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Building on Stagwell’s Future of News initiative, NewsFronts programming will highlight the power of news advertising

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, will host the inaugural Future of News NewsFronts on October 16, 2025 in New York. This first-of-its kind upfronts style event is designed to reinvigorate the relationship between news and marketing – bringing together thought leaders to spotlight innovation and opportunity in news media, and secure advertising commitments from brands for the year to come.

At a time when journalism is needed more than ever, the program will feature panel discussions and keynotes offering a deeper look at the challenges and opportunities shaping the next chapter of news media, as well as presentations from leading news organizations about their priorities for the year ahead.

“It’s time for brands to invest in news. Advertising in trusted outlets isn’t just safe, but it’s one of the smartest moves you can make to drive performance and earn consumer trust,” shared Stagwell CEO and Chairman Mark Penn.

Programming will include:

  • A productization track featuring a fireside chat on Creating Enduring News Products with The New York Times’ Michael Barbaro, as well as a panel on Rebooting News Products for the Next Generation.
  • A monetization track featuring a keynote on Building Monetizable Communities with Axios’ Mike Allen, as well as panels on Turning Attention into Impact: Media, Brands, and Revenue, and New Revenue Plays and AI.
  • An innovation track featuring a keynote on New Media with Mo News’ Mosheh Oinounou, as well as a panel on Storytelling in the Age of AI.

“Our NewsFronts will bring together our coalition of partners, renowned journalists, and news junkies to drive conversation around the future of news media,” shared Stagwell’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Alexis Williams. “We look forward to a day of thought-provoking programming with a focus on three key pillars shaping the news media landscape: Productization, Monetization and Innovation.”

Reserve your seat at NewsFronts and learn more about Stagwell’s Future of News initiative at https://www.stagwellglobal.com/future-of-news/.

About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company 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 our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.  

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Designed specifically for the Polish market, the insights and engagement solution deliver real-time, actionable insights for Polish brands

LONDON and WARSAW, Poland, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, and Żabka Polska, the owner of the largest chain of modern convenience stores in Poland, have established a joint venture to launch In-Pulse, an advanced consumer analytics and engagement tool designed specifically for the Polish market. The joint venture combines Żabka’s expansive retail footprint and anonymous consumer base with Stagwell’s expertise in data-driven marketing solutions to deliver a tool that offers real-time, actionable insights into Polish consumer behaviour.

Leveraging Żabka’s extensive retail footprint of leading retail stores position in country and its popular Żappka app, and Stagwell’s advanced, data analytics technology and expert knowledge in marketing and e-commerce, In-Pulse curates aggregated data and anonymous insights on millions of Polish consumers. The tool provides businesses with data-driven insights into consumers preferences, shopping patterns, and spending habits, enabling marketers to craft precise, cost-effective strategies.

 

Both Stagwell and Żabka Polska are leaders in their respective categories. As the challenger network built to transform marketing, Stagwell delivers 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. Żabka is Poland’s leading network of over 11,600 stores in the modern convenience format, handling approximately 4.1 million transactions daily and serving more than 10 million users of the Żappka app.

How In-Pulse Works:

In-Pulse is an end-to-end solution that offers services throughout the entire sales chain. It involves five steps: the first is the collection and analysis of anonymous and aggregated behavioural and transactional data; the second includes the possibility of dialogue with the customer through an application that allows you to ask questions about their opinions and their motivations; the third involves verifying and testing products and services; in the fourth step, it is possible to develop targeted marketing activities and choose communication channels; The last fifth step allows you to evaluate the effectiveness of given solutions and predict effectiveness in various alternative scenarios.

In-Pulse as a unique tool ensures the continuity of the research methodology – it shows the past and present shopping preferences of the real, not declarative segments of customers. Their analysis allows us to develop guidelines on how this segment will function in the future, and thus what products or services would meet their expectations. Thanks to In-Pulse, the consumer gains a greater chance of accessing solutions that they will be interested in and satisfied with.

