.66% of voters support an international naval force to secure free movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including a majority across political parties. 51% say other nations that import oil from the Persian Gulf should be responsible for protecting shipping through the Strait, not the U.S.STRONG MAJORITY SUPPORT LONG-TERM PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND LEBANON74% of voters continue to support Israel over Hamas.76% of voters believe there are terrorist groups on Israel's borders, and 43%, a plurality, say the groups are trying to destroy Israel.81% of voters support a long-term peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon, with 76% saying Hezbollah should be required to disarm as part of the agreement.The April Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on April 23-26, 2026, among 2,745 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX. Follow the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.About The Harris Poll & HarrisXThe Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. It works with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. One of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., The Harris Poll has tracked public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963, and is now part of Stagwell, the challenger holding company built to transform marketing.HarrisX is a technology-driven market research and data analytics company that conducts multi-method research in the U.S. and over 40 countries around the world on behalf of Fortune 100 companies, public policy institutions, global leaders, NGOs and philanthropic organizations. HarrisX was the most accurate pollster of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.About the Harvard Center for American Political Studies
The Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) is committed to and fosters the interdisciplinary study of U.S. politics. Governed by a group of political scientists, sociologists, historians, and economists within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, CAPS drives discussion, research, public outreach, and pedagogy about all aspects of U.S. politics. CAPS encourages cutting-edge research using a variety of methodologies, including historical analysis, social surveys, and formal mathematical modeling, and it often cooperates with other Harvard centers to support research training and encourage cross-national research about the United States in comparative and global contexts. More information at https://caps.gov.harvard.edu/.Contact:
Carrie Hsu
pr@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: April Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Rating At 42% with Two-Thirds of Voters Noticing Significant Increases in Gas Prices

The Marketing Cloud Expands Agent Cloud with Specialized Marketing Toolkit, Enabling SMBs and In-House Teams to Turn AI into a Scalable Marketing TeammateApril 28, 2026 9:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireThe specialized 10-agent toolkit is designed to turn strategy into execution instantly for resource-constrained teamsNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 28, 2026 / The Marketing Cloud, a Stagwell company (NASDAQ:STGW), today announced the launch of a new campaign for its flagship product, Agent Cloud, introducing a specialized marketing toolkit. Designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and in-house agency teams, the toolkit provides an always-on AI powerhouse to help resource-constrained teams scale their marketing without adding headcount, stretching budgets, or compromising security.The new marketing toolkit specifically targets the 'execution gap'-the friction between developing a high-level strategy and bringing it to market. By combining the flexibility of the world's leading LLMs, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, with agents engineered by veteran marketers, Agent Cloud embeds automated marketing expertise directly into the workflow of SMBs and overextended in-house teams.Agent Cloud's marketing toolkit features a curated ecosystem of 10 specialized agents, combining proprietary 1st-party tools with exclusive 3rd-party marketing technology designed to handle the most critical marketing workflows. By integrating best-in-class intelligence from partners like Glystn, Limbik, and Parallel, the toolkit offers a level of domain-specific expertise and data access that is impossible to replicate with a generic enterprise AI license.The Agent Cloud marketing toolkit includes:Brand Audit: Analyzes brand personality and competitive positioning.Campaign Architect: Builds foundational messaging and positioning for new campaigns.Copy Feedback Pro: Provides critiques to ensure copy is sharp, logical, and grammatically correct.Glystn Social Intelligence: Tracks cultural sentiment and consumer trends.Image Generator: Generates high-quality, on-brand visual content for social platforms.Limbik Resonance Agent: Tests the resonance of any message, idea, or concept with your target audience.Parallel Deep Research: Conducts exhaustive market, competitor, and regulatory deep dives on a given topic.Search Discoverability: Audits organic visibility to improve rankings across traditional search and modern AI-driven answer engines.Social Media Post Wizard: Translates ideas and reports into platform-ready social copy.Video Concept & Creation Partner: Brainstorms concepts and generates structured prompts for video creation."We developed this toolkit because we understand the nuances of a brand audit, the friction of approval loops, and the absolute necessity of data security-these are the same agents our own team relies on every day to scale our output," added Amy Guenel, Chief Marketing Officer at The Marketing Cloud. "Lean teams and smaller organizations no longer have to sacrifice their creative vision because of limited bandwidth; we are giving them the same capacity to move from strategy to execution in record time."Agent Cloud has already seen massive success across Stagwell's global agency network. "Agent Cloud has fundamentally transformed our research and auditing workflows," said Marcel Goldstein, Managing Director, Corporate Affairs at Allison Worldwide. "For a typical media audit, we've seen completion times plummet from 16 hours to just one hour or less, allowing our team to spend that reclaimed time on high-level strategy to help our clients see around corners and be ahead of what's next.Unlike generic AI platforms, Agent Cloud offers total model agility, ensuring users are never locked into a single LLM. This allows teams to always use the best agent for the job-leveraging the unique strengths of different models for logic, creativity, or speed-while future-proofing their tech stack against a rapidly changing AI landscape. This flexibility is supported by enterprise-grade security, where data uploaded to the platform is never used to train LLMs, ensuring that brand secrets and proprietary data remain strictly confidential.Additionally, Agent Cloud offers seamless connectivity by integrating with the tools teams already use-including ClickUp, Slack, HubSpot, and more. By pulling data directly from these existing stacks, Agent Cloud ensures AI fits into your current workflow, leveraging your team's existing information rather than forcing you to build new processes from scratch.For more information on Agent Cloud and to book a demo, please visit www.themarketingcloud.com/agent-cloud-marketing-toolkit.About The Marketing CloudThe Marketing Cloud is a data-driven suite of AI-powered SaaS and service solutions built for the modern marketer. Powered by proprietary data and advanced tools spanning research, communications, creative, and media, it enables organizations to achieve measurable business outcomes by making smarter decisions, faster. The Marketing Cloud was born out of Stagwell's (NASDAQ:STGW) award-winning network, known for delivering creative performance for ambitious brands.Media Contact:Alyssa Bourne-Peters, PR Director
Alyssa.Bourne-Peters @loanbroker-592-9795SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: The Marketing Cloud Expands Agent Cloud with Specialized Marketing Toolkit, Enabling SMBs and In-House Teams to Turn AI into a Scalable Marketing Teammate

Stagwell (STGW) Builds AI-Powered, Outcome-First TV Advertising Platform with FreeWheelApril 27, 2026 9:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireStagwell Media Platform integrates with FreeWheel to streamline CTV, linear, and live sports advertisingNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 27, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced a unified technology infrastructure powered by FreeWheel, the leading global technology platform for the streaming advertising ecosystem, to give advertisers direct access to the core infrastructure of premium video and connected TV. The integration enables faster activation, greater transparency, and more predictable access to high-value inventory at scale, setting a new standard for how premium TV advertising operates in today's converged market.FreeWheel's Curation Hub and Buyer Cloud will integrate into Stagwell's media acquisition layer. Alongside other preferred partner integrations, FreeWheel will power Stagwell Curate - a centralized deal marketplace and bespoke inventory curation platform that consolidates preferred supply relationships across the Stagwell network into a single, always-on source of trusted supply.Stagwell Curate connects Stagwell directly to FreeWheel's industry-leading supply-side technology, trusted by leading global premium TV publishers. Now, Stagwell agencies experience reduced friction in the buying process and closer collaboration with publishers to deliver a more direct and efficient path to high-quality inventory."As CTV performance increasingly depends on access to premium supply and proprietary data, FreeWheel gives us both," said Matt Adams, Global CEO of Stagwell Media Platform. "By working directly within premium streaming environments and activating our data through FreeWheel's tech stack, we deliver a more efficient path to inventory, stronger signal fidelity, and better outcomes for clients."The integration delivers structural advantages embedded directly into Stagwell Media Platform, including:More working media for clients enabled by material reduction in adtech feesImproved auction win rates driven by ad-server-level proximityEnhanced data access and optimization capabilitiesUnified cross-screen activation across streaming and linear TV"Stagwell is redefining how agencies access and activate premium supply," said Kris Magel, VP, Head of Global Agency Partnerships at FreeWheel. "By leveraging FreeWheel's end-to-end solutions - sourcing directly from our publishing partners through Curation Hub and activating via Buyer Cloud - Stagwell is building a customized offering giving their clients full control of the programmatic supply chain, enabling custom supply creation, reducing unnecessary tech taxes, and ultimately delivering more working media and stronger returns for their advertisers."With U.S. CTV ad spend projected to exceed $37 billion in 2026 and programmatic CTV growing more than 15% year-over-year, advertisers are increasingly focused on supply path optimization, transparency, and performance.[1] Stagwell's integration with FreeWheel directly addresses these priorities by offering a more streamlined, accountable, and performance-driven model for transacting premium TV advertising at scale.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.About FreeWheelFreeWheel empowers all segments of the streaming advertising ecosystem. We are structured to provide the full breadth of solutions the advertising industry needs to achieve their goals. We provide the technology, data enablement and convergent marketplaces required to ensure buyers and sellers can transact across all screens, across all data types, and all sales channels, in order to ensure the ultimate goal - results for marketers. With offices in New York, Chicago, London, Paris, and across the globe, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company, stands to advocate for the entire industry through the FreeWheel Council for Premium Video. For more information, please visit freewheel.com, and follow us on X and LinkedIn.Stagwell Contact
Quinn Werner
PR@stagwellglobal.comFreeWheel Contact
Emily Miller
Emily_Miller@comcast.com[1]eMarketer, January 2026SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Builds AI-Powered, Outcome-First TV Advertising Platform with FreeWheel

Stagwell's Code and Theory Partners with Adobe to Engineer Enterprise Creativity at ScaleApril 21, 2026 12:01 PM
ACCESS NewswireCreative Intelligence System, the first solution from a three-year initiative, launches for financial services at Adobe Summit 2026.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / Customer intelligence bookends the creative process. Research shapes the brief. Analytics explain what happened. But between those two moments - when the message, the framing, and the visuals are actually being decided - the data goes dark. To end that costly pattern, Stagwell's (NASDAQ:STGW) Code and Theory today announced the Creative Intelligence System, the first solution from Code and Theory and Adobe's Partner Solutions Group, a three-year co-development effort. It closes the gap between what enterprises know about their customers and what they create for them, putting that intelligence to work before creative decisions are locked, not after they've shipped. Code and Theory, in collaboration with Adobe, is rolling out several industry-specific solutions that combine Adobe's tools, including Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe GenStudio for Performance Marketing and Adobe Experience Manager, with Code and Theory's creative and technology expertise, backed by Stagwell's network and infrastructure. The solutions will be in industries where Code and Theory has deep roots, such as financial services, B2B, sports, and media and entertainment.The first solution, the Creative Intelligence System with Experience Platform, is purpose-built for financial services - an industry that knows more about its customers than almost any other, yet loses access to that intelligence the moment creative development begins. It debuts at Adobe Summit this month.Financial services organizations know more about their customers than almost any other industry. That knowledge shapes who they target and when. But the moment creative is being developed - message, framing, tone, and visuals - the data goes dark. Once the work clears compliance, there's no going back. The creative is locked.The Creative Intelligence System leverages data from Adobe Real-Time CDP, powered by Experience Platform, to help shape what marketers say, not just who they reach. It generates synthetic AI personas directly from Real-Time CDP segment data, letting marketing teams test messaging, positioning and creative concepts before locking decisions. Unlike panel-based pre-testing, a built-in Research Agent explains what's working and why. Insights surface inside existing tools like GenStudio for Performance Marketing and Experience Manager, and as resonance signals correlate with real-world performance over time, every campaign makes the next one smarter.The Creative Intelligence System is powered by Stagwell's AI and data platform and Code and Theory's marketing operating system, The Machine, an always-on system that connects campaign data, asset libraries, creative production and performance results across the enterprise."The marketing industry has spent years building the infrastructure to understand customers, but too often, that intelligence never makes it into the work itself," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "The Creative Intelligence System changes that. In partnership with Adobe, we're embedding real-time customer insight directly into the creative process, so brands can move faster, create smarter, and ensure every piece of work reflects a deeper understanding of their audience."Michael Treff, CEO of Code and Theory, said: "Most enterprises test creative after the fact, when it's too late to change anything meaningful. The Creative Intelligence Solution flips that. We're putting intelligence at the moment of creation, not after it, so every dollar works harder from the start, not retroactively."Code and Theory has been honored as a top agency 15 times in the past two years, having been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2026, Ad Age's A-List and Adweek's Most Innovative Agency of the Year.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.About The Code and Theory NetworkThe Code and Theory Network is the only technology and creative network built on a 50/50 balance of engineers and creatives. Part of Stagwell, it offers a global footprint and the capability to work across the entirety of the customer-facing journey - and implement the technology that powers it. The network includes Code and Theory, Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Truelogic, Create Group, Rhythm and Mediacurrent. Clients include Amazon, JPMorganChase, Microsoft, NBC, NFL, and Yeti. For more, visit codeandtheory.com.Media ContactKenneth Hein
kenneth.hein@codeandtheory.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell's Code and Theory Partners with Adobe to Engineer Enterprise Creativity at Scale

MONO Names Jeffrey Gorder CEO as Agency Enters Next Chapter of Growth and TransformationApril 21, 2026 11:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireMINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / MONO, the Minneapolis-based advertising and branding agency and part of the Stagwell network, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Gorder as Chief Executive Officer, ushering in the agency's next chapter of growth, modernization, and transformation. (L) Chris Lange, Founder & Chief Creative Officer (R) Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey GorderGorder returns to MONO where he spent more than a decade including leading a significant period of expansion as Chief Growth Officer and Managing Director of MONO's San Francisco office.He succeeds CEO and Founding Partner Jim Scott, who helped lead MONO's rise from a small start-up to a nationally recognized creative powerhouse over 22 years, growing the boutique agency to serve some of the world's most iconic brands, including Apple, Google, Molson Coors, PepsiCo, Target, Macy's, and Walmart."Jeffrey brings a modern perspective, a strong understanding of how agencies need to evolve, and a leadership style that aligns with where our clients and our industry are headed. I am thrilled to pass the leadership baton to him." said Scott.Gorder will lead MONO in partnership with Founder and Chief Creative Officer Chris Lange, whose creative vision has shaped MONO's award-winning work since its inception in 2003."He has the experience, relationships, and ambition to help lead MONO into its next era. I'm extremely proud of what we've built, and I'm excited to partner with Jeffrey and our entire leadership team to evolve and modernize MONO," said Lange.?Most recently, Gorder co-founded Citizen Inside, a Minneapolis-based consultancy focused on helping Fortune 500 companies modernize their marketing ecosystems, in-house agency models, and technology-driven strategy. He rejoins MONO at a time when brands are seeking partners who can bring together strategy, creativity, AI-driven technology, and organizational evolution in new ways."Returning to MONO is both deeply personal and incredibly energizing," said Gorder. "This has always been an agency with a distinctive strategic point of view and a rare design-led creative culture. What excites me most is the opportunity to build on that foundation for a new era. With MONO's strategic and creative strength, combined with Stagwell's AI-powered solutions and partner network, we have an opportunity to deliver even greater impact for our clients. The chance to do that alongside Chris and the entire leadership team makes this a perfect fit."About MONOMONO is a Minneapolis-based advertising and branding agency known for creating distinctive, design-led brand and campaign work for some of the world's most recognized companies. As part of the Stagwell network, MONO combines strategic, creative, and modern marketing capabilities to help clients build brands that matter.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.ContactMadi Wick
pr@stagwellglobal.comJeffrey Gorder
Jeffrey.gorder @.com
612-816-0228SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: MONO Names Jeffrey Gorder CEO as Agency Enters Next Chapter of Growth and Transformation

