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Stagwell’s inaugural Sport Beach (2023) earned widespread positive recognition — a first-of-its-kind event on-site at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. It featured curated innovation and marketing panels celebrating the intersection of sports, technology, and culture. Stagwell, a leading global marketing and communications group, aimed to double down in 2024, elevating the flagship summer event at Cannes with more original programming, activations and a star-studded lineup of world-class athletes and marketers, including Megan Rapinoe, Travis and Jason Kelce, Alexis Ohanian, Tammy Henault and more than 100+ renowned marketing leaders.

While the in-person event was gaining momentum, Stagwell needed to ensure its digital ecosystem across web and app were as premium and dynamic as the event itself. Stagwell tapped Code and Theory for a comprehensive digital transformation, designing and engineering an all-new Sport Beach website and app. In less than five months, Code and Theory created an entire Sport Beach ecosystem to support event marketing, attendance, engagement, and immersion — all while embodying Sport Beach’s spirit of play.

Designed for Speed & Play

Inspired by the visual ID from 72andSunny (another Stagwell agency) and incorporating Material Design principles, we crafted a fully bespoke digital experience for Sport Beach. Our web approach was iterative, building pages and functional components that resulted in a scalable experience that gave Stagwell full creative and operational control for not only this event, but future event iterations too.

We designed the Sport Beach app to deliver the beauty of Cannes’ beaches with the ease of scheduling and information at our user’s fingertips. The app’s main objective was making scheduling clear, compelling and fast. We leveled up the experience by giving users the ability to build their itineraries manually or through our AI Assistant in less than three taps.

AI That Anticipates User Needs

The app’s cornerstone was an AI Assistant that could answer a myriad of questions about the event (from how to access the beach to event schedules to best local restaurant picks) and tailor event recommendations to each user based on their interests. Using Stagwell’s Enterprise ChatGPT as a backbone large language model, we fine-tuned our AI on a large, static dataset about Cannes and Sport Beach. We leveraged Sanity, our CMS for the event, to constantly update changing events or critical event information.

While the AI Assistant interfaced with the CMS to update its context, it also interfaced with an event recommendation engine developed in-house and hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, taking advantage of Code and Theory’s partnership with Oracle. The AI Assistant “got to meet” each user during a conversational onboarding interview, and saved those learnings to suggest customized itineraries, ensuring attendees wouldn’t miss relevant content. As that content shifted (speaker changes and event schedules moving), the recommendation engine and the AI Assistant could rely on their connection to the CMS to ensure their responses were explicit, accurate, and based on real-time feedback.

Powering Rapid Innovation

Code and Theory leveraged Sanity’s Content Cloud to manage all event content, including sessions, speakers, event details and more. The combination of Sanity as a content provider and Vercel as a hosting platform enabled Code and Theory to rapidly build a recommendation engine and AI chat, significantly accelerating development and reducing delivery time. This approach allowed real-time data integration and scalable solutions, feeding first—and third-party data dynamically to the AI chat system.

Our Impact

  • 89% User registration completion rate (+50% over the industry average)
  • 30M Impressions from press in People Magazine, Ad Age, Adweek, Digiday, Page Six and more
  • Both the app and website were designed, engineered and launched in less than five months

There’s no sign of slowing down for Sport Beach, which earned more than 30M impressions from the press in publications ranging from People Magazine to Adweek and Ad Age. By building the digital ecosystem to scale for future events, Stagwell is primed and ready for Cannes 2025.

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ARound’s Stadium-Level Technology Transforms the Fan Experience for Sports Teams, Audiences, and Brands

MINNEAPOLIS, August 26 – ARound, the leader in large-scale augmented reality (AR) experiences that is part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), today launched a groundbreaking in-stadium AR experience for Minnesota United FC in partnership with Target. This marks the first integration of stadium AR technology into an MLS pregame celebration, setting a new standard for fan engagement at Allianz Field.

Building on successful partnerships with the MLB’s Minnesota Twins, NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, and NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, ARound’s latest initiative is a significant step in expanding its presence in live sports. Fans continue to be highly engaged with existing ARound experiences, with users interacting for an average of over 15 minutes per game.

