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Stagwell Inc. reports developments across a global marketing and advertising network that combines creative services, media, commerce, communications, research, and AI-enabled marketing technology. Company updates commonly cover segment performance in Marketing Services, Digital Transformation, Media & Commerce, Communications, and The Marketing Cloud, along with new business activity, client growth, and investor conference participation.
Recurring news also includes product and platform launches from Stagwell companies such as BERA.ai and The Marketing Cloud, including brand intelligence, agentic AI tools, and marketing workflow automation. Other updates cover public-opinion research from the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, owned media activity such as ReachTV, leadership appointments, equity inducement awards, and quarterly operating results.
Stagwell (STGW) appointed Liz Rutgersson as CEO of Assembly, effective September 14, 2026.
Rutgersson will oversee Assembly globally and in North America, reporting to Slavi Samardzija, and is tasked with driving growth, strengthening client partnerships and leading the agency’s next phase. Connie Chan becomes CEO of Assembly APAC while continuing as Chief Growth Officer of Stagwell APAC, effective immediately, jointly steering Assembly’s expansion.
The leadership changes follow Stagwell’s broader APAC push, including a new Singapore headquarters, integration of Assembly and ADK GLOBAL, and recent awards at The Drum Marketing Awards APAC 2026.
Stagwell (STGW) released results from the August Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll of 2,100 registered U.S. voters conducted August 28–30, 2026.
President Donald Trump’s job approval is 44%, up 2 points from July, with highest marks on fighting crime in cities (48%) and immigration (47%), and lowest on handling inflation (37%) and tariffs and trade (38%). Voters’ mood has improved modestly: 37% say the country is on the right track and 48% describe the economy as strong, both up 2 points, while 32% say their personal finances are improving.
In the 2026 midterm Congressional horserace, Democrats lead 51–49 among all voters, but Republicans lead by 2 points among likely voters; 69% intend to vote, yet less than half say their choice is firmly decided. The poll also measures views on party extremism, social media, AI’s economic impact, U.S.–Canada trade tensions, and U.S. policy toward Iran and Israel.
Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) announced that The People Platform, part of The Marketing Cloud, has rebranded as Numetrix, effective immediately. The new identity reflects expanded capabilities in consumer behavioral data and location intelligence, aimed at helping organizations better understand audiences, optimize media investments, and support data-backed decisions.
According to Stagwell, Numetrix combines consumer research, advanced geospatial technology, AI, and first- and third-party data to quantify and monetize audiences, measure campaign effectiveness, and evaluate market opportunities for DOOH/OOH media owners, Retail Media Networks, brands, and advertisers. Existing customers will retain current data and support while gaining access to ongoing innovation under the Numetrix brand.
Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) announced an expanded, multi-year strategic partnership with Adobe to support Adobe’s enterprise growth by embedding Stagwell’s data intelligence, creative transformation and AI capabilities into Adobe’s go‑to‑market engine. Stagwell will run targeted demand‑generation programs, jointly serve key accounts, and provide strategic counsel and value‑realization services to enterprise customers.
Code and Theory, Stagwell’s digital transformation agency, is central to the partnership and is co‑developing a portfolio of industry-specific solutions with Adobe. Since late 2024, planned solutions have grown from three to seven, including the Creative Intelligence System for financial services and the Content Operating System for sports, both powered by Adobe CX Enterprise, with more launches expected over the next 18 months.
Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), through HarrisX and Allison Worldwide, released the first Gen Alpha Household Influence Study and launched the Gen Alpha Household Intelligence Platform, a quarterly brand-tracking system delivered via HarrisX’s AskTheo AI. The study analyzes how Gen Alpha teens and their parents influence brand preferences and purchasing decisions across six segments: teen girls, teen boys, moms, dads, parents overall and teens overall.
According to the companies, 91% of parents say their Gen Alpha teen influences the brands they choose, while 73% of teens say their mom shapes their brand preferences. Amazon ranks as the strongest overall brand among 25 evaluated, followed by Nike, McDonald’s and Walmart. Sephora, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Starbucks and Bath & Body Works stand out with teen girls, while Walmart, Wendy’s, Nike, Adidas and Samsung show distinct strength with parents. The platform scores brands on Brand Presence, Cultural Relevance, Household Momentum and Commercial Strength, with new study waves planned quarterly.
Instrument, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company, has appointed Jack De Caluwé as Chief Creative Officer, marking his return after nearly nine years at the agency earlier in his career. He will lead creative across brand, product, digital experiences, campaigns, and emerging technology.
According to Instrument, De Caluwé will work with executive leadership to evolve the company’s creative direction, mentor talent, and deepen executive client relationships. He joins from R/GA and brings global experience leading work for brands such as Nike, Apple, The New York Times, Patagonia, Netflix, Stripe, Dropbox, Uber, Google, Electronic Arts, Notion, and ServiceNow.
Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced its August and September 2026 investor conference schedule. Management will attend six events: Seaport’s virtual Summer Investor Conference on August 19; conferences hosted by Goldman Sachs, StoneX, B. Riley Securities, Deutsche Bank in San Francisco, New York, London, and Phoenix between September 8–30, 2026.
Investors can view the full schedule at stagwellglobal.com/investors or contact investor relations at IR@stagwellglobal.com.
Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) granted equity inducement awards under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Effective August 6, 2026, the company issued a total of 77,717 restricted stock units to 10 new employees, each convertible into one Class A common share, with vesting over two and three years and certain accelerated vesting protections.
Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has appointed Beth J. Kaplan to its Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2026. Kaplan brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across consumer, retail, and brand-focused companies, including senior roles at Rent the Runway, GNC, and Procter & Gamble.
She currently serves on the boards of Crocs, Brilliant Earth Group, The Vitamin Shoppe, and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. According to Stagwell, her governance and brand-building expertise aligns with the company’s focus on AI-powered marketing, digital transformation, and sustained growth.
Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $786 million, up 11% year over year, with net revenue rising 6% to $632 million and organic revenue growth of 10%. Digital Transformation net revenue grew organically by 18%, contributing to a two-year organic growth stack of 29%.
According to Stagwell, Q2 net loss attributable to common shareholders was $8 million (loss per share $(0.03)), while adjusted EBITDA increased 15% to $109 million with a 17% net revenue margin. Adjusted EPS rose 39% to $0.25. The company reported record Q2 net new business of $171 million and last-twelve-month net new business of $540 million. YTD operating cash flow was $64 million versus $55 million a year earlier. Stagwell raised its full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.03–$1.17, while reiterating total net revenue growth of 8–12%, adjusted EBITDA of $475–$525 million, and free cash flow conversion of 50–60%.