Stagwell (STGW) Becomes First Partner to Adopt The Trade Desk's Koa Agents, Bringing AI-Driven Advertising to ScaleApril 21, 2026 6:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireNew agentic capabilities connect Stagwell Media Platform with The Trade Desk, automating planning, activation, and optimization to deliver faster insights and measurable outcomes for clientsNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) and The Trade Desk today announced the expansion of their global partnership, with Stagwell becoming the first global marketing network to adopt Koa Agents, The Trade Desk's new alpha agentic AI capabilities for media planning, buying, optimization, and measurement across the open internet.Koa Agents introduce a simpler way to run advertising: instead of manually configuring campaigns step-by-step, marketers can describe their goals and direct AI-powered agents execute, optimize, and continuously improve campaigns in real time with visibility and control. Tasks that once required days of setup and analysis now happen automatically and adapt as conditions change, enabling faster decisions and stronger performance.As part of this first to market partnership, Stagwell will connect the AI capabilities within Stagwell Media Platform with Koa Agents through Open Agentic Kit, The Trade Desk's agentic integration framework. Through integration with Open Agentic Kit, StagwellMedia Platform and The Trade Desk bring their agentic capabilities together to create a unified system that powers custom, automated workflows seamlessly connecting planning, activation, measurement, and optimization.Automatically Move From Strategy to ExecutionThe plan for the first phase of alpha deployment is to integrate Koa Agents into Stagwell workflows to automate key stages of campaign planning and activation:Audience planning and activation: Traders describe the audience they want to reach, and Koa Agents handle the rest: helping identify high-value consumers, building and prioritizing segments using Stagwell's agentic targeting system, activating them across premium inventory and continuously improving performance in real time.Transparency and control: Koa Agents help identify and prioritize premium inventory using transparent, objective quality signals, including Sincera's ads to content ratio and ad refresh rate. Stagwell will leverage data from The Trade Desk to support deeper pricing transparency across the whole inventory supply chain. Combined with Stagwell Curate, this enables Stagwell to create bespoke inventory packages that improve both brand impact and conversion outcomes and see in-flight margin within live campaigns.Stagwell will also be among the first to adopt The Trade Desk's conversational user experience, enabling traders to ask why campaigns are under-pacing or performing, identify drivers of results, and receive clear, actionable recommendations instantly.Stagwell expects to make these Koa Agent capabilities available to select clients in closed beta later this summer.Innovation Agenda: End-to-End Campaign IntelligenceBeyond initial capabilities, Stagwell intends to collaborate with The Trade Desk on its broader agentic roadmap, which will extend agentic capabilities across the full campaign lifecycle. This will include automated campaign setup, real-time troubleshooting and optimization, and proactive insights and performance recommendations.This partnership expansion builds years of collaboration, including Stagwell's adoption of Unified ID 2.0 (UID2), a privacy-conscious, open identity framework. Combined with Koa Agents, UID2 enables more accurate audience definition, seamless cross-channel activation, and clearer measurement to connect strategy directly to execution and outcomes.Executive Perspectives"Advertising is becoming more complex-but how we interact with it should become simpler," said Aravind Chandrasekharan, SVP of Engineering. "Koa Agents allow marketers to focus on outcomes while the system handles execution with precision and visibility. Our partnership with Stagwell reflects a shared commitment to open, interoperable technology that gives advertisers more control.""Koa Agents represent a meaningful step forward for our clients," said Slavi Samardzija, Global Chair of Media & Commerce, Stagwell. "By combining The Trade Desk's AI capabilities with our data, identity infrastructure and Stagwell Media Platform, we can make advanced advertising more accessible, strategic, and effective."About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.About The Trade DeskThe Trade Desk™ is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Integrations with major data, inventory, and publisher partners ensure maximum reach and decisioning capabilities, and enterprise APIs enable custom development on top of the platform. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com or follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.Media ContactsQuinn Werner
PR@stagwellglobal.comPat Wentling
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Stagwell (STGW) Expands Owned Media Leadership with Two Senior HiresApril 17, 2026 9:01 AM
ACCESS NewswireDrew Schutte will take on the role as Chief Revenue Officer, Owned Media and David Olesnevich as Chief Growth Officer, Owned MediaNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / Stagwell?(NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing through AI, today named two senior hires to its owned media portfolio - David Olesnevich as Chief Growth Officer, Owned Media, and Drew Schutte as Chief Revenue Officer, Owned Media. These hires represent Stagwell's continued investment in its owned media portfolio, which includes Ink, ReachTV, RealClearPolitics, and future initiatives, and further strengthen its leadership following the appointment of Ben Berentson as CEO, Owned Media. Schutte is a veteran media and revenue executive with deep experience scaling global publishing and technology businesses. He previously served in senior leadership roles at Condé Nast, including Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Integration Officer, where he helped drive revenue growth across their iconic portfolio. Schutte has notably held the roles of CEO of Actionable, CRO of ADWEEK, and Publisher of both Wired and The New Yorker. Schutte brings decades of expertise across digital media, monetization strategy, and strategic partnerships."I'm excited to join Stagwell's growing owned media portfolio," said Schutte. "Our goal is to unlock the full potential of Stagwell's owned media portfolio by building integrated, cross-property sales strategies and strengthening revenue capabilities. I look forward to working closely with our agency partners to deliver innovative, results-driven solutions that help brands connect more meaningfully with their audiences."Olesnevich is a seasoned growth and product leader with a proven track record of building digital media businesses. He most recently held a senior role at The Weather Company, driving innovation across consumer and advertising products, and previously led business development initiatives at Condé Nast. He offers deep expertise in audience growth, product strategy, and revenue generation across media platforms, skills he will capitalize on as Stagwell's Chief Growth Officer, Owned Media."I'm looking forward to leading the next era of growth for Stagwell's owned media portfolio," said Olesnevich. "I'm eager to help shape a more connected, innovative ecosystem that deepens audience engagement, unlocks new opportunities, and positions our portfolio for long-term, sustainable growth."Both hires will report to Ben Berentson, CEO of Owned Media."Drew and David are leaders in their respective fields, and will bring the vision, discipline, and commercial focus needed to accelerate our portfolio," shared Berentson. "Their appointments reflect Stagwell's continued investment in building scaled, differentiated media assets that drive growth for our clients and our network."About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Media ContactPR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Expands Owned Media Leadership with Two Senior Hires

Sport Beach is Back for Cannes 2026April 15, 2026 12:10 PM
ACCESS NewswireSPORT BEACH will be joined by a star-studded roster of athletes, brands, and marketers, activating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity.Strategic partners include Adobe, Boardroom, PepsiCo, NBCUniversal with athletes Cooper Flagg, Lando Norris, Shaquille O'Neal, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Sainz, Lindsey Vonn, and more to come.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture and creativity, today announced its first round of athletes, brands, and marketers for Cannes Lions 2026. As the pre-eminent home for sport at Cannes Lions and the Official LIONS Sport Partner for 2026, SPORT BEACH will once again activate at Plage du Festival, open from June 21-25. This year, SPORT BEACH is excited to welcome standout athlete newcomers Sky Brown (skateboarding), Cooper Flagg (basketball), Hilary Knight (hockey), Lando Norris (F1), Shaquille O'Neal (basketball),Naomi Osaka (tennis), Chris Paul (basketball), Carlos Sainz (F1), Lindsey Vonn (skiing), and Miles Chamley Watson (fencing), as well as returning legends, Carmelo Anthony (basketball), Sue Bird (basketball), Megan Rapinoe (soccer), and Alex Rodriguez (baseball) - with more incredible names to be announced."SPORT BEACH is where athletes, executive leaders, and the world's most influential brands come together to create opportunities," said Beth Sidhu, CEO, SPORT BEACH. "We're excited to welcome an extraordinary roster of global marketing and athlete talent to Cannes to explore what's next."SPORT BEACH will partner with leading global brands to bring the week to life. Annual partners activating in Cannes include Official Experience Partner Adobe, Official Spirits Partner Diageo, Official Hydration Partner Gatorade, and Official Broadcast Partner NBCUniversal. In addition to strategic partners Boardroom, Vevo, and Sweatwork who will provide daily activations and programming, more than 30 brand partners (detailed below) are set to join. SPORT BEACH will continue to host Stagwell agencies including 72andSunny, Allison Worldwide, Anomaly, Assembly, BERA.ai, Code and Theory, DonerColle, GALE, Hunter, The Marketing Cloud, Stagwell, Stagwell Media Platform, and TEAM.Attendees will hear from industry leaders on major themes like Storytelling as the New Sports Currency, Athletes as Cultural Architects and Owners, The Shifting Economics of Sports, Community as Infrastructure for Modern Fandom, and Place, Identity, and the Globalization of Sports Brands.Apply to attend HERE.2026 Athlete PartnersCarmelo Anthony (basketball) - Hall of Famer, 10-time NBA All-Star, NBA on NBC studio analyst, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career as a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of NBA's all-time leading scorers. Anthony's incredible career has continued to pave the way for many of his other business ventures and philanthropic efforts including his wine brand VII(N) The Seventh Estate, production company Creative 7, his top-charting digital series 7pm in Brooklyn, his cannabis brand STAYME7O, as well as his work as the co-founder of The Social Change Fund, which aims to support and invest in critical and timely issues that impact the Black community.Sky Brown (skateboarding) - At only 17-years-old, Sky Brown is a 2x Olympian and 2x Bronze medalist. Competing for Team GB, Sky became Britain's youngest ever summer Olympian at age 13, breaking records. Her Gold medal accolades continue to grow, with placing first at five World Skate competitions, two X-Games and three STU World Championships. Sky recently won a 2nd and 3rd place spot in two World Surf Qualifying Series competitions. In 2024, Sky launched her own skateboard brand, Tanabata, which she now skates on exclusively. For the LA 2028 Olympics, Sky's eye is set on both surfing and skating, making her the first summer athlete in 100 years (since 1928) to accomplish such a feat.Cooper Flagg (basketball) - Cooper Flagg is one of the most dominant young talents in the NBA. On the court, he stands out for his versatility, elite defensive instincts, and high basketball IQ. In his rookie season, he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 50+ points. Cooper is the only teenager in the NBA to have scored 51 points (surpassing his own record of 49 points) while also producing consecutive 30-point double-doubles. Even with all these individual accolades, his competitive motor and unselfish play style make him a natural leader. Cooper is a native of Newport, Maine and the only #1 NBA Draft pick to come out of the state. He continues to stay true to his humble roots, giving back to his community and partnering with prominent northeast-based brands like New Balance. Cooper's close-knit family remains an integral part of his life both on and off the court. Despite rising fame, he maintains a strong focus on development, family, and team success, embodying both elite talent and maturity beyond his years.Hilary Knight (hockey) - Hilary Knight is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist, three-time Olympic Silver medalist, 10x World Champion and arguably the best female hockey player in the world. As hockey's "Captain America," Hilary helped lead the USA Women's Hockey team to another Gold Medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where Hilary hit the clutch goal to send the game into overtime. Hilary currently holds the records for most goals and most all-time points for Team USA at the Olympics. She also holds the record for most all-time points, most goals scored all-time and has the most gold medals of any player at the Women's World Championships. Hilary was the first-ever recipient of the IIHF Female Player of the Year in 2023 and a three-time winner of the USA Hockey Bob Allen Award. Hilary was extremely successful at the collegiate level as well. She was a three-time All-American and appeared in the NCAA Final all four of her years as a Badger, leading Wisconsin to the title her sophomore and junior seasons. Hilary was the first-ever recipient of the IIHF Female Player of the Year in 2023. A five-time Olympian and MBA graduate, Hilary is a veteran leader on the US Women's Hockey Team and was one of the leading voices during the USWNT's fight for equitable pay. Hilary played an instrumental role in building the new women's hockey league, the PWHL, from the ground up. Her goal was to build a sustainable professional women's hockey league for generations to come. An outspoken advocate for gender equality, Hilary is changing the landscape for women in sport. Hilary signed with the PWHL Seattle expansion team in 2025. When she's not on the ice, Hilary spends her time in Salt Lake City with her fiancée, fellow Winter Olympian Brittany Bowe.Lando Norris (F1) - It speaks volumes that at only 23, Lando Norris became McLaren's senior driver. It was the first time in his career that he had ever been the elder driver in a team, and for many, that would have been a heavy burden, but the British star has gone from strength to strength, growing into a World Champion. After producing his strongest season to date in 2024 and playing a key role in McLaren's first Constructors' Championship for 26 years, Lando mounted a successful title charge in 2025, clinching the Drivers' title in the Abu Dhabi season finale.Shaquille O'Neal (basketball) - Shaquille O'Neal is one of the world's most successful athletes-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after global brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O'Neal's signature "Business of Fun" mantra resonates throughout each of his countless ventures. The 15-time NBA All-Star's unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, O'Neal is an analyst on ESPN's "Inside the NBA." O'Neal, who has a PhD in Leadership and Education, established The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation, which provides resources for underserved youth. He also gives back through a number of annual philanthropic programs, including Shaq-to-School and Shaq-a-Claus.Naomi Osaka (tennis) - Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam winning tennis superstar, who made history as the first Asian player to hold the No.1 singles ranking and the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam. Off the court, Osaka is a dedicated activist, using her platform to highlight social inequalities. She is most passionate about advocating for mental health awareness and promoting women's sports. Additionally, Osaka has made a significant impact in fashion, partnering with brands like Louis Vuitton and Victoria's Secret as well as collaborating with Nike to design her distinctive custom on court looks. Osaka resides in Florida, with her daughter, Shai.Chris Paul (basketball) - Chris Paul is a father, husband, compassionate philanthropist and businessman. Known as one of the fiercest competitors to play the game, he has built a robust brand and a powerful legacy. In the 2005 NBA Draft he was chosen at #4 by the New Orleans Hornets. Chris also played for the Clippers, Rockets, Thunder, Suns, Warriors and Spurs in his 21 NBA seasons. The 12x NBA All-Star and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist ranks second on the all-time assists and steals lists. He was named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary team and served as President of the National Basketball Players Association from 2013-2021. Chris is a co-owner of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and The Soccer Tournament (TST), TGL and Jupiter Links and an investor in Angel City. Chris owns nationally distributed snack brand Good Eat'n and Playbook Group, an experiential agency and his production company, Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment. His memoir Sixty-One earned him New York Times best-seller honors. The Chris Paul Family Foundation was founded in 2005. Chris is married to Jada Paul and they have two children Chris II and Camryn. They reside in Los Angeles.Alex Rodriguez (baseball) - Alex Rodriguez is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs world-class startups and partners with leading global companies across real estate, sports, and entertainment. While best known as one of the world's greatest athletes (a 14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees), Alex is now Co-Chairman of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx and leads a team of experts building high-growth businesses. He is also an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports, has been an investor on ABC's Shark Tank, and co-hosts the video series The Deal with Bloomberg Originals' chief correspondent Jason Kelly, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and sports legends.Carlos Sainz (F1) - Carlos Sainz is an Atlassian Williams F1 Team driver, racing alongside Alex Albon for the 2026 season. Carlos has motor racing in his blood, first stepping into a kart at the age of 10 and achieving multiple accolades on his ascent to F1. He debuted with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2015, going on to race for Renault and McLaren before joining Scuderia Ferrari in 2021. During his 4 years at Ferrari, he stood on the podium on multiple occasions and secured four race wins. In 2024, Carlos announced he would be joining Atlassian Williams F1 Team for 2025 and beyond. In 2025, Carlos claimed two podiums and a sprint podium in his first season with Williams.Lindsey Vonn (skiing) - Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, born on October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota is one of the most decorated American ski racers in history and widely regarded among the greatest of all time. Lindsey burst onto the international skiing scene in 1999 at the age of 14 and has since captivated the world with her perseverance and superhuman abilities on the slopes. She's won four World Cup overall championships-one of only two female skiers to do so with three consecutive titles in 2008, 2009, and 2010, plus another in 2012. Lindsey won the gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, the first one for an American woman. She also won a record 8 World Cup season titles in the downhill discipline (2008-2013, 2015, 2016), 5 titles in super-G (2009-2012, 2015), and 3 consecutive titles in the combined (2010- 2012). In 2016, she won her 20th World Cup crystal globe title, the overall record for men or women. In November 2024, Lindsey made her triumphant return to competitive ski racing following a successful partial knee replacement. In the 2025-26 season leading up to the Milan Cortina Olympics, Lindsey earned seven podium finishes in eight races including two first place finishes at St. Moritz and Zauchensee. Lindsey's remarkable comeback has only further cemented her legacy as one of the greatest ski racers of all time.Miles Chamley-Watson (fencing) - Miles Chamley-Watson is an Olympic Bronze Medalist, 3x Olympian, and 2x World Champion foil fencer who has become a global force redefining modern fencing. As the first Black fencer and US male fencer to win a World Championship, Miles shattered barriers and transformed the sport into a stage for self-expression and cultural innovation. Beyond his athletic achievements, Miles is celebrated for his fearless personality and signature style - appearing at the Met Gala four and earning recognition across both elite sport and pop culture. His collaborations with Meta, Nike, Red Bull, Richard Mille, Rémy Martin and Mercedes-Benz, along with features in Vogue, GQ, Men's Health, The New York Times, and the New York Post, reflect his cross-industry influence. With the launch of his league, World Fencing League (WFL) this year, Miles continues to push boundaries fusing competition, entertainment, and creativity to inspire a new generation of athletes and fans worldwide.2026 Brand PartnersAdobe, our official experience partner, empowers everyone to create through industry-leading platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. For more information, visit www.adobe.com.The Athletic, a returning partner, founded in 2016 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, is the world's leading direct-to-consumer digital sports media company committed to elevated sports storytelling. The Athletic has the world's largest sports newsroom, with 500 full-time employees covering more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams in the US and globally. Through a personalized subscriber experience built around the teams and leagues that fans follow, The Athletic delivers content and insight across a range of formats from written to audio, video and social - delivering powerful stories and smart analysis that bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game. From breaking news and live commentary to deeply reported long reads and exclusive interviews, subscribers rely on The Athletic for every sports story that matters.Boardroom, is a media brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman that focuses on the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business. Boardroom's media arm produces daily and weekly newsletters along with premium content showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians, and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom's network reaches over 52 million unique visitors each month, delivering a powerful blend of premium content and immersive experiences. Boardroom's signature events - including the annual CNBC x Boardroom Game Plan Summit, NBA and WNBA All-Star weekend activations, and other tentpole moments like F1 Miami, US Open, and Art Basel - consistently attract an elite network of athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business. In June of 2025, Boardroom launched Boardroom Members Club, an integrated membership community blending premium content, live programming, curated access, and professional development. Boardroom Sports Holdings invests in sports teams and leagues, including Paris Saint-Germain F.C., 2x NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS' Philadelphia Union. Film and TV projects under the Boardroom brand include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series Swagger (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).Business Insider, is returning for its fourth annual invitation-only CMO Insider Breakfast on Tuesday morning at Sport Beach. Business Insider is a leading global news brand renowned for its coverage of business, technology, and innovation, helping millions of readers get more out of their careers and lives through award-winning journalism.The Chicago Bulls, The Chicago Bulls are a global sports and entertainment organization that is part of the National Basketball Association. A professional basketball team founded in 1966, the Bulls have won six NBA championships and take pride in their iconic brand and worldwide fan base, including more than 45 million followers across social media platforms. The Bulls have a longstanding history of giving back and uniting people through the lessons of basketball, power of opportunity and strength of community.Chime is a financial technology company founded on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. We offer a broad range of low-cost banking and payments products that address the most critical financial needs of everyday people. Our member-aligned business model has helped millions of people to unlock financial progress™. Member deposits are FDIC-insured through The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, up to applicable limits1.Channel Factory, a returning partner, is a global contextual advertising company powering performance across walled gardens. Utilizing proprietary AI and brand suitability technologies, Channel Factory ensures ads are placed on brand-safe, contextually relevant content across YouTube, CTV platforms, and social media, including Meta and TikTok. Through its conscious media planning, Channel Factory is committed to promoting sustainability, diversity, and positive content, helping brands achieve their goals while fostering a healthier digital ecosystem. Channel Factory has a presence in 54 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and ANZ, providing advertisers with IAB standard category lists and customized content options in 50+ languages.EA SPORTS, Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. Through EA SPORTS, the company delivers industry-leading sports experiences that connect hundreds of millions of fans worldwide to the games, leagues, and athletes they love. Across the EA SPORTS portfolio, including EA SPORTS FC™, Madden NFL, College Football, UFC, NHL and F1®, fans engage for billions of hours each year, underscoring EA SPORTS' role at the center of sports fandom as it continues to push the boundaries innovation, community, and culture.Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Advertising is a next-generation sports media platform connecting brands with fans across sports content, commerce, and culture. We reach 100M+ fans in 180+ countries through 900+ team and league sites offering brands onsite and offsite media solutions that help them authentically engage these fans and drive measurable growth.LaFete, La Fête Wine Co is on a mission to break tradition and convention by reimagining the luxury wine drinker and energizing the category. In 2019, La Fête du Rosé debuted as a fresh, modern, and inclusive wine brand geared toward drinkers of all backgrounds. In 2021, the company introduced a limited-release white wine - La Fête du Blanc - which became a permanent addition to the portfolio in 2022, and in 2023, La Fête du Rouge was introduced. According to Circana, La Fête du Rosé has ranked among the fastest-growing luxury imported rosé labels since 2021 and is now the #4 luxury imported rosé brand in the US. In January 2022, 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul (CP3) became an equity partner in the company. Since its inception, the company has donated a portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold to various programs that send underrepresented youth on unique travel experiences and organizations focused on creating opportunities for the BIPOC community in the wine and spirits industry. All La Fête Wines are produced in partnership with the prestigious winemakers of the iconic Gulf of St. Tropez. For more information or to purchase online, please visit LaFeteWine.com.NBCUniversal exclusive broadcast partner, returns as the exclusive Platinum Media Partner of SPORT BEACH. As one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, NBCUniversal creates world class content that is distributed across its portfolio of film, television and streaming, and brought to life in its theme parks. A subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal owns and operates an expansive portfolio of news, entertainment, film, streaming, and television brands, and will be home to the biggest sporting events over the next two years, including the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, Super Bowl LX, the return of the NBA and WNBA and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Telemundo.PepsiCo, with Gatorade as the exclusive hydration partner, PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.Strava For Business, Strava is the app for active people, with more than 195 million users across 185 countries. Strava for Business helps brands and media agencies reach that community through real activity that creates shared effort and authentic engagement through participation, not interruption.Superside, Superside is the world's leading AI-first creative partner, helping brands like Intuit, Amazon, DoorDash, Figma, and Reddit scale high-performing creative. We blend top global talent with smart AI systems and sharp strategy so that fast-moving teams get more done, without the cost or chaos of traditional agencies.Sweatwork, Sweatwork is a movement-driven platform for connection, designed around intentional morning sessions that bring together movement, mindset, and relationship-building. Led by world-class talent, including Ron "Boss" Everline and Angela Manuel Davis, Sweatwork creates high-impact shared experiences that leave marketers, creators, and athletes stronger in body, mind, and network. Sweatwork is brought to you by Think True, a minority-led marketing agency at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and community. https://www.think-true.com/experiences.Target, Target Corporation brings together style, design and value to offer a distinct assortment and elevated shopping experience across more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online. Powered by more than 400,000 team members, Target serves millions of families each week and invests in the communities where they live and work to support growth and opportunity for all.TransUnion, a returning partner, is a global information and insights company making trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. They do this through a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through acquisitions and technology investments, TransUnion has developed innovative solutions that extend beyond their strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. They call this Information for Good® - and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world http://www.transunion.com/business.The Trade Desk™, a returning partner, is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Integrations with major data, inventory, and publisher partners ensure maximum reach and decisioning capabilities, and enterprise APIs enable custom development on top of the platform. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.Vevo, our exclusive music partner, is the world's leading music video network, connecting brands to culture through official videos, live performances, and original content. With 154M US monthly viewers, 30M UK monthly viewers and 22B monthly views globally, Vevo delivers 100% ad-supported storytelling and high-impact placements across CTV, digital and social platforms. Advertisers can buy direct or programmatically reaching engaged and relevant audiences in an always-on environment. While music is heard everywhere, it's only seen on Vevo.Yieldmo, believes all ads should be human-centered, tailored, and provoke users' emotions and actions. Yieldmo helps brands deliver the best ad for every impression opportunity, merging creative and media for proven results.Our AI-advanced contextual platform, YMax allows brands to place personalized, high-impact advertising alongside the sports and cultural content fans actively seek across digital media, reaching audiences based on demonstrated affinity and behavior.Zillow Group, Inc., a returning partner, is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey - from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing. Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing. All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.1 Chime® is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply.###About SPORT BEACHConsidered the authoritative voice on sports marketing, SPORT BEACH connects athletes, brands and creatives for curated experiences and conversations that drive growth at the intersection of sport, brand and culture. Launched in 2022 at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity by Stagwell (STGW), SPORT BEACH is now a year-round ecosystem spanning live events, brand activations, thought leadership programming, and a meetings and facilitation practice. Its convenings at the world's most influential cultural and sporting moments serve as incubators for new partnerships, breakthrough creative, and industry-defining conversations. Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachcoContact:
Paige Graham
paige.graham@sportbeach.com###SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Sport Beach is Back for Cannes 2026