“We are excited to bring this immersive AR experience to MLS and fans nationwide,” said Josh Beatty, Founder and CEO of ARound. “These new experiences merge physical and digital worlds in an unprecedented display of team spirit and innovation, bringing fans right into the action.

Starting August 24, 2024 and continuing throughout the season, ARound will bring to life a new Minnesota United tradition, “Loons Liftoff.” This experience allows fans to hit targets and collect points as they work as a community to summon “The Dethloon,” a nod to Minnesota United’s fan culture and beloved mascot. Participants can also scan a QR code for a chance to win a Target gift card.

“This collaboration with ARound and Target exemplifies our commitment to innovation and community,” said Evan Entler, Vice President of Digital Media at Minnesota United. “We’re excited to see how fans react to this unique blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology.”

About ARound

ARound is a first-of-its-kind stadium-level shared augmented reality platform and is part of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, a proprietary suite of SaaS solutions built for the modern marketer. ARound keeps audiences engaged by capturing their attention through immersive, interactive and shared experiences with fellow fans across the venue. Where other AR products offer isolating, singular experiences, ARound’s massive multi-user AR – which uses 3D spatial computing to localize content – redefines what it means to be part of a connected fan experience. It was the winner of Stagwell’s annual innovation competition which invests in new product ideas proposed by the network’s 13,000+ employees. ARound and the Stagwell Marketing Cloud are a part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing.

About Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC is a professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). Known for their passionate fanbase and strong community ties, Minnesota United FC embodies the spirit of soccer in the North.

About Target

Target Corporation is a leading American retailer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for its community involvement and innovative partnerships, Target continues to enhance the consumer experience through cutting-edge technology and creative collaborations.

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New Survey by Stagwell (STGW)’s The Harris Poll Highlights Critical Gaps in Postpartum Maternal Health Education and Support in the U.S.

NEW YORK, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week which starts tomorrow, The Harris Poll, a Stagwell Agency, is releasing additional data from its second annual State of Maternal Health Report, revealing significant shortcomings in the health information and support women in the U.S. receive throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Key findings from the survey, conducted online in April of 2024 among more than 1,000 U.S. women aged 18+, indicate a worrying trend: pregnant women in the U.S. are being underserved when it comes to postpartum education and support.

Two in 5 women who have been pregnant (40%) report receiving insufficient (22%) or no information/ resources at all (18%) from their healthcare providers (HCPs) on the topic of breastfeeding, according to the survey. The gap widens when it comes to mental health, with more than half of women who have been pregnant (53%) likely under-supported as they did not receive any (40%) or enough (13%) information/resources on postpartum depression.

“These statistics are not just numbers; they represent the real struggles of mothers nationwide, including myself, who feel neglected by the systems meant to support them,” expressed Christina Lojek, Research Manager at The Harris Poll. “Fueled by my own experiences, I chose to lead this study, and it solidifies how imperative it is that we improve postpartum support and education for mothers, who are clearly asking for and deserving of much better care.”

Lack of education on postpartum depression is even more distressing given how much more widespread this health issue is becoming. About 1 in 8 women who are currently pregnant or have been pregnant (13%) say they were diagnosed with postpartum depression by a medical professional – this jumps to 29% among women ages 18-34, versus 10% among women ages 35+. 

The need for better postpartum care, in general, is also evident. Roughly 1 in 4 women who have been pregnant (24%) rate their postpartum care as less than adequate. Postpartum care unfortunately appears to be on the decline, with over a third of women ages 18-34 who have been pregnant (36%) citing subpar care, compared to just 22% of women ages 35+. Additionally, a substantial 74% of all women agree that there isn’t enough focus on postpartum healthcare for mothers, and nearly two thirds (64%) feel that mothers are often forgotten once the baby arrives.

Another significant way that women are being neglected postpartum is the lack of federal maternity leave in the U.S. The survey highlights a strong consensus on the importance of maternity leave, with nearly all women affirming its pivotal role in improving health outcomes for both mothers and their babies (90%, each). Despite this, dissatisfaction with U.S. maternity leave policies is evident, as a significant majority of women (73%) consider the leave provided by most U.S. employers insufficient, indicating a need for reform. Nearly 3 in 5 women (58%) believe that the standard minimum length of paid maternity leave should be extended to at least 12 weeks, with about a quarter advocating for 20 weeks or more, and 11% suggesting a minimum of 26 weeks.

The weeks and months after giving birth are crucial to both mother and baby, not only to give them time to bond, but to allow mothers to recover and focus on caring for and nourishing their babies. When specifically looking at breastfeeding, the benefits are widespread, from aiding with bonding, to protecting both mother and baby from various health risks. Furthermore, according to a study published by HHS, there is a direct correlation between length of maternity leave and breastfeeding initiation and prolonged duration. Yet, current U.S. maternity leave policies, or lack thereof, do not support this.

Shockingly, almost two thirds of women (64%) are unaware that the U.S. lacks federal paid maternity leave. This finding underscores a significant information deficit that could leave many expecting mothers in a position where they need to choose between prioritizing the wellbeing of themselves and their baby or their job.

At the start of World Breastfeeding week, these findings are even more concerning and paint a dire picture of the critical need for comprehensive educational programs, substantial policy changes, and a stronger support system for mothers during and after pregnancy. This is a wake-up call for all stakeholders involved in maternal healthcare to strengthen support structures and ensure mothers receive the care and information they need to safeguard the health and well-being of both mothers and their children.

If you or someone you know are currently pregnant or plan to be pregnant in the future, please consider checking out the below resources/information to better support that journey.

  • To better support your breastfeeding journey:
    • Reach out to your insurance company before giving birth to understand lactation support benefits, in-network lactation consultants, and to find out how to get a free breast pump
    • Work with a lactation specialist after delivering (the hospital has them on staff), and/or consider seeing one in the weeks after giving birth
    • Check with your HCP/delivering hospital about local breastfeeding cafes, which provide peer support and are often led by a lactation specialist
  • To ensure you are getting the maximum allowed leave time if you are employed, ask your employer about their maternity leave policy and how it works in conjunction with state disability and/or state paid family leave
  • To better support your mental health during and after pregnancy, ask your healthcare provider(s) about signs of depression/PPD and anxiety/PPA to look out for and resources to help manage these issues

Survey Method:
The 2024 State of Maternal Health survey was conducted online in the U.S. by The Harris Poll April 2-4, 2024 among 2,061 U.S. adults ages 18+, among whom 1,116 are women, and 701 are women who are currently pregnant or have ever been pregnant. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval.  For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. This credible interval will be wider among subsets of the surveyed population of interest. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact christina.lojek@harrispoll.com

About The Harris Poll
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. To learn more, please visit www.theharrispoll.com  

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79% OF VOTERS APPROVE OF BIDEN’S DECISION TO STEP DOWN

KAMALA HARRIS ENJOYS A 9 POINT JUMP IN FAVORABILITY FOLLOWING HER ANOINTMENT AS THE FRONTRUNNER DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE

TRUMP LEADS HARRIS BY 3 POINTS, DOWN FROM HIS JUNE 7 POINT LEAD ON BIDEN

NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the July Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX. The new poll found that after an unprecedented month in American politics that witnessed a failed assassination attempt on former President Trump and President Biden stepping aside in favor of Vice President Harris running as the Democratic candidate in November, the horserace has reset to a 3-point lead for Trump, 48% to 45%, with 7% still undecided.

Both Trump and Harris have benefited from a jump in favorability due to these events, now tied at 48% and 47% favorability, respectively. Nevertheless, with 24% of voters saying they could change their mind, the matchup is highly competitive.

“The Democratic Party has recovered from what was a Titanic — the iceberg of age was sinking them rapidly,” said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. “Kamala Harris has come with lifeboats to put the race back where it was.”

The July poll covers public opinion on the candidates and the GOP policy platform coming out of the Republican National Convention. Download key results here.

