Stagwell

Stagwell, Inc. operates as media and public relations agency. It delivers brands that connect culture-moving creativity with technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. It operates through the following segments: Integrated Agencies Network, Media Network, Communications Network, All Other, and Corporate. The Integrated Agencies Network segment engages in the organization of go-to-market and collaboration incentive purposes to facilitate integrated and flexible offerings for clients. The Media Network segment consists of a specialist network branded as Stagwell Media Network. The Communications Network segment focuses on a specialist network that provides advocacy, strategic corporate communications, investor relations, public relations, online fundraising and other services to both corporations and political and advocacy organizations and consists of Allison & Partners SKDK (including Sloane & Company), and Targeted Victory Agencies. The All Other segment consists of Stagwell Marketing Cloud products such as PRophet. The Corporate segment includes corporate office expenses. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Stagwell reports record revenue and strategic investments driving future growth

Stagwell's strong financial performance, strategic investments, and focus on technology underscore its growth trajectory and competitive edge in the marketing sector. With a clear roadmap for future growth, the company aims to exceed long-term growth targets and enhance shareholder value through prudent financial management.

Stagwell meets Q1 expectations, eyes growth amid sector challenges

Stagwell's Q1 performance was solid, meeting revenue expectations and exceeding EBITDA targets through strategic acquisitions and cost-saving measures.
The company's strengths lie in its innovative investments, market recognition, and client wins, positioning it for future growth and competitive advantage.
While facing challenges in sector-specific revenue declines and balancing growth with efficiency, Stagwell has opportunities to leverage client wins, technology investments, and strategic guidance for sustained success.

Stagwell reports resilient Q2 performance, eyes international growth opportunities

Stagwell's Q2 2023 performance showcased resilience and efficiency improvements despite a slight decline in net revenue, with a strong focus on cost optimization and growth strategies.
The company's international and new business segments exhibited promising growth, while cost-saving measures and synergies are enhancing overall financial health.
Challenges persist in revenue growth and market competition, necessitating continued strategic planning and adaptability to seize emerging opportunities.
Stagwell's outlook for the year remains positive, with a clear roadmap to achieve key financial targets and drive sustainable value creation for stakeholders.

Stagwell reports resilient Q3 performance amidst challenges, eyes digital growth

Stagwell's Q3 performance reflects resilience amid industry challenges, with a strong focus on revenue growth and cost efficiencies.
Strategic initiatives, confidence in digital transformation, and proactive portfolio management underscore a forward-looking approach to value creation.
While challenges persist, Stagwell's emphasis on innovation, growth opportunities, and financial discipline sets a positive trajectory for future success.

Stagwell reports robust Q4 earnings, projects growth and cost focus

Stagwell's Q4 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, strategic moves, and cost management efforts. The company's focus on new business wins, partnerships, and technology development contributed to its success. Despite challenges, Stagwell remains optimistic about its growth prospects and outlined key initiatives for 2024.

Stagwell reports robust Q1 growth, eyes international expansion and digital

Stagwell's Q1 performance reflects strong revenue growth, margin improvement, and record net new business figures.
Strategic acquisitions and investments in digital capabilities position the company for international expansion and competitive advantage.
While facing challenges such as market uncertainties and debt reduction goals, Stagwell remains confident in achieving its full-year targets.
Opportunities lie in leveraging digital transformation, expanding international presence, and optimizing operational efficiencies for sustained growth.

Stagwell reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth in digital marketing

Stagwell's Q2 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, strategic investments in technology and growth initiatives, and reaffirmed guidance for the full year. The company's emphasis on new business wins, digital transformation, and global expansion positions it for continued success.

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SMC's second acquisition integrates SaaS platform linking global behavioral, transactional and attitudinal data NEW YORK , Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has acquired Maru Group , a leading software experience & insights data platform. Maru will join the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, a suite of proprietary SaaS and DaaS tools for in-house marketing teams.

STAGWELL (STGW) MARKETING CLOUD ACQUIRES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & INSIGHTS LEADER MARU GROUP TO SCALE GLOBAL PLATFORM

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Maru Group (‘Maru') has announced it has been acquired by Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing.

Stagwell (STGW) Marketing Cloud Acquires Customer Experience & Insights Leader Maru Group to Scale Global Platform

Challenger marketing services network will report financial results for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2022 NEW YORK , Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced it will report financial results for the three months ended Sept.

