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 
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