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Assembly (STGW) has appointed Jason Lim as its first-ever Chief Media Officer for North America, effective immediately. Based in New York City, Lim will report to North America CEO Jill Kelly and lead a team of over 350 channel experts across various media disciplines. With more than 20 years of agency leadership experience, most recently as Chief Planning Officer at EssenceMediacom, Lim will oversee media planning and investments across all channels and platforms.

In his role, Lim will be responsible for evolving Assembly's Experience & Activation practice, setting operational standards, driving innovation in media solutions, and delivering brand and performance campaigns. This appointment follows Assembly's recent achievements, including winning the Global Agency of Record for World of Hyatt and strategic appointments of Jill Kelly as North America CEO and Ilana Casser as EVP of Growth.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced the acquisition of JetFuel, an experiential marketing services agency, which will become a subsidiary of Stagwell's integrated experiential agency TEAM. Founded in 2016 in New York City, JetFuel specializes in live brand experiences, retail marketing, and digital content, serving major clients including Walmart, Unilever, Kimberly Clark, and Feastables.

This acquisition represents Stagwell's continued expansion strategy, following their acquisitions of Gold Rabbit Sports and ADK GLOBAL earlier this year, marking their 11th acquisition in 2024. The move aims to strengthen Stagwell's experiential marketing capabilities and enhance their ability to deliver transformative brand experiences through the integration of data resources and creative thinking.

The 2025 Financial Literacy and Preparedness Survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and The Harris Poll reveals widespread financial anxiety among Americans. 53% of adults feel setbacks despite efforts to get ahead financially, while 48% report treading water financially.

Key findings show that 63% of Americans worry about government partisanship affecting their finances, and 57% believe economic uncertainty makes achieving long-term financial goals impossible. While 65% rate their financial decision-making abilities highly, only 56% feel confident about their current financial state.

Notably, just 5% of Americans facing debt-related problems would seek help from nonprofit credit counseling agencies. The survey, funded by Wells Fargo Foundation, emphasizes the need for professional financial guidance during uncertain economic times.

Kettle, a digital creative agency within Stagwell's Code and Theory Network, has announced significant leadership changes with the appointment of Camille Imbert as its first Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and Jess Mireau as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Together with CEO Lauren Kushner, they form an all-women C-suite.

The appointments come during a period of substantial growth, marked by six new client partnerships last year and organic growth across Fortune 100 clients. Imbert, a 15-year veteran at Kettle, will lead Creative Strategy, Visual Design, Copy, and Motion departments. Mireau, formerly Managing Director of Experience Design at co:collective, will oversee Product Design and Product Strategy.

The agency, which has grown from two people to over 230 employees, specializes in creating digital experiences for major brands like Apple, T-Mobile, Warby Parker, and e.l.f. Beauty. Kettle combines storytelling and product innovation to deliver social, interactive, and technology-powered solutions.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of significant growth and achievements. The company reported record-breaking new business wins generating $382 million in net revenue for FY24, with Q4 achieving $102 million in Net New Business, marking an 85% YoY increase.

Key highlights include: Digital transformation acceleration with digital accounting for 57% of FY24 net revenue and Stagwell Marketing Cloud growing 19%. The company expanded globally through 11 strategic acquisitions, strengthening its presence in MENA and APAC regions, while launching new hubs in London and Toronto.

Major client expansions with Starbucks, Target, and Visa demonstrated the network's capability to secure larger mandates. The company aims to achieve $5 billion in annual revenue by 2029, positioning itself as the fastest-growing major advertising network globally, now operating across 45+ countries.

HUNTER, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) marketing agency, has launched Bobbie, a new influencer and creator marketing solution providing end-to-end services. The launch responds to growing market demand, as 75% of marketers plan dedicated influencer budgets in 2025, up from 37% in 2017.

Bobbie will operate with teams across New York (HQ), Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, and London, offering services including influencer campaigns, brand ambassador programs, creator content, and affiliate marketing. The agency's proprietary research shows that recommendations from friends are the primary influence on consumer actions, with nearly half of Gen Z and 25% of Millennials viewing influencers as friends.

Donetta Allen, HUNTER's Chief Influencer Officer, will serve as President, while Monica Caponigro, former Nordstrom influencer marketing lead, joins as Managing Director. The agency aims to bridge the gap between market demand and execution, as 80% of marketers consider influencer marketing essential, yet only 24% have dedicated teams managing these programs.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced its participation in four major investor conferences scheduled for May 2025. The company's management will attend:

• Needham Technology, Media & Consumer 1x1 Conference in New York (May 13)
• J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston (May 14) - including a fireside chat at 9:20am ET
• B. Riley Securities 2025 Annual Investor Conference in Los Angeles (May 21)
• Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference in Minneapolis (May 28)

The challenger holding company, focused on transforming marketing, will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors throughout these events.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced it will release its financial results for Q1 2025 on Thursday, May 8, 2025, before the market opens. The company will host a video webcast to discuss the results at 8:30 AM ET on the same day. Interested parties can register to attend the webcast, and a replay will be made available afterward on Stagwell's investor relations website.

The April Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, conducted by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), reveals President Trump's overall approval rating at 48%, with highest marks in immigration (51%) and government cost reduction (50%), while scoring lower on inflation and trade policy (41%).

The poll shows mixed economic sentiment with 39% believing the country is on the right track, while 45% report worsening personal finances. On trade policies, 47% oppose Trump's tariff program, though 48% believe it needs more time to work. 84% of voters support free trade, with 78% viewing it as beneficial to the U.S. economy.

Key findings include:

• 71% of voters support destroying Iran's nuclear facilities
• 67% support cutting $1 trillion in government expenditures
• 58% believe China and other countries take advantage of U.S. trade practices
• 39% expect economic decline in the next 12 months