VOTERS SPLIT DOWN PARTY LINES ON BIDEN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the September 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’s approval rating remains at 42% after a new impeachment inquiry, which 53% of voters split along party lines support. The poll also covers the 2024 horse race and public opinion on issues such as illegal immigration and parental rights. Download key results here.

“After a quiet summer, the electorate remains unhappy on the economy and a slew of other issues,” said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. “Since voters have hardened views on Biden and Trump, the primaries have not gotten competitive yet either.”

INFLATION FRUSTRATIONS REMAIN

• Voters continue to say inflation is the most important issue facing the country (33%), as well as the most important issue to them personally (39%).
• 64% say Bidenomics is not working.
• 75% of voters, including over 70% from each party, think the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates enough.

VOTERS SPLIT ON BIDEN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

• 53% of voters support the impeachment inquiry into Biden, with 51% of Independents against.
• 57% say Biden helped Hunter get influence peddling contracts and 60% think Biden has made false or misleading statements about Hunter’s business dealings.
• The country is split 50-50 on whether Biden’s impeachment inquiry is politically motivated or raises legitimate legal questions; voters are split 50-50 on the same question regarding Donald Trump’s prosecutions.

TRUMP CONSOLIDATES SUPPORT AND LEADS BIDEN IN HEAD-TO-HEAD

• Trump increased his lead among Republican voters to 57%, while Ron DeSantis continues falling to a distant second with 10%.
• In head-to-head presidential matchups, Biden loses to Trump by 5, Nikki Haley by 4, and Tim Scott by 2; he defeats Mike Pence by 6, Ron DeSantis by 4, and Vivek Ramaswamy by 2.

AMERICANS FIND AGREEMENT ON IMMIGRATION AND PARENTAL RIGHTS

• 71% of voters, including 53% of Democrats, think illegal immigration to the U.S. is getting worse.
• 87% of voters, including over 80% of each party, agree parents have a right to know if their children want to transition their gender.
• There is still goodwill towards teachers: 60% of voters, including 59% of Independents, say teachers are mostly trying to help kids get a better education, not push an ideology onto them.

The September Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll survey was conducted online within the United States from September 12-14, 2023, among 2,103 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 & HarrisX

The 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/.

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Sarah Arvizo
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SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, released findings from proprietary research on international brand fandom unveiled in partnership with the DesignSingapore Council, Singapore’s national agency for design, at the 2023 Design for Growth Summit.

The Design for Growth Summit convenes the design community and leading industry, government, and educational stakeholders for discussions on unleashing the power of design to drive global and local growth and economic success. This year’s summit coincided with the 20^th anniversary of the founding of the Council, which was established in 2003 to develop the design sector, position Singapore as global city for design creativity and excellence in Asia and work towards being an innovation-driven economy.

“Good design is good business. Businesses which have great design – product, systems, process – have been able to better meet their clients, users, consumers’ needs and stay ahead of the competition. The DesignSingapore Council and Stagwell are proud to bring you the Design for Growth Summit, along with Stagwell’s leading agency National Research Group,” said Dawn Lim, Executive Director, DesignSingapore Council.

“Design is synonymous with transformation, and as we work towards our global mission to transform marketing, we’ve found great partners in our friends on the DesignSingapore Council and our clients in this region,” said Randy Duax, Stagwell Asia-Pacific. “We were honored to be a part of the summit and to sponsor the upcoming Singapore Design Week 2023.”

Brand Fandom in South East Asia

At the Design for Growth Summit, Stagwell and National Research Group presented findings from the “NRG Fandex”, which ranks companies based on the strength of their relationship with their consumers and identifies the drivers of brand fandom. In South East Asia, top brands build community, create memorable experiences, embrace inclusivity, and innovate for a sustainable future. Among the top brands across three South East Asia markets are:

• Google
• Indomie (specifically in Indonesia)
• Apple
• Facebook
• Coca-Cola
• Rare Beauty (specifically in Singapore)
• Singapore Airlines (specifically in Singapore)
• TikTok
• Mama (specifically in Malaysia)
• Spotify

To find out more about what drives strong fandom for your brand, visit this site, or reach out to inquiry@nrgmr.com.