HARRIS RE-ENERGIZES DEMOCRATS

  • 79% of voters approve of Biden’s decision to step down, and 55% approve of his endorsement of Harris including 92% of Democrats.
  • Compared to June, more Democrats say they would vote for the Democratic candidate (+5 points), and less Independents are unsure of who they would vote for (-10 points). Most of those undecided Independent voters say they would vote for Harris (Harris: +7 points; Trump: +3 points).
  • Harris performs better among minority voters with the support of a plurality of women (48%), Black (67%), and Hispanic (47%) voters.
  • 24% of voters say they have not made up their mind on who they will vote for, including 20% of Democrats, 17% of Republicans, and 41% of Independents.

BIDEN’S DECISION TO STEP ASIDE HAS LITTLE IMPACT ON APPROVAL RATINGS

  • Biden’s approval rating remains low at 42%, up 2 points from June.
  • 54% of voters say they approve of the job Trump did as president, up 2 points from June. Among minority voters, 53% of Hispanic voters and 40% of Black voters approve.
  • Across political parties, inflation remains the most important issue to voters personally. 48% of voters say their personal financial situation is worsening, especially among women (53%), Hispanic (51%), and rural (57%) voters.
  • 65% of Black voters approve of the Democratic Party, while 59% of white voters and 52% of Hispanic voters disapprove.

HARRIS WINS ON PERSONALITY BUT IS SEEN AS CONTINUITY OF BIDEN, DIVERGING FROM ELECTORATE ON KEY POLICY PREFERENCES

  • Between the two candidates, more voters believe Harris has the right temperament, is more trustworthy, and is more honest, while more voters perceive Trump as a fighter and someone who will get things done.
  • 67% of voters say Harris will continue Biden administration policies on issues like taxes, inflation, immigration, and energy. Roughly half believe she is politically aligned with Biden.
  • A majority of voters oppose open borders (67%), ending private healthcare options (68%), and mandating the replacement of gas cars with electric vehicles (72%) — but a majority believe Harris supports those policies (borders: 69%; healthcare: 53%; electric vehicles: 72%).
  • Josh Shapiro and Mark Kelly are the VP nominees who would be most helpful to Harris.

MAJORITY OF VOTERS SUPPORT GOP PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE CONVENTION

  • A majority of voters support GOP platform initiatives like protecting social security and Medicare, ending inflation, and stopping violence and crime, including over 89% of Republicans and over 79% of Independents across every policy issue.
  • 33% of voters think the Republican Party left out abortion from its policy platform because the party believes it is a state decision. A plurality of Democratic (31%), 18-24 year-old (23%), and Black (24%) voters believe the party has a secret plan to ban abortion.
  • 45% of voters and 76% of Republicans approve of J.D. Vance as Trump’s running mate, but roughly half of voters say the selection has no impact on their vote.

VOTERS SUPPORT ISRAEL IN THE FACE OF HEZBOLLAH ATTACKS, WANT GAZA TO BE ADMINISTERED BY ARAB NATIONS

  • 66% of voters believe Israel should retaliate if Hezbollah keeps firing rockets into the north (age 18-24: 46%; ages 65+: 82%).
  • 82% of voters say Hamas should be removed from power in Gaza, consistent with June sentiment.
  • A plurality of voters (38%) think Gaza should be administered by a new authority set up through negotiations with Arab nations.

The July Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted within the United States on July 26-28, 2024, among 2,196 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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“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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Stagwell recently launched a strategic gaming partnership with Anzu designed to help brands transform the in-game advertising experience. Interested in breaking into immersive gaming experiences? Reach out to hello@stagwellglobal.com.

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Tel Aviv-based digital agency and its SaaS platform InfluencerMarketing.AI joins Stagwell Marketing Cloud’s PRophet Comms Tech Suite

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel – July 24, 2024 – Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has acquired Tel Aviv-based LEADERS, a world-class digital agency specializing in influencer marketing and social commerce and the development of InfluencerMarketing.AI (IMAI), a global influencer marketing SaaS platform. The company joins Stagwell Marketing Cloud’s PRophet Comms Tech Suite of AI-powered offerings purpose-built for modern PR and marketing professionals.

