Strong Revenue Growth
Stagwell achieved $711 million in revenue, marking a 15% growth in the third quarter. This growth was driven by 85% growth in advocacy, 25% in digital transformation, and 30% growth in the Stagwell Marketing Cloud.
Record Net New Business
Stagwell posted a net new business figure of $101 million, bringing the LTM new business to $345 million, a company record. The total number of wins increased by 32% year-over-year, and the average size of wins above $1 million increased by 74%.
Expansion in MENA Region
Stagwell acquired Consulum and expanded Assembly and Forsman & Bodenfors in the MENA region, resulting in a 128% year-over-year revenue growth for the region in Q3.
Growth in Stagwell Marketing Cloud
SMC grew 30% year-over-year to $74 million, with a 23% organic net revenue growth. The addition of BERA.ai and the expansion of Wonder Cave contributed significantly to this growth.
Improved Operational Efficiency
Stagwell improved margins through effective cost management, reducing personnel staffing costs as a percentage of net revenue by 179 basis points to 60.9%.