ABOUT STAGWELL

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) 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 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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About the DesignSingapore Council

The DesignSingapore Council’s (Dsg’s) vision is for Singapore to be an innovation-driven economy and a loveable city by design. As the national agency that promotes design, our mission is to develop the design sector, help Singapore use design for innovation and growth, and make life better in this UNESCO Creative City of Design. Dsg is a subsidiary of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

The award-winning leaders will play an instrumental role in the continued revitalisation of the agency

LONDON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Assembly announced today the addition of James Appleby, Alex Boniface, and Bridget Hopkins – three new Managing Partners in Europe who will play pivotal roles in shaping the agency’s future, fostering innovation, enhancing operations, and driving sustainable growth. Each leader comes with extensive experience across specialisms, and their combined vision and leadership will allow Assembly to continue delivering brand performance for clients and further expand the agency’s presence in the European region. Appleby, Boniface, and Hopkins are based in London and will report to Matt Adams, Assembly Europe CEO.

Appleby comes to Assembly with over 20 years of experience in the media sector. In his last role, he was Head of Client Success at Tailify, an influencer marketing company. Before that, Appleby spent nearly five years as Managing Partner at PHD UK, leading all aspects of media planning and buying for clients like Sainsbury’s, Nectar, Comparethemarket.com, Oatly, McVitie’s, Peroni, and the UK Government. While at PHD, he also served as Sustainability lead and was responsible for shaping and driving the agency’s proposition that aided clients in reducing their carbon impact and maximising ESG. In his prior role, he held the position of Client Partner at Wavemaker. Outside of his agency work, Appleby is chair of Nabs, a UK charity that supports the mental health of those in advertising, and ‘FastForward,’ a course that equips those new to the media and advertising industry with vital collaboration skills, pitch experience and awareness of mental health. Having successfully led innovative campaigns that have redefined media agency standards, Appleby’s creative approach to media and knack for identifying meaningful trends will accelerate Assembly’s forward momentum.

Before joining Assembly, Boniface served as European Head of Digital at Rufus, an Amazon-focused agency within IPG Initiative. In this role, he oversaw the development and implementation of digital products for Amazon’s various business divisions, including Retail, Prime Video and Amazon Web Services. Boniface was responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the agency’s digital output in Europe, leading a diverse team covering specialties such as Strategy, Planning, Transformation, and Activation. With a unique career history spanning activation, planning and client leadership, Boniface has excelled in building multi-disciplinary teams, deploying successful media strategies and displaying a unique understanding of consumer behaviour, all of which will greatly benefit Assembly’s clients in achieving their goals.

Before joining Assembly, Hopkins established her media career in Australia, working at Mitchell & Partners, an agency later acquired by Dentsu. In 2010, she joined MEC/Wavemaker Worldwide in London and during her 13 year tenure proved to be a dynamic and adaptable Global Client Lead across a diverse portfolio of brands, including Vodafone, Huawei, Lombard Odier, BlackRock, and Xerox. Hopkins has vast international media knowledge, including hands-on experience of activation across all channels. Naturally inclusive and culturally aware, she understands the importance of building authentic relationships and effective collaboration to drive better outcomes. At Wavemaker she served as the UK LGBTQ+ ERG Co-Lead and sat on the WPP Unite committee. Her active involvement in these communities and the broader agency DE&I agenda had meaningful impact. Hopkins’ commitment to delivering exceptional service and fostering a progressive culture aligns perfectly with Assembly’s agency values.

Abbleby, Boniface, and Hopkins will collaborate closely with Assembly Europe CEO Matt Adams and the agency’s leadership team to set strategic priorities, drive innovation, and ensure Assembly remains at the forefront of the media industry. These new appointments, including the agency’s new Chief Activation Officer Greg Shickle, signal a new era of growth and transformation for Assembly.

Assembly Europe CEO Matt Adams adds, “We are thrilled to welcome James, Alex, and Bridget into the Assembly family. Their diverse skill sets and industry knowledge will be instrumental in our effort to continuously provide top-notch media solutions for our clients. They will undoubtedly enhance our agency’s capabilities and reinforce our commitment to delivering excellence.”

Appleby, Boniface, and Hopkins’ appointments are effective September 2023.

ABOUT ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the modern global omnichannel media agency, bringing data, talent, and technology together to find the change that fuels growth for the best brands on the planet. Our approach connects big, bold brand stories with integrated, global media capabilities that deliver performance and drive large-scale business growth. Our work is powered by our proprietary, in-house technology solution, STAGE, and led by our global talent base of over 1,600 people around the world. We’re purpose-driven at our core and pioneers in social and environmental impact in the agency world. Assembly is a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. For more information, visit assemblyglobal.com.

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