Founded by Eran Nizri and Yehonatan Arami in 2017, LEADERS and IMAI combine high-value digital and influencer marketing strategy with a cutting-edge, AI-powered SaaS influencer marketing platform. IMAI leverages advanced AI technologies to connect brands with over 300 million creators worldwide. The platform allows users from anywhere in the world to launch campaigns in just a few clicks, offering robust analytics, sales prediction models, and campaign management tools. Clients include Nespresso, Samsung, and Colgate-Palmolive; notable SaaS clients include Coca-Cola, Playtika, Estée Lauder, and Superdry. IMAI will supplement the bench of influencer marketing platforms currently in use by Stagwell’s agencies around the world, including existing tools in the PRophet Comms Tech Suite.

“We are excited to welcome LEADERS to the Stagwell family. This acquisition strengthens our Stagwell Marketing Cloud offering with cutting-edge AI solutions for influencer marketing while marking our first agency in Israel amid a substantial global expansion push from Stagwell this year,” said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell. “Eran and his team share our vision of transforming marketing with technology, and we look forward to working together to deliver value to our clients across the globe.”

“Combining with Eran and the LEADERS team is a force multiplier for PRophet and Stagwell to expand global reach, integrate advanced AI technologies and leverage domain expertise around high performance digital and influencer marketing strategy for customers,” said Aaron Kwittken, Founder and CEO of SMC’s Comms Tech Suite.

“This acquisition marks a transformative milestone for LEADERS and InfluencerMarketing.AI,” added Nizri. “With Stagwell’s extensive network and resources, we are set to redefine the landscape of influencer marketing. Our goal is to become the world’s leading influencer and digital marketing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled value and innovation to our clients. We look forward to integrating our capabilities into Stagwell’s Comms Tech Unit and leading the industry into a new era of excellence.”

LEADERS’ and IMAI’s success is driven by a strong leadership team. Eran Nizri will continue to serve as Group CEO, reporting into Aaron Kwittken, Founder and CEO of Stagwell Marketing Cloud’s PRophet Comms Tech Suite. Itamar Gonsherovitz will continue to spearhead LEADERS’ digital agency operations as CEO. Yehonatan Arami, will continue to lead business development, expanding the company’s reach within the Stagwell network.

The acquisition comes as Stagwell expands its global footprint and invests further in AI-enabled solutions at the forefront of digital marketing. LEADERS is Stagwell’s seventh acquisition of 2024, following Team Epiphany (U.S.), Sidekick (U.K.), What’s Next Partners (France), PROS (Brazil), Business Traveller (Global), and BERA (U.S.).

About Stagwell Marketing Cloud

Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC) is a suite of data-driven SaaS solutions built for the modern marketer. Born out of Stagwell’s (NASDAQ: STGW) network of award-winning marketing agencies, SMC empowers marketers to drive business and brand impact by giving them intuitive tools equipped with proprietary, actionable data. SMC’s portfolio of solutions powers market research, communications, and media for brands worldwide by leveraging technology such as generative and predictive artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, and more. Get your head in the cloud at www.stagwellmarketingcloud.com.

About PRophet

Founded in 2020 by PR industry leader Aaron Kwittken, PRophet is an award-winning suite of essential, AI-powered Comms Tech tools purpose-built to empower modern communicators to perform more efficiently by quickly uncovering and authentically engaging with high-authority journalists and leading influencers. PRophet was awarded PRovoke Media’s Innovation SABRE in 2023 and 2024, a 2024 Webby Award, and was included in PR News’ 2024 Tech Hotlist. The all-in-one platform offers three core solutions:  PRophet Earn creates and tests “mediable” PR content to predict earned media interest and sentiment.  PRophet Influence combines vertical AI, analytics, discovery and tracking technologies to inform and manage influencer marketing campaigns. PRophet Monitor delivers real-time, earned and social media monitoring, reporting and analytics to alert teams of emerging trends, threats, brand mentions, and opportunities for real-time response. PRophet is part of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC), a suite of data-driven SaaS solutions built for the modern marketer. Visit prprophet.ai to learn more.

