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Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as Group Head of Responsible Gaming

Allwyn has appointed Francesco Rodano as Group Head of Responsible Gaming, as announced on 9 September 2026. This is a key leadership appointment in the company's responsible gaming efforts.

Stagwell Posts Strong Q2 Driven by Record New Business

Stagwell delivered a strong quarter under CEO Mark Penn, reporting Q2 net revenue of $632 million, up 6% year‑over‑year, and year‑to‑date net revenue of $1.22 billion, a 5% increase. The holding company booked a record $171 million in new business in Q2 (up 45% YoY) as management doubled its new‑business unit to pursue larger global and CPG clients, supporting top‑100 client growth of 16%. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $109 million, up 15% YoY. Stagwell secured several major accounts this quarter — notably IBM (taken from WPP’s Ogilvy) — along with Heineken, Navy Federal Credit Union, Hershey’s, Allwyn and Haier, while expanding its media group and activations to scale global offerings. The firm holds a 35% stake in RealClearPolitics, employs about 13,500 people, and reports roughly 3% of revenue from the Middle East.

• Q2 net revenue: $632 million (up 6% year-over-year).
• Year-to-date net revenue: $1.22 billion (up 5% from 2025).
• New business in Q2: $171 million (45% YoY); company doubled its new-business unit to pursue larger global/CPG accounts; top-100 clients grew 16%.