STAGWELL INC - STGW STOCK NEWS

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced it will release its financial results for Q1 2025 on Thursday, May 8, 2025, before the market opens. The company will host a video webcast to discuss the results at 8:30 AM ET on the same day. Interested parties can register to attend the webcast, and a replay will be made available afterward on Stagwell's investor relations website.

The April Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, conducted by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), reveals President Trump's overall approval rating at 48%, with highest marks in immigration (51%) and government cost reduction (50%), while scoring lower on inflation and trade policy (41%).

The poll shows mixed economic sentiment with 39% believing the country is on the right track, while 45% report worsening personal finances. On trade policies, 47% oppose Trump's tariff program, though 48% believe it needs more time to work. 84% of voters support free trade, with 78% viewing it as beneficial to the U.S. economy.

Key findings include:

• 71% of voters support destroying Iran's nuclear facilities
• 67% support cutting $1 trillion in government expenditures
• 58% believe China and other countries take advantage of U.S. trade practices
• 39% expect economic decline in the next 12 months

U.S. consumers anticipate a significant 14.4% increase in vehicle prices over the next year, according to a new HarrisX-Allison Worldwide poll of 1,750+ American adults. The survey reveals declining purchase intent, with only 17% 'very likely' to buy a vehicle in the next 12 months (down from 21% in February), while 'very unlikely' buyers increased from 28% to 41%.

Consumer sentiment shows 56% believe it's a bad time to buy a car, up from 46%. Preference for U.S.-made vehicles remains highest at 71% (down from 80%), followed by declining interest in Japanese (47%), German (37%), and Korean (32%) brands. Traditional gas/diesel vehicles maintain strong preference at 62%, while EVs remain at just 9% interest.

With 53% expecting higher auto loan interest rates and only 14% anticipating decreases, the auto industry, which represents 5% of U.S. GDP and employs 10 million Americans, faces uncertainty amid cooling demand and high financing costs.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced the launch of registration for SPORT BEACH 2025, its premier sports destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity from June 16-19, 2025. The event features an expanded roster of notable athletes and media personalities including Erin Andrews, Sir Mo Farah, Chris Paul, Alex Rodriguez, George Russell, and Charissa Thompson.

The third annual event has secured partnerships with major brands including Business Insider, Diageo, La Fête Wine Company, LG Ad Solutions, Movember, Nielsen, Official AI, Qualcomm Technologies, STAPLE, TripleLift, and Zillow Group. Previously announced partners include Ad Results Media, The Athletic, Channel Factory, The Chicago Bulls, and others.

Ben Lyons, Emmy Award-winning Television Host, will serve as the 2025 Program Host. The event will feature exclusive programming including Business Insider's third annual CMO Insider Breakfast with founding sponsor Boston Consulting Group.

Assembly, a global media agency, has appointed Ilana Casser as Executive Vice President of Growth for North America, effective immediately. Based in New York, Casser will report to Global Chief Strategy Officer Pele Cortizo-Burgess, leading business development efforts across the region.

With over 20 years of experience in marketing and media, including senior roles at OMG, Initiative, and 360i, Casser will focus on accelerating Assembly's growth through client portfolio expansion and shaping the agency's go-to-market strategy. Her appointment comes as Jessie Mamey, the previous growth lead, transitions to EVP, Assembly Lead, overseeing performance-driven clients.

The restructuring reflects Assembly's evolved operational structure, designed to enhance focus and agility through sector-and geography-based Assemblies. Casser's expertise in blending data, creativity, and strategy aligns with Assembly's proposition to drive growth through brand performance and experience building.

Assembly, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company, has been appointed as the paid global media agency of record for Hyatt, effective April 1. The appointment follows a competitive review and represents Hyatt's strategic initiative to consolidate its full-funnel global media planning and buying efforts under one agency.

Assembly will be responsible for overseeing brand performance media strategy, planning, and buying, with a focus on supporting the World of Hyatt loyalty program across its five brand portfolios: Luxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials. The agency's key objectives include growing awareness, increasing engagement, and driving bookings for Hyatt's brand portfolio, including expanded luxury offerings through Mr & Mrs Smith and Under Canvas.

Success metrics will be measured through Hyatt's brand health tracker, engagement rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). The first campaign under this new partnership is scheduled to launch in summer 2025.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has appointed John Kahan as its first-ever Chief AI Officer, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. Kahan brings nearly 40 years of experience in data and artificial intelligence from his tenure at Microsoft and IBM.

Most recently serving as Vice President and Chief Data Analytics Officer at Microsoft, Kahan played a important role in developing key data platforms that contributed to Microsoft's growth into a $3 trillion company. In his new role, he will lead the integration and development of artificial intelligence across Stagwell's global network.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announces ambitious growth plans during its 2025 Virtual Investor Day, targeting $5 billion in annual revenue by the end of 2029. The company unveils its '5 x 5' initiative, aiming for $5B revenue and $1B adjusted EBITDA within five years, without expanding debt ratios.

Key announcements include: implementation of $80-100 million in cost savings through AI technologies over 24 months; elimination of two-class share structure by converting Class C to Class A shares; business restructuring into five units: Marketing Services, Media and Commerce, Advocacy, Digital Transformation, and Stagwell Marketing Cloud.

Additional highlights include a partnership with Palantir for enhanced data capabilities, appointment of John Kahan as Chief AI Officer, and FY25 guidance projecting 8% total growth in net revenue with adjusted EBITDA between $410-460 million and adjusted EPS of $0.75-0.88.

The March 2025 Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, conducted by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), reveals Trump's approval rating at 49%, dropping 3 points from February. Despite the decline, 54% of voters believe Trump is performing better than Biden did as President. The poll shows strong support for Trump's policies on deportation (80%), border closure (74%), and government waste elimination (72%).

The survey indicates 38% of voters view the U.S. economy positively, with inflation remaining the top concern for 43% of voters. The Democratic Party's approval remains low at 37%, with 71% of voters calling for new moderate leadership. On fiscal matters, 79% prefer reducing government expenditures over tax increases to balance the budget.

The poll also covered immigration policies, constitutional rights, and foreign policy, showing 77% support for Israel and mixed attitudes toward trade tariffs. The survey was conducted among 2,746 registered voters on March 26-27, 2025.