Stagwell (STGW) Schedules Q3 2022 Earnings Webcast

Stagwell's fastest-growing network transforms for the convergence of creative, media, and commerce. NEW YORK , Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has expanded and rebranded the Stagwell Media Network to the Brand Performance Network, closing a crucial gap in the industry to produce and deliver connected solutions that perform across creative, media and commerce.

Stagwell (STGW) Media Network Expands and Rebrands to the Brand Performance Network

Doner celebrates 85th anniversary with new leadership and expanded network DETROIT and LOS ANGELES , Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, full-service agency Doner, known for operating at the intersection of Modern & Main Street, marks its 85th anniversary by welcoming award-winning creative agency Wolfgang to the Doner Partners Network (DPN). As part of this acquisition by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the founding partners of Wolfgang will take on meaningful leadership roles within the DPN and enhance the network's West Coast presence.

STAGWELL (STGW) ACQUIRES WOLFGANG TO EXPAND THE DONER PARTNERS NETWORK; COLIN JEFFERY APPOINTED CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER OF DONER

Lyft, McDonald's, SambaTV, to join Stagwell agencies Assembly and National Research Group on AWNY Stage NEW YORK , Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced its second-annual sponsorship of Advertising Week New York, the world's largest annual gathering of marketing, media, and technology leaders.

Stagwell (STGW) to Deliver Insights for CMOs on Unprecedented Political Media Spend and Untapped Power of Brand Fandom at Advertising Week New York

NEW YORK , Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, hired Mansoor Basha as chief technology officer (CTO) of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC).

Stagwell (STGW) Marketing Cloud Hires First Chief Technology Officer Mansoor Basha

Best-in-class collective welcomes the creative agency and expands footprint and support of ambitious businesses MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colle McVoy takes a pivotal step in building the agency of the future by joining Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) powerhouse Constellation collective of best-in-class agencies.

Colle McVoy Accelerates Agency Transformation and Growth by Joining Stagwell's Constellation

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON , Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today launched a business unit to deliver bipartisan, multidisciplinary political and communications expertise to C-Suite leaders navigating today's complex landscape of emerging policy, political, and social issues.

MARK PENN'S STAGWELL LAUNCHES RISK AND REPUTATION UNIT TO COUNSEL C-SUITE LEADERS ON EMERGING POLICY, POLITICAL, and SOCIAL ISSUES

New affiliates rapidly scale global content and media capabilities while adding specialty expertise in fast-growing experiential, events, and gaming categories  NEW YORK and SINGAPORE , Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has added 19 partners across Asia-Pacific and Europe to its Global Affiliate Network, on the heels of the opening of its newest office in Malaysia.

Stagwell (STGW) Adds 19 Partners in Asia and Europe to Global Affiliate Network

NEW YORK , Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today that Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will present at the upcoming Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 10:45 AM ET.

Stagwell (STGW) to Present at the 2022 Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference

Study Reports 9 in 10 PR Professionals Say AI Will Free Them Up for Higher Value Tasks NEW YORK , Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority of public relations (PR) professionals (94%) want to be a part of changing the future of their field, with over nine in 10 (92%) believing AI has the potential to transform the way PR is conducted, according to new research commissioned by Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) PRophet, the first-ever AI-driven PR pitch platform built by and for PR professionals that predicts media interest and sentiment.

PR Pros Want to Change the Future of Their Industry, and AI could Spark this Transition, Per New Research from Stagwell's (STGW) PRophet and The Harris Poll

Last week, I traveled to NYC for a one-on-one meeting with Mark Penn, CEO of Stagwell Inc. We discussed the business at length. Stagwell Inc. is a disruptive digital marketing company forecasted to generate $465 million (at the mid-point) of FY 2022 Adj. EBITDA. The business trades at 8X EV/ FY 2022 EBITDA.

Stagwell: Disrupting Digital Marketing

NEW YORK , Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Frank Lanuto will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming 30th Annual Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 9:20am.

Stagwell (STGW) to Present at the 30th Annual Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference

The Society of Presidential Pollsters Founder Will Discuss "American Government in the 21st Century" Annual Poll Results WASHINGTON , Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will be a featured speaker at The George Washington (GW) University's "Reinvigorating Democracy" event next Wednesday, Sept.

Stagwell (STGW) Chairman and CEO Mark Penn to Speak at The George Washington University's "Reinvigorating Democracy"

NEW YORK and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the opening of its newest global office, Stagwell Malaysia.

Stagwell Expands APAC Presence with Opening of Malaysia Office

NEW YORK , Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced today that Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, will join a fireside chat at Citi's 2022 Global Technology Conference on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 2:30-3:10 p.m.

