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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has appointed Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will lead Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, reporting to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. This appointment follows Stagwell's acquisition of ADK GLOBAL, expanding their APAC presence to 2,500 employees across 34 offices.

Chan brings significant experience from her previous role as CEO of OMD China, where she managed operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. She also held leadership positions at WPP, including Executive Director of Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker).

U.S. News & World Report has released its third annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products rankings for 2025-2026, evaluating over 1,000 over-the-counter products across 133 categories. The rankings, based on surveys of 357 pharmacists and 134 dermatologists, highlight top performers in various health and wellness segments. Nature Made leads with 7 top-ranked products, followed by CeraVe (6) and Neutrogena (5). Among companies, Haleon plc secured the most #1 products, followed by Kenvue Inc., Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company, and L'Oreal. Notable winners include Delsym for cough suppressants, Mucinex for cold medicines, and La Roche-Posay for face moisturizers.

Multiview, a B2B digital marketing agency within Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), has launched Audienceview, a first-party B2B audience discovery platform. The AI-powered platform provides access to over 16 million B2B professionals across 30 industry segments and 850+ accredited associations.

The self-service platform features AI-driven analysis for audience targeting, open exploration capabilities, and flexible campaign activation. Key benefits include direct access to verified, high-intent audiences and customized solutions through Multiview's client success partners. The platform is immediately available to all Multiview and Stagwell clients.

Left Field Labs, part of Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Code and Theory Network, has secured two prestigious Webby Awards for their innovative work on Twister AIR. The project, developed in collaboration with Hasbro, won in the "Best Use of Augmented Reality 2025" category, both as the Webby Winner and People's Voice Winner. The game also received an honoree mention in the Kids & Family category.

Twister AIR represents a modern reimagining of the 50-year-old classic game, incorporating augmented reality and AI technology. The innovative approach has proven successful, with the game earning Game of the Year at the Toy Industry Awards. This collaboration showcases Left Field Labs' expertise in emerging technologies and their ability to modernize classic entertainment experiences while maintaining the core elements that make them engaging.

Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ: STGW) reported Q1 2025 financial results with mixed performance. Net revenue grew 6% YoY to $564 million, with net revenue excluding advocacy increasing 9%. The company posted a Q1 net loss of $3 million versus $1 million in the prior year, with Adjusted EBITDA of $81 million (14% margin). Digital Transformation showed strong growth of 15% excluding advocacy. The company secured net new business of $130 million in Q1, with last twelve-month net new business reaching $446 million. Stagwell maintained its 2025 guidance, projecting total net revenue growth of ~8%, Adjusted EBITDA of $410-460 million, and free cash flow conversion exceeding 45%. Despite macroeconomic challenges, management remains optimistic about the year ahead, citing strong performance in Digital Transformation, Creativity, and Stagwell Marketing Cloud capabilities.

A new poll by the American Psychological Association and The Harris Poll reveals complex attitudes toward mental health in the US. While 88% of adults believe mental health disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, 84% acknowledge the term \"mental illness\" carries stigma. Young adults (18-34) show particular vulnerability, with only 41% feeling positive about their mental health compared to 61% of those 55+.

The survey highlights emerging trends in mental health support preferences, with 52% of young adults comfortable using AI chatbots for mental health discussions, versus 26% of older adults. Key barriers to seeking professional help include cost (29%) and finding suitable providers (36%). Only 28% of adults reported improved mental health compared to the previous year.

Assembly (STGW) has appointed Jason Lim as its first-ever Chief Media Officer for North America, effective immediately. Based in New York City, Lim will report to North America CEO Jill Kelly and lead a team of over 350 channel experts across various media disciplines. With more than 20 years of agency leadership experience, most recently as Chief Planning Officer at EssenceMediacom, Lim will oversee media planning and investments across all channels and platforms.

In his role, Lim will be responsible for evolving Assembly's Experience & Activation practice, setting operational standards, driving innovation in media solutions, and delivering brand and performance campaigns. This appointment follows Assembly's recent achievements, including winning the Global Agency of Record for World of Hyatt and strategic appointments of Jill Kelly as North America CEO and Ilana Casser as EVP of Growth.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced the acquisition of JetFuel, an experiential marketing services agency, which will become a subsidiary of Stagwell's integrated experiential agency TEAM. Founded in 2016 in New York City, JetFuel specializes in live brand experiences, retail marketing, and digital content, serving major clients including Walmart, Unilever, Kimberly Clark, and Feastables.

This acquisition represents Stagwell's continued expansion strategy, following their acquisitions of Gold Rabbit Sports and ADK GLOBAL earlier this year, marking their 11th acquisition in 2024. The move aims to strengthen Stagwell's experiential marketing capabilities and enhance their ability to deliver transformative brand experiences through the integration of data resources and creative thinking.

The 2025 Financial Literacy and Preparedness Survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and The Harris Poll reveals widespread financial anxiety among Americans. 53% of adults feel setbacks despite efforts to get ahead financially, while 48% report treading water financially.

Key findings show that 63% of Americans worry about government partisanship affecting their finances, and 57% believe economic uncertainty makes achieving long-term financial goals impossible. While 65% rate their financial decision-making abilities highly, only 56% feel confident about their current financial state.

Notably, just 5% of Americans facing debt-related problems would seek help from nonprofit credit counseling agencies. The survey, funded by Wells Fargo Foundation, emphasizes the need for professional financial guidance during uncertain economic times.