Stagwell Schedules Webcast to Discuss Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026April 14, 2026 4:10 PM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2026 / Stagwell?(NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, will report financial results for the three months ended?March 31, 2026, on?Thursday, April 30, 2026, before market open.Stagwell will host a video webcast to review those results the same day at?8:30 AM (ET). Register?here?to attend the webcast.A replay of the webcast will be available following the event at Stagwell's website,?https://www.stagwellglobal.com/investors/.About Stagwell
Stagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at stagwellglobal.com.IR Contact:
Ben Allanson
ir@stagwellglobal.comPR Contact:
Lena Petersen
pr@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Schedules Webcast to Discuss Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Sport Culture Leaders Sport Beach and Boardroom Announce Strategic PartnershipApril 14, 2026 9:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireThe partnership brings together two sport powerhouses at the intersection of culture and community to team up for the Cannes Lions International Festival of CreativityNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport and culture, and Boardroom, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's premier media brand covering the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business, today announced a strategic partnership. The partnership will bring together two of the most impactful leaders in sport during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to combine communities and create moments that will drive business and impact.Following a successful collaboration at the U.S. Open, the partnership will make its official debut in Cannes with a VIP "Boardroom" space at SPORT BEACH during the week of the Festival. Leveraging SPORT BEACH's passionate and influential audience of elite athletes and leading marketing executives, Boardroom will bring its renowned Boardroom Brunch to SPORT BEACH, along with hosting an always-on premium space for networking and meetings for VIP attendees."SPORT BEACH brings together the most influential voices in sport for elite co-creation that sparks business opportunities, drives community impact, and delivers a premium experience people return to. Partnering with Boardroom is a natural fit. Together in Cannes, we'll be creating a space where athletes, executives, and creators connect with purpose-and turn conversations into action," said Beth Sidhu, CEO of SPORT BEACH."Everything we do at Boardroom creates connections at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business. SPORT BEACH helps bring that to life in a powerful way," said Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman. "This partnership at marketing's biggest event in Cannes will allow us to deepen relationships and build experiences that reflect the future of business."To keep up with the latest and greatest of the partnership from now until Cannes Lions 2026, learn more at sportbeach.com and Boardroom.TV, and follow @sportbeachco and @boardroom on Instagram.###About SPORT BEACH
Considered the authoritative voice on sports marketing, SPORT BEACH connects athletes, brands and creatives for curated experiences and conversations that drive growth at the intersection of sport, brand and culture. Launched in 2022 at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity by Stagwell (STGW), SPORT BEACH is now a year-round ecosystem spanning live events, brand activations, thought leadership programming, and a meetings and facilitation practice. Its convenings at the world's most influential cultural and sporting moments serve as incubators for new partnerships, breakthrough creative, and industry-defining conversations. Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachco.About Boardroom
Boardroom is a media brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman that focuses on the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business. Boardroom's media arm produces daily and weekly newsletters along with premium content showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians, and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom's network reaches over 52 million unique visitors each month, delivering a powerful blend of premium content and immersive experiences.Boardroom's signature events - including the annual CNBC x Boardroom Game Plan Summit, NBA and WNBA All-Star weekend activations, and other tentpole moments like F1 Miami, US Open, and Art Basel - consistently attract an elite network of athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business. In June of 2025, Boardroom launched Boardroom Members Club, an integrated membership community blending premium content, live programming, curated access, and professional development. Boardroom Sports Holdings invests in sports teams and leagues, including Paris Saint-Germain F.C., 2x NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS' Philadelphia Union. Film and TV projects under the Boardroom brand include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series Swagger (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).CONTACT:Paige Graham
paige.graham@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Sport Culture Leaders Sport Beach and Boardroom Announce Strategic Partnership

SPORT BEACH Announces Brand Advisory BoardApril 13, 2026 9:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireExecutive Leaders, Investors and Media Personalities From the World's Most Influential Brands Join the Board to Shape the Next Chapter of the Global PlatformNEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, today announced the formation of its Brand Advisory Board featuring executive leaders from Fortune 500 brands including Adobe, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Levi Strauss & Co, NBCUniversal, the National Football League (NFL), PepsiCo, and State Farm®. SPORT BEACH is driven by an ethos of elite co-creation, and the Board will help guide SPORT BEACH as it expands beyond its flagship events into a year-round collective with new tentpoles and targeted regions launching in 2026."SPORT BEACH is where athletes, executive leaders, and the world's most influential brands come together to create opportunities. We're excited to work with the Board to evolve SPORT BEACH from an impactful event platform into a global community at the intersection of sport and culture," said Beth Sidhu, CEO of SPORT BEACH. "We are proud to be supported by this outstanding group of leaders, whose creativity and guidance will be vital to the continued growth and expansion of SPORT BEACH."Spanning sport, tech, beauty, finance, retail, and CPG, the Board brings a breadth of experience that reflects the SPORT BEACH community itself. Their input will inform the platform's year-round strategy, from talent and programming to partnerships and global distribution. The Board will be chaired by SPORT BEACH CEO Beth Sidhu, with 72andSunny Founder and Chairman Glenn Cole serving as Board Creative Chair.2026 Board MembersTJ Adeshola, Operating Partner, Arctos PartnersKristyn Cook, Chief Agency, Sales & Marketing Officer, State FarmTim Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer, National Football LeagueDan Gardner, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Code and TheoryDamaune Journey, Global Chief Growth Officer, 72andSunnyMark Kirkham, Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Beverages USKaren Kovacs, President, Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversalLaurie Lam, Chief Brand Officer, e.l.f. CosmeticsRyan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer, StagwellKenny Mitchell, Chief Marketing Officer, Levi Strauss & CoJason Port, Senior Advisor, RedBird CapitalTaylor Rooks, 2x Emmy-Nom'd Sports Broadcaster & Journalist, Host of NBA on PrimeRachel Thornton, Chief Marketing Officer, Adobe EnterpriseSelect Board Member Quotes"State Farm has a long-standing presence in sports culture, spanning award-winning sponsorships, outstanding creative strategies, groundbreaking talent deals, and perhaps most importantly, community-improving neighborhood efforts in collaboration with various leagues, teams, and talent," said Kristyn Cook, Chief Agency, Sales & Marketing Officer at State Farm. "I look forward to playing a part in what comes next for SPORT BEACH as it evolves and expands.""At PepsiCo, sport and culture are at the center of how our brands connect with people, from our long-standing global partnerships with leagues and talent to the creative platforms that bring fans closer to the game," said Mark Kirkham, Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Beverages US. "SPORT BEACH knows what's possible at that intersection and has built a community where the right players can come together to have real conversations that push the industry forward. I'm proud to join this Advisory Board and help shape what's ahead.""At Adobe, success with our customers comes down to personalization, creativity, and meaningful connection that encourages engagement - all qualities we find in SPORT BEACH. As Adobe innovates across the intersection of marketing, creativity, and AI to redefine customer experience orchestration in the agentic era, I look forward to bringing our unique perspective on technology, sport, and the cultural landscape to this Board. Adobe has pushed fan engagement forward through partnerships with the NFL, Premier League, MLB, and Real Madrid, and we're just getting started," said Rachel Thornton, Chief Marketing Officer, Adobe Enterprise."At NBCUniversal, world-class storytelling and deep strategic partnerships, when intrinsically linked, move culture and drive real business impact at scale. SPORT BEACH sits at that same powerful intersection of sports, creativity, and brand collaboration, which is why I'm honored to join the Advisory Board. The opportunity to collaborate with fellow leaders to unlock new partnerships, fresh ideas, and meaningful growth on a global stage is incredibly exciting," said Karen Kovacs, President, Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal."Through a multi-pronged marketing strategy, we've solidified the NFL's reputation as the pinnacle of sports and entertainment, keeping the league and our players at the forefront of culture. SPORT BEACH has a deep understanding of the landscape that sits at the intersection between sports and culture, and I'm thrilled to join the Board with some of the most respected leaders in marketing to help drive growth and expansion of this global platform," said Tim Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer at the NFL."SPORT BEACH was designed to move beyond the typical ‘talk track' of sports marketing engagements. By putting creative ideas and elite casting at the center of the experience, we've created a space optimized for true co-creation. We are providing the architecture for athletes and brands to build tangible products, partnerships, and narratives together. In a crowded landscape, that focus on creation is our distinct economic engine," said 72andSunny Founder and SPORT BEACH Board Creative Chair Glenn Cole. About SPORT BEACHConsidered the authoritative voice on sports marketing, SPORT BEACH connects athletes, brands and creatives for curated experiences and conversations that drive growth at the intersection of sport, brand and culture. Launched in 2022 at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity by Stagwell (STGW), SPORT BEACH is now a year-round ecosystem spanning live events, brand activations, thought leadership programming, and a meetings and facilitation practice. Its convenings at the world's most influential cultural and sporting moments serve as incubators for new partnerships, breakthrough creative, and industry-defining conversations. Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachco.CONTACT:
Paige Graham
Paige.Graham@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: SPORT BEACH Announces Brand Advisory Board

Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Nicole Souza as Chief Growth Officer, North America to Accelerate Enterprise MomentumApril 10, 2026 9:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireAppointment marks first in a series of senior growth hires as Stagwell scales its integrated model following 25% new business growth in 2025NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2026 / Stagwell?(NASDAQ:STGW) today announced the appointment of Nicole Souza as Chief Growth Officer, North America, as the company continues to scale its enterprise growth model following a year of record new business performance.Stagwell delivered 25% new?business growth in 2025, adding partnerships with brands including Starbucks, PepsiCo and Target, momentum driven by its integrated approach across creative, media, data, and technology. Souza's appointment represents a deliberate step to operationalize and accelerate this integrated approach at scale and is the first in a series of senior growth hires planned for 2026.Souza joins from Publicis Groupe, where she served as Chief Marketing Officer for its creative division, leading growth across a global portfolio of agencies. She brings deep experience translating integrated capabilities into enterprise-level wins, with prior leadership roles at Saatchi & Saatchi and Deutsch New York. In this role, Souza will lead growth across North America, focused on scaling Stagwell's enterprise momentum, shaping and winning high-value opportunities, connecting capabilities across the network, and expanding them into long-term client partnerships."Nicole is a builder," said Ryan Linder, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer of Stagwell. "We've proven the model works, clients are responding to a more connected, modern approach to marketing. Now it's about scaling that with intention. Nicole knows how to take complexity and turn it into growth, and that's exactly what this next phase requires."Souza will also play a key role in advancing Stagwell's go-to-market strategy around its creative capabilities and AI-driven marketing solutions, ensuring the company's investments in technology and data translate directly into commercial advantage for clients.?"I'm joining Stagwell because it represents the future," said Souza. "What's already in place across agencies and capabilities is incredibly powerful, the opportunity now is to scale that into even greater impact for clients."Souza reports to Linder and is based in New York.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Media ContactMadi Wick
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Nicole Souza as Chief Growth Officer, North America to Accelerate Enterprise Momentum

Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Lena Petersen as Chief Brand and Communications OfficerApril 9, 2026 10:00 AM
ACCESS NewswirePetersen will elevate Stagwell's brand identity as the global network enters its next phase of growth driven by AI-innovationNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today appointed Lena Petersen to the role of Chief Brand and Communications Officer. Petersen will lead Stagwell's Brand and Communications team, driving the global network's brand identity, amplifying executive visibility, shaping next-level internal and external communications, and more. She will report directly to Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. Petersen brings 30+ years of experience across marketing, media, and storytelling to the role of Chief Brand and Communications Officer. Most recently, she held senior leadership roles at Sugar23 and MediaLink, a UTA Company, where she advised top brands and executives on growth strategy, brand transformation, and cultural relevance. Over the course of her career, Petersen has built a reputation for integrating strategic communications with creative storytelling, shaping narratives that drive business results and leave a lasting cultural impact. At Stagwell, she will harness this expertise to elevate the network's global brand, strengthen its voice in the market, and cement its position at the cutting-edge of marketing and AI innovation."Lena brings a powerful blend of strategic insight and storytelling expertise that aligns with where Stagwell is headed," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "She has a unique ability to create cultural moments by bringing unexpected partners and ideas into alignment, which will be instrumental in sharpening our brand and elevating our voice as we continue to grow.""I'm excited to join Stagwell as Chief Brand and Communications Officer," said Lena Petersen. "Stagwell's commitment to innovation and its powerhouse network of agencies offers a unique opportunity to elevate the brand, amplify our story, and connect with audiences in meaningful ways. I'm eager to drive bold, forward-thinking communications that showcase the creative impact of the entire global network and the transformative work we do in partnership with our clients."Petersen will succeed Beth Sidhu, who is transitioning to the role of CEO at SPORT BEACH-the global platform advancing business at the intersection of sport and culture.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.Media ContactMaggie Axford
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Lena Petersen as Chief Brand and Communications Officer

Stagwell (STGW) Doubles Down on AI Investment with Appointment of its First SVP, Enterprise AI SolutionsApril 3, 2026 10:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireDriving go-to-market strategy for Stagwell's SaaS portfolio to help organizations unlock faster, smarter and more effective marketingNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 3, 2026 / Stagwell, the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the appointment of Michael Twedell as the network's inaugural Senior Vice President, Enterprise AI Solutions. This appointment reinforces Stagwell's commitment to integrating unified solutions that serve complex enterprise needs while delivering practical tools for everyday marketers. Reporting to Mark Penn, Stagwell Chairman and CEO, Twedell will lead enterprise go-to-market strategy for Stagwell's AI-driven solutions, including The Machine-marketing's first agentic operating system-and the Agentic Targeting System, built in partnership with Palantir. In this role, Twedell will drive adoption across strategic accounts by bringing together Stagwell's SaaS portfolio and operating company capabilities into integrated, outcomes-focused solutions. He will also unify Stagwell's enterprise agentic platforms into a clear answer to the question every marketer is asking: how to reduce costs and make every dollar work harder by enabling both teams and tools with AI.Twedell brings over 25 years of experience in the consulting and technology industry, with a proven record in sales performance, relationship management, and enterprise transformation. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Growth at Bounteous, leading the development and execution of digital transformation strategies for global enterprises in Hospitality, Gaming, Media and Healthcare."Stagwell's AI portfolio help enterprises harness insights, unify marketing workflows and make every campaign smarter," said Penn. "We're focused on building practical, differentiated solutions that move beyond fragmented AI adoption and deliver real-world impact for clients. Michael's leadership will help scale these efforts across our global network.""There's a lot of noise in the market, but what drew me to Stagwell is that its agentic solutions actually deliver on the ROI promise," said Twedell. "They directly address marketing's biggest challenges around value, efficiency, and growth, and I'm excited to help bring that impact to more partners."About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at ?www.stagwellglobal.com.Press Contact:
Madi Wick
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell (STGW) Doubles Down on AI Investment with Appointment of its First SVP, Enterprise AI Solutions

Stagwell Announces UNICEPTA UK and Hootsuite Strategic Partnership to Deliver Decision-Grade Media Intelligence Within the Talkwalker PlatformApril 1, 2026 11:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireBringing together advanced technology and social insights to provide enterprise-ready, decision-grade media intelligence.LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced a strategic partnership between UNICEPTA, Stagwell's global provider of human-led, AI-fed media intelligence, and Hootsuite for their UK business. The collaboration integrates UNICEPTA UK's specialist media intelligence services into Hootsuite's Talkwalker platform environment, strengthening the intelligence capabilities available to communications leaders operating in complex, high-stakes environments."Many FTSE 100 organisations already trust the combined UNICEPTA and Talkwalker solution. Our partnership with Hootsuite builds on that foundation - bringing together enterprise-level social intelligence with UNICEPTA's global content platform and managed services to deliver faster, more consistent and more actionable insight for communications teams," said Tom Marshall, Managing Director UK at UNICEPTA.Extending the Talkwalker Environment with Global Mainstream Media IntelligenceUNICEPTA monitors and analyses more than 460 million sources worldwide across print, online, broadcast and social media, covering over 200 countries and 187 languages. Through this partnership, global mainstream coverage is embedded directly within the Talkwalker ecosystem, expanding visibility beyond social data to include authoritative editorial media.While Talkwalker provides real-time social listening and competitive intelligence, UNICEPTA UK contributes dedicated editorial teams, analyst coding and qualitative contextualisation. This ensures insights are interpreted, prioritised and aligned with reputational and business impact - not just displayed.A Proven Collaboration Supporting Global BrandsThe partnership builds on successful joint engagements with global organisations. In these programmes, integrated monitoring and analysis have enabled communications teams to link media performance to strategic objectives and respond to emerging risks with greater precision.By combining curated daily media reviews and reputation analysis with Talkwalker's advanced social listening capabilities, clients gain a comprehensive view of earned, owned and social media performance within a single framework."At Hootsuite and Talkwalker, we're very proud of the social listening capabilities we bring to data and insights teams. Partnering with Unicepta has allowed us to build on that in a meaningful way, combining our digital intelligence with their deep expertise in media monitoring and analysis.What's really exciting is how this is already giving enterprise customers a more complete view of the media landscape, while bringing insights, marketing, and PR & communications teams onto the same page through one connected solution. It's been great to see this come to life alongside the Unicepta team, who are true experts and fantastic partners for both us and our joint customers." Shane Moore, Enterprise Sales Director at Hootsuite.Enterprise Service for Complex OrganisationsDesigned for multi-market organisations, the partnership offers:Comprehensive global monitoring across print, online, broadcast and social channelsReal-time social listening and alerting within Hootsuite's Talkwalker platformAnalyst-led impact reporting and reputational risk assessmentCustom dashboards and executive-ready reportingDedicated account teams and 24/7 supportTogether, UNICEPTA UK and Hootsuite provide communications teams with both advanced platform capabilities and strategic expertise - enabling a deeper understanding of influence, narrative traction and reputational exposure.Enabling Confident Decisions in a Fragmented Media LandscapeAs media ecosystems become more fragmented and reputational dynamics unfold in real time, communications leaders require intelligence they can trust and act on quickly.This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering integrated, enterprise-grade intelligence - combining AI, data and human expertise into one coordinated model.By embedding UNICEPTA UK's specialist services within the Talkwalker environment, clients gain a unified solution that turns complexity into clarity and insight into confident action.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.About UNICEPTAUNICEPTA helps organisations assess, anticipate and act with confidence in a complex media landscape. We transform our proprietary data with advanced AI and interpret it with expert Consultants into trusted, decision-grade intelligence, delivered seamlessly across markets.PR Contact UNICEPTA:Sarah Schulze
Head of Communications & Marketing
Sarah.schulze@unicepta.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Announces UNICEPTA UK and Hootsuite Strategic Partnership to Deliver Decision-Grade Media Intelligence Within the Talkwalker Platform

March Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Drops 3 Pts. to 43% Amidst Worsening Views on the Economy and Support for the Iran War Split Along Partisan LinesMarch 30, 2026 3:10 PM
ACCESS Newswire45% OF VOTERS SAY THEIR PERSONAL FINANCIAL SITUATION IS WORSENING, A 5-POINT INCREASE FROM LAST MONTH, AND 71% THINK INFLATION IS ABOVE 3 PERCENT76% OF VOTERS THINK THE U.S. IS WINNING THE WAR ON IRAN AND THREE IN FIVE VOTERS SAY IRAN IS A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT51% SUPPORT U.S.-ISRAEL AIRSTRIKES ON THE IRANIAN REGIME AND 54% SAY THE CAMPAIGN IS JUSTIFIEDSUPPORT FOR THE AIRSTRIKES IS SPLIT ALONG PARTISAN LINES WITH 79% OF REPUBLICANS - INCLUDING 87% OF SELF-IDENTIFIED MAGA VOTERS AND 80% OF TRUMP 2024 VOTERS - SUPPORTING IT; WHILE ONLY 46% OF INDEPENDENTS AND 26% OF DEMOCRATS HAVE FAVORABLE VIEWS65% OF VOTERS OPPOSE THE DHS SHUTDOWNMAJORITY SUPPORT THE SAVE AMERICA ACT AND 59% SAY IT SHOULD BE PASSED BEFORE THE MIDTERM ELECTIONSCONGRESSIONAL HORSERACE REMAINS TIGHT AT 51-49 WITH DEMOCRATS HOLDING A 2-POINT LEADNEW YORK, NY AND CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 30, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) today released the results of the March Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.President Donald Trump's job approval rating has dropped three points to 43%, with slight decreases across all policy areas. His job approval is highest on fighting crime in America's cities (47%), returning America to its values (47%), and immigration (46%); and lowest on handling inflation (39%) and the economy (40%). This month's poll also covered public opinion on the airstrikes on the Iranian regime, overall economy, midterms, DHS shutdown, voter ID requirements, and Cuba. Download the key results here."Trump shows a small decline given the twin events of the Iran War and the DHS shutdown, and the Congressional race remains tight," said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS/ Harris poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. "Gas price increases are likely behind the decline, but such declines are likely temporary if the war goes as planned. Support for the war is split along partisan lines but there are no questions in voter minds about the evil intentions of Iranian regime."VIEWS ON THE COUNTRY AND ECONOMY WORSEN35% of voters say the country is on the right track (-3 pts., Feb. 2026). 32% say the economy is on the right track (-6).45% of voters say their personal financial situation is getting worse (+5), including 43%, a plurality, of likely midterm voters.The Republican Party approval rating is at 44% (-4), while the Democratic Party approval rating is at 43% (-2). Congressional approval is at 30% (-4).Inflation and immigration continue to be the nation's top two most important issues today, according to voters, with healthcare decreasing (-5) and terrorism/national security increasing (+8) in salience this month.PERCEPTIONS OF HIGH INFLATION AND SHRINKING GDP RISE62% of voters say the current state of the economy is due to the Trump administration over Biden (Democrats: 83%; Republicans: 38%; Independents: 66%).53% of voters say the economy is worse today than it was under Biden (+5 pts., Feb. 2026).59% of voters think the economy is shrinking (+7). 71% believe inflation is above 3 percent a year right now (+9), including a majority across political parties.MOST TRUMP POLICIES CONTINUE TO SEE MAJORITY SUPPORTThe majority of key Trump policies continue to see majority support. His most popular policies are lowering prescription drug prices (85% support), deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (77%), eliminating fraud in government expenditures (75%), and capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year (70%).Trump's least popular policies include Medicaid cost cuts (44%), hiring additional ICE agents to conduct immigration raids (45%), and scaling back participation in international organizations (45%).74% of voters say it is in the U.S.' interests to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, including a majority across political parties. 52% oppose Trump's handling of the Iran conflict so far.48% of voters, a plurality, say Trump is doing a worse than expected as president (+4).VOTERS SEE WIDE POLICY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PARTIES ON IRAN, VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS, AND IMMIGRATION82% of voters say Democrats are against the war on Iran, while 78% say Republicans are for it.60% of voters say Democrats are against voter ID requirements (Democrats: 46%; Republicans: 76%; Independents: 58%), while 84% say Republicans are for them.56% of voters say Democrats stand for open borders, including a majority across political parties.52% of voters say Democrats are for deporting violent criminals here illegally, while 79% say the same of Republicans.60% of voters say special prosecutors under the Biden administration obtaining phone records on members of Congress was inappropriate, and 55% view it as spying by the Democrats. 65% of voters believe the prosecutor should go to jail.MAJORITY OF VOTERS PLANNING TO VOTE IN 2026 MIDTERMS AND ARE THINKING OF 202873% say they will definitely or probably vote in the 2026 Congressional midterm elections (Definitely: Democrats: 62%; Republicans: 62%; Independents: 42%).51% of voters say they would vote for a Democrat if the congressional election were held today. The lead widens to 4 points among likely midterm voters.67% of voters have given thought to the 2028 presidential election, including a majority across political parties.Kamala Harris (41%) and J.D. Vance (42%) are the favored candidates for president among voters from their respective parties.DHS SHUTDOWN IS UNPOPULAR; VOTERS WANT FUNDING FOR TSA AND ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES65% of voters oppose the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including a majority across political parties. 53% blame the Republicans.64% of voters support funding non-immigration portions of DHS like the TSA, including a majority across political parties.69% of voters support funding DHS with $100 million for agent body cameras and audits.60% of voters would prefer to not provide any more funding to ICE unless it changes operations. 52% say the DHS shutdown by Democrats was a justified response to ICE actions (Democrats: 73%; Republicans: 33%; Independents: 50%).CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE SAVE AMERICA ACT WITH A MAJORITY IN FAVOR OF PASSING IT BEFORE NOVEMBER MIDTERMS68% of voters support the proposed SAVE America Act, and 56% agree the Act is a commonsense way to stop election fraud (-4). 62% of voters believe there is at least some voter fraud in U.S. elections.The majority of voters continue to support the specific requirements of the Act, including proof of citizenship (74%), voter ID (81%), states removing non-citizens from voter rolls (80%), and states sharing redacted voting rolls with the DHS (58%).56% of voters believe stricter voter ID requirements are neutral with no benefit to either political party, including a plurality across political parties. 52% believe politicians who support the SAVE America Act are actually concerned about voter fraud (+3).59% of voters are for passing the SAVE America Act into law before the midterm elections in November. 39%, a plurality, say they are more likely to support someone running for office who supports the Act.77% of voters say there should be a national law to require counting ballots within 24 hours of Election Day, including a majority across political parties.50% of voters support mail voting (-4), and 68% support early voting.VOTERS SAY AIRSTRIKES ARE JUSTIFIED AND IRAN IS A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT TO THE U.S.54% of voters think U.S. airstrikes on Iran are justified and a majority agree with all tested justifications, with the killing of thousands of unarmed citizen protestors (63%), global terror cells (62%), and Iranian missiles and drones against civilians in neighboring countries (62%) convincing the most voters, including a majority across political parties.63% of voters say the U.S. should support regime change in Iran, including a majority across political parties. 54% believe U.S. military airstrikes will be successful in leading such a change.62% of voters say Iran is a national security threat to the U.S., and 67% believe it has been a leading source of instability, terrorism, and war in the Middle East.51% of voters support the US-Israeli airstrikes (Democrats: 26%; Republicans: 79% (MAGA voters: 87%; Trump 2024 voters: 80%); Independents: 46%).76% of voters believe the U.S. is winning the war on Iran right now, including a majority across political parties and age groups.57% of voters support a diplomatic agreement that ends military fighting but would leave the current Iranian regime in place.53% of voters oppose having a small contingent of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.After reading information on the Iranian regime and nuclear weapons program, 56% of voters support U.S. airstrikes on Iran (+5 from pre-messaging).MAJORITY OF VOTERS OPPOSE CURRENT REGIME IN CUBA BUT DON'T WANT U.S. TO INTERVENE DIRECTLY74% of voters oppose the regime in Cuba. 60% believe the people who run Cuba do not have the support of their people, including a majority across political parties.53% of voters oppose the U.S. playing a more active role in pressuring reform in Cuba, and 57% oppose political or military intervention.The plurality of voters say the U.S. should pursue diplomatic negotiations (27%) and provide humanitarian aid to the Cuban people (26%).The March Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on March 25-26, 2026, among 2,009 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX. Follow the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.About The Harris Poll & HarrisXThe Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. It works with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. One of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., The Harris Poll has tracked public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963, and is now part of Stagwell, the challenger holding company built to transform marketing.HarrisX is a technology-driven market research and data analytics company that conducts multi-method research in the U.S. and over 40 countries around the world on behalf of Fortune 100 companies, public policy institutions, global leaders, NGOs and philanthropic organizations. HarrisX was the most accurate pollster of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.About the Harvard Center for American Political StudiesThe Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) is committed to and fosters the interdisciplinary study of U.S. politics. Governed by a group of political scientists, sociologists, historians, and economists within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, CAPS drives discussion, research, public outreach, and pedagogy about all aspects of U.S. politics. CAPS encourages cutting-edge research using a variety of methodologies, including historical analysis, social surveys, and formal mathematical modeling, and it often cooperates with other Harvard centers to support research training and encourage cross-national research about the United States in comparative and global contexts. More information at https://caps.gov.harvard.edu/.Contact:
Carrie Hsu
pr@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: March Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Drops 3 Pts. to 43% Amidst Worsening Views on the Economy and Support for the Iran War Split Along Partisan Lines

