Network’s backing follows recent pushback from other holdcos.
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Stagwell backs The Trade Desk's addition of AI agents to media planning and buying
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Stagwell launches agentic operating system, The Machine
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Stagwell will be offering demos at CES.
Stagwell to consolidate APAC agencies in new Singapore HQ
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Creative, media, communications and data units will be housed in one location to streamline operations.
Are brands safe next to politics? Stagwell’s APAC study says yes
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Stagwell’s APAC study finds ads perform similarly across business, politics, crime, and entertainment—the Singapore Future of News forum goes ahead despite the holding company’s recent storm.
Festival of Stagwell postponed following holdco's defence of work with Israeli government
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The event was set to take place on September 10.
Margaret Key exits MSL for a top dual role at Allison Asia and Stagwell
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Key will be based in Singapore for the new role, effective October 1.
Stagwell’s Mark Penn is shooting for more government biz
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The CEO and chairman of Stagwell spoke with Campaign regarding the company’s Q2 earnings report that saw an 8% increase in net revenue year over year.
Stagwell reports 8% net revenue increase, half of revenue from creative and comms
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The media company’s Q2 2025 earnings cited a net loss attributable to Stagwell shareholders of $5 million versus $3 million in the prior year period.
Assembly and ADK Global officially merge
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Stagwell’s long-awaited first APAC acquisition is now closed, with no layoffs, new leadership roles confirmed. Campaign sits down with Assembly APAC CEO Richard Brosgill and his ADK Global counterpart Yasuyuki Katagi to understand what’s next.
Mark Penn’s challenger playbook: Cockroach DNA, pickleball and a $5 billion bet
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At Cannes Lions, the challenger network’s CEO outlines a $5 billion ambition, a $ 20 million-a-quarter AI investment, the closing of the ADK Global acquisition, and why spectacle still works in marketing.
Connie Chan exits OMD China for Stagwell; Linda Wang named new leader
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Chan, who transformed OMD China into a growth powerhouse, will move from Shanghai to Singapore to take on a regional role with Stagwell.
Forsman & Bodenfors expands earned-first model as Po Kay Lee takes on Asia role
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After more than three years leading Forsman & Bodenfors Singapore, Po Kay Lee’s elevation to Asia president comes amid a series of regional wins—and signals a push to reorient the agency’s creative process around ideas, not just media spend.
EssenceMediacom breaks $100 million mark in first global new-biz league of the year
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The agency climbs into the March spot following its nearly $200 million win of the Godrej Group mandate in India.
Stagwell revenue up 10% organically in last quarter of 2024
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The holding company is predicting net revenue growth of 8% this year.
