Stagwell (STGW) Hosts First-Ever Disruptor Media Showcase in D.C.

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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) hosted its first-ever Disruptor Media Showcase in Washington, D.C., bringing together leaders from media, marketing, and communications sectors. The event featured panel discussions focused on evolving distribution models and decision-making in today's media landscape.

Notable participants included prominent publishers such as 2WAY, Breitbart News, COURIER, The Daily Wire, and others, who demonstrated innovative approaches to storytelling, audience engagement, and monetization strategies. The showcase highlighted how publishers are leveraging technology, culture, and new business models to connect with diverse audiences ranging from Gen Z to Washington policymakers.

Event featured publishers discussing the evolving media landscape and opportunities for brands to partner with news media to drive business impact

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, convened leaders across media, marketing, and communications for its inaugural Disruptor Media Showcase in Washington, D.C.

Programming highlights included panel discussions on shifting distribution models and decision-making in today's evolving media landscape, followed by rapid-fire presentations where publishers demonstrated new approaches to storytelling, audience engagement, and monetization.

"From breaking through the noise in a crowded market to leveraging news as a central driver of business results, publishers are redefining how audiences engage with content through product innovation and how brands connect with their readers," said Alexis Williams, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Stagwell. "The showcase highlighted the incredible innovation happening across the news landscape."

Participating publications – including 2WAY, Mutuals, Upward, Breitbart News, COURIER, Crooked Media, The Argument, The Daily Caller, The Daily Wire, The Free Press, Mo News, NOTUS, Puck, RealClearPolitics, Straight Arrow News, and Urban Legend – shared how they are using technology, culture, and new business models to engage audiences from Gen Z to Washington policymakers.

About Stagwell 
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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FAQ

When and where did Stagwell (STGW) host its first Disruptor Media Showcase?

Stagwell hosted its first Disruptor Media Showcase in Washington, D.C. on September 18, 2025.

Which publishers participated in Stagwell's (STGW) Disruptor Media Showcase?

Participating publishers included 2WAY, Mutuals, Upward, Breitbart News, COURIER, Crooked Media, The Argument, The Daily Caller, The Daily Wire, The Free Press, Mo News, NOTUS, Puck, RealClearPolitics, Straight Arrow News, and Urban Legend.

What was the main focus of Stagwell's (STGW) Disruptor Media Showcase?

The showcase focused on evolving distribution models, decision-making in media, and new approaches to storytelling, audience engagement, and monetization in today's media landscape.

Who presented at the Stagwell (STGW) Disruptor Media Showcase?

The event featured leaders across media, marketing, and communications, with publishers presenting their innovative approaches to content distribution and audience engagement.