How In-Pulse Benefits Polish Businesses:

  • Data Collection: Tracks anonymous consumer behaviour and transaction data in real time via opted-in communications.
  • Customer Feedback: Engages consumers directly for feedback on preferences and motivations
  • Testing and Optimization: Enables testing of products and services within the app and in-store environments
  • Targeted Marketing: Develops customized strategies for more effective outreach
  • Predictive Analytics: Forecasts future consumer behaviour to align business offerings with evolving market needs

Through these capabilities, In-Pulse offers an in-depth understanding of Polish consumer dynamics, making it a valuable tool for the retail and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, where adapting to shifting consumer expectations is key. Poland is a very important market for Stagwell, not only from a local perspective, but also the entire CEE region. The Polish market is our headquarters when it comes to digital commerce services, and it is here that we have gained an extremely strong partner – Żabka Polska. I am sure that the joint venture, the axis of which is an innovative look at the Polish consumer and real listening to their voice, is a revolution for the entire market,” said James Townsend, CEO of Stagwell EMEA.

Technological development is one of the main priorities for the Żabka Group. Cooperation with Stagwell can help us in this in terms of implementing solutions that will allow us to respond even better to the needs of our customers,” comments Paweł Grabowski, Head of digital B2B Zabka Future, Zabka Group

The Polish retail market is entering a new era, where real-time insights are becoming the key to success. Żabka and Stagwell show that the future of retail is not only sales, but above all the ability to effectively manage unique insights about the Polish market, shoppers and consumer behavior. Thanks to In-Pulse, Polish companies will gain a tool that will allow them not only to keep up with global trends, but also to shape them.” – comments Anna Pańczyk, Strategic Partnership & Global Solutions at Stagwell. She adds: “ For the FMCG and non-FMCG sectors, cooperation with In-Pulse can become an “opportunity for development and better adaptation of their offers to the dynamically changing needs of people.”

About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company 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 our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

About the Żabka Group
Żabka Group is the ultimate convenience ecosystem with a mission to create value by simplifying people’s everyday lives. The Group serves a growing number of consumers who are looking for convenience and promotes a responsible approach towards products, packaging, customers, franchisees, suppliers and the broader environment.

The ecosystem comprises Poland’s leading convenience retailer with more than 11,600 physical stores operated under a franchise model, supplemented by 24/7 autonomous unmanned Żabka Nano Stores. The Group also has an advanced, continually evolving digital customer offering. Its Maczfit operation delivers restaurant-quality prepared meals to consumers seeking convenient and healthy food, while Dietly is a leading online D2C meal solutions marketplace. The Group’s eGrocery business is operated through two brands: Jush! and delio. Zabka Group recently entered the highly attractive Romanian market via the acquisition of DRIM.

Żabka’s business in Poland is supported by a well-invested logistics platform, represented by eight distribution centers, 19 cross-docking facilities, and dedicated dark store and dark kitchen infrastructure to support the digital offering.

Since October 2024 the Company’s shares have been listed on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

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Matt Adams, current Chief Operating Officer of Assembly Global, will lead as Global CEO alongside Marissa Jiminez who will join the Stagwell Media Platform as Global Chief Trading and Solutions Officer

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the launch of the Stagwell Media Platform (SMP), its centralized team of global media, technology and data experts designed to create client advantage through a smarter use of scale in a fully addressable world. Powered by agentic principles, the team optimizes trading and investment product solutions for Stagwell’s global network and media partners.

Matt Adams will serve as Global CEO of SMP in addition to his role as Global Chief Operating Officer of Assembly Global. Marissa Jimenez will take on the role of Global Chief Trading and Solutions Officer at SMP, effective July 14, 2025. She will be based in New York City and report to Adams. Jimenez brings 20 years of industry experience and joins from Dentsu US, where she served as EVP, Commercial.

The SMP sits across all Stagwell agencies worldwide to bring together the efficiency of scale, collaboration and the ability to go deep with media and technology partners. The team utilizes Stagwell’s scale, technology, and partnerships to model, forecast, and optimize towards outstanding efficiency and outcomes for clients. Also, SMP offers a suite of solutions across creative, media and digital transformation services, all designed to benefit Stagwell partners and clients.

“The Stagwell Media Platform is a big step forward in making the capabilities of our media and data investment solutions readily available for our partners and clients worldwide. We set out to streamline operations across Stagwell agencies, and this is one of the ways we’re delivering on that promise,” said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell.

“This suite of solutions repositions, matures, and expands the way we do business with our valued partners in a consolidating, addressable world, making it accessible to the entire Stagwell network,” added Matt Adams, Global CEO of the Stagwell Media Platform. “Marissa and I look forward to making a difference for our clients in a world that is open for opportunity.”

About Stagwell 
Stagwell is the challenger holding company 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 our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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“To me, there’s no tighter relationship between gaming and sports,” says Craig Elimeliah, Chief Creative Officer of Code and Theory. While sports took center stage at the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity, and Stagwell’s SPORT BEACH, it’s clear from dozens of our interviews with senior marketers that gaming is also on the world leaderboard and becoming an essential platform for reaching digital-first consumers.

Everyone’s a Player

While the concept of a “gamer” conjures up the archetypical image of an teenage boy, 50% of people who identify as gamers today are women, Activision Blizzard’s Claire Nance reminded marketers on stage at SPORT BEACH. To counteract this pervasive stereotype, Nance suggests redefining “gamer” as “player,” a more comprehensive term she says better reflects the heterogenous gaming demographic. As gaming technology advances and becomes more accessible, the barriers to entry, such as the need to purchase an expensive console, no longer exist, enabling more people to pick up gaming and become “players,” further diversifying the gaming audience.

The Rise of the Gaming Generation

As younger generations age, gaming has evolved from a niche hobby to an essential part of the modern entertainment mix and a nascent platform for advertisers. Yet, “we’re still not seeing brands and agencies lean in [to gaming] with as much focus as we would expect,” notes Brad Simms, CEO and President of GALE, whose agency has helped companies like MilkPEP and Bomb Pop reach untapped consumers through gaming. There are 3.4 billion unique gamers globally.

Why has gaming become so pervasive? Nance says a generational shift is underway. “When you look at geriatric millennials, this is the first generation that really grew up with gaming as a kid and has taken it through into life and into adulthood. As geriatric Millennials and GenX are starting to have children, they’re introducing gaming to their kids.”

Leveling Up to Immersive Experiences

“As a device guy I’ll tell you that experiential gaming is the future, says Ajit Sivadasan, Global Head of Online Sales, Digital Marketing & Platform at Lenovo. Not too long ago we witnessed a massive shift in gaming from the 2D world to the 3D world. Now, immersive experiences are all the rage, bridging the physical world with the digital world in ways previously unimaginable. Gaming is the optimal platform to integrate AR, VR, and XR technologies, creating an interactive and hyper-realistic universe for gamers to engage with and explore. The technology is advancing rapidly. Itamar Benedy, CEO and Co-Founder of Anzu, believes that “in 5 years from now, people will move most of their internet-based interactions to a 3D World.”Thus, now is the time for brands and marketers to not only embrace gaming, but to become early adopters of these immersive technologies, shaping the future of this evolving industry and capturing the attention of consumers globally 

Creative Excellence Across In-Game Advertising Scores High

“Gaming is a place where ads should not be disruptive…they should actually be additive to the experience part of the game,” Elimeliah notes. Companies like Stagwell and Anzu are transforming the in-game advertising experience for players, ensuring that ads are immersive and creative.

Anzu, in partnership with Stagwell, recently shared insights into creative best practices for intrinsic in-game advertising, where following these practices can significantly enhance brand lift performance and drive brand awareness. “This research shows that non-intrusive and authentic ads can captivate attention and enrich the gaming experience, but only if approached in the right way and with an appreciation for how the gaming audience prefers to interact with brands,” says David Sable, Vice Chair of Stagwell.

Creative excellence is essential to the marketing around gaming as well. For the launch of Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo IV, 72andSunny created “Cathedral of Diablo,” a dramatic and cinematic campaign featuring a 160-foot-long mural of Diablo scenes painted across the interior of a French Gothic cathedral. “It’s a different world now than when it was when I first started doing video game advertising. There was a time when you would put out a 15-second trailer for a niche market,” says Tim Wolfe, Group Creative Director of 72andSunny. “Slowly and steadily, as gaming itself became more mainstream, its communications became more mainstream, advanced and crafted.”

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As we reflect on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, it’s evident that while technology evolves, creativity remains the linchpin. Despite AI’s buzz on the Croisette, the actual impact in the Lions’ jury rooms was minimal. The focus instead was on diverse marketing transformations—from hidden consumer forces reshaping business strategies, to sports’ role in brand-building, to the power of entertainment-led advertising. 

