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The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) agency, has launched its first-ever Canadian edition of the Corporate Reputation Quotient® (RQ®) study. The Harris Poll Canada 50, in partnership with Canadian Business, ranks the reputation of the most visible companies in Canada based on over 5,500 interviews.

Key findings include:

• The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) topped the list as the most trusted and reputable organization in Canada.
• Inflation has negatively impacted corporate reputations, especially in sectors like grocery, airlines, and telecoms.
• Canadian companies excel in 'Character' attributes but lag in growth and innovation measures.
• Canadian banks enjoy strong public confidence, with all 'Big Five' banks ranking within the top 25.

The study reveals differences between U.S. and Canadian consumer perceptions, offering valuable insights for businesses operating in both markets.

The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (STGW) Agency, has released additional data from its second annual State of Maternal Health Report, revealing critical gaps in public awareness and support systems for pregnancy and infant loss in the U.S. Key findings include:

- Less than one third of Americans (29%) know that the U.S. does not have one of the lowest rates of infant mortality among developed countries.
- Less than half of Americans (45%) know that Black and American Indian/Alaska native babies are twice as likely as white babies to die before their first birthday.
- 39% of women who have been pregnant or given birth believe employers should offer the same paid leave for miscarriage or stillbirth as for maternity/paternity leave.
- 14% of women who have been pregnant or given birth state their experience would have been better with support after a miscarriage/stillbirth.

The survey highlights the need for increased awareness, policy changes, and supportive measures for those experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.

The October Harvard CAPS / Harris poll reveals a tight presidential race, with Harris leading Trump 49-48 nationally, but Trump ahead in battleground states. Key findings include:

- 81% of registered voters plan to vote
- Mail-in voting behavior is nearly even across party lines
- Trump leads on immigration, crime, and foreign policy
- Harris leads on presidential characteristics like temperament and honesty
- Economy and inflation remain top voter concerns
- 63% support Israel's response to recent Iranian missile attack

The poll also shows Biden's approval rating at 42%, while 51% approve of Trump's presidential performance and 49% approve of Harris as Vice-President. Voters are split on which administration would better their economic situation.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network focused on transforming marketing, has announced it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2024 on Thursday, November 7, 2024, before the market opens. The company will host a video webcast to discuss these results on the same day at 8:30 AM ET.

Interested parties can register to attend the webcast through a provided link. For those unable to attend the live event, a replay will be made available on Stagwell's investor relations website at https://www.stagwellglobal.com/investors/.

Adobe has appointed Stagwell as its global lead for creative campaigns and social content for its Digital Media business. This expanded partnership leverages the strengths of five Stagwell agencies, including 72andSunny, Code and Theory, Locaria, Movers+Shakers, and National Research Group. The collaboration aims to deliver impactful solutions for Adobe and global creators.

Additionally, Stagwell and Adobe will launch a three-year joint go-to-market initiative to accelerate the content supply chain for brands. This partnership integrates solutions from Adobe Experience Cloud, Document Cloud, Creative Cloud, and Stagwell Marketing Cloud to create winning offerings for both companies' clients.

72andSunny will lead global creative and strategy, expanding their seven-year partnership with Adobe. Movers+Shakers will spearhead global social efforts, while Code and Theory will be responsible for launching Adobe GenStudio and other high-profile assignments.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has released new research revealing a significant opportunity for brands to advertise alongside quality news content in the U.K. market. The study, conducted by Stagwell's research consultancy HarrisX, surveyed 22,116 U.K. adults and found that 76% of the British population follows the news closely or very closely, with 25% checking the news an average of four times per day.

Key findings include:

• Ads placed next to news topics like politics, inflation, and crime perform as effectively as those placed next to business, entertainment, and sports stories.
• Among Gen Z, purchase intent for brands advertising next to high-quality news articles on various topics showed statistically insignificant differences.
• For mothers, purchase intent was identical (66%) for brands advertising next to crime and sports articles.

Stagwell aims to initiate data-driven discussions with advertisers about investing in news advertising, highlighting the value of reaching dedicated news followers.

PRophet, a Stagwell (STGW) company, will lead discussions on AI in PR at PRSA ICON 2024 as the Titanium sponsor. The conference, themed 'Predict What's Possible,' will be held from October 15-17 in Anaheim, California. Aaron Kwittken, founder and CEO of PRophet, will present a session on 'Human-Led, Data-Fed AI' and participate in a panel discussion on preparing future PR practitioners for AI.

PRophet will showcase its AI-powered Comms Tech tools at Booth 200, offering live demos and previews of upcoming features. The company's suite includes solutions for earned media prediction, influencer marketing, and real-time media monitoring. PRophet aims to empower communicators with AI-driven innovation while maintaining the importance of human-led strategies in the evolving PR landscape.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) is expanding its 'Future of News' initiative to the U.K. with a summit on September 26, 2024, at its EMEA headquarters in London. The event will feature prominent U.K. journalists and industry leaders, including Kamal Ahmed, Joanna Gosling, and Sam McAlister. Stagwell will unveil new research conducted by HarrisX among 25,000 U.K. respondents, building on their May study which proved it's safe for brands to advertise alongside quality news content.

The summit will include two panel discussions: 'Being A Journalist Today' and 'Why News Works for Brands'. Stagwell has introduced new partners across publishing and industry for this initiative, including The Associated Press, Gannett, The Guardian US, and Reuters, among others.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has appointed Sunil John as Senior Advisor, Stagwell MENA, to lead the company's expansion in the Middle East and North Africa region. John, named the Best PR Professional in the Middle East by PRWeek in 2023 and 2020, brings over 30 years of regional experience to Stagwell. He will head Stagwell's new MENA office, focusing on growth, enhancing collaboration among local agencies, and developing client solutions.

This appointment aligns with Stagwell's goal of doubling revenue beyond North America by 2025. The company has recently acquired seven firms globally and announced its intent to acquire Consulum, a leading government advisory firm in MENA. Stagwell's MENA presence includes agencies like Assembly, Forsman and Bodenfors, and affiliate partners FLC and Phronesis Group, with offices in Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh.