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We are delighted to share that APCO has been certified as a Most Loved Workplaces®, according to the research and analysis of the Best Practice Institute (BPI). The certification from BPI includes a survey of APCO employees on various elements around employee satisfaction and sentiment including the level of respect, collaboration, support and sense of belonging they feel inside the APCO. Some of the attributes they highlight include our inclusive workplace, our systemic approach to collaboration, the strength of our values and the opportunity that every colleague has to shape their own APCO journey. We are grateful for all our colleagues who make APCO a great place to work and create an environment we all can love! Read more on why APCO is a Most Loved Workplace®: https://lnkd.in/eXMGsheh #myapco #apco40 #prcareers #consultingcareers #advisorycareers #mostlovedworkplaces

🚀 The much anticipated Draghi Report on 'The Future of European Competitiveness' landed earlier this week! 💡With nearly 400 pages of analysis and recommendations, the full report is a long read. Below you can find some of the key points identified by our Brussels team across the competition, critical raw materials, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology and transport sectors. 📢 If you would like a more in depth interpretation of the report specific to your business, please reach out to our team: Carmen Bell at [email protected]  #EU #publicaffairs #Europe #European_Union Tea Moravek Carlota Rabena Luca Negro Emese Toth Julian Gray Laura Martins Edward Zeinoun Alaa Khalaily Hannah Bettsworth Jonathan Shearman Bartolomeo Poggi Edoardo Ravaioli Chiara Artico Mikaela Zimmermann Carmen Bell APCO

APCO CEO Brad Staples recently joined the board of the USIBC - US India Business Council and this week, he and Global Public Affairs Lead Safiya Ghori-Ahmad concluded a run of high-level events in-country. Brad had engagements with several Indian Ministers, both he and Safiya spoke and moderated panel events and Brad also spoke with NDTV on the U.S.-India relationship. Enjoy these photos of some of the events and meetings, including: + Brad moderating a panel on “Securing the Future: Cloud and Technological Security” and Safiya speaking on “Driving Economic Inclusion for Women in the Workplace” at the USIBC Summit where APCO was a sponsor + Brad moderating a tech panel at the premier Indian thinktank The Takshashila Institution. Panelists included Amy Stanley Hariani (Senior Advisor, USIBC), Pranay Kotasthane (Deputy Director, Takshashila Institution), Sudhir Rao (India Managing Partner, Celesta Capital) and Saurabh Chandra CEO, Ati Motors) + Brad engaged with the Chief Minister of Karnataka + Our APCO Mumbai office supported the India launch of the Milken Institute India + Brad and Safiya meeting up with the APCO's newest team in Bengaluru + Safiya meeting with Federal Minister for Women and Children + Brad's interview with NDTV, available here: https://lnkd.in/gbHS_F_U #apcoindia #usindiarelations #buildinguncommonground

Our colleagues from APCO’s Greater China offices came together in Shanghai this week to celebrate APCO’s 40th Anniversary.   The event was truly memorable, highlighted by the presence of our Founder and Executive Chairman Margery Kraus and Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Mara Hedgecoth, along with a wonderful gathering of alumni and clients. The following day, they continued the festivities with a series of fun and exciting team-building activities.   #apco40 #apcoapac #myapco #uncommonground

Listen to the latest PRovoke Media podcast as APCO Founder & Executive Chairman Margery Kraus shares the incredible journey of her pioneering consultancy. In an engaging conversation with Arun Sudhaman, Margery delves into the invaluable lessons learned over four decades, the advantages of staying independent and the challenges posed by private equity. She also explores the vital link between politics and business. Tune in for an insightful discussion and celebrate this milestone with us! #APCO40 #Leadership #BusinessJourney #PRIndustry https://lnkd.in/gmCQqGsk

APCO's Singapore team celebrated our 40th Anniversary this week with a Women in Leadership lunch and a celebratory dinner.     We hope you will enjoy this short video with some highlights from the week, and for a deep dive into APCO's history, visit https://lnkd.in/ghVmxT_s   #apco40 #myapco #apcoapac #uncommonground

We’re pleased to share the Q4 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar which forecasts what global businesses will face in the coming months. In this edition, we cover: + The rise of “securitized globalization,” where governments are increasingly prioritizing national security using tariffs, sanctions and other restrictive measures to reduce reliance on geopolitical rivals. + Electorates in Europe, India and the U.S. are demonstrating growing dissatisfaction, potentially prefacing acute and prolonged periods of disruption. + The upcoming U.S. election is top of mind for political and business leaders everywhere. Its outcome—which may not be settled until early 2025—will have profound implications for international economic, social, defense and climate policies for the next decade. Read and download this and previous editions on our website: https://lnkd.in/gq5C8czJ #geopolitics #globalbusiness #businessrisk #geopoliticalrisk

In Memoriam: Former Ambassador and U.S. Senator Jim Sasser We are saddened to report the passing of former APCO senior counselor and International Advisory Council member Jim Sasser at the age of 87. Ambassador Sasser was a trusted voice and valued partner supporting APCO’s colleagues and clients on a full range of issues. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1976 from Tennessee, Sasser moved from the Senate to the State Department, serving as U.S. ambassador to China under President Bill Clinton. During his time in China, Ambassador Sasser worked tirelessly to build lasting bonds of friendship among the two nations. Jim continued to build lasting bonds of friendship outside of his diplomatic service, and it is his friendship, his wise counsel, and his commitment to public service that we all celebrate. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. https://lnkd.in/eZ2uXufK

Returning to the office is one thing. Getting the most of a hybrid setup for your business is another. This Thursday, join Maril MacDonald and Gagen Managing Director Hillary Goodman for our webinar on the deeper shifts organizations can make to maintain productivity and deliver on their goals within these new constructs of collaboration and culture. Register now! https://bit.ly/4gmwz6P #workplaceculture #hybridwork #returntooffice #leadership #RTO

Join David Sánchez Carmona from APCO's AI Comms Lab at Fast Company's Innovation Festival for a hands-on workshop to Master the Art of AI Prompt Engineering.   This session will equip you with the strategic knowledge to maximize the potential of large language models like GPT-4, enhancing your AI capabilities. David will share how to curate high-quality data to improve AI responses across business scenarios. Join David at the festival for this essential session to unleash the full power of AI and gain a competitive edge in your field.   #FCIF10 #FCFestival #AI #artificalintelligence #technology #uncommonground