Whether you’re winding down from the excitement of Stagwell’s SPORT BEACH or you’re absorbing Cannes’ big ideas from home, here are Three Quick Things you need to know. Find more Cannes insights here and here 

  1. YOU CAN’T SPELL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WITHOUT CREATIVITY: The future of the CMO is always a hot topic at Cannes. Marketing leaders are tasked with driving initiatives as impactful as their C-Suite peers. Good news—CMOs’ creative problem-solving skills equip them well. Emerging from the Creative Business Transformation jury room, Michael Treff, CEO of Code and Theory, emphasizes: “Business transformation must work across most company functions, or it isn’t truly transformation.” Looking ahead, Treff says marketers will miss out if they assume AI is the only opportunity for business transformation. “There are seismic changes in human behaviors happening…and ontological questions for a lot of businesses in categories that are going through disruption. What is the meaning of a financial services institution? What is the role of institutional education? What is the future of media?” Hear more from Treff here.  
  2. ATHLETES AS RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURS: “As an athlete, I was always being told to just play basketball,” said NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony at Stagwell’s SPORT BEACH, discussing the challenges of breaking into the exclusive wine and spirits industry. Now, “I’m kicking the door down and saying…give us a chance, let us come in and be creative, and let’s make magic.” Athletes like Anthony are diversifying into industries such as fashion, media, and philanthropy, proving pivotal in creating new economic opportunities. “We’re not made to be one-dimensional, we’re human – we’re made to do so many things,” said LSU Tigers basketball star and rapper, Flau’jae Johnson. Athletes are not just being sponsored by brands; they’re shaping them, suggests alpine skier and Olympian Mikaela Shiffrin, who advised brands on stage that equity-based collaborations are “one of the most surefire ways to create a really authentic connection and partnership” with this new class of renaissance entrepreneurs. But don’t just chase the biggest names. Both Johnson and Mark Kirkham, CMO of Pepsi International, spoke on stage about the need for more “grassroots” partnerships, or brands partnering early with up-and-coming stars. Watch all sessions from SPORT BEACH here.
  3. DEBUNKING MARKETING’S EMERGING TECH PROBLEM: Entertainment is a reflection of culture,” says GALE Managing Director, Creative and Entertainment Lions Jury President Geoff Edwards. So as culture changes and moves, so entertainment changes and progresses, and the category evolves as well. With consumers rebelling against intrusive ads, the focus on branded entertainment at Cannes has been on the rise in recent years. “But getting entertainment right requires more than being entertaining,” Edwards reminds us. Successful entertainment finds narratives that are captivating and uniquely convey the brand’s message. And the impact of technology in this realm is profound, with each year introducing new platforms, partnerships, and ways to experience content. “When it’s done well, [entertainment] is the most powerful force on Earth. Plus, it changes every year, because the entertainment industry changes every year. Technology, film, episodic, documentary, live experiences, gaming and music make this an exciting and interesting category.” Learn more from Geoff here.

ALL THE ACTION, NONE OF THE SWEAT

Relive every moment from Stagwell’s SPORT BEACH at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity – without moving an inch. Stream mainstage sessions and interviews from the Content Studio on YouTube here. 

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Game on. Welcome to Cannes Lions, home of Stagwell’s SPORT BEACH, where everybody wins. 

Every morning for SPORT BEACH attendees and interested parties at home, we’ll recap the biggest moments from the day prior and break down today’s most impactful events so you can plan your schedule.

Questions? Reach Team Stagwell at cannescomms@stagwellglobal.com. It’s Monday, June 17, and here is what you can look forward to today..

Download the Official SPORT BEACH App 

Stay in the loop on all things SPORT BEACH 2024 by downloading our app today. The app allows you to view events, create your personalized schedule, browse the star-studded speaker line-up, and find all the information you need. There is even an AI-powered chatbot to help you make every moment count.

Three Quick Things: Our Cannes Lions Predictions

Brace yourself for discussions around the festival with our quick primer on the three trends (not named AI…) that we expect to dominate Cannes Lions this year. Click the image below to read the article.

 

SPORT BEACH Play-by-Play 

Get the download on today’s activities on the beach – stop by, say hello, and maybe break a sweat. You can always view the full SPORT BEACH schedule here.

