The upfronts style event convened marketing influencers, business and publishing leaders in New York for a day of programming spotlighting the power of news advertising and the new media playbook
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, hosted the inaugural Future of News NewsFronts in New York on October 16, 2025, welcoming nearly 30 publisher partners alongside brand and media leaders to discuss the productization, monetization, and innovation of news media.
Stagwell CEO and Chairman Mark Penn set the tone for the day by stating, “A thriving free press isn’t a luxury. It’s an infrastructure for informed citizens, functioning democracies, and effective marketing. The opportunities are right in front of us.”
Alexis Williams, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Stagwell, welcomed attendees to NewsFronts.
Mark Penn, CEO and Chairman of Stagwell, delivered NewsFront’s opening remarks.
Programming included panels on topics such as “Storytelling in the Age of AI” pictured above. (L to R) Craig Elimeliah, CCO, Code and Theory; Jason Brandt, CMO, PRophet; Jon Otto, SVP of Ad Sales, North America, BBC Studios; Blair Tapper, SVP, US, The Independent; Kristen Scholer, Strategic Planning Manager, NYSE