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Stagwell (STGW) 2021 Annual Report Charts Course for Digital, Global Growth and Future Innovation in Marketing Services

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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) released its 2021 Annual Report, showcasing significant growth driven by digital capabilities and strategic acquisitions. The report reveals a combined pro forma revenue of $2 billion for 2021. Stagwell emphasizes five transformative approaches to marketing: digital innovation, creative performance, integrated solutions, global expansion, and product innovation via the Stagwell Marketing Cloud. The report illustrates how these strategies position Stagwell as a leader in the digital-first marketing landscape, catering to the evolving needs of clients.

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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today released its 2021 Annual Report, highlighting substantial growth propelled by a uniquely high concentration of digital capabilities; strategic investments and acquisitions supporting digital and global growth; and a collaborative organizational model designed to meet the demands of larger clients in need of true integrated marketing services. Download the report here.

"In a digital economy, every screen is a canvas, every experience a data collection point, and every platform a new place for brand interaction. Brands deserve a digital-first alternative marketing network that drives business growth by connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. "We strongly believe the steps we have taken to align Stagwell's operations to support this transformation created a lasting platform for growth and shareholder value."

Stagwell has had breakthrough performance since the combination with MDC Partners Inc., forming Stagwell Inc. in August 2021.  This includes $2 billion in combined pro forma revenue for 2021. Penn's annual CEO letter discusses Stagwell's 2021 financial performance in the context of five transformative approaches to global marketing services delivery:

  • Digital transformation and innovation, helping clients reposition their enterprises for growth in the new digital economy. Innovation shops Code and Theory, GALE, Instrument, and YML spotlight path-breaking work for Amazon Ads, MilkPEP, Google TV, Polestar and more within the report.
  • Scaling creative performance for modern brands, bringing world-class creativity and modern media together to drive powerful campaign results. Work from 72andSunny for Tinder/Match Group; Anomaly for Expedia; Assembly for Nike; Doner for CUE Health; Forsman & Bodenfors for Polestar; and more illustrate ways Stagwell unleashes creative effectiveness for the modern marketer.
  • Building integrated marketing solutions that align the right mix of core marketing capabilities and specialist expertise for ever-more-complex clients, exemplified in Sloane & Co., KWT Global, TEAM Enterprises, and GALE's collaborative marketing efforts supporting Hertz's vision for the future of electric vehicles.
  • Agile global expansion, fueled by Stagwell's Affiliate Program spanning 50+ partners across Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Eastern Europe, and investments in market leaders Instrument and Goodstuff.
  • Product innovation through the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, a proprietary product suite of SaaS and DaaS solutions that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mixed-reality business transformation for in-house marketers. SMC's services span audience segmentation, influencer marketing, public relations, immersive experiences, and brand insights. The newest platform in the Cloud, ARound, helps brands create, manage, and scale augmented reality experiences for live events and retail.

To read the full report, please visit Stagwell's website. Viewers can use QR codes throughout the document to explore referenced case studies.

About Stagwell Inc.

Stagwell 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 10,000+ 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.

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Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. (PRNewsfoto/Stagwell Inc.)

 

 

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FAQ

What were the major highlights of Stagwell's 2021 Annual Report?

The report highlighted a combined pro forma revenue of $2 billion and five transformative marketing approaches.

How much revenue did Stagwell report for 2021?

Stagwell reported a combined pro forma revenue of $2 billion for 2021.

What strategies is Stagwell implementing for growth?

Stagwell is focusing on digital innovation, creative performance, integrated marketing solutions, global expansion, and product innovation through its Stagwell Marketing Cloud.

What is the Stagwell Marketing Cloud?

The Stagwell Marketing Cloud is a proprietary suite of SaaS and DaaS solutions leveraging AI and machine learning for marketing strategies.

When was the 2021 Annual Report released by Stagwell?

The 2021 Annual Report was released on May 3, 2022.

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