  • Runner’s World x Saucony Monday Run Club | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Off-site | Shake off the jet lag with a 3-mile loop through the heart of Cannes, led by Runner’s World’s Runner-in-Chief and Team Saucony.
  • Breakfast Hosted by the Ad Council: What CMOs Need to Know About The Mental Health Crisis | 9:00 AM -10:30 AM | Sky Deck | Join SPORT BEACH and Hearst for an exclusive look at the Ad Council’s Mental Health Initiative, featuring Heidi Arthur, Rich Dorment, Todd Haskell, Ryan Linder, and NFL great Brandon Marshall. 
  • Pickleball Clinic with Patrick Mouratoglou | 9:30 AM -10:30 AM | Main Court | Sharpen your pickleball skills with legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who has coached greats like Serena Williams and Holger Rune.
  • Dirt is Good: Resilience as a Key Success Driver | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Stage | Join Unilever in conversation with Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos and legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou to discuss resilience and its correlation to success in life, sports, and business. 
  • Let’s Get Loud: The Sound of Sport, from Fans to Brands | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Court | No matter what sport, what city or what country, the sound of sport is unmistakable – and essential to the experience as a fan. Learn how brands are supporting this element of sport, and how its evolving for an elevated consumer. 
  • The Future of Winter Sports Competition | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Stage | Five-time Olympian Shaun White will be joined by business partner Jim Miller to discuss snowboarding’s growing cultural prominence and provide a sneak peek into some exciting snow-based news. 
  • It’s a Win-Win: Why Sponsorships Make Sense | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Stage | Hear from top brands on why their sports partnerships make sense, and how they measure KPIs. Lioness goalkeeper Mary Earps will bring the athlete POV, digging into how brands can best leverage athletes to bring these partnerships to life for fans. 
  • Guinness x Sport: Building Vibrant Communities with The Premier League and Guinness Six Nations | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Stage | Hear the perspective of an iconic brand (Guinness) & athlete (Frank Lampard) on how to capture the infectious passion of football and rugby to bring communities together and how Guinness is using sport as a creative force for good.
  • #UnitedbySnapdragon: Manchester United and Qualcomm Level Up | 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Stage | Join Manchester United legend Eric Cantona and Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire ahead of the Snapdragon brand’s debut on the front of Manchester United’s kit for the upcoming season. 
  • Whose Job Is It Anyways? Driving Equity in Sport | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Stage | This panel will explore the specific role brands can and should play as we drive for equity in sport, featuring WNBA legend Sue Bird in conversation with State Farm, Marriott and Amazon.
  • We Play Different: Alex Honnold x The North Face | 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Stage | This conversation will delve into how the “Playing Different” mantra dictates how both The North Face and Honnold approach exploration.
  • The Halfway Line: The Brands & Athletes Driving Women’s Sport Forward | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Stage | The greateast female ski racer of all time Mikaela Shiffrin and Mark Kirkham from PepsiCo will share their perspectives on how we can cover more ground for women in sports today.
  • Business of Sports w/ AJ Andrews | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Content Studio | Join ReachTV’s AJ Andrews as she takes a deep dive into the trillion dollar business of sports. From athletes to executives, each guest will share their unique business perspective on how sports has evolved beyond the game. 
  • Open Play x Epidemic Sound | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Court | Join us to wrap up your first day of Cannes with Open Play, soundtracked by Epidemic Sound, including a live guest DJ and musical guest from their catalogue of royalty-free artists.
  • Cocktails with BxP | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Fan Zone | Cocktail reception hosted by Stagwell’s Brand Performance Network. Please note, this event is invite only.
  • Clio Sports Honorary Awards Dinner | 7:30 – 10:30 PM | Main Court | Please note, this event is invite only. 

On the Mainstage: Navigating Emerging Tech with Chairman and CEO Mark Penn 

Off the beach, Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will take the Rotonde Stage on the Cannes Lions Innovation track for a keynote on how marketers can apply contrarian thinking to navigate emerging technology hype. Get all the details here

Catch other speakers from across the Stagwell network around the festival today: 

  • 72andSunny’s Damaune Journey at Playing to Win: Made on Culture @ Culture Mix | 1:00 PM | Culture Mix Cannes | Learn More.
  • Code and Theory’s Dan Gardner at ADWEEK House: You’re Using AI for That, Right? Delivering Creative Excellence with Artificial and Human Intelligence | 2:00 PM | 3.14 Rooftop | Explore the balance between data-driven decision-making and emotional connection. | Register

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Team Stagwell is on the ground at Cannes, ready to cover the Palais, fringe stages, and maybe even a yacht or two, bringing you the latest insights from the festival. Keep up with the latest, and reach out if you have questions or requests.

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Bonjour! Team Stagwell is headed to Cannes Lions, ready to cover the Palais, fringe stages, and maybe even a yacht or two, bringing you the latest insights from the Festival. We’ll also be bringing sports and business icons like Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Joe Burrow, Jason and Travis Kelce, Megan Rapinoe, and JuJu Watkins to SPORT BEACH for some exciting action.  

Ahead of the Festival, we’re sharing three predictions to track as the programming unfolds. While AI will undoubtedly be a hot topic, in this edition we’re focusing on everything else – though you won’t want to miss our Monday mainstage session on “The Contrarian’s Compass: Navigating Emerging Tech Hype.”

Let’s dive in,
Beth Sidhu
Chief Brand Officer, Stagwell

  1. ALL ROADS WILL LEAD BACK TO SOCIAL: At Cannes, two key discussions will shape future investments in the social media space, where ad spend is set to surge in 2024, led by TikTok (anticipated to grow 38%) and Instagram. First is the future of social video. As the popularity of bite-sized videos diminishes and Gen Z gravitates towards longer-form content (although this mainly just means 90-second videos), expect significant discussions about new monetization and creative opportunities in social video. We’ll also be keeping an eye on how marketers view the viability of “challenger platforms like TikTok, which have built incredible momentum in recent years but face a shifting regulatory and consumer landscape in the U.S. and abroad. Learn more about what social-savvy brands can do to prepare for the future in this blog from Movers+Shakers CEO Evan Horowitz 
  2. BRANDS WILL GET SCHOOLED ON THE RIGHT ATHLETE SPONSORSHIP PLAYS: Today’s athletes are multi-hyphenate leaders and aspirational figures who excel in business, media, nonprofits, and more, far beyond their achievements on the field. As the Cannes spotlight turns to sports, be sure to attend SPORT BEACH panels such as “It’s a Win-Win: Why Sponsorships Make Sense” with Channel Factory and Relo Metrics, and mainstage events such as “The Rapid Evolution of Athletes as Brand Builders” with the NFL. These sessions will guide brands on shifting from a brand ambassador approach to a true partnership mindset when collaborating with athletes. By involving athletes in product development, marketing strategies, experiential initiatives, and impact-driven projects, brands can benefit from their unique perspectives and vast audiences. Brush up on this shifting dynamic by streaming our SXSW 2024 talk, “Athlete as a Brand: Creating Authentic Connections.” 
  3. MARKETERS WILL TRULY PLUG INTO GAMING: Marketers are no longer overlooking gaming and e-sports, which boast 3.3 billion gamers globally and will reach $4.3 billion in global ad revenue this year. With immersive consumer experiences now a priority for brands, gaming is the perfect market. Keep an eye out at Cannes for insights emerging from campaigns that win big at the Entertainment Lions for Gaming and Brand Experience & Activation categories. Their success will demystify the nascent big-C creative and performance media opportunities. You also won’t want to miss Stagwell’s GALE in conversation with Lenovo, Activision Blizzard, and the National Women’s Soccer League at SPORT BEACH on Tuesday on the future of consoles and community. One other thing to track: 2023 was a big year for the convergence of gaming, marketing, and branded entertainment, as massive titles like the Super Mario Bros. movie and “The Last of Us” translated into branding opportunities galore. Brush up on the insights with National Research Group’s whitepaper, “Why Video Games are the New Frontier for Hollywood.” 

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Bomb Pop is the most popular ice pop that nobody can remember. GALE’s mission was simple: get tweens to remember the brand’s name. The team brought the favorite summertime snack into the virtual world of Restaurant Tycoon 2 in Roblox, where Roblox restaurant owners could serve eight virtual Bomb Pop flavors to their customers. Gamers served 48.5 million Bomb Pops — making it the #1 selling food item in Roblox history. 

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Introducing the Bomb Pop Update in Restaurant Tycoon 2. For two weeks, Roblox restaurant owners could serve virtual bomb pops to their hungry customers and earn limited edition gear to upgrade their restaurants – turning Restaurant Tycoon into a red, white, and blue bonanza, and making restaurant owners within the platform our very own virtual brand ambassadors, interior designers, and architects. In the process, using our limited-edition items, players completely transformed the restaurants into gaming lounges, family style buffets, and even high-end beach clubs with an average of 28 minutes engaged across the experience.  

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Time spent was 133% beyond Roblox branded experience benchmarks. We also had over 500,000 unique users enlist as virtual bomb pop distributors who sold over 48.5 million bomb pops, making it the most sold food item in Roblox ever. Even more significantly, sales in the real world were also up with an immediate 28.6% increase. We proved that the virtual world can spur epic real world business results.

