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LUDWIG+ Appoints Executive Operations Director Miya Petrovic, Welcomes New Finance Director Heather Lundy

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BINGHAM FARMS, Mich., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LUDWIG+, a leading full-service advertising agency, is thrilled to announce the addition of Miya Petrovic as Executive Operations Director, and welcomes new Finance Director, Heather Lundy. With over 30 years of combined industry expertise, these strategic additions to the LUDWIG+ team will fortify the company's operational capabilities and position the agency for continued growth.

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  • BINGHAM FARMS, Mich., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LUDWIG+, a leading full-service advertising agency, is thrilled to announce the addition of Miya Petrovic as Executive Operations Director, and welcomes new Finance Director, Heather Lundy.
  • "Miya and Heather both bring incredible energy and expertise to our growing agency," said CEO Barbara Yolles Ludwig.
  • Bringing over 18 years of acclaimed industry experience, Petrovic assumes the role of the company's Executive Operations Director.
  • In her role as Finance Director at LUDWIG+, Heather Lundy will lead financial operations, strategic planning, and budget management initiatives, driving sustainable growth for the agency.

Stagwell (STGW) Agencies 72andSunny, Allison, Anomaly, Colle McVoy, Doner, HUNTER, KWT Global and Team Epiphany Drive Big Game Moments On and Off the Field

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, is proud to represent six national in-game advertisements in this year's Super Bowl LVIII, for clients including Bud Light, Budweiser, E*Trade, National Football League (NFL), Paramount+ and United Airlines. Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.
  • "Once again, our agencies have delivered and supported Big Game spots with Big C creative thinking," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
  • I look forward to Stagwell continuing to drive special moments like these as we prepare to host Sport Beach, our flagship activation at Cannes Lions 2024, this June."
  • Ally Financial " Saving for that Ad " – With Anomaly's help, Ally aired a 30-second spot on Paramount+ during the Big Game.

Yamamoto Welcomes Michael Stelmaszek as Chief Creative Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Stelmaszek is joining full-service creative agency, Yamamoto , a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company, as Chief Creative Officer.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Stelmaszek is joining full-service creative agency, Yamamoto , a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company, as Chief Creative Officer.
  • "Michael is a perfect creative and cultural fit for an agency that prides itself on moving mountains for its clients," said Kathy McCuskey, CEO of Yamamoto.
  • Before joining Yamamoto, Stelmaszek was Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Detroit-based LUDWIG+, where he led the boutique agency to wins for the Ram REV truck, FIAT 500e, Milo's Tea Company, fintech lender Biz2Credit and others.
  • "Michael is an incredible writer and thinker and cultural maven," said Shawn Pals, Executive Creative Director at Yamamoto.

Media.Monks Elevates Two Executives to the C-Suite, Appointing Deborah Heslip and Laura Davis as Co-Chief Client Officers Globally

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital-first and data-driven marketing transformation company Media.Monks has bolstered its C-suite with the promotion of two senior executives, Deborah Heslip and Laura Davis, to Co-Chief Client Officers.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital-first and data-driven marketing transformation company Media.Monks has bolstered its C-suite with the promotion of two senior executives, Deborah Heslip and Laura Davis, to Co-Chief Client Officers.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Deborah Heslip will oversee the company's large-scale global accounts.
  • Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Laura Davis will oversee Media.Monks' established and growing accounts globally.
  • Both midwestern natives, Deborah Heslip and Laura Davis bring extensive agency and brand experience to Media.Monks.

WITH 88% OF CHILD DROWNINGS OCCURRING WITH AT LEAST ONE ADULT PRESENT, NDPA REMINDS PARENTS HOW FAST AND SILENT DROWNING CAN OCCUR AHEAD OF JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS

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Friday, June 30, 2023

TUSTIN, Calif., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As families and friends gather for poolside barbecues and picnic celebrations this July 4th weekend and throughout the summer, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA.org) is bringing attention to common misperceptions about how and when drownings occur to help save lives with a new public service announcement produced by Detroit-based advertising agency, Doner. Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children 1-4 and the second leading cause of injury death for children 5-14.

