STAGWELL INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Code and Theory, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company, has been named Ad Age's inaugural Business-to-Business Agency of the Year. The technology and creative network, uniquely balanced with 50% creative and 50% engineers, has demonstrated significant achievements in B2B customer experiences and AI applications.

Key accomplishments include:

• Transforming Amazon Ads platform, achieving +66% unaided awareness
• Leading Qualcomm's B2B to B2D transition, increasing developer website visits by 540%
• Executing Thomson Reuters' first rebrand in 16 years, resulting in +40% unaided awareness
• Enhancing Volvo Trucks' digital presence with 350% visitor increase
• Transforming ETS's B2B offering, achieving 78% increase in leads

The company recently launched its Media Experience Practice and appointed James O'Brien as global CMO. This recognition follows other 2024 accolades including Ad Age's Business Transformation Agency of the Year.

Stagwell Inc. (STGW) has announced the issuance of equity inducement awards on March 7, 2025. The company granted 69,170 restricted stock units to nine new employees as part of their employment compensation package.

Each unit represents one share of Stagwell's Class A common stock. The vesting schedule is structured in two phases: one-third will vest on the second anniversary of the grant date, while two-thirds will vest on the third anniversary. These restricted stock units include provisions for accelerated vesting in cases of termination without Cause or in events of death or disability.

The equity grants were made in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as material inducement to employment.

Left Field Labs, a creative technology agency within Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), celebrates its 17th anniversary with remarkable growth in 2024. The company reported a 27% revenue increase and three consecutive years of double-digit growth, driven by AI implementation and digital transformation services.

Starting as a three-person startup in Venice Beach, the company has grown to a 100+ global team. Fortune 100 companies now represent over half of their revenue, with new 2024 clients including Salesforce, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Oath Soil Life, Viasat, and myCOI.

Notable 2024 achievements include:

• Qualcomm's 'Snapdragon City' - First real-time implementation of on-device generative AI in XR
• Hasbro's 'Twister Air' AR Experience - Winner of Game of the Year at Toy Industry Awards
• DNA3 - AI-powered personalized avatar system for Web3
• Aveda's Retail Beauty Lab - First digital-to-physical integrated store experience

National Research Group (NRG), a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) agency, has appointed Fotoulla Damaskos as their first-ever Chief Client Strategist. This strategic move aims to enhance NRG's position as a leading insights and strategy firm in the entertainment, media, and technology sectors.

Damaskos, who has previously worked with clients like Snapchat, Expedia, and Amazon Prime Video, will focus on converting consumer insights into actionable strategies for brands and platforms. Her recent achievements include contributing to Stagwell's successful bid for Adobe's global creative campaigns and social content leadership.

In this new role, she will be responsible for:

• Accelerating creativity, consultation, and strategic thinking
• Translating thought leadership and proprietary methodologies into actionable strategies
• Helping clients navigate brand challenges and shifting consumer dynamics
• Bridging the gap between data insights and meaningful business actions

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has announced plans to host a virtual investor day on April 2, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM ET. The event will showcase presentations from key leadership, including Chairman & CEO Mark Penn and CFO Frank Lanuto, focusing on the company's strategic and financial outlook for 2025 and beyond.

Interested participants can register through the provided link, and a recording will be made available post-event on www.stagwellglobal.com. For additional information about upcoming investor events or specific questions, stakeholders can contact ir@stagwellglobal.com.

A new Harris Poll survey reveals growing interest among Americans in relocating abroad, with 42% considering or planning international moves. The study, conducted across three waves with 6,300 participants, shows particularly strong interest among younger generations: 63% of Gen Z and 52% of Millennials have considered moving abroad.

Key findings indicate that 68% of Americans feel they are merely surviving rather than thriving, with the same percentage believing homeownership is no longer attainable. The main drivers for relocation include lower living expenses (49%), dissatisfaction with political leadership (48%, up 6% since November 2024), and pursuit of higher quality of life (43%).

The survey highlights significant concerns among minority groups: 67% of LGBTQIA+ Americans, 58% of American women, and 57% of BIPOC Americans feel their rights are under threat. Top destination choices for potential expats include Canada, UK, Australia, France, and Italy. Additionally, dual citizenship has become increasingly attractive, with 66% of Millennials and Gen Z expressing interest in obtaining second passports.

GALE, a Business Agency owned by Stagwell (STGW), has announced significant leadership changes with the elevation of Andrew Noel to CEO of Global and Sophia Zhang to CEO of North America. This transition follows the retirement of founding CEO Brad Simms.

Both executives, who have been with GALE for a decade, will co-lead the agency's strategic direction, focusing on enhancing their Alchemy.Ai technology and strengthening their strategic advisory services. The duo previously served as Managing Partners and will maintain oversight of client services.

GALE has achieved notable success in recent years, earning multiple industry recognitions including Ad Age's A-List, Data & Analytics Agency of the Year, and Adweek's Fastest Growing Agencies. The agency, founded in 2014, operates across multiple global locations including New York, Singapore, Toronto, and London, serving clients in automotive, QSR, retail, gaming, entertainment, and telecom sectors.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. Q4 highlights include:

- Revenue of $789M (up 20% YoY)
- Net Revenue of $630M (up 14% YoY)
- Organic Net Revenue growth of 10%
- Adjusted EBITDA of $123M (up 30% YoY)
- Net Income of $3M
- Adjusted EPS of $0.24

Full-year 2024 performance showed revenue of $2.8B (up 12%), net revenue of $2.3B (up 7%), and Adjusted EBITDA of $411M (up 14%). The company achieved its eighth consecutive quarter of record LTM net new business, securing $102M in Q4 and $382M for the year.

2025 guidance projects approximately 8% total net revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA of $410M-$460M, and free cash flow conversion exceeding 45%. The company will host an Investor Day on April 2nd, 2025.

Assembly, a media agency within Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), has announced key leadership changes. Matt Adams, former Europe CEO, has been promoted to Global Chief Operating Officer, while Clare Chapman has been appointed as the new Europe CEO.

Under Adams' leadership since 2023, Assembly Europe achieved significant growth, expanded into Poland through Assembly Digital Commerce, and secured major clients like Estée Lauder Companies and Pipedrive. In his new role, Adams will oversee commercial leadership, global media partnerships, and Assembly's Global Delivery operation of over 1,000 experts across India, Egypt, and the Philippines.

Chapman, a two-time agency CEO with 25+ years of media experience, will lead Assembly Europe's product, client services, new business, marketing, activation, people, and consultancy teams. Both executives report to Global CEO Rick Acampora, with their appointments effective immediately.