HarrisX and 2WAY Launch "Capital Intel," a First-of-its-Kind Interactive Polling ProgramMarch 30, 2026 12:45 PM
ACCESS NewswireNew partnership combines HarrisX industry-leading polling, expert analysis, and real-time audience participation powered by 2WAY to redefine how polling is delivered and understoodNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 30, 2026 / 2WAY, the interactive live video platform devoted to unique conversations, unbiased discourse, open debate, authentic community, and HarrisX, one of the nation's most accurate pollsters and one of the most innovative and widely cited public opinion research firms, today announced a strategic partnership to launch "Capital Intel," a first-of-its-kind polling-driven content franchise designed to democratize access to data and reshape how audiences engage with public opinion.The programs will be hosted by Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell, serving as principal analyst, alongside Mark Halperin, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of 2WAY, who will serve as host and moderator. Together, they bring decades of experience at the intersection of polling, politics, media, and public discourse to this new format. It will also feature leading pollsters and experts from HarrisX and across public life."Capital Intel" will employ original overnight polling conducted specifically for the program by HarrisX. For the first time, audience members will be able to ask questions about poll results, the polling process, and methodology, getting answers from experts who will demystify every element."Polling is key to allowing audiences to understand the nuances within our contemporary politics, yet it remains largely inaccessible, mistrusted, or misunderstood by everyday audiences," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "What ‘Capital Intel' introduces is a new model-combining sophisticated, high-frequency polling data with a modern, interactive format, making these insights more transparent and actionable than ever before."The collaboration brings together HarrisX's proprietary polling and analytics, Mark Penn's decades of experience as one of the most influential pollsters in modern politics, and 2WAY's interactive video platform and production capabilities, creating one of the most advanced, rapid-results, and participatory polling show formats ever produced."Polling has long shaped how leaders understand the world and the decisions they make, but too often those insights exist behind closed doors or are slow to translate into clear and high-quality public information," said Dritan Nesho, CEO of HarrisX. "This partnership delivers sharper intelligence grounded in immediate, rigorous data that will help viewers understand not just what voters and decision-makers think, but also what it means and what comes next. The partnership also creates a new medium and advertising vehicle in Washington for policy shapers and decision-makers by making polling more actionable, trusted, and impactful in how decisions get made.""This is about opening up the black box of polling," said Mark Halperin, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of 2WAY. "For the first time, audiences won't just hear the results, they'll be part of the conversation, asking questions and sharing their live reactions to data and forming a community that shapes the dialogue around it."The "Capital Intel" franchise will consist of three core programming pillars:Daily Capital Intel: Short-form, recurring segments integrated into 2WAY flagship programming, including "The Morning Meeting" and "2WAY Tonight," powered by HarrisX overnight polling and airing at least twice per weekMonthly Capital Intel: A 30-45 minute flagship broadcast anchored by Penn and Halperin, delivering in-depth analysis of the latest polling and major trends shaping politics, policy, and public opinionMonthly Private Deep-Dive Briefings: Invite-only, high-production virtual sessions for journalists, business leaders, and policymakers, offering deeper insights and forward-looking analysisTogether, these formats create a continuous and virtuous feedback loop between data, expert interpretation, and audience engagement, transforming polling from a static snapshot into a dynamic, participatory experience.HarrisX will provide the underlying polling data and analytics, including its widely followed national surveys and overnight polling capabilities, while 2WAY will power production, distribution, and real-time audience interaction through its platform.The launch of "Capital Intel" marks the first time a dedicated polling franchise has been built specifically for an interactive media environment, setting a new standard for how polling can inform, engage, and involve audiences in the national conversation.Programming details and premiere dates will be announced in the coming weeks.# # #ABOUT HARRISXHarrisX, a Stagwell company, is a strategic research and advisory firm that delivers clear, data-driven answers to complex and pressing questions faced by corporate, political and government clients. Powered by proprietary technology and a campaign-style approach, we move fast, cut through the noise, and surface insights that drive real-world impact. With offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Australia, we advise Fortune 100 companies, public institutions, global leaders, NGOs, and philanthropic organizations. Named one of top and most accurate pollsters of the 2020 and 2024 U.S. presidential elections, HarrisX doesn't just deliver data - we deliver confident decisions.ABOUT 2WAY2WAY is an interactive, live video platform devoted to unique conversations, unbiased discourse, and open debate. Our community of contributors engages in two-way conversations with users about today's events, politics, and significant issues, absent the one-sided partisanship and angry rhetoric that have come to dominate the discourse around current events on social media and cable news.2WAY invites individuals of all backgrounds and viewpoints to join its growing community. Whether you are a seasoned political observer or simply someone looking to engage in thoughtful discussions about the issues that matter most, 2WAY provides a platform for meaningful dialogue.Join 2WAY and be a part of the conversation.MEDIA CONTACT:Emmi Buck

Stagwell Expands the Harris Poll's Harrisquest Across EuropeMarch 26, 2026 6:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireExpanding always-on brand and reputation tracking with deeper consumer insights across EuropeLONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the European expansion of The Harris Poll's HarrisQuest, bringing deeper always-on, brand and reputation tracking capabilities to Europe.This expansion brings HarrisQuest's trusted brand intelligence to Europe, extending capabilities already relied on by global companies like Lucid Motors, Storck, and Post Consumer Brands to inform critical brand decisions. Now, European brands and teams can access the same high-quality data, flexible and customizable platform, and global scale spanning 24 countries to guide strategy with greater speed and confidence.Built by researchers for enterprise growth, HarrisQuest delivers continuous, decision-ready insight designed to support modern brand decision-making. The platform uniquely combines brand health and corporate reputation measurement into a single, unified view, enabling brand and communications teams to operate from one source of truth. HarrisQuest also allows teams to incorporate custom questions and tailor measurement to their specific business priorities, while monitoring brand shifts in real time, benchmarking competitors, and uncovering actionable insights that inform product, campaign, and growth strategy.Combined with The Harris Poll UK's advisory expertise and thought leadership, brands gain the intelligence and strategic guidance needed to maintain relevance, adapt to changing consumer expectations, and build long-term staying power.HarrisQuest executives hosted a panel for the launch that shared regional research that illustrates how real-time brand intelligence is reshaping advertising effectiveness and brand decision-making in the region."The Harris Poll's HarrisQuest platform offers brands AI-powered brand and cultural relevance tracking, which is essential in a highly competitive marketplace. We look forward to seeing the impact this has on executive brand teams across Europe," said James Townsend, CEO, Stagwell EMEA."While inflation may be cooling at a macro level, the consumer mindset remains defensive. In this environment, perceived value has become a proxy for fairness, and brands that demonstrate tangible value are more likely to build momentum. Only 18% of consumers feel financially better off, the majority report having no more disposable income than before the pandemic, and 87% say they are no longer getting value for money," said Sarah Beams, Managing Director, The Harris Poll UK."We're incredibly excited to bring HarrisQuest to Europe at a time when brands are under more pressure than ever to move quickly and make confident decisions," said Jonathan Gardner, CEO of HarrisQuest. "Real-time brand tracking gives European marketers a clearer, more immediate view of how they are performing across audiences, markets, and moments, so they can act faster, adapt smarter, and ultimately build stronger brands."This launch comes after a strong year of AI momentum for The Marketing Cloud, Stagwell's suite of AI-powered tools designed to drive impact across research, communications, creative, and media, following the launches of NewVoices.ai, and Agent Cloud.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.About The Marketing CloudThe Marketing Cloud (formerly Stagwell Marketing Cloud) is a data-driven suite of AI-powered SaaS and service solutions built for the modern marketer. Powered by proprietary data and advanced tools spanning research, communications, creative, and media, it enables organizations to achieve measurable business outcomes by making smarter decisions, faster. The Marketing Cloud was born out of Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) award-winning network, known for delivering creative performance for ambitious brands.About Harris Poll UKThe Harris Poll UK, a Stagwell company, is a leading market research and strategy consultancy helping the most recognisable organisations understand what matters most to their customers. Combining advanced digital research, behavioural science and proprietary real-time technology, we deliver insight at scale, analysing over one million surveys and 40,000 emotion data points each month.From bespoke consultancy to continuous brand measurement, we help organisations understand how their brand is performing, where it stands against competitors and where it needs to go next in a fast-moving consumer landscape. By uncovering emotional drivers, unmet needs and emerging consumer trends, we support confident decision-making and help turn insight into meaningful competitive advantage.Contact:Quinn Werner
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Expands the Harris Poll's Harrisquest Across Europe

Fast Company Names Code and Theory One of the World's Most Innovative Companies for Second Consecutive YearMarch 24, 2026 10:25 AM
ACCESS NewswireStagwell's digital transformation network was recognized in the Advertising and Marketing category for building the infrastructure that turns AI ambition into business transformation.NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / Code and Theory, the digital transformation network within Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2026, the second consecutive year the company has earned the distinction. Code and Theory was recognized in the Advertising and Marketing category alongside Google, Nvidia, Adidas and Walmart. The recognition arrives at a decisive moment. AI has moved from conversation to infrastructure, and the gap between companies that are genuinely restructuring around it and those still piloting around the edges is becoming visible. Code and Theory has spent the past year not just advising clients on AI strategy, but building the systems that make AI-driven marketing and experience work at scale.Central to that work is The Machine, the industry's first agentic marketing operating system, built by Code and Theory in conjunction with Stagwell. The Machine connects people, data and tools to drive better outcomes. What differentiates The Machine is that it works in our clients' tools and on top of their stack to maximize adoption and interoperability. It enables organizations to move at AI speed without surrendering the brand judgment and human instinct that make experiences worth having.Over the past year, some of the most complex organizations in the world have looked to Code and Theory, leveraging its differentiated balance of 50% engineers and 50% creatives to solve some of the industry's toughest challenges, including:TIME to reimagine its digital flagship and reignite a 100+ year-old media brand.Amazon to inspire and convert millions of small businesses through a global Amazon Ads campaign.Henry Schein to reinvent healthcare commerce at global scale.Microsoft to reimagine how it engages with developers and earns their trust.Stanley Black & Decker to lead a global digital transformation across 30+ brands and 55+ markets.NFL to build a connected digital ecosystem across broadcast, social, web, app and stadium experiences.This recognition extends a historic run of industry validation. In the past two years alone, Code and Theory has received 15 top honors from Adweek, Ad Age, the ANA, Campaign, Digiday, The Drum and the Shorty Awards, including Adweek's inaugural Innovation Agency of the Year and taking No. 5 spot on Ad Age's 2026 A-List.Dan Gardner, Co-Founder of Code and Theory, said: "Every meaningful shift in our industry has happened at the intersection of creativity and technology. That's where we've always operated. What's different now is the pace and the stakes. AI isn't a trend. It's a structural change. Our advantage is not that we're reacting to it, but that we're built for it. This recognition reflects a team that knows how to turn change into practical, measurable outcomes."Michael Treff, CEO of Code and Theory, said: "A lot of companies are talking about AI, but very few are restructuring how they actually work. Code and Theory is rebuilding businesses' operating systems so they can move at AI speed without losing the human instincts that create real connection, both for themselves and their clients."Brendan Vaughan, Fast Company Editor-in-Chief, says: "Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don't just adapt to change - they drive it. The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value. They are setting the pace for their industries and offering a blueprint for what sustained innovation can achieve."About The Code and Theory NetworkThe Code and Theory Network is the only digital transformation network with a balance of 50% creative and 50% engineers. Our unique makeup makes us the place where CMOs, CTOs and CIOs come together to drive results for their businesses. We partner with our clients to redefine what is possible to create lasting impact and drive long-term growth. Part of Stagwell, Code and Theory offers a global footprint and the capabilities to work across the entirety of the customer-facing journey, and implement the technology that powers it. The network includes the flagship agency Code and Theory as well as Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Truelogic, Create. Group, Rhythm and Mediacurrent. Code and Theory clients include Amazon, JPMorganChase, Microsoft, NBC, NFL and Yeti. For more, visit codeandtheory.comMedia Contact
Kenneth Hein
kenneth.hein@codeandtheory.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Fast Company Names Code and Theory One of the World's Most Innovative Companies for Second Consecutive Year

Stagwell Inc. (STGW) Reports Equity Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)March 20, 2026 4:05 PM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Stagwell Inc. (the "Company") announced today the grant of equity inducement awards. Effective March 17, 2026, the Company granted a total of 122,484 restricted stock units to five new employees. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock. The restricted stock units will vest in two installments, with one-third vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date and two-thirds vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units are subject to accelerated vesting upon (i) termination of employment by the Company without Cause or (ii) death or disability. The Company granted these awards as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).For more information on Stagwell, please visit www.stagwellglobal.comAbout StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at ?www.stagwellglobal.com.Contact:
Madi Wick
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Stagwell (STGW) Releases 2025 Annual Report: Positioning the Challenger Network as a Winner in the Age of AIMarch 16, 2026 4:31 PM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today released its 2025 Annual Report highlighting a record year of net new business, exceptional client work, and cutting-edge AI development and adoption. Download the full report here. Alongside the Annual Report, Stagwell published a showcase of standout AI work from across its agencies and products, highlighting innovative experiences and projects for Amazon Ads, Afterpay, Google, Lenovo, Samsung, Salesforce, Qualcomm, and many more."At Stagwell, we're embedding AI across our business to stay ahead in the AI revolution, and our 2025 report makes it clear that we are a winner in the age of AI," shared Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. "In an industry of behemoths, legacy players distracted by restructuring and mergers, we have stayed focused - doubling down on offering clients our unique blend of leading capabilities, best-in-class talent, and technology."2025 Highlights:Aggressively adopting AI across our business: Stagwell invested heavily in proprietary platforms, products, and partnerships that operate where marketers already work. This includes The Machine, marketing's first agentic operating system built by Code and Theory, and reinforced through a landmark partnership with Palantir that combines Foundry - Palantir's enterprise data and analytics platform - with The Machine's orchestration layer and The Marketing Cloud's propriety ID Graph.Acceleration in AI-powered tool development for self-service marketers: Stagwell continued to invest in The Marketing Cloud, building AI-enabled tools for self-service marketers, which grew 34% organically in 2025 including more than 41% growth in the fourth quarter. Tools within The Marketing Cloud grew exponentially, including BERA posting 73% net revenue growth in 2025, and UNICEPTA posting 168% organic net revenue growth in the fourth quarter.Delivering exceptional work for clients using AI: Agencies within the Stagwell network used AI to create outstanding work for clients across all capabilities.Marketing Services: AI transformed production and personalization, automating complexity, scaling creativity, and driving measurable brand impact without proportional increases in cost.Digital Transformation: AI embedded directly into client workflows, turning data into content, eliminating manual processes, and improving efficiency and digital engagement at scale.Media & Commerce: Agencies adapted performance for an AI-first discovery economy, making brands legible, optimizing conversion with agentic media systems, and scaling cultural impact globally.Comms & Advocacy: AI-powered tools and grassroots initiatives expanded targeted outreach and increased brand visibility across industries."Looking ahead, we're poised to achieve transformative growth in 2026 and strengthen our position as a leader redefining marketing through AI," added Penn.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, technological leadership and differentiation, future financial performance, future growth and prospects, including the Company's revenue targets and anticipated benefits of the Company's strategies, including with respect to artificial intelligence, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risks and uncertainties discussed in Item 1A-Risk Factors and the section entitled "Forward-looking Statements" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 13th, 2026, and accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at ?www.stagwellglobal.com.IR Contact:
Ben Allanson
IR@stagwellglobal.comPress Contact:
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Stagwell Expands Share Buyback as AI Marketing Push Fuels GrowthMarch 10, 2026 10:42 AM
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Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW) reported steady revenue growth and stronger profitability for 2025 while expanding its share repurchase program, highlighting the company’s confidence in its AI-driven marketing strategy.The global marketing and technology network said total revenue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, increased 2% to $2.91 billion, while net revenue rose 6% to $2.43 billion. Growth was led by the company’s marketing cloud business, which recorded a 230% year-over-year surge in net revenue as Stagwell accelerated the rollout of artificial intelligence–based applications and services.Net income attributable to common shareholders climbed sharply to $29 million from $2 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA reached $422 million, while free cash flow more than doubled to $187 million, supported by a $148 million rise in operating cash flow.The company also reported securing $476 million in net new business over the past 12 months.In a move signaling confidence in its outlook, Stagwell’s board on March 4, 2026 approved a $350 million increase to its share repurchase program, raising the total authorization to $725 million. The company said approximately $400 million remains available under the expanded buyback plan.The announcement comes as Stagwell continues to position itself as a technology-driven marketing network, with artificial intelligence and digital transformation services playing an increasingly central role in its growth strategy heading into 2026.



