Boosted by sports interest and AI, Stagwell expands AR platform with first MLS partnership

Boosted by sports interest and AI, Stagwell expands AR platform with first MLS partnership

Stagwell’s augmented reality company ARound inked its first partnership with Major League Soccer, as artificial intelligence and sports growth fuel opportunities across games and live events.

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