Category: Careers, Culture & Company News

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Finding Common Ground: Always-On Ways to Engage Public Affairs Beyond the Beltway

Federal policymaking impacts industries nationwide, making consistent, strategic engagement essential for organizations beyond Washington. By prioritizing intelligence, relationships, scenario planning and local networks, teams can shape outcomes and mitigate risks effectively....

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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Honored with African Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Leadership 

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina receives the African Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his transformative contributions to Africa’s economic growth and sustainable development. Celebrated for co-founding the Global Africa Investment Summit, his leadership inspires investment-led progress across the continent....

May 4, 2026
Don Riegle

In Memoriam: Don Riegle

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Senator Don Riegle, former U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator, president of APCO’s Government Relations Practice and longtime member of APCO’s International Advisory Council....

April 27, 2026 / Donald Riegle Jr.
Lee Tiedrich

Lee Tiedrich, Global Leader on AI, Risk Management and Policy, Joins APCO’s International Advisory Council

Lee Tiedrich has joined APCO’s International Advisory Council, strengthening its ability to guide organizations in navigating emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks and ethical considerations amid the growing global focus on AI innovation....

April 23, 2026
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Intentional Visibility: CEO & Executive Presence as a Strategic Asset

CEO turnover in corporate America is surging, with younger, less experienced leaders facing heightened expectations. Amid shifting stakeholder demands and increasing polarization, effective executive visibility—strategic, selective and substance-driven—has become a critical leadership asset....

March 25, 2026 / Caroline Starke, Tina Kaiser
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Are We Mistaking Acceleration for Progress? 

Burnout persists despite hybrid work models and AI advancements, as urgency culture accelerates. Sustainable progress demands leadership that prioritizes emotional intelligence, boundaries and human transformation over speed-driven productivity....

February 26, 2026 / Angela Borkhoche
Women in Business

A New Era of Leadership in 2026

A historic wealth transfer is reshaping global markets and elevating women as influential inheritors, investors and leaders. This piece explores the opportunities, gaps and transformative potential defining the next era of wealth and impact....

February 18, 2026 / Pamela Passman
Media Relations

Hey 2026: Make Room for Earned Media 

2026 marks a pivotal year for earned media amidst technological shifts and the rise of AI. As large language models rely heavily on non-paid media sources, organizations must refine their strategies to stand out. Explore key tactics like leveraging trade media, offering unique perspectives and acting swiftly to maximize earned media’s growing impact on brand visibility and reputation....

February 4, 2026 / Iris Shaffer
Joel Curran

APCO Welcomes Joel Curran as Senior Director Further Strengthening Crisis, Corporate Reputation, Education Expertise

APCO, a global advisory and advocacy firm, today announced that Joel Curran has joined the company as a senior director, bringing decades of experience in higher education, crisis management, and corporate reputation to clients across North America and around the world....

February 3, 2026
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APCO Evolves MENA Leadership

APCO today announced a strategic leadership evolution in its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations to better serve clients navigating the region’s unprecedented emergence as a global power center....

February 2, 2026