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Stagwell (STGW) Announces Strategic Partnership with AppLovin to Accelerate Client Advantage in Performance MarketingMarch 10, 2026 9:00 AM
ACCESS NewswirePartnership unlocks access to one of the world's most powerful mobile platforms, enabling Stagwell clients to reach audiences with greater precision and efficiencyNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced a strategic partnership with AppLovin that brings AppLovin's advanced mobile advertising platform, Axon, into Stagwell's media offering, providing clients with enhanced transparency, measurement, and reporting tools for smarter, highly effective mobile campaigns.Axon by AppLovin is a leading mobile marketing platform, reaching over a billion users every day across mobile apps and connected TV. With a large network of top-ranked gaming apps and a proprietary AI engine for real-time ad optimization, it is one of the most influential platforms in mobile and performance advertising. Through the partnership, Stagwell clients will gain access to a billion potential customers that are highly engaged inside mobile games."AppLovin's platform offers powerful reach and performance capabilities for our clients looking to drive measurable outcomes in mobile environments," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "This partnership aligns with Stagwell's broader focus on AI-powered marketing, pairing its performance-driven approach with AppLovin's machine learning-driven platform."In addition to enhanced reporting and optimization tools, Stagwell clients will also receive platform support across setup and optimization, creative best practices, and vertical-specific campaign execution. These resources will help clients get the most out of the platform and deepen AppLovin's engagement with global brands and agencies across Stagwell's network. Looking ahead, the companies also plan to collaborate on future joint marketing initiatives and industry events.About Stagwell
Stagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at? www.stagwellglobal.com.PR ContactMadi Wick
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Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW) Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025March 10, 2026 7:15 AM
ACCESS NewswireFY25 EPS of $0.08; FY25 Adjusted EPS growth of 5% to $0.83YoY Increase in Cash Flow from Operations of $148 million; Free Cash Flow more than doubled to $187 millionFY25 YoY Revenue Growth of 2%; FY25 YoY Net Revenue Growth of 6%FY25 YoY Net Revenue Growth excluding Advocacy of 9%, Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth of 13%, Marketing Services Net Revenue Growth of 6%The Marketing Cloud delivered YoY Net Revenue Growth of 230%FY25 Net Income Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $29 million; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA of $422 million; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA ex. Advocacy YoY Growth of 16% to $377 millionNet New Business of $106 million in Q4; LTM Net New Business of $476 millionCompany Announces $350 Million Increase in Stock Repurchase Program; $400 Million Now Available Under the ProgramGuidance for 2026 of Total Net Revenue Growth of 8% to 12%; Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 million; Free Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2026 / (NASDAQ:STGW) - Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS:Q4 Revenue of $807 million, an increase of 2% versus the prior year period; FY25 Revenue of $2,909 million, an increase of 2% versus the prior year period;Q4 Revenue ex. Advocacy of $742 million, an increase of 12% versus the prior year period; FY25 Revenue ex. Advocacy of $2,689 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Q4 Net Revenue of $651 million, an increase of 3% versus the prior year period; FY25 Net Revenue of $2,428 million, an increase of 6% versus the prior year period;Q4 Net Revenue ex. Advocacy of $609 million, an increase of 8% versus the prior year period; FY25 Net Revenue ex. Advocacy of $2,282 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Q4 Net Income attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $13 million versus $3 million in the prior year period; FY25 Net Income attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $29 million versus $2 million in the prior year period;Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $129 million, an increase of 3% versus the prior year period; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA of $422 million, an increase of 1% versus the prior year period;Q4 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 20% on net revenue; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 17% on net revenue;Q4 Earnings Per Share Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.05 versus $0.03 in the prior year period; FY25 Earnings Per Share Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.08 versus $0.02 in the prior year period;Q4 Adjusted Earnings Per Share attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.30 versus $0.25 in the prior year period; FY25 Adjusted Earnings Per Share attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.83 versus $0.79 in the prior year period;YTD Net Cash provided by Operating Activities of $291 million versus $143 million in the prior year period;Net new business of $106 million in the fourth quarter, last twelve-month net new business of $476 millionSee "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for explanations and reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures."In 2025, Stagwell increased its strategic pivot toward AI applications and services, building a powerful foundation for 2026. With accelerating growth ex-advocacy, record net new business, expanding margins and doubled free cash flow, our FY25 results prove our strategy is working," shared Mark Penn, Stagwell's Chairman and CEO. "We see great opportunity in 2026 to capitalize on an industry distracted by restructurings and mergers, and bolster our position as a winner in the age of AI."Ryan Greene, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "2025 marked an inflection year for Stagwell, with clear momentum in the underlying business and improving efficiency contributing to strong year-over-year net revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS growth. Proactive cash management meant we more than doubled our free cash flow in 2025. We expect another strong year in 2026, and will be aggressive in our capital allocation to drive shareholder value."Financial Outlook2026 financial guidance is as follows:Total Net Revenue growth of 8% to 12%Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 millionFree Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%Adjusted EPS of $0.98 - $1.12Guidance includes anticipated impact from acquisitions or dispositions.* The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation with respect to the Company's 2026 guidance under the "unreasonable efforts" exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.Stock Repurchase ProgramOn March 4, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized an extension and a $350.0 million increase in the size of our previously approved stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program"). Under the Repurchase Program, as amended, we may repurchase up to an aggregate of $725.0 million of shares of our outstanding Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Class A Common Stock"), with any previous purchases under the Repurchase Program continuing to count against that limit. With the increase, we have a total of approximately $400.0 million available for repurchases. The Repurchase Program will expire on March 4, 2029.Video WebcastManagement will host a video webcast on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss results for Stagwell Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2025. The video webcast will be accessible at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/3x58p928/. An investor presentation has been posted on our website at www.stagwellglobal.com and may be referred to during the webcast.A recording of the webcast will be accessible one hour after the webcast and available for ninety days at www.stagwellglobal.com.Stagwell Inc.Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.ContactsFor Investors:
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PR@stagwellglobal.comNon-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to its reported results, Stagwell Inc. has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines as "non-GAAP Financial Measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following:(1) Organic Net Revenue: "Organic net revenue growth" and "Organic net revenue decline" reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the Company's management of the entities it owns. We calculate organic net revenue growth (decline) by subtracting the net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) and the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations from the aggregate year-over-year increase or decrease in the Company's reported net revenue. The net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the impact of all individual entities that were acquired or divested in the current and prior year. We calculate impact of an acquisition as follows: (a) for an entity acquired during the current year, we present the entity's current period reported revenue as the impact of the acquisition in the current year; and (b) for an entity acquired in the prior year, we present an amount equal to the entity's current year net revenue for the same period during which we didn't own the entity in the prior year as the impact of the acquisition in the current year. We calculate impact of a divestiture as follows: (a) for a divestiture in the current year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the same period during which we no longer owned it in the current year as impact of the divestiture in the current year; and (b) for a divestiture in the prior year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the period during which we owned it in the prior year as impact of the divestiture in the current year. We calculate the impact of any acquisition or divestiture without adjusting for foreign currency exchange fluctuations. The impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We calculate the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations for the portion of the reporting period in which we recognized revenue from a foreign entity in both the current year and the prior year. The impact is calculated as the difference between (1) reported prior period net revenue (converted to U.S. dollars at historical foreign currency exchange rates) and (2) prior period net revenue converted to U.S. dollars at current period foreign exchange rates.(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.(3) Adjusted EBITDA: defined as Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders excluding non-operating income or expense to achieve operating income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, impairment and other losses, and other items. Other items primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation, working capital administrative fees and acquisition-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments is reconciled to Operating Income (Loss), as Net Income (Loss) is not a relevant reportable segment financial metric.(4) Adjusted Diluted EPS" is defined as (i) Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders, plus net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders, excluding the impact of amortization expense, impairment and other losses, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, discrete tax items, and other items (as defined above), based on total consolidated amounts, then allocated to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders and Class C shareholders, based on their respective income allocation percentage using a normalized effective income tax rate divided by (ii) the diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The diluted weighted average shares outstanding is calculated as (a) the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus (b) the shares of Class C Common Stock as if converted to shares of Class A Common Stock if not included because they were anti-dilutive.(5) Free Cash Flow: defined as Net cash provided from operations less normalized capital expenditures and capitalized software. Free Cash Flow Conversion is the percentage of adjusted EBITDA.Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling reported Stagwell Inc. results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, future financial performance, growth, and future prospects, the Company's strategy, business and economic trends and growth, technological leadership and differentiation, potential and completed acquisitions, anticipated and actual operating efficiencies and synergies and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are generally denoted by words such as "ability," "aim," "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "better," "build," "consider," "continue," "could," "develop," "drive," "enhance," "estimate," "expect," "focus," "forecast," "future," "grow," "guidance," "improve," "intend," "likely," "maintain," "may," "ongoing,", "outlook," "plan," "position," "possible," "potential," "probable," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would" or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of current plans, estimates and projections are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section.Forward-looking statements in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The material assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based include, among others, assumptions with respect to general business, economic and market conditions, the competitive environment, anticipated and unanticipated tax consequences and anticipated and unanticipated costs. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions, including the effect of changing tariff and other trade policies, inflation and other macroeconomic factors that could affect the Company or its clients;demand for the Company's services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;inflation and actions taken by central banks to counter inflation;the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;the impact of a reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;financial failure of the Company's clients;the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;the Company's ability to compete in the markets in which it operates;the Company's ability to achieve its cost saving initiatives;the Company's implementation of strategic initiatives;the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests, deferred acquisition consideration and profit interests;the Company's ability to manage its growth effectively;the Company's ability to identify and complete acquisitions or other strategic transactions that complement and expand the Company's business capabilities and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses into the Company's operations, retain key employees, and realize cost savings, synergies and other related anticipated benefits within the expected time period;the Company's ability to identify and complete divestitures and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom;the Company's ability to develop products incorporating new technologies, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, and realize benefits from such products;the Company's use of artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence;adverse tax consequences for the Company, its operations and its stockholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that recent or future changes in tax laws, potential changes to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with tax authorities on the Company's determinations that may result in increased tax costs;adverse tax consequences in connection with the business combination that formed the Company in August 2021, including the incurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material "emigration tax");the Company's ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, including the risk that the Company's internal controls will fail to detect misstatements in its financial statements;the Company's ability to accurately forecast its future financial performance and provide accurate guidance;the Company's ability to protect client data from security incidents or cyberattacks;economic disruptions resulting from war and other economic and geopolitical tensions (such as the ongoing military conflicts in Iran and the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorist activities, natural disasters, public health events, and tariff and trade policies;stock price volatility; andforeign currency fluctuations.Investors should carefully consider these risks factors, the additional risk factors outlined under the caption "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the"SEC") which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.SCHEDULE 1
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue $807,444 $788,708 $2,909,000 $2,841,216 Operating Expenses Cost of services 503,718 502,522 1,845,958 1,842,978 Office and general expenses 203,481 203,887 732,326 711,803 Depreciation and amortization 43,614 38,771 171,249 151,652 Impairment and other losses - - 466 1,715 750,813 745,180 2,749,999 2,708,148 Operating Income 56,631 43,528 159,001 133,068 Other income (expenses): Interest expense, net (24,431) (24,038) (96,438) (92,317)Foreign exchange, net (1,156) 645 (1,640) (1,656)Gain (loss) on sale of business (2,245) - (2,245) - Bargain purchase gain 9,937 - 9,937 - Other, net 2,314 (547) 171 (1,372) (15,581) (23,940) (90,215) (95,345)Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates 41,050 19,588 68,786 37,723 Income tax expense 24,321 3,741 38,271 13,182 Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates 16,729 15,847 30,515 24,541 Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates 93 - 111 503 Net income 16,822 15,847 30,626 25,044 Net income attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests (4,162) (12,612) (1,525) (22,785)Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $12,660 $3,235 $29,101 $2,259 Earnings Per Common Share: Basic $0.05 $0.03 $0.13 $0.02 Diluted $0.05 $0.03 $0.08 $0.02 Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 251,650 109,266 220,608 110,890 Diluted 258,997 115,147 264,523 115,752 SCHEDULE 2
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE
(amounts in thousands) Net Revenue - Components of Change Change Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic (1) Total Change Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Organic Total Marketing Services $240,262 $2,017 $1,315 $1,215 $4,547 $244,809 0.5% 1.9%Digital Transformation 84,570 (130) 5,419 2,335 7,624 92,194 2.8% 9.0%Media & Commerce 161,720 1,745 3,154 11,546 16,445 178,165 7.1% 10.2%Communications 131,736 385 - (23,796) (23,411) 108,325 (18.1)% (17.8)%The Marketing Cloud 13,122 485 8,706 5,404 14,595 27,717 41.2% 111.2%Corporate, eliminations and other (1,787) - - 1,410 1,410 (377) (78.9)% (78.9)% $629,623 $4,502 $18,594 $(1,886) $21,210 $650,833 (0.3)% 3.4%(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Organic Net Revenue.SCHEDULE 3
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE
(amounts in thousands) Net Revenue - Components of Change Change Year Ended December 31, 2024 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic (1) Total Change Year Ended December 31, 2025 Organic Total Marketing Services $905,117 $3,491 $9,788 $41,280 $54,559 $959,676 4.6% 6.0%Digital Transformation 324,183 (405) 13,615 29,779 42,989 367,172 9.2% 13.3%Media & Commerce 601,503 3,396 5,829 (708) 8,517 610,020 (0.1)% 1.4%Communications 435,626 547 29,002 (71,744) (42,195) 393,431 (16.5)% (9.7)%The Marketing Cloud 32,265 941 62,229 11,051 74,221 106,486 34.3% 230.0%Corporate, eliminations and other (2,032) - - (7,082) (7,082) (9,114) NM NM $2,296,662 $7,970 $120,463 $2,576 $131,009 $2,427,671 0.1% 5.7%(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Organic Net Revenue.SCHEDULE 4
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $244,809 $92,194 $178,165 $108,325 $27,717 $(377) $650,833 Billable costs 50,555 9,117 32,862 64,037 35 5 156,611 Revenue 295,364 101,311 211,027 172,362 27,752 (372) 807,444 Billable costs 50,555 9,117 32,862 64,037 35 5 156,611 Staff costs 144,258 63,081 93,713 57,083 14,964 17,055 390,154 Administrative costs 20,304 7,668 25,988 13,799 4,243 12,238 84,240 Unbillable and other costs, net 18,103 154 21,000 2,390 5,511 (1) 47,157 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 62,144 21,291 37,464 35,053 2,999 (29,669) 129,282 Stock-based compensation 4,647 1,041 1,127 (435) 87 3,486 9,953 Depreciation and amortization 12,154 5,924 8,637 6,362 6,078 4,459 43,614 Deferred acquisition consideration - 4,542 68 (2,143) (23) - 2,444 Impairment and other losses - - - - - - - Other items, net(1) 5,996 366 7,437 1,362 1,042 437 16,640 Operating income (loss) $39,347 $9,418 $20,195 $29,907 $(4,185) $(38,051) $56,631 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 5
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $959,676 $367,172 $610,020 $393,431 $106,486 $(9,114) $2,427,671 Billable costs 175,145 26,327 80,655 199,146 51 5 481,329 Revenue 1,134,821 393,499 690,675 592,577 106,537 (9,109) 2,909,000 Billable costs 175,145 26,327 80,655 199,146 51 5 481,329 Staff costs 565,484 247,967 363,031 229,356 68,647 52,411 1,526,896 Administrative costs 105,801 27,267 93,003 50,841 17,613 7,938 302,463 Unbillable and other costs, net 78,333 1,305 64,833 9,300 22,689 (1) 176,459 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 210,058 90,633 89,153 103,934 (2,463) (69,462) 421,853 Stock-based compensation 19,716 4,122 4,191 6,325 628 19,113 54,095 Depreciation and amortization 52,295 23,174 30,263 25,711 23,514 16,292 171,249 Deferred acquisition consideration (4,784) 12,271 3,010 (7,022) (10,942) - (7,467)Impairment and other losses - - - 222 244 - 466 Other items, net(1) 10,228 1,859 17,549 5,048 3,651 6,174 44,509 Operating income (loss) $132,603 $49,207 $34,140 $73,650 $(19,558) $(111,041) $159,001 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 6
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $240,262 $84,570 $161,720 $131,736 $13,122 $(1,787) $629,623 Billable costs 48,294 2,110 11,719 97,372 - (410) 159,085 Revenue 288,556 86,680 173,439 229,108 13,122 (2,197) 788,708 Billable costs 48,294 2,110 11,719 97,372 - (410) 159,085 Staff costs 146,876 60,557 91,108 69,381 10,614 11,685 390,221 Administrative costs 25,300 6,102 22,190 13,646 2,725 3,312 73,275 Unbillable and other costs, net 15,458 605 18,944 2,882 2,860 - 40,749 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 52,628 17,306 29,478 45,827 (3,077) (16,784) 125,378 Stock-based compensation 2,093 (1,480) 1,866 2,254 157 8,345 13,235 Depreciation and amortization 12,680 5,585 7,301 6,556 3,193 3,456 38,771 Deferred acquisition consideration 3,379 4,221 (1,292) 9,673 (936) - 15,045 Other items, net(1) 8,823 201 1,863 1,403 88 2,421 14,799 Operating income (loss) $25,653 $8,779 $19,740 $25,941 $(5,579) $(31,006) $43,528 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items.SCHEDULE 7
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $905,117 $324,183 $601,503 $435,626 $32,265 $(2,032) $2,296,662 Billable costs 172,490 11,473 93,899 267,439 - (747) 544,554 Revenue 1,077,607 335,656 695,402 703,065 32,265 (2,779) 2,841,216 Billable costs 172,490 11,473 93,899 267,439 - (747) 544,554 Staff costs 557,776 227,522 356,684 232,096 28,686 46,942 1,449,706 Administrative costs 101,145 21,809 83,572 47,335 9,777 11,408 275,046 Unbillable and other costs, net 70,924 1,393 65,188 10,840 6,117 - 154,462 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 175,272 73,459 96,059 145,355 (12,315) (60,382) 417,448 Stock-based compensation 17,095 6,622 6,265 7,721 805 13,653 52,161 Depreciation and amortization 53,106 22,398 31,450 20,100 12,502 12,096 151,652 Deferred acquisition consideration 5,379 7,911 (7,745) 18,770 (1,320) - 22,995 Impairment and other losses 1,500 - - - - 215 1,715 Other items, net(1) 20,251 3,090 17,103 4,860 629 9,924 55,857 Operating income (loss) $77,941 $33,438 $48,986 $93,904 $(24,931) $(96,270) $133,068 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 8
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders and adjusted net income $12,660 $64,037 $76,697 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 258,997 - 258,997 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.05 $0.30 Adjustments to Net incomeAmortization $38,333 Stock-based compensation 9,953 Deferred acquisition consideration 2,444 Other items, net 16,639 67,369 Adjusted tax expense (3,332) $64,037 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 9
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $29,101 $198,129 $227,230 Net loss attributable to Class C shareholders (6,637) - (6,637)Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C shareholders and adjusted net income $22,464 $198,129 $220,593 Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 225,468 - 225,468 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding 39,055 - 39,055 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 264,523 - 264,523 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.08 $0.83 Adjustments to Net IncomeAmortization $145,506 Impairment and other losses 466 Stock-based compensation 54,095 Deferred acquisition consideration (7,467) Other items, net 46,792 239,392 Adjusted tax expense (41,263) $198,129 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 10
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $3,235 $22,778 $26,013 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - 41,549 41,549 Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C and adjusted net income $3,235 $64,327 $67,562 Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 115,147 - 115,147 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding - 151,649 151,649 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 115,147 151,649 266,796 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.03 $0.25 Adjustments to Net incomeAmortization $30,572 Stock-based compensation 13,235 Deferred acquisition consideration 15,045 Other items, net 14,799 73,651 Adjusted tax expense (20,618) 53,033 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 11,294 $64,327 Allocation of adjustments to Net income Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $22,778 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - add-backs 30,255 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 11,294 41,549 $64,327 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 11
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $2,259 $82,506 $84,765 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - 126,735 126,735 Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C shareholders and adjusted net income $2,259 $209,241 $211,500 Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 115,752 - 115,752 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding - 151,649 151,649 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 115,752 151,649 267,401 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.02 $0.79 Adjustments to Net incomeAmortization $122,442 Impairment and other losses 1,715 Stock-based compensation 52,161 Deferred acquisition consideration 22,995 Other items, net 55,857 255,170 Adjusted tax expense (63,073) 192,097 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 17,144 $209,241 Allocation of adjustments to Net income Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $82,506 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - add-backs 109,591 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 17,144 126,735 $209,241 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 12
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $104,537 $131,339 Accounts receivable, net 735,752 716,415 Expenditures billable to clients 164,694 173,194 Other current assets 157,309 114,200 Total Current Assets 1,162,292 1,135,148 Fixed assets, net 73,081 72,706 Right-of-use assets - operating leases 213,576 219,400 Goodwill 1,595,238 1,554,146 Other intangible assets, net 834,248 836,783 Deferred tax assets 281,057 46,926 Other assets 55,055 43,112 Total Assets $4,214,547 $3,908,221 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS ("RNCI"), AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts payable $548,320 $449,347 Accrued media 239,490 245,883 Accruals and other liabilities 291,554 265,356 Advance billings 329,815 294,609 Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases 55,386 60,195 Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration 15,446 51,906 Total Current Liabilities 1,480,011 1,367,296 Long-term debt 1,326,013 1,353,624 Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration 24,598 50,209 Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases 224,397 245,397 Deferred tax liabilities 54,726 47,239 Long-term tax receivable agreement liability 252,390 25,493 Other liabilities 51,077 33,646 Total Liabilities 3,413,212 3,122,904 Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 24,968 8,412 Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees Shareholders' Equity Common shares - Class A 252 115 Common shares - Class C - 2 Paid-in capital 744,463 343,647 Retained earnings 32,930 11,740 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19,252) (23,773)Stagwell Inc. Shareholders' Equity 758,393 331,731 Noncontrolling interests 17,974 445,174 Total Shareholders' Equity 776,367 776,905 Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Shareholders' Equity $4,214,547 $3,908,221  SCHEDULE 13
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA
(amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $30,626 $25,044 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Stock-based compensation 54,095 52,161 Depreciation and amortization 171,249 151,652 Amortization of right-of-use lease assets and lease liability interest 67,495 75,117 Impairment and other (gains) losses (3,116) 1,715 Deferred income taxes 10,439 (10,686)Adjustment to deferred acquisition consideration (7,467) 23,005 Loss (gain) on sale of business 2,245 - Bargain purchase gain (9,937) - Other, net 7,519 7,622 Changes in working capital: Accounts receivable 28,787 8,465 Expenditures billable to clients 12,012 (54,350)Other current assets (51,534) (6,200)Accounts payable 73,573 24,438 Accrued expenses and other liabilities (42,244) (28,658)Advance billings 25,574 (22,651)Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases (76,465) (83,905)Deferred acquisition related payments (1,823) (19,910)Net cash provided by operating activities 291,028 142,859 Cash flows from investing activities: Capitalized software (67,489) (35,094)Capital expenditures (43,741) (18,912)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (6,179) (103,254)Proceeds from sale of business, net 10,850 - Other (7,119) (5,212)Net cash used in investing activities (113,678) (162,472)Cash flows from financing activities: Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility (2,026,000) (1,755,000)Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility 1,999,326 1,960,000 Shares repurchased and cancelled (134,261) (108,249)Distributions to noncontrolling interests (9,662) (26,723)Payment of deferred consideration (33,343) (29,774)Purchase of noncontrolling interest - (3,316)Debt financing and other costs (6,077) - Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (210,017) 36,938 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 5,865 (5,723)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (26,802) 11,602 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 131,339 119,737 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $104,537 $131,339 SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW) Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025