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We’re sure you’ve heard about JOMO (the joy of missing out). Here’s the reality: It’s one thing to miss out, it’s an entirely different thing to find the joy in it. 

To reinforce La-Z-Boy’s new platform, Long Live the Lazy, Colle McVoy’s creative technology team designed and fabricated “The Decliner,” a first-of-its-kind recliner allowing owners to AI-generate a cancellation excuse via SMS simply by pulling the handle. 36,000+ people signed up for a chance to win their own Decliner just in time for National Lazy Day as part of the earned creative brand act. 

Our Approach to Transformation

For a chance to put their feet up with AI assistance and La-Z-Boy style, people were asked to submit the most creative excuses they’ve ever used to protect their JOMO. And, influencers created content to amplify attention to the contest. The innovation was a technological hack—with 225 lines of code directing the AI server and 344 lines for each fabricated chair. An indicator of sorts had to be fashioned to let people know requests were processing, which took the form of an LED-lined puck at the handle base. The tech choices needed to be as reliable as the chairs themselves and couldn’t disrupt La-Z-Boy’s comfort and durability standards.

Our Impact

Colle McVoy drove 1.1B media impressions across 317 placements in the likes of USA Today, Better Homes & Gardens, Architectural Digest and more. People definitely put their feet up, juicing La-Z-Boy’s website traffic by 200% and increasing brand sales by 50% during the first weekend of the campaign.

The La-Z-Boy Decliner has gone on to win several awards, including Best in Technology at the 2023 PRWeek Awards and Best in Research & Consumer Insights in MediaPost’s Planning & Buying Awards. Nearly 13,000 cancellations have been sent by Decliner owners, giddy with AI-assisted JOMO. 

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Stagwell is a contender for Network of the Year at The 2024 Webby Awards with 23 nominations

With nominations across categories including Marketing, Innovation, Health & Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and more, Stagwell and its agencies are on course to take home big wins at the 28th Annual Webby Awards, the leading international award recognizing excellence on the internet. Twelve Stagwell agencies are up for consideration in the People’s Voice vote: 72andSunny, Code and Theory, Doner, Instrument, GALE, PRophet, Rhythm, Left Field Labs, Movers+Shakers, Anomaly, Allison, HUNTER and Mediacurrent. Every vote countsclick through the nominations listed below to cast your vote.

Voting takes less than ten seconds:

  1. Click through the links to each nomination
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Voting closes on April 18.

72andSunny

Advertising, Media & PR

Wisp: Anti-Choice Ads — Online Guerilla & Innovation

Wisp: Anti-Choice Ads — Video Ad Shortform

United: Believing Everything Changes — Best Media Strategy

Social

Wisp: Made By Choice — Public Service, Social Impact & Activism

NFL: The Table Read — Sports

Anomaly

Video

Johnnie Walker Red Carpet Strides — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Code and Theory

Advertising, Media & PR

YETI: Map The Gaps — Products & Services

YETI: Map The Gaps — Best Use of Online Media

Amazon: Ads That Work As Hard As You Do — B2B Campaign

 

Apps & Software

Scout by Sutter Health: A Powerful Tool For Building Resilience in Today’s Youth — Health, Wellness & Fitness

Doner

Advertising, Media & PR

The NIL Student Nurse Initiative — Health, Wellness & Pharmaceutical

The NIL Student Nurse Initiative — Best Partnership or Collaboration

Social

Hungry Howie’s: The Missing Slice — Public Service & Activism

GALE

Advertising, Media & PR

Chipotle: Doppelganger — Best Use of Data Driven Media

 

Video

MilkPEP: Wood Milk — Comedy

HUNTER

Advertising, Media & PR

Lactaid: Kelis Partners With Lactaid to Get You to Drink Real Dairy — Best Influencer Endorsements

Instrument

Websites and Mobile Sites

Catona Climate — Corporate Social Responsibility

Figma: Shortcut by Figma — Business Blog/Website

Microsoft: The hidden power of feelings — Health & Wellness

Microsoft: The future of work is neurodiverse — Responsible Innovation

Left Field Labs

Mediacurrent

Movers+Shakers

PRophet

Apps and Software

PRophet Influence: Koalifyed — Marketing & Content Management

Rhythm

Allison

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