About LEADERS
Established in 2017, LEADERS is a digital agency specializing in influencer marketing. With a focus on performance and sales, LEADERS provides comprehensive services that harness the power of influencer marketing and social media.

About InfluencerMarketing.AI
Established in 2020, InfluencerMarketing.AI is a SaaS influencer marketing platform that connects brands with a vast network of influencers. Utilizing advanced AI and machine learning technologies, InfluencerMarketing.AI offers robust analytics, sales prediction models, and management tools to optimize influencer marketing campaigns, focusing on e-commerce brands to track conversions and ROI.

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Stagwell 
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PRophet Comms Tech
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With the constant rise in the cost of living, people are pinching pennies and struggling to find ways to sustainably meet their personal demands. But what if you didn’t have to decide between saving money and helping the environment?

Goodstuff and Assembly Global partnered with OVO Energy, the UK’s second largest energy supplier, to encourage users to shift their energy use out of peak energy times. Powered by a proprietary green bidding technology built by Assembly and Goodstuff, the “Greener Grid,” serves ads in greener moments, letting passerby’s know when to cut carbon emissions and contribute to a better energy system.

Our Approach to Transformation

To better understand when to “plug in,” Greener Grid, a dynamic out-of-home campaign, displays the perfect opportunities to engage in sustainable moments and reduce carbon impact. Powered by generative AI and real-time API data from the National Grid, the campaign rewards customers for shifting energy usage out of peak energy times (4-7pm, weekdays), to times when the grid is greener, cleaner and powered by renewable energy. Sustainable messaging — “If you’re seeing this, it’s a greener time to use energy” — only appears when the grid is running on renewable energy, letting users know now’s the time to make a greener decision.

Through Assembly and Goodstuff’s AI-powered STAGE technology, we created a custom algorithm to fuel programmatic buying and automatically bid when the grid is greener, updated every 30 minutes, with more spend made available when the grid is at its greenest. Millions of energy choices are made every single day, and OVO Energy Forecast empowers customers to make those choices, leveraging data and technology to help them use less energy.

Our Impact

The industry-first digital billboards empower “greener moments” on a seemingly ordinary platform in a uniquely creative way. OVO’s ads were featured on more than 2,600 screens across the UK, from digital six-sheets to large formats across roadside, rail, and shopping centers, as part of the brands broader Power Move campaign.

  • Nearly 17,000 people signed up to OVO’s Power Move during the two-month campaign period, bringing a 3x increase in traffic to the product page.
  • As for the planet, 681,521 kWh of electricity was shifted, which is enough to power 252 houses for an entire year.
  • 1 metric tonnes of carbon were avoided.

Wondering where to begin with AI implementation in your organization?

Email Beth Sidhu, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Stagwell, to discuss how we can support your organization’s digital goals. 

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Survey found that plastic plays an important role in the lives of New Yorkers across the state

Over 78% of New Yorkers view molecular recycling as a positive way to help solve the waste crisis

NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new poll* released today by Stagwell’s (NASDAQ: STGW) The Harris Poll, New Yorkers say they do not see a plastic ban or plastic-free world as a viable solution. Although the waste crisis is a unifying issue and top-tier environmental concern among people across the state, 78% of New Yorkers see innovative recycling methods as a positive solution to the problem and view molecular recycling as a great step towards solving the plastic waste crisis. Around 60% of respondents also believe molecular recycling would ease the burden of recycling and help them live a more sustainable lifestyle. The study surveyed 1,092 New Yorkers across different political parties and demographics.

Plastic plays an essential role in the lives of New Yorkers. About 70% of New Yorkers say plastics make their lives easier, and nearly 60% say they couldn’t imagine a world without them.

“I can’t begin to think of all the single-use plastics that we use, and banning them would eliminate jobs, increase the cost of goods, and make life a lot more difficult for the disabled or elderly,” said a registered voter in the Albany area.

Molecular recycling is a type of material-to-material recycling that can recycle many types of plastic waste that would typically end up in a landfill or incinerator. This type of recycling converts plastic waste back to its building blocks to create brand-new products made from recycled plastic materials with equal or improved quality and performance. The traditional recycling method that is most commonly used today cannot break down or recycle most types of plastic.

