Quad Recognized in 2026 Ad Age Agency Report and MM+M Agency 100
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Quad (NYSE: QUAD) has been recognized in the 2026 Ad Age Agency Report and the 2026 MM+M Agency 100, highlighting its integrated marketing capabilities. Quad ranks #20 among the world's largest agency companies and #34 among North America's healthcare marketing firms.
According to Quad, the rankings reflect its integrated model across media, creative, production, data and technology, supported by its media agency Rise and creative agencies Betty and Favorite Child. Quad notes its data stack touches nearly 97% of the adult U.S. population.
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News Market Reaction – QUAD
In the Jun 17 session, QUAD gained 0.67%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Healthcare services win | Positive | +0.9% | QuadMed selected to operate the Sheboygan InHealth Center for local employers. |
| May 19 | Conference participation | Positive | +0.9% | Management participation in Rosenblatt Virtual Technology Summit focused on AI. |
| Apr 28 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | -10.1% | Q1 2026 results with lower net sales and negative free cash flow, guidance reaffirmed. |
| Apr 21 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | -0.4% | Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share with set dates. |
| Apr 13 | AI consumer survey | Neutral | +0.3% | Survey with Harris Poll on consumer trust in AI shopping and physical stores. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Price reactions generally track news tone, with positive/neutral items often followed by modest gains and weaker earnings tied to a larger decline.
Over the past few months, Quad has reported several operational and strategic updates. Q1 2026 earnings on Apr 28 showed declining net sales and negative free cash flow, and the stock fell 10.13%. Subsequent items, including a dividend declaration on Apr 21, AI-related initiatives on Apr 13 and May 19, and the QuadMed Sheboygan InHealth Center announcement on May 20, drew relatively small price moves, mostly positive. Today’s agency rankings fit within this stream of branding and positioning news.
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"What differentiates Quad is our culture of collaboration, how our teams work across media, creative, production, data and technology, all together as an extension of our clients," said Tim Maleeny, Chief Strategy Officer & President of Quad Agency Solutions. "These dual recognitions validate the appeal of our integrated model for ambitious brands who want to outperform their category and outpace their competition."
With its media agency, Rise, and creative agencies Betty and Favorite Child, Quad leverages strengths in media, creative, production, data and technology services to help marketers reduce the complexity of delivering effective omnichannel campaigns. Its data stack, which is built on Quad's decades of experience understanding
Ad Age Agency Report
Recognized for a seventh consecutive year, Quad has moved up to #20 on Ad Age's 82nd annual list of the world's largest agency companies. This honor reflects the strength of Quad's integrated marketing model and the contributions of its agency teams, including Quad's media agency, Rise, and its creative agencies, Betty and Favorite Child. The Ad Age agencies ranking was calculated according to
MM+M Agency 100
Quad has also been ranked #34 on the 2026 MM+M Agency 100 list, which recognizes the top healthcare marketing firms in
About Quad
Quad (NYSE: QUAD) is a marketing experience, or MX, company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to in-store to online. The company does this through its MX Solutions Suite, a comprehensive range of marketing and print services that seamlessly integrate creative, production and media solutions across online and offline channels. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad simplifies the complexities of marketing by removing friction wherever it occurs along the marketing journey. The company tailors its uniquely flexible, scalable and connected solutions to each client's objectives, driving cost efficiencies, improving speed-to-market, strengthening marketing effectiveness and delivering value on client investments.
Quad employs approximately 10,000 people in 10 countries and serves approximately 2,100 clients including industry leading blue-chip companies that serve both businesses and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S. by Ad Age, buoyed by its full-service media agency, Rise, and creative agency, Betty. Quad is also one of the largest commercial printers in North America, according to Printing Impressions.
For more information about Quad, including its commitment to operating responsibly, intentional innovation and values-driven culture, visit quad.com.
Media Contact
Sarah Mikhailova
Media Relations Manager
212-672-1319
sumikhailova@quad.com
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