Stagwell Boosts Investment in Real Clear

10:10 AM EDT, 09/28/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Stagwell (STGW) said Monday it increased its ownership stake in digital media company Real Clear to help hire digital media employees, develop new revenue streams, and expand product offerings. The partnership plans to expand live events, grow audio and video content, and launch a platform focused on artificial intelligence policy, Stagwell said. Real Clear appointed Jared Smith as president and Kristen Elliott as head of commercial to support the expansion, according to a statement. Price: 8.27, Change: -0.05, Percent Change: -0.66