After learning more about molecular recycling, over 70% of New Yorkers said they would be bothered if they knew their state representative was working against this new type of recycling. 55% said they would even vote against their state representative in the next election if they knew they were actively working against this new type of recycling. Among registered Democrats, this sentiment is even more pronounced – 63% say they would vote against their state representative.

“I feel the biggest benefit of the new type of recycling is that it is using what would normally be a waste product of the traditional recycling process and not allowing it to go into the landfills,” said a registered voter from the New York City area.

A deeper look at the findings

A plastic ban will hurt consumers, including driving up the cost of goods. 

  • 65% of New Yorkers said that a plastic ban would increase the cost of their everyday goods, and 45% said a plastic ban would make the purchase of everyday goods logistically more difficult. Over 50% of New Yorkers also responded that a plastic ban would negatively impact people with certain disabilities.

State governments have an important role in helping solve the plastic waste crisis.

  • Nearly 70% of New Yorkers wish the state government did more to make plastic recycling easier. This is especially true among African Americans and Hispanics.

New Yorkers want their state legislators to support molecular recycling initiatives; failing to do so could cost them voter support. 

  • About half say they would encourage their friends, family, and social media following to vote against representatives actively working against molecular recycling in the next election.

By supporting molecular recycling initiatives, state legislators could be viewed more positively by constituents and win votes.

  • About 70% of New Yorkers say that a state legislator who supports this new type of recycling cares more about solving the plastic waste crisis and the environment than one who doesn’t. 66% say they would be more likely to vote for a state legislator who supports this new type of recycling, and about half say they would be more likely to actively campaign for one.

*This study was commissioned by Eastman.

About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that delivers proven intelligence for transformational times. Responsible for one of the longest-running surveys in the United States, Harris Poll provides unique context and social insights based on having analyzed public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963. It works with clients in three primary areas: building modern corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and data-driven thought leadership. It is now part of Stagwell, the challenger holding company built to transform marketing.

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.

About Eastman
Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. For more information, visit Eastman.com.

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NEW YORKApril 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) released its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting investments in artificial intelligence, immersive experiences for brands, strategic acquisitions, and an expanding global footprint that drove company visibility and market share. Download the full report here.

“Despite a challenging year for marketing services and digital transformation – accentuated by our client mix – Stagwell grew share with some of our largest customers in 2023, took efficient steps in managing our costs and invested in digital innovation to position itself for the future of marketing,” noted Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. “We are well-poised to deliver another year of path-breaking work for clients; and we believe a mix of 2024 tailwinds and new centralized initiatives will return us to industry-leading organic growth and margins, while keeping us at the forefront of change.”

2023 Highlights:
Penn’s annual shareholder letter discusses Stagwell’s 2023 performance driven by:

  • Investment in digital innovation: Underscored by growth in its Stagwell Marketing Cloud Group, a proprietary suite of data-driven SaaS products, which experienced 31% net revenue growth in 2023; partnerships with Google Cloud and Oracle to develop marketing-focused AI solutions; continuing product development in AI and other emerging technologies across agencies; and acquisitions of digital leaders.
  • Record new business pipeline driven by integrated efforts: Stagwell experienced record net new business in excess of $270 million with several multi-agency accounts; grew its Risk & Reputation Unit, a coalition of bi-partisan, financial communications and research agencies advising corporations on polarization; and successfully launched SPORT BEACH, supported by more than 20 Stagwell agencies.
  • Global growth: International net revenue increased by 13% year-over-year in FY23, led by EMEA, as Stagwell continued to expand its regional footprint with new hubs in São Paulo and London, and a growing network of affiliate partnerships in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Brazil.
  • Strategic acquisitions: Stagwell acquired four companies in 2023 to broaden its digital capabilities and extend its global footprint: In the Company of Huskies (now Forsman & Bodenfors Dublin), Tinsel Experiential Design, Left Field Labs, and Movers+Shakers.

