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Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ: STGW) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net revenue growth of 8% reaching $598 million and 10% growth excluding Advocacy business. The company achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $93 million, up 8% year-over-year, with ex-Advocacy EBITDA growing 23% to $80 million.

Key highlights include $117 million in net new business for Q2, significant improvement in cash flow from operations with a $122 million increase over the prior year, and progress on cost savings initiatives with $20 million in annualized savings achieved. The company reiterated its 2025 guidance, projecting approximately 8% total net revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA between $410-460 million.

A groundbreaking study by the Schultz Family Foundation and HarrisX reveals a critical crisis in America's school-to-work transition system, affecting approximately 30 million young adults. The research, based on 5,771 interviews, exposes significant misalignment between educators, employers, and parents.

Key findings show that 43% of young adults consider the education system broken, while 46% feel unprepared for future jobs due to AI impacts. Notably, 77% of employers require experience for entry-level positions, yet most don't offer internship programs. The study also revealed that 70% of young adults rely on social media for career guidance, while only 16% of parents encourage this approach.

The research highlights a concerning gender gap, with only 50% of young women feeling prepared for future jobs compared to 60% of men. Mental health emerged as a critical factor, with 51% of young women reporting challenges versus 36% of men.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) released the July Harvard CAPS / Harris poll results showing President Trump's approval rating at 47% (+1 pt from June 2025). The poll revealed split opinions on the "Big Beautiful Bill" with 47% voter support, though most individual policies within the bill have majority backing.

Key findings include: 45% of voters citing inflation as their top concern, 69% believing Biden's open border was deliberate policy, and 80% supporting U.S. actions to prevent Iran's nuclear capabilities. The poll surveyed 2,044 registered voters from July 6-8, 2025, covering economic sentiment, immigration policy, Middle East conflicts, and Ukraine-Russia relations.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) released the July Harvard CAPS / Harris poll results, showing President Trump's approval rating at 47% (+1 point from June 2025). The comprehensive poll revealed that 44% of voters support the "Big Beautiful Bill," with 17 out of 21 policy proposals receiving majority support. Key findings include 45% of voters citing inflation and affordability as their top concern, up 6 points from June.

The poll highlighted that 62% of voters hold Trump responsible for the current economic state, while 56% believe he's losing the battle against inflation. On foreign policy, 58% support the administration's strike on Iran's nuclear sites, and 80% of voters support preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Immigration remains contentious, with 60% supporting efforts to close the southern border.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced the launch of its Stagwell Media Platform (SMP), a centralized global team focused on media, technology, and data expertise. The platform aims to optimize trading and investment solutions across Stagwell's global network.

Matt Adams, current Global COO of Assembly Global, will serve as Global CEO of SMP, while Marissa Jimenez joins as Global Chief Trading and Solutions Officer, effective July 14, 2025. Jimenez brings 20 years of industry experience from her previous role as EVP, Commercial at Dentsu US.

The SMP will leverage Stagwell's scale, technology, and partnerships to enhance efficiency and outcomes for clients, offering solutions across creative, media, and digital transformation services.

Nature Made (NYSE:STGW) has achieved significant recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best OTC Medicine & Health Products survey, securing eight #1 rankings across various vitamin and supplement categories. The survey, conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll, gathered insights from 357 pharmacists and 134 dermatologists across 133 categories.

The brand topped rankings in key categories including Best Vitamin Brands, Anti-Stress Supplements, Ashwagandha Supplements, Potassium Supplements, Turmeric Supplements, Vitamin B12 Supplements, Prenatal Vitamins, and Vitamin D Supplements. This recognition reinforces Nature Made's position as the #1 Pharmacist Recommended vitamin and supplement brand with over 50 years of expertise.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), a challenger marketing network, has announced it will release its financial results for Q2 2025 on Thursday, July 31, 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.

Investors can register for the webcast through the provided link, and a replay will be available afterward on Stagwell's investor relations website at stagwellglobal.com/investors/.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced four key executive appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Ryan Greene has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, having previously achieved $65 million in cost synergies as COO since 2021. Frank Lanuto transitions to EVP, Finance, while Jason Reid becomes Chief Strategy Officer and Niels Laurberg takes the role of Chief Investment Officer.

The restructuring aligns with Stagwell's ambitious "5x5 plan" targeting $5 billion in revenue within 5 years. The company also aims to achieve $80-100 million in AI-led efficiencies. All four executives will report directly to CEO Mark Penn and join the Senior Leadership Committee.

Assembly, part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), has launched Assembly Control, a proprietary brand safety and suitability solution for programmatic advertising. The platform, developed in partnership with a leading ad verification company, will be rolled out globally in July 2025 from hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Dubai.

The solution aims to enhance advertisers' control over ad placement while improving media performance in programmatic advertising, which accounts for over 90% of US digital display ad spend. Key features include strategic inventory selection, risk reduction, fraud prevention, and tiered controls. Assembly targets 75% client adoption globally by the end of 2025.