Code and Theory Recognized by Ad Age A-List for Leading Transformation in the AI EraMarch 9, 2026 11:15 AM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Code and Theory, the digital transformation network within Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), has been named to Ad Age's A-List, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful agencies shaping the future of business and marketing. Code and Theory was built for a different definition of creative: the ability to create change. Most agencies are optimized for campaigns. Code and Theory optimizes for how organizations move, redesigning not just what the campaign is, but how they operate across their internal organizations and customers' products and services.Code and Theory's strategic 50/50 split of creatives and engineers brings CMOs, CTOs, CIOs and CEOs together to solve problems that can't be solved alone.While much of the industry shrank, Code and Theory's model drove 17% revenue growth in 2024, fueled by 35 new clients and expanded partnerships with Comcast, Amazon, JPMorganChase, Microsoft and others. More than 50 Fortune 500 companies now trust Code and Theory to lead transformation work that compounds, the kind that builds capabilities, not just campaigns.Code and Theory's AI-transformation stories are not philosophical; they're meaningful. Recent client success stories include:TIME: A full-stack reinvention into a modern, AI-native publishing platform. Digital revenue increased by 159%.Stanley Black & Decker: A unified design system across 30+ brands in 55 markets, increasing e-commerce conversion by 40%.JBL: An editorial and content architecture-driving campaign rebuilt for social and LLM discovery, fueling 2,434% year-over-year growth in AI referrals.T. Rowe Price: One unified ecosystem consolidated from 47 fragmented sites, saving 90,000 hours and $14M in avoided costs.NFL: A reimagined NFL.com that increased NFL+ discovery 104% year-over-year and tripled subscriber acquisition.This recognition extends a historic run that includes Agency of the Year honors from Adweek, ANA B2 Awards, Digiday, Campaign and the Shorty Awards, as well as multiple Fast Company Innovation by Design distinctions.Dan Gardner, Co-Founder of Code and Theory: "We've spent 25 years becoming experts at doing what hasn't been done before. That has never been more valuable than it is right now. AI is rewriting the business rulebook, and the companies that use technology creatively will be the ones that turn this moment into real, sustained growth. I'm grateful to the teams who make reinvention feel natural and meaningful and to the clients who trust us at the moments that matter most."Michael Treff, CEO: "A lot of companies are talking about AI. Very few are restructuring how they actually work. The leaders right now are rebuilding their operating systems so they can move at AI speed without losing the human instincts that create real connection. That is the work we exist to do. This recognition reflects the ambition of our clients and the energy inside our walls."About The Code and Theory NetworkThe Code and Theory Network is the only technology and creative network with a balance of 50% creative and 50% engineers. Our unique makeup makes us the place where CMOs, CTOs and CIOs come together to drive results for their businesses. We partner with our clients to redefine what is possible to create lasting impact and drive long-term growth. Part of Stagwell, Code and Theory offers a global footprint and the capabilities to work across the entirety of the customer-facing journey, and implement the technology that powers it. The network includes the flagship agency Code and Theory as well as Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Truelogic, Create. Group, Rhythm and Mediacurrent. Code and Theory clients include Amazon, JPMorganChase, Microsoft, NBC, NFL and Yeti. For more, visit codeandtheory.comMedia Contact:Kenneth Hein
kenneth.hein@codeandtheory.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Code and Theory Recognized by Ad Age A-List for Leading Transformation in the AI Era

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Assembly Appoints Aruna Natarajan as Chief Client Officer, North AmericaMarch 4, 2026 1:05 PM
ACCESS NewswireThis version of the Press Release includes numerous updatesNatarajan strengthens executive client leadership as Assembly scales in North AmericaNEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Assembly, the global media agency within the Stagwell network famous for making brands perform, has appointed Aruna Natarajan as Chief Client Officer, North America, as the agency expands its client portfolio across the region. Based in New York, Natarajan will report to Jill Kelly, CEO of Assembly North America.As marketers push for faster, more technology-connected delivery across channels and audiences, Assembly is further strengthening its senior client leadership bench to match the pace and complexity of modern client partnerships. Natarajan will focus on deepening executive relationships, sharpening how teams align to client business priorities, and reinforcing consistent partnership standards across North America.Her remit spans the full client lifecycle, including account stewardship, client governance, and the operational excellence that supports retention and organic growth. She will work closely with Global Chief Client Officer Andrea Timmerman.Natarajan joins from WPP Media, where she served as Chief Operating Officer and previously Chief Client Officer, leading large global portfolios and working with senior marketers through transformation and growth."Aruna is a standout client leader with the experience to match the scale and ambition of this moment for Assembly in North America," said Jill Kelly, Assembly North America CEO. "As we continue to grow, her leadership will help us deepen executive partnerships and continue to raise the bar on what clients expect from us as their media and technology partner."Natarajan said her priority is scaling a client leadership approach built on trust, clarity, and measurable outcomes."The opportunity at Assembly is to continue to elevate client leadership as a practice into true business partnership with clients," said Natarajan. "That means building trust, developing a deep understanding of their businesses, and identifying how media can unlock growth for their brands. I'm excited to help establish and scale this client leadership practice alongside Jill and the Assembly team."ABOUT ASSEMBLYAssembly is a global omnichannel agency built for brands that want a more modern approach to building brands that perform. Backed by the Stagwell network, we are a literal assembly of data, talent, and technology built to unlock smarter, faster, and better-performing outcomes from the bottom up -not the top down. Curious, collaborative, and driven by change, we are an agency of builders who believe the better the experience, the better the performance. We don't see brand and performance as an either/or. For us, it's always both. The + symbol in our logo, known as the ORAD, represents this mindset. It's a mark of how we think, how we build, and how we deliver results across the full funnel. Assembly's foundation is built on three core elements: our purpose-built STAGE Experience Engine, the strategic product it powers-Brand Performance Planning (BPP) - and an organizational design built for speed, depth, and the demands of modern marketing. Together, they enable us to build better brand experiences that reimagine how brands connect, engage, and grow across data, tech, media, creative and commerce. With over 3,000 experts in 44 offices worldwide, Assembly delivers full-funnel solutions that help the world's most ambitious brands perform. Learn more at?assemblyglobal.com.MEDIA CONTACT:Mariana Delacqua
Mariana.delacqua@assemblyglobal.comSOURCE: AssemblyView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Assembly Appoints Aruna Natarajan as Chief Client Officer, North America