Stagwell (STGW) to Present at Citi's 2022 Global Technology Conference

NEW YORK , Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today that Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will attend the upcoming Benchmark Company 2022 Consumer/Media/Entertainment Conference in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Penn will be available for 1:1 investor meetings.

Stagwell (STGW) to Attend the Benchmark Company 2022 Consumer/Media/Entertainment One-on-One Conference

NEW YORK , Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced that S&P Global has upgraded the company's credit rating from B+ to BB-, noting the Company's improving leverage and robust net organic revenue growth.   "S&P's upgrade is a testament to our team's financial and operational management.

S&P Global Upgrades Stagwell's (STGW) Credit Rating to BB- from B+, Citing Robust Organic Net Revenue Growth and Improving Leverage

Evolved company positioning and identity reflect agency's 20-year heritage of marketing expertise and supporting the B2B industry IRVING, Texas , Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiview, the leader in digital publishing and marketing solutions for associations and industry suppliers, today announced a brand evolution campaign that reinforces its longtime support of the B2B industry. The new effort aims to elevate awareness of the 400-employee Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company and its pivotal role within America's vital association community.

Stagwell's (STGW) Multiview Bolsters Commitment to Associations with 'Your Aspiration is Our Inspiration' Brand Refresh

Charlie Tulip to lead Enterprise Sales and Kendra Lewellyn to lead Digital Marketing NEW YORK , Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) PRophet, the first-ever AI-driven PR pitch platform built by and for PR professionals that predicts media interest and sentiment before you pitch, today announced the hiring of Charlie Tulip as Enterprise Account Executive and Kendra Lewellyn as the company's Digital Marketing Manager, both moves that seek to further meet customer demand for the growing AI platform. Tulip, PRophet's latest addition to its sales team, brings over 20 years of B2B sales experience.

Stagwell's (STGW) PRophet Adds Key Sales and Marketing Staff to Meet Growing Customer Demand

PORTLAND, Ore. , Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instrument, a leading digital agency within the Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) network, today announced it was honored on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list as a standout for women.

Stagwell's (STGW) Instrument Honored by Fast Company as a Best Workplace for Innovators, Standout for Women

Significant Drop in Mobility Due to Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) Demonstrated in New Mobility Index, with Highest Drop Among Those in Their 50s Treatment is Deficient with 15% Currently Taking Opioids Despite CDC Guidelines Noting Inadequate Effectiveness and Inherent Risks Only 5% Utilizing Recommended Minimally Invasive Treatment Options NEW YORK , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) agency, announced today complete results from a landmark survey, "Mobility Matters: Chronic Low Back Pain in America," sponsored by Vertos Medical as part of its national health awareness campaign, Know Your Back Story. The nationally representative survey estimates that more than 72.3 million U.S. adults – 28% of the adult population – suffer from chronic low back pain (CLBP), higher than previously reported1,2,  and greater than arthritis (58.5 million),3  diabetes (37.3 million),4 or heart disease (30.3 million).5  More than three-fourths (76%) say CLBP has interfered with their ability to complete everyday tasks.

Landmark Survey by Stagwell's The Harris Poll Estimates More Than 72.3 Million U.S. Adults Suffer from Chronic Low Back Pain - Greater than Arthritis, Diabetes, or Heart Disease and with Debilitating Impact on Quality of Life

Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2022 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Michaela Pewarski - IR Mark Penn - Chairman & CEO Frank Lanuto - CFO Michaela Pewarski Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the Stagwell Inc. webcast for the second quarter of 2022.

Stagwell Inc. (STGW) CEO Mark Penn on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Delivers Double-Digit 2Q 2022 Revenue Growth; Reiterates guidance driven by global media performance and continued digital acceleration 2Q GAAP Revenue grew 221.1% and 21.2% on a Pro Forma basis; YTD Pro Forma growth of 26.0% Pro-Forma Organic Net Revenue grew 16.0% in 2Q and 19.1% YTD Net Income of $24.5M in 2Q and Diluted EPS of $0.08 per share Net Income attributable to Stagwell of $10.5M in 2Q Adjusted EBITDA of $111.3M in 2Q representing a 20.0% margin on Net Revenue 57% of 2Q Net Revenue came from high-growth digital services Reaffirming 2022 full-year organic net revenue growth outlook of 18%-22% NEW YORK , Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: STGW) -- Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. SECOND QUARTER AND YTD HIGHLIGHTS: Second quarter revenue of $672.9 million, an increase of 221.1% versus the prior year period; YTD revenue of $1,315.8 million, an increase of 236.7% versus the prior year period.

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