Stagwell increases investment in Real Clear Holdings
STGW•Stagwell increased its equity investment in Real Clear Holdings, publisher of Real Clear Politics. The capital is earmarked for hiring digital media talent and expanding products, subscriptions, events, audio, video and Real Clear AI.
1. Expanded investment
Stagwell increased its equity investment in Real Clear Holdings, deepening its owned-media strategy ahead of the next election cycle. The capital is earmarked for hiring digital media talent and expanding products, subscriptions, events, audio, video and Real Clear AI.
2. Leadership appointments
Real Clear appointed Jared Smith as president and Kristen Elliott as head of commercial to support the expanded partnership.




