Stagwell Expands 'Future of News' Initiative to the U.K. with a September 26 Summit at its EMEA Headquarters

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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.

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• Expansion of 'Future of News' initiative to the U.K. market
• New research study conducted with 25,000 U.K. respondents
• Partnership with prominent media outlets and industry leaders

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Summit to Convene Prominent U.K. Journalists and Industry Leaders, including Kamal Ahmed, Joanna Gosling, Sam McAlister and more

Stagwell to Unveil a New U.K. Version of the News Advertising Study, Highlight the Power of the News Audience and Debunk Common Brand Safety Misconceptions

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today announced the speakers for its London Future of News summit coming up on September 26, 2024, at Stagwell's EMEA headquarters in London's Blue Fin Building.

During the event, Stagwell will debut groundbreaking research conducted by HarrisX fielded among 25,000 U.K. respondents. Tailored specifically to the U.K. consumer marketplace, this study builds upon Stagwell's News Advertising Study released in May, which proved it is safe for brands to advertise adjacent to quality news content agnostic of the topic.

"Brands are missing out by not advertising in quality news," said Chairman and CEO of Stagwell Mark Penn. "News is a critical marketing vehicle essential to business success, and we're excited to expand our future of News initiative to the U.K. and share our findings on a global stage."

Stagwell is proud to introduce new partners across publishing and the industry to our Future of News initiative. These partners include The Associated Press, Conscious Advertising Network, Gannett, The Guardian US, The Hill, The Independent, NewsNation, Newsweek, Nexstar, New York Post, Ozone, The Rebooting, Reuters, USA Today and World Media Group. These publishers and industry leaders will join Stagwell's existing cohort including Ad Fontes Media, Axel Springer, Axios, Business Insider, POLITICO, The New York Times, The Trade Desk, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

"Our May study debunked myths around brand safety in news and identified a significant, under-tapped audience of news consumers," said Founder and CEO of HarrisX Dritan Nesho. "Time and again we're seeing that ads appearing next to so-called 'not brand safe' news content perform just as well as ads next to 'brand safe' content. The findings of our U.K. study are decisive." 

The summit will commence with Penn unveiling the research results, followed by two panel discussions:

Panel I: Being A Journalist Today – Stories from the Field: A moderated conversation about the journalists today who are breaking down barriers, holding truth to power, and shining a light on the issues that matter most- despite the most difficult and dangerous of circumstances, featuring:

• Kamal Ahmed, Director of Audio and Presenter, The Daily Telegraph
• Matt Barbet, Anchor, Sky News
• James Harding, Editor & Founder, Tortoise Media
• Sam McAlister, Author, Executive Producer and LSE Senior Fellow
• Spriha Srivastava, International Executive Editor, Business Insider 
• Jerome Starkey, Defence Editor, The Sun 
• Moderated by Joanna Gosling, Author, Broadcaster and Journalist

Panel II: Why News Works for Brands: Investment in advertising on news platforms is not only brand safe, but also lends itself to a strong return on investment. This session will be an interactive dialogue with business leaders sharing their perspectives on the value of news and how to maximize impact through tailored marketing, featuring:

• Ross Easton, Director of External Affairs, Energy Networks Association
• Mark Evans, Marketing Society Honorary Fellow and Executive Marketeer
• Tina Fegent, Co-Chair, Conscious Advertising Network
• Moderated by Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell 

To learn more and get involved, contact futureofnews@stagwellglobal.com.

About Stagwell
Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) 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 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 HarrisX
HarrisX is a leading global research consultancy that regularly conducts major market research, public policy polling and social science studies and consulting engagements in more than 40 countries around the world. It is a proud member of Stagwell Global (STGW). Learn more at www.harrisx.com.

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FAQ

When and where is Stagwell's London Future of News summit taking place?

Stagwell's London Future of News summit is taking place on September 26, 2024, at Stagwell's EMEA headquarters in London's Blue Fin Building.

What new research will Stagwell (STGW) present at the London summit?

Stagwell will debut groundbreaking research conducted by HarrisX, fielded among 25,000 U.K. respondents, tailored specifically to the U.K. consumer marketplace.

Who are some of the prominent speakers at Stagwell's (STGW) London Future of News summit?

The summit will feature prominent U.K. journalists and industry leaders, including Kamal Ahmed, Joanna Gosling, Sam McAlister, Matt Barbet, and James Harding, among others.

What are the main topics of discussion at Stagwell's (STGW) London Future of News summit?

The summit will include two main panel discussions: 'Being A Journalist Today – Stories from the Field' and 'Why News Works for Brands', focusing on journalism challenges and the value of news advertising for brands.