NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 –  National Research Group (NRG), a global insights leader at the edge of technology, content and culture, today announced that Jenny Swisher, a seasoned human resources and people operations executive, has been appointed Chief People Officer. This new role on the senior leadership team will focus on developing and leading people strategy across the global firm. National Research Group is part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing.

At NRG, Swisher will oversee people operations, talent management, training and development, employee experience, and leadership development while working together with the human resources and culture teams. She will build on the organization’s commitment to being a modern, progressive, and people-first workplace where talent builds meaningful careers.

NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 –  Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today announced the acquisition of Apollo Program, a real-time, AI-powered SaaS platform that uncovers consumer, creative and contextual insights for scaled modern marketing. Apollo will be integrated with Stagwell’s data and insights unification tool, Consumer Understanding and Engagement (CUE), and is the first acquisition made by the Stagwell Marketing Cloud.

“Most data tools focus on media campaign creation and targeting – Apollo provides unified knowledge of consumer habits, behaviors and creative preferences to aid all kinds of decision-making,” said Jim Caruso, co-founder and CEO, Apollo. “Apollo is proud to join Stagwell as it further develops technology solutions to leverage data across end-to-end marketing activation.”

PEP Group joins Locaria to rapidly extend multilingual media and content production capabilities within Stagwell

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 13, 2022 – Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the acquisition of PEP Group, an omnichannel content creation and adaptation production company. In response to the explosion in new media channels that require a streamlined and scalable approach to producing multi-market assets, PEP Group will join Locaria, Stagwell’s multilingual content agency, to bolster its media and content production capabilities across its global network.

PEP Group is an established provider of design, creative, production and asset management for leading brands including Kimberly-Clark, Colgate-Palmolive, and Church & Dwight.

Locaria’s digital-first multilingual content offering has resonated with modern international marketers, delivering exceptional year-over-year growth. The agency’s global proposition is built on its deep understanding of local market nuances coupled with digital marketing expertise to ensure content is adapted properly, scaled internationally and optimized for the best performance. PEP Group will enhance Locaria’s ability to offer multi-market post-production, adaptation and asset deployment at scale.

“Locaria has been sending a message to marketers for years that multilingual content and localization can no longer be an afterthought. By acquiring PEP Group, we’re doubling down at Stagwell on scaled content offerings that empower global brands to connect meaningfully with consumers, anywhere,” said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. 

“PEP Group’s production leadership and delivery expertise mean we can better partner with advertisers across all aspects of marketing content production, from research and insights through production, to media activation and optimization, delivering even greater value to our clients around the world,” said Locaria CEO Hannes Ben.

PEP Group complements Locaria’s global footprint across EMEA, LATAM and APAC. Headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, with offices in Canada and The Netherlands, PEP Group has continued to meet global production demands, with all team members affected by the crisis in Ukraine working from other locations to provide continuity to clients and partners.

“Our manifesto is, ‘There’s not a production problem we cannot solve.’ Now, I’m excited to solidify our offering, grow the team and add value as a complement to Locaria’s omnichannel marketing expertise and extensive global reach,” said PEP Group Founder Mikhail (Misha) Pimenov.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Misha and his expert team to Locaria. By breaking down traditional silos and bringing together production and localization, we can now offer more engaging international content and greater efficiencies,” said Locaria COO Lindsay Hong. “It’s great that we have been able to execute this deal despite the ongoing conflict so that clients can continue to benefit from expert Ukrainian talent.”

Pimenov will stay on at Locaria as EVP – Creative Content.

The acquisition will also enhance Locaria’s proprietary workflow technologies Locate, a cloud-based content delivery platform, and Prism, a dedicated client-review portal.

Terms were not disclosed.

About Locaria

Locaria is a global multilingual content agency which specialises in supporting in-house marketing and ecommerce teams, media agencies and creative production houses. We build linguistic solutions to scale content and campaigns internationally, while carefully balancing efficiency, effectiveness, creativity and quality.

About Stagwell

Stagwell 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 12,000+ 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.

 For Locaria:

Gunilla Huddleston

gunilla.huddleston@locaria.com

 For Stagwell:

Beth Sidhu

202-423-4414

pr@stagwellglobal.com                               

NEW YORK – July 7, 2022 – Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today the Company will report financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022, on Thursday, Aug. 4, before the market open. 

Stagwell will host a webcast to review those results the same day at 8:30 a.m. EDT. To register and view the webcast, visit this link.

 A replay of the webcast will be available following the event at Stagwell’s website, https://www.stagwellglobal.com/investors/.

 About Stagwell Inc.

Stagwell 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 12,000+ 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.

IR Contact:

Michaela Pewarski

ir@stagwellglobal.com   

646-429-1812

PR Contact:

Beth Sidhu

pr@stagwellglobal.com  

202-423-4414

Cannes Lions Speakers’ Lounge Interview Content Will Be Made Publicly Available Via Stagwell’s Online Channels

NEW YORK and CANNES, France – June 16, 2022 – Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, is gearing up for the in-person return to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions) with exclusive programming throughout the festival that will be accessible to anyone, anywhere.  

Cannes Speakers’ Lounge Content Studio

As the title sponsor of the Cannes Lions Speakers’ Lounge, Stagwell is producing exclusive interviews in the onsite content studio with some of the most interesting people at the festival, going beyond the main stage to dig deeper into their best stories. More than 20 senior executives will be participating in Speakers’ Lounge interviews from brands including:

• Anheuser-Busch InBev
• Activision
• Albertson’s
• Amazon Ads
• Beam Suntory
• Chipotle
• Chivas Brothers/Pernod Ricard
• Diageo
• EA
• Expedia
• Hulu
• Lenovo
• Marriott
• Mastercard
• Meta
• Qualcomm
• Quest
• Twitter
• Snap Inc.
• Unilever

Stagwell will make the interviews available for viewing throughout the festival for anyone to access, free of charge. Follow Stagwell on YouTube, LinkedIn and the website for a behind-the-scenes pass to the best of Cannes Lions.

“We’ve gathered some of our industry’s most interesting minds together in the Speakers’ Lounge Content Studio to share how they’re transforming marketing for the world’s most notable brands,” said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. “We’re proud to make this exclusive content accessible to anyone, free of charge, via Stagwell’s online channels.”

News organizations that are interested in obtaining this content for redistribution should contact cannescomms@stagwellglobal.com to coordinate.

 Stagwell at Cannes Lions

There are over 15 Stagwell agencies attending the festival including 72andSunny, Allison + Partners, Anomaly, Assembly, Code and Theory, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Colle McVoy, Doner, Forsman & Bodenfors, GALE, Ink, Instrument, MMI Agency, Observatory, Redscout, Veritas, and Wolfgang.

To Connect

If you are a brand executive or journalist interested in participating in Speakers’ Lounge interviews, connecting with Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn or leaders from the Stagwell agencies, or attending Stagwell’s events, please contact cannescomms@stagwellglobal.com.

About Stagwell Inc.
Stagwell 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 12,000+ 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.

Contact: 

Beth Sidhu
beth.sidhu@stagwellglobal.com 
202-423-4414

NEW YORK and OXFORD, England – June 7, 2022 – Stagwell (Nasdaq: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will join The Oxford Union, the world’s most prestigious debating society, to debate the promises and pitfalls of the metaverse. The debate, “This House Would Live in the Metaverse,” will explore the future of Web3 and the metaverse in the context of data and privacy, brand marketing, and ultimately, how the metaverse will transform the way people, countries, and communities connect. Stagwell invites press to attend the debate at 8:30 p.m. GMT+1 on Thursday, June 16; details to RSVP are below.

Penn will argue on behalf of the metaverse as a platform that can transform how brands relate – and market – to consumers. Stagwell is excited about the potential of Web3 and currently counsels multinational brands on whether and how to enter the metaverse, including areas of investment to consider within augmented reality (AR), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the creator economy, and other areas of opportunity.

“We’ve only just scratched the surface of AR, VR, NFTs and other emerging technologies in the metaverse, and I’m excited to join this expert group as we debate the possibilities,” said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. “The metaverse provides an entirely new canvas for brands to build creative, digital experiences that connect consumers around the world.”

Current confirmed debaters include:

Proposition Side

• Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn
• AGT International Chairman & Owner Mati Kochavi

Opposition Side

• University of Birmingham Professor Sylvie Delacroix
• Bloomberg and Techworld journalist Margi Murphy
• TechCrunch Editor-at-Large Mike Butcher

Journalists interested in attending the debate and/or connecting with Penn for an interview, please contact Beth Sidhu at beth.sidhu@stagwellglobal.com.

About Stagwell Inc.
Stagwell 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 10,000+ 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 The Oxford Union

Founded in 1823, the Oxford Union is a forward-thinking institution at Oxford University that strives to strengthen democratic values through free and fair discussion. Having invited illustrious guests from the Dalai Lama to Presidents Carter, Nixon, and Reagan, the Oxford Union allows its members to debate and question the modern thinkers of our time. Diversity, not only of opinion or politics but of all types, remains the lifeblood of the Union today, and continues to be so for as long as we are visited by the greatest and most knowledgeable speakers in the world. 

Contact: Beth Sidhu
beth.sidhu@stagwellglobal.com 
+1. 202.423.4414