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Community

Sharing APCO's 2023 Responsible Business & Corporate Citizenship Report

September 23, 2024
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Perspectives

2024 Elections: Global Results and Implications for the Future 

November 21, 2024
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News & Events

The Mahindra Group Selects APCO as Agency of Record for U.S. Business

August 5, 2024
Esports

How the KSA-UAE Gaming Race Opens Doors for Chinese Collaboration

The gaming boom in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies to expand in the Gulf. Explore how China can navigate the region’s dynamic gaming landscape....

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Transforming Uncertainty Into Opportunity: How Gulf Businesses Can Navigate a New Global Order 

Businesses in the Gulf are navigating a shifting global landscape by leveraging technology, strategic partnerships and economic diversification. Explores how transparency, agility and innovation can transform uncertainty into opportunity, positioning the region as a key player in global trade, finance and technology....

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Leading Through Uncertainty: 10 Takeaways from the 2025 Page Spring Seminar

As the chair of the 2025 Page Spring Seminar, I had the incredible opportunity to put together a program for our profession to address the critical moment we are operating in today. Our theme, New World Disorder: Thriving Amidst Chaos, proved to be the perfect backdrop to discuss the challenges and opportunities organizations are facing in today’s environment....

March 21, 2025 / Mara Hedgecoth
Crisis Preparedness

Having a Crisis Plan Is Not Enough: 5 Practical Ways Strategic Foresight Enhances Crisis Preparedness 

In today's complex business environment, having just a crisis management plan is no longer adequate. Recent global events highlight the need for foresight in strategic planning to build resilience and adapt to uncertainties....

March 20, 2025 / Eduan R. Maggo
M&A

Will There Be an M&A Boom? The Jury Is Out 

Despite high expectations, M&A activity remains sluggish in 2025. This analysis explores the economic, regulatory, and geopolitical forces at play—including AI-driven deals, private equity trends, and the TikTok saga—shaping the uncertain landscape for deal-making in the year ahead....

March 20, 2025 / Jeff Zelkowitz
China Economic Growth

Who Needs Allies? A Fraying Transatlantic Alliance Opens the Door for China in Europe

Just two months into the new U.S. administration, Europe is processing a new reality—that it can no longer rely on U.S. support for its regional defence. The dawning realization of this historic shift in geopolitical alliances has prompted pledges by the EU and European countries to increase defence spending....

March 18, 2025 / Chris Torrens
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China’s 2025 Two Sessions: 6 Key Takeaways 

China's 2025 Two Sessions set ambitious economic and policy goals. Explore six key takeaways shaping China's path forward....

March 12, 2025
Middle East

APCO Announces New MENA Leadership Structure, Eyes Growth in Region’s Key Markets

Global advisory and advocacy firm APCO today announced a new leadership structure for its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, which lays the foundations for further growth in 2025 and beyond...

March 10, 2025
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Navigating the Shift: How the Decline in Trust Creates Opportunities for Corporations to Own Their Narrative

Trust in media and government continues to wane. In recent years, there’s been a steady decline in trust in media and government, leaving many wondering who, or what, people can rely on for information.  ...

March 6, 2025 / Seleana Wright
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APCO Launches Center for Trade, Investment and Market Access

APCO announced the launch of the Center for Trade, Investment and Market Access, building on decades of experience counseling clients on these issues. ...

March 4, 2025