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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) CEO Mark Penn will headline a Fireside Chat at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HAE) Startup World Cup Regional on September 12, 2025 at Harvard Medical School. The event will feature 12 Harvard alumni-founded startups competing for advancement to the Silicon Valley Grand Finale, where they can win a $1 million investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures.

Penn, author of Microtrends and Harvard alumnus, will share insights on unicorn trends and market shifts in a conversation moderated by Bill Reichert, Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures. The event will be held at The Martin Conference Center with both in-person and livestream options available.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger marketing network, has announced its participation in three major investor conferences in September 2025. The company will attend the Citi 2025 Global TMT Conference (Sept 3) and Benchmark 12th Annual TMT Conference (Sept 4) for one-on-one meetings. Additionally, CEO Mark Penn will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 10 at 4:25 PM PT, along with hosting one-on-one meetings.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) released the August Harvard CAPS / Harris poll results showing President Trump's approval rating at 47%. The poll reveals that 54% of voters believe Trump is performing better than Biden, up 3 points from July. Key findings include 48% of voters citing inflation as their top personal concern, and Trump maintaining highest approval ratings in fighting crime (51%), immigration (50%), and returning America to its values (50%).

The comprehensive survey, conducted among 2,025 registered voters, also showed strong support for Trump's policies, with 14 out of 15 policies receiving majority approval. Notable findings include 66% of voters demanding more transparency on the Epstein case, 52% satisfaction with Trump's Ukraine war negotiations, and 74% support for Israel in the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Allison Worldwide and Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) have appointed Margaret Key as CEO of Allison Asia and Stagwell's Executive Director for Asia Pacific, effective October 1, 2025. Key, who will be based in Singapore and report to Allison Worldwide CEO Jonathan Heit, brings over 20 years of strategic expertise to this dual role.

Previously serving as CEO for Publicis' MSL Group in Asia Pacific, Key has a proven track record of transforming regional operations and driving business growth. Her industry recognition includes Campaign Asia's Women to Watch and multiple regional awards. In her new role, she will oversee Allison's APAC growth strategy while steering Stagwell's regional market development and client engagement initiatives.

A comprehensive survey conducted by The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (STGW) agency, in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), reveals significant ongoing challenges faced by IBS patients. The study, comparing data from 2015 to 2024, surveyed 2,013 IBS patients and 600 healthcare providers.

Key findings show that IBS symptoms disrupt patients' productivity and personal activities for 19 days monthly, with work/school absences increasing to 3.6 days per month in 2024 from 2.1 days in 2015. While fewer patients report extremely bothersome symptoms (43% vs 62% in 2015), 76% still struggle with symptom management.

The survey highlights a treatment gap, with healthcare providers primarily recommending over-the-counter options and lifestyle changes despite prescription medications being reported as most helpful by patients who have tried them.

U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with The Harris Poll, has released a comprehensive survey revealing a widespread leadership crisis across American institutions. The poll of 1,500 adults shows significant distrust in leaders across public service, business, education, and healthcare sectors.

Key findings include 77% of respondents not seeing any admirable public leaders, 82% believing business leaders are out of touch with public values, and 85% perceiving government officials as prioritizing self-interest. The survey will inform U.S. News' upcoming Best Leaders in America program, which will recognize 25 exceptional individuals making meaningful contributions across various sectors.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), a challenger network focused on marketing transformation, has announced its participation in three key investor conferences in August 2025. The company's schedule includes the Morgan Stanley Media & Communications Corporate Access Day on August 12 with CFO Ryan Greene conducting in-person meetings, the Rosenblatt 5th Annual Tech Summit: The Age of AI on August 19 with virtual meetings, and the Seaport Research Partners Annual Summer Investor Conference on August 20 with virtual one-on-one meetings.

A comprehensive survey conducted by The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (STGW) company, in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), reveals significant ongoing challenges faced by IBS patients. The study, comparing data from 2015 to 2024, surveyed 2,013 IBS patients and 600 healthcare providers.

Key findings show that IBS symptoms disrupt patients' productivity for nearly 11 days per month at work/school and 8 days in personal activities. Work/school absences have increased from 2.1 days in 2015 to 3.6 days in 2024. While fewer patients report extremely bothersome symptoms (43% vs 62% in 2015), 76% still find symptom management difficult.

The survey highlights a treatment gap, with healthcare providers primarily recommending over-the-counter options and lifestyle changes despite prescription medications being reported as most helpful by patients who have tried them.

Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ: STGW) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net revenue growth of 8% reaching $598 million and 10% growth excluding Advocacy business. The company achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $93 million, up 8% year-over-year, with ex-Advocacy EBITDA growing 23% to $80 million.

Key highlights include $117 million in net new business for Q2, significant improvement in cash flow from operations with a $122 million increase over the prior year, and progress on cost savings initiatives with $20 million in annualized savings achieved. The company reiterated its 2025 guidance, projecting approximately 8% total net revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA between $410-460 million.