Key Points: 
  • Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children 1-4 and the second leading cause of injury death for children 5-14.
  • According to NDPA, 88% of child drownings occur with at least one adult present, and 50% of children drown within 25 yards of a parent or other adult.
  • NDPA, in collaboration with advertising agency Doner, joined forces on a public service campaign entitled Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning.
  • And education needs to be done around drowning prevention because so often it happens while parents are close and unaware.

STAGWELL'S (STGW) DONER PARTNERS NETWORK LAUNCHES NEW IN-HOUSE MEDIA STUDIO

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Friday, June 30, 2023

DETROIT, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Doner Partners Network (DPN), part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), has announced the launch of Doner Media, the network's integrated media offering to deliver clients effective and engaging solutions at the intersection of data and creativity. The DPN, which was recently named to the Ad Age A-List, has appointed Jennifer Villamil as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, to lead the new practice. Villamil brings 18 years of media expertise, most recently serving as Head of Media at The Many. 

Key Points: 
  • Villamil brings 18 years of media expertise, most recently serving as Head of Media at The Many.
  • This next iteration of Doner Media is the integrated media solution more clients are seeking today.
  • With the new Doner Media, The Doner Partners Network now offers clients services across consumer research, strategic planning, creative, production, PR, influencer marketing, diversity marketing and B2B, all from a single engagement and point of contact.
  • Doner Media is the latest addition to the DPN, which acquired Los Angeles-based agency Wolfgang in October 2022.

Stagwell (STGW) Agencies Win Off the Beach with 12 Cannes Lions Awards

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, took home top honors at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity , the largest gathering in the creative marketing community.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and CANNES, France, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, took home top honors at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity , the largest gathering in the creative marketing community.
  • Network agencies including 72andSunny, Allison+Partners, Forsman & Bodenfors, and GALE won a combined 12 Cannes Lions awards across the categories of creative, design, digital, entertainment and PR.
  • "I want to applaud our team and amazing agencies for an excellent showing at the festival in our second year.
  • The success of Sport Beach was widely recognized as a clear demonstration of our creative ingenuity," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.

Saucony and Galen College of Nursing Launch the First-Ever NIL Student Nurse Initiative in Recognition of National Student Nurse Day

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ken., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global performance footwear and apparel brand Saucony today announced that it is partnering with Galen College of Nursing, one of America's largest educators of nurses, to introduce the NIL Student Nurse Initiative, the first ever NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) program developed exclusively for nursing students. This groundbreaking program, created in partnership with full-service advertising agency Doner, aims to recognize, support, and celebrate the incredible achievements of this essential next generation of nurses as they prepare to embark on their critically important career journey.

Key Points: 
  • This unique collaboration between Galen College of Nursing and Saucony is launching during National Nurses Week (May 6 - 12).
  • Each student has also received financial compensation from Saucony for their participation in the NIL Student Nurse Initiative.
  • To recognize all nurses and nursing students, Saucony is also offering them 25 percent off Saucony products through May 18.
  • "By joining forces, Saucony and Galen are championing the next generation of elite student nurses.

Chrysler Partners With Autism Society of America, Announces Calm Cabin Package to Support Individuals With Autism and Their Loved Ones

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Through its new partnership, the Chrysler brand and the Autism Society will work to make travel more comfortable for all through thoughtful design, support accommodations, educational resources and local community engagement.

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  • Through its new partnership, the Chrysler brand and the Autism Society will work to make travel more comfortable for all through thoughtful design, support accommodations, educational resources and local community engagement.
  • Chrysler brand will also provide a courtesy one-year loan of three 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle vehicles for use by the Autism Society.
  • The Chrysler brand's new initiative with the Autism Society was developed in partnership with Doner, the brand's creative agency.
  • During Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Society has a goal to fundraise $350,000 to expand acceptance in practice for the Autism community.

Stagwell (STGW) Announces 'Sport Beach' at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, is creating a unique and powerful experience and activation for brands at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2023 (Cannes Lions): Sport Beach.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and CANNES, France, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, is creating a unique and powerful experience and activation for brands at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2023 (Cannes Lions): Sport Beach.
  • Built for brands, platforms and athletes to tap into the cultural zeitgeist of sport and explore the power of fandom.
  • Sport Beach is a different kind of beach.
  • Sport Beach will be produced by TEAM Enterprises in partnership with Cheerful Twentyfirst.