February Caps / Harris Poll: Trump's State Of The Union Address Gets A 60% Favorable Rating, With All 11 New Policies Receiving Majority SupportMarch 2, 2026 10:40 AM
ACCESS Newswire52% OF VOTERS SAY ECONOMY IS BETTER TODAY THAN UNDER BIDEN, UP 5 PTS. FROM JANUARY65% OF VOTERS AGREE WITH THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION LIMITING EXECUTIVE POWER TO IMPOSE TARIFFS IN NON-EMERGENCIES85% OF VOTERS SAY ONLY U.S. CITIZENS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO VOTE WITH 71% SUPPORTING THE SAVE AMERICA ACTTHE MIDTERMS HORSERACE IS TIED, BUT REPUBLICANS HAVE A 4-PT. MESSAGING EDGE AMONG LIKELY VOTERS76% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE OVER SOCIALIST POLICIES, WITH STRONG CONSENSUS FOR PRIVATE HOMEOWNERSHIP, PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND PRIVATELY RUN GROCERY STORES59% OF VOTERS NOW SUPPORT MADURO'S ARREST AND VENEZUELA INTERVENTION, A 5-PT. INCREASE, AND 62% SAY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SHOULD PUSH VENEZUELA TOWARDS DEMOCRACYNEW YORK, NY and CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the February Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.President Donald Trump's approval rating is at 46%, showing slight improvements across nearly every policy area. His job approval is highest on fighting crime in America's cities (51%), immigration (48%), and returning America to its values (48%); and lowest on responding to anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis (42%) and tariffs and trade policy (43%). This month's poll also covered public opinion on the State of the Union, overall economy, midterms, recent Supreme Court ruling, voter ID requirements, economic ideology, and U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, the Middle East, and Ukraine. We will release a special follow-up report later this week on the conflict in Iran. Download the key results here."The Americans are single-mindedly focused on the economy, and this poll shows there is room for people to change their opinion as we're seeing some improvement in the long-term trend," said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. "The administration has to keep working on explaining its economic policy to change the minds of voters ahead of the midterms."SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN PERCEPTIONS OF THE ECONOMY51% of voters say the U.S. economy is strong today (+2 pts., Jan. 2026; +8 pts., Nov. 2025).36% of voters say their personal financial situation is improving (+4 pts., Nov. 2025), particularly among Republican, male, likely midterm, 25-44 y.o., and urban voters.52% of voters say the economy is better today than it was when Biden was president (+5 pts., Jan. 2026). 59% attribute today's economy to Trump (Democrats: 75%; Republicans: 44%; Independents: 58%).52% of voters say the economy is shrinking (-4). 62% think inflation is above 3 percent, including a majority across political parties (-4).VOTERS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MOST OF TRUMP'S POLICIESThe majority of key Trump policies continue to see majority support. His most popular policies are lowering prescription drug prices (80% support), deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (75%), eliminating fraud in government expenditures (71%), and capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year (69%).Trump's least popular policies include removing information about civil rights and climate change from public sites (32% support), Medicaid cost cuts (42%), and hiring additional ICE agents to conduct immigration raids (45%).Inflation and immigration continue to be the nation's top two most important issues today, according to voters, with healthcare increasing in salience this month (+3).The Republican Party approval rating is at 48% (+4 pts., Jan. 2026), while the Democratic Party approval rating is at 45% (+1). Congressional approval is at 34% (+2).FAVORABLE RESPONSE TO STATE OF THE UNION WITH NEW TRUMP POLICIES SEEING STRONG SUPPORT47% of voters say they watched the State of the Union address, with 60% who watched at least some of the address having a favorable opinion of it.All 11 of Trump's new policies announced in the address received majority support, with the most popular being a stock trading ban on Congressional members (72%), federal accounts for employees without retirement plans (70%), a ban preventing single-family home purchases from Wall Street firms (69%), and a most-favored-nation drug pricing deal (68%).52% of voters say it was appropriate for some Democrats to boycott the address, but 57% say their booing and jeering was inappropriate.33% of voters watched the Democratic rebuttal speech by Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger, with 61% who watched at least some of the speech having a favorable opinion of it.REPUBLICANS GAIN EDGE POST-EXPOSURE TO PARTY MESSAGING IF CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS WERE HELD TODAYVoters are split 50-50 on which party they would vote for if the congressional election were held today (Republicans +4 pts., Jan. 2026).When given statements about party messaging, Republican messaging on responsible governance via curbed spending, closed borders, and reduced crime resonates most, with more than 2 in 5 voters, a plurality, saying the messages make them more likely to vote Republican.Anti-Trump messaging from Democrats is more effective than affordability messaging, with 61% of voters saying messages on stopping Trump and his tariffs are believable. However, the message only delivers a net +2 boost in likely vote choice toward Democrats.After exposure to each party's messaging, 51% of voters say they are more likely to vote for a Republican for Congress than a Democrat. The Republican lead grows to 4 pts. among likely voters.VOTERS AGREE WITH SUPREME COURT RULING AGAINST TRUMP'S TARIFFS65% of voters agree with the Supreme Court's ruling limiting Trump's power to impose global tariffs without congressional approval, including a majority across political parties.62% of voters say fentanyl/drug trafficking and large U.S. trade deficits are real issues and emergencies facing the country (Democrats: 43%; Republicans: 81%; Independents: 59%), but 42%, a plurality, say the president should not have authority to impose tariffs in non-emergency situations.56% of voters oppose Trump's new 15% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruling.51% of voters oppose Trump's tariffs imposed last year, with 54% saying the tariffs went too far.MOST VOTERS BACK THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, BELIEVING ONLY U.S. CITIZENS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO VOTE58% of voters believe there is at least some voter fraud in U.S. elections, particularly among Republicans (77%) and Independents (58%), despite 60% saying the elections are generally secure.85% of voters say only U.S. citizens should be allowed to vote, including a strong majority across political parties.71% of voters support the SAVE America Act (Democrats: 50%; Republicans: 91%; Independents: 69%), with 54% prioritizing stopping voter fraud over access concerns for eligible citizens.The majority of voters support specific requirements of the Act, including proof of citizenship (75%), voter ID (81%), states removing non-citizens from voter rolls (80%), and states sharing redacted voting rolls with the Department of Homeland Security (61%).73% of voters say we should have a national law requiring all ballots to be counted within 24 hours of Election Day.68% of voters support early voting, including a majority across political parties.AMERICANS ARE OVERWHLEMINGLY PRO-FREE ENTERPRISE76% of voters say America should be run as a free enterprise country, including a strong majority across political parties, and 78% believe they have a better life under such a system.59% say capitalism is a better economic system than socialism (Democrats: 46%; Republicans: 74%; Independents: 57%).91% of voters support private homeownership, private property rights, and freedom of opinion. 84% believe grocery stores should be privately run.65% of voters believe the people own their own houses, not the state, under socialism, including a majority across political parties.52% of voters say teachers' unions are heavily involved in politics, with most viewing them as in the political center (41%) or left-leaning (37%). 60% say they should not be involved in political issues (Democrats: 50%; Republicans: 63%; Independents: 66%).MAJORITY SUPPORT FOR TRUMP'S GAZA DEAL73% of voters support Trump's deal to secure the safe return of Israeli hostages and end hostilities in Gaza (+6), including a majority across political parties and age groups.71% of voters continue to support Israel over Hamas in the conflict.MORE VOTERS SUPPORT MADURO'S ARREST VERSUS LAST MONTH, WANT MORE AGGRESSIVE U.S. STANCE AGAINST DICTATORS AND DRUG CARTELS59% of voters support the arrest of Nicolás Maduro (+5), with 58% saying his removal was in the national interest of the U.S. (+7; Democrats: 41%; Republicans: 79%; Independents: 52%).54% of voters say the U.S. should try to fix the Venezuelan oil industry (-3), though 51% say the U.S. is not entitled to proceeds.62% of voters believe pushing Venezuela towards a democratic transition should be a key priority for the Trump administration, including a majority across political parties.67% of voters say the U.S. should take a more aggressive stand in our hemisphere against leaders propped up by drug cartels, and 62% support a U.S. maximum pressure campaign on the government of Mexico to fight drug cartels.66% of voters think the U.S. should take a more aggressive stance against dictators propped up by Russia and China (+5).MAJORITY OF VOTERS WANT THE U.S. TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING UKRAINE66% of voters say Trump should continue to provide weapons to Ukraine and impose further economic sanctions on Russia, including a majority across political parties.63% of voters say Ukraine should receive direct security guarantees from the U.S. if it makes concessions to end the war.51% of voters support Trump's handling of the Ukraine-Russia conflict so far.The February Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on February 25-26, 2026, among 1,999 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX. Follow the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.About The Harris Poll & HarrisXThe Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. It works with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. One of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., The Harris Poll has tracked public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963, and is now part of Stagwell, the challenger holding company built to transform marketing.HarrisX is a technology-driven market research and data analytics company that conducts multi-method research in the U.S. and over 40 countries around the world on behalf of Fortune 100 companies, public policy institutions, global leaders, NGOs and philanthropic organizations. HarrisX was the most accurate pollster of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.About the Harvard Center for American Political Studies
The Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) is committed to and fosters the interdisciplinary study of U.S. politics. Governed by a group of political scientists, sociologists, historians, and economists within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, CAPS drives discussion, research, public outreach, and pedagogy about all aspects of U.S. politics. CAPS encourages cutting-edge research using a variety of methodologies, including historical analysis, social surveys, and formal mathematical modeling, and it often cooperates with other Harvard centers to support research training and encourage cross-national research about the United States in comparative and global contexts. More information at https://caps.gov.harvard.edu/.Contact:
Carrie Hsu
pr@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: February Caps / Harris Poll: Trump's State Of The Union Address Gets A 60% Favorable Rating, With All 11 New Policies Receiving Majority Support

Stagwell Launches Stagwell Search+: The Industry's First Agentic Platform To Win AI SearchMarch 2, 2026 8:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireNew media solution enables brands to win discoverability, visibility, positive sentiment, and outcomes across major AI systemsNEW YORK, NY AND LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the global launch of Stagwell Search+, the industry's first agentic platform for AI Search experiences. Built by Assembly, Stagwell's global omnichannel media agency, in partnership with Emberos, the operating system for AI visibility, Stagwell Search+ is a category-defining solution to master the transition from traditional search engines to AI search experiences.As Large Language Models (LLMs) increasingly mediate how people discover, compare, and choose, Stagwell Search+ helps brands optimize not just for clicks and traffic, but for a new era of search where AI guides decisions and the goal is to be chosen. The solution combines an agentic platform with a differentiated framework that improves a brand's discoverability, visibility, sentiment, and outcomes in AI Search. Unlike existing industry solutions that treat this as an SEO adjustment, Stagwell Search+ is the first built on the understanding that this is a paid, owned, earned and shared media challenge that demands a system, not simply another stack of isolated channel tactics. Stagwell Search+ unifies four core capabilities for brand performance in AI Search:Audit, Assembly's AI search product, understands and assesses a brand's activation maturity across media channels.Then Assembly's AI search intelligence layer utilizes Emberos' unique AI agents to measure discoverability, visibility and sentiment across generative surfaces.Combined, the output gives teams the exact strategies to implement a unified, cross-channel system that influences how AI models understand and recommend brands.Through continuous measurement and experimentation, Search+ compounds learning and strengthens brand performance over time.Assembly clients are already adopting Stagwell Search+'s early model and have proven impact in early deployments, including:+57% increase in visibility in AI Overviews for a software client.+34% increase in revenue from AI-powered search transformation with a global technology client using AI Max, a paid search campaign type in Google Ads, for Search Ads.+27% average incremental lift from Search+ system-based activation."Stagwell Search+ solves the ‘data-to-execution' gap that plagues existing tools and delivers best-in-class solutions for clients by enabling them to act on AI search insights in real time with clear results. Building on the launch of The Machine, marketing's first agentic operating system, this latest development for the media sector continues Stagwell's momentum as an AI winner," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell."The front door of the Internet has changed. LLMs are now how people discover products and make buying decisions. Stagwell gets that-and we're excited to partner with them to bring Emberos' AI agents and AI Brand Orchestration infrastructure to their clients so they can win where it matters most," said Justin Inman, Founder & CEO at Emberos.This solution comes after a strong year of momentum for Stagwell in AI following the launches of NewVoices.ai, The Machine and Agent Cloud. Assembly also continues to win industry recognition as a global leader in AI-powered performance, including being named Microsoft Advertising Partner of the Year and widely recognized by Google for its AI-first search leadership.For more information, visit: https://stagwellsearchplus.assemblyglobal.com/About StagwellStagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.About AssemblyAssembly is a global omnichannel agency built for brands that want a more modern approach to building brands that perform. Backed by the Stagwell network, we are a literal assembly of data, talent, and technology built to unlock smarter, faster, and better-performing outcomes from the bottom up -not the top down. Curious, collaborative, and driven by change, we are an agency of builders who believe the better the experience, the better the performance. We don't see brand and performance as an either/or. For us, it's always both. The + symbol in our logo, known as the ORAD, represents this mindset. It's a mark of how we think, how we build, and how we deliver results across the full funnel. Assembly's foundation is built on three core elements: our purpose-built STAGE Experience Engine, the strategic product it powers-Brand Performance Planning (BPP) - and an organizational design built for speed, depth, and the demands of modern marketing. Together, they enable us to build better brand experiences that reimagine how brands connect, engage, and grow across data, tech, media, creative and commerce. With over 3,000 experts in 44 offices worldwide, Assembly delivers full-funnel solutions that help the world's most ambitious brands perform. Learn more at?assemblyglobal.com.About EmberosEmberos is the operating system for AI visibility. The platform enables studios, enterprises, and consumer brands to see how they appear inside major AI systems, monitor visibility shifts in real time, predict demand, and quantify impact across multiple industries. Learn more at https://www.emberos.ai/Contact
Quinn Werner
PR@stagwellglobal.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Launches Stagwell Search+: The Industry's First Agentic Platform To Win AI Search

The Marketing Cloud Expands its AI-Enablement Platform Agent Cloud with Major Partner Integrations and Enterprise FeaturesFebruary 27, 2026 9:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireNew specialized AI agents from Limbik and Glystn, enhanced model support, and platform improvements accelerate adoptionNEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 / The Marketing Cloud, a Stagwell company (NASDAQ:STGW), today announced significant expansions to Agent Cloud, its secure AI-driven, unified platform that simplifies access to the world's leading AI tools and purpose-built marketing assistants. Since its October 2025 launch, Agent Cloud has expanded AI integrations and enterprise controls while driving real impact, growing monthly agent interactions by 30% to more than 25,000 per month, supporting 500+ custom built agents, and increasing daily engagement time by 25%.Building on Agent Cloud's debut with leading AI partners including OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini and creative models NanoBanana and Veo, as well as xAI's Grok, the latest updates address critical enterprise needs while expanding Agent Cloud's specialized capabilities through strategic partnerships with leading AI companies Glystn, Limbik, Parallel, and Walt AI, alongside major platform enhancements that improve user experience and administrative control. Agent Cloud now features newly launched AI integrations designed for advanced marketing intelligence:Glystn Social Intelligence - Converts scattered social media signals into clear, actionable insights by analyzing real conversations from TikTok and Instagram, uncovering emerging cultural and consumer trends through semantic searches and identifying the specific creators driving trend spacesGlystn Creator Discovery - Enables comprehensive creator search and analysis across TikTok and Instagram through conversational queries, analyzing content, engagement patterns, and authenticity while vetting creators for brand safety considerations and competitor partnershipsLimbik Resonance Agent - Leverages six years of behavioral data across 6,600+ audience segments in 60+ countries to predict message resonance in real-time, often delivering insights within 10 secondsParallel AI Deep Research Integration - Transforms complex research queries into comprehensive, analyst-grade intelligence reports through automated web exploration and multi-step synthesis with inline citations and confidence metrics, delivering actionable insights on competitors and industry trends within minutesWalt AI Database Intelligence Integration - Unlocks client data and marketing databases for instant insights through natural language queries powered by ReasonBase™ semantic layer technology, enabling questions like, "Which campaigns drove the highest ROI last quarter?" with accurate answers and deterministic SQL generation across platforms like Snowflake and BigQueryOther platform improvements include comprehensive budget management with organization-level caps and role-based spending controls, alongside significant user experience enhancements including universal model switching that allows seamless transitions between Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, and Grok while preserving conversation context, plus universal file support for documents across all models."These advancements represent our commitment to continuous innovation based on real user needs," said Elspeth Rollert, CEO at The Marketing Cloud. "Since launch, we've seen tremendous user adoption across the marketing spectrum, especially from agencies who need both specialized AI capabilities and enterprise-grade controls. Agent Cloud continues to be the platform that combines leading AI models with the security and flexibility that modern marketers require to drive outcomes.""Agent Cloud has been pivotal in advancing our AI transformation," said Brent Diggins, Managing Director of Performance+Intelligence at Allison Worldwide. "Its flexible, enterprise-grade platform with robust governance and ethical safeguards has enabled us to accelerate workflows, boost productivity, and meet the evolving needs of our teams and clients worldwide. The ability to build and deploy custom AI assistants makes Agent Cloud a true differentiator."Agent Cloud enhancements are available immediately to existing users, with new specialized agents accessible through the platform's unified interface. To learn more and request a demo, visit www.themarketingcloud.com.About The Marketing Cloud
The Marketing Cloud (formerly Stagwell Marketing Cloud) is a data-driven suite of AI-powered SaaS and service solutions built for the modern marketer. Powered by proprietary data and advanced tools spanning research, communications, creative, and media, it enables organizations to achieve measurable business outcomes by making smarter decisions, faster. The Marketing Cloud was born out of Stagwell's (NASDAQ:STGW) award-winning network, known for delivering creative performance for ambitious brands.About Stagwell
Stagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at?www.stagwellglobal.com.Media Contact:
Alyssa Bourne-Peters
PR Director, North America
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Assembly Hires Three Industry Leaders in Europe to Accelerate GrowthFebruary 27, 2026 6:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireNorthway, Ayre, and Panchal add senior depth across AI and data strategy, programmatic activation, and client leadership as Assembly scales in EuropeLONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 / Assembly enters 2026 with momentum and the leadership to match. The Stagwell media agency appoints James Northway as EVP, Global Head of AI and Data Strategy; David Ayre as Europe Head of Programmatic; and Bav Panchal as Europe Managing Partner, strengthening its bench across decision intelligence, activation, and client leadership.Assembly is building on its momentum in the region, following the recent Jabra win and the appointment of Bridget Hopkins as CEO of Europe. These strategic hires accelerate Assembly's expansion across Europe as clients push for integrated brand performance solutions that connect data, technology, media, and commerce to drive measurable growth. Assembly is meeting that demand through continued investment in its STAGE AI Experience Engine and Brand Performance Planning strategic product.Collectively, the hires enhance Assembly's ability to build and scale omnichannel experiences that drive business outcomes. Northway spearheads the evolution of the agency's AI and data strategy, advancing how insight informs experience design and investment decisions. Ayre expands programmatic performance across European markets, scaling AI-enabled activation and marketplace strategy. Panchal strengthens client leadership across the region."Europe is a priority growth region for Assembly," said Bridget Hopkins, Europe CEO. "We are seeing strong demand from clients who want more connected, performance-driven marketing models. These appointments ensure we have the leadership depth to scale our offering and deliver growth with greater consistency across the region."Northway joins from Wavemaker, where he served as Global Head of Data Strategy; Ayre joins from Dentsu, where he held senior programmatic leadership roles; and Panchal brings a wealth of international agency experience from senior positions at WPP Media.For Global CEO Rick Acampora, the hires represent continued investment in the agency's operating model."This is about how we scale what makes Assembly different," he said. "We are aligning leadership to the capabilities that power brand performance across data, activation, and client leadership. That depth allows us to operate faster, connect our disciplines more effectively, and deliver stronger outcomes for clients."ABOUT ASSEMBLYAssembly is a global omnichannel agency built for brands that want a more modern approach to building brands that perform. Backed by the Stagwell network, we are a literal assembly of data, talent, and technology built to unlock smarter, faster, and better-performing outcomes from the bottom up -not the top down. Curious, collaborative, and driven by change, we are an agency of builders who believe the better the experience, the better the performance. We don't see brand and performance as an either/or. For us, it's always both. The + symbol in our logo, known as the ORAD, represents this mindset. It's a mark of how we think, how we build, and how we deliver results across the full funnel. Assembly's foundation is built on three core elements: our purpose-built STAGE Experience Engine, the strategic product it powers-Brand Performance Planning (BPP) - and an organizational design built for speed, depth, and the demands of modern marketing. Together, they enable us to build better brand experiences that reimagine how brands connect, engage, and grow across data, tech, media, creative and commerce. With over 3,000 experts in 44 offices worldwide, Assembly delivers full-funnel solutions that help the world's most ambitious brands perform. Learn more at assemblyglobal.com.MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACTBria Bryant
bria.bryant@assemblyglobal.comSOURCE: AssemblyView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Assembly Hires Three Industry Leaders in Europe to Accelerate Growth