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

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

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

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

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

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

Building on the success of years one and two at Cannes Lions, SPORT BEACH will return as the official LIONS Sport Partner of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025  Announced last night at CES in Las Vegas, SPORT BEACH will launch "Clubhouses" throughout 2025 that leverage sport as the door opener to build quality relationships between athletes and marketersThe SPORT BEACH 2025 roster reveals a star-studded lineup of new and returning athletesNEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewsw ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will attend the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City.Penn will participate in a fireside chat on January 15, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. ET. Penn will also be available for 1x1 meetings with investors.The fireside chat will be webcast and can be accessed here. The recording will be available for 90 days following the event.Visit this page t ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell Brand Performance Network, a division of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), today announced a new strategic partnership with leading independent audio media agency Ad Results Media (ARM), to bring Stagwell's clients advanced audio intelligence, expertise and specialization, and distinct advantages in the rapidly-growing audio creator economy. ARM is joining forces with Stagwell Brand Performance Network to augment and accelerate the global marketing network's audio buyi ...

The Mediterranean diet is the most highly-rated diet across most categories. WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2025 Best Diets. The 15th edition of Best Diets shifts from ranking diets to rating diets, examining 38 diets among 21 categories. The Mediterranean diet is again the most highly-rated diet across many categories – the best of the best among 2025 Best Diets. "Best Diets' updated rating ...