Frontiers: Stagwell Spotlights AI & Immersive Capabilities Across Agencies
In tandem with its Annual Report, Stagwell released a showcase of impactful technology work from its agencies and products Code and Theory, Left Field Labs, GALE, Colle McVoy, and ARound in AI and immersive experiences for brands, including award-winning client projects for Google, Tipico, La-Z-Boy, Bomb Pop and Cleveland Cavaliers.

“We believe we are evolving into the marketing frontiers company – the partner of choice for global businesses seeking to transform digital consumer experiences to fuel better business outcomes,” said Penn.

The case studies – along with a look at internal applications of AI across Stagwell’s firms – can be viewed here.

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.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains estimates, projections, objectives, expected results and other “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, future financial performance and future prospects (including the Company’s anticipated return to growth), business and industry trends, anticipated benefits of the Company’s strategies, including with respect to artificial intelligence, potential and completed acquisitions and the anticipated benefits thereof, 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” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. 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.

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58% OF VOTERS BELIEVE THE U.S. LACKS LEADERSHIP TO HANDLE WORLD AFFAIRS BUT MOST WANT FOCUS ON DOMESTIC ISSUES

ISRAEL SUPPORT REMAINS UNCHANGED WHILE UNIVERSITIES UNDER CLOUD

NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 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 Joe Biden’s overall approval rating is steady at 44%, while Donald Trump leads the horse race by 4 points. The poll also covers public opinion on foreign policy and the Israel-Hamas war. Download key results here

“American voters are fundamentally utilitarian,” said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. “Despite legal and age issues, voters care most about how well Biden and Trump performed as president and on that measure, right now they favor Trump.”

ELECTION FUNDAMENTALS SEE LITTLE CHANGE BUT TRUMP LEAD WIDENS

  • Immigration and inflation continue to be voters’ top concerns, tied at 35% each this month.
  • 55% of voters believe Trump has committed crimes for which he should be convicted, but 55% say separately that they approve of the job he did as president.
  • 44% job approval for Biden shows 11-point deficit in job approval compared to Trump at 55%.

AMERICANS PREFER FOCUS ON DOMESTIC RATHER THAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS

  • 59% of voters say this is a time in world affairs that enables the U.S. to focus primarily on domestic issues, rather than spend more on military and foreign affairs (Democrats: 58%; Republicans: 57%; Independents: 63%).
  • 58% say the U.S. does not have the leadership necessary to handle world affairs now.
  • 56% support sending $26 billion in aid to Israel; 49% support sending $8 billion in aid to the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan; and 48% support sending $61 billion in aid to Ukraine.

GENERATIONAL SCHISM ON ISRAEL REMAINS SALIENT DESPITE GENERAL SUPPORT UNCHANGED

  • 80% of voters say they support Israel over Hamas (ages 18-24 57% to 43%)
  • 71% say the crisis in Gaza has been created by Hamas, not Israel.
  • 78% say Hamas should be removed from running Gaza.
  • 72% of voters believe Israel should move forward with an operation in Rafah in order to finish the war against Hamas, while doing its best to avoid civilian casualties (ages 18-24: 57%; ages 65+: 84%).
  • 68% oppose a ceasefire unless it means Hamas would be allowed to continue holding hostages and running Gaza (ages 18-24: 66% still support). 70% support a “permanent ceasefire” but that support is contingent on hostage release and end of Hamas rule.
  • In the context of the recent Iran attacks against Israel, 80% believe Iran must be stopped from having nuclear weapons (ages 18-24: 43%; ages 65+: 96%).

M0ST AMERICANS DISAPPROVE OF UNIVERSITIES AMID CAMPUS PROTESTS

  • 80% of voters believe students and professors who call for violence towards Jews should be suspended (ages 18-24: 59%; ages 65+: 92%).
  • 64% believe the leaders of private higher education institutions are not doing enough to prevent antisemitism (ages 18-24: 37%; ages 65+: 80%).
  • 64% believe there is a problem with what institutions of higher learning are teaching students today (ages 18-24: 47%; ages 65+: 74%).

The April Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on April 24-25, 2024, among 1,961 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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