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Mara Hedgecoth at Page Society 2025 Spring Seminar

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
IMF & World Bank Group

APCO’s Top 6 Takeaways from the World Bank and IMF 2024 Annual Meetings

APCO’s top insights from the 2024 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings reveal pressing topics shaping the global agenda, from inflation and economic stability to climate resilience and food security. Key conversations also highlight potential impacts from the U.S. election and job creation needs....

Global connectivity

Competition and Security: New Rules, New Playbook

APCO recently hosted a luncheon at Fordham Law School’s Annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy, bringing together key regulators and industry leaders to discuss the intersection of competition and national security. The discussion highlighted how geopolitical disruptions are reshaping competition policy and regulatory enforcement for businesses worldwide....

October 7, 2024 / Benjamin Faull
UNGA building

APCO’s Top 10 Data Takeaways from UNGA79

Following UNGA week, APCO teams are combining on-the-ground takeaways with a data-centric approach to highlight what stood out across the General Debate, public announcements and sideline conversations—with insights on top conversation drivers, trending influencers and events to back it up. ...

UNGA 2024 General Assembly

UNGA79 Outlook: What’s on the Agenda

Ahead of the UNGA79 High-Level Week, our UN Team has compiled the top three things businesses should be on the lookout for....

UNGA Building New York

10 Tips for Making the Most of UNGA79  

The United Nations General Assembly 79 High-level Week is here! Below, we share 10 tips for making the most of the next few days, courtesy of your friends at APCO....

Engaging meeting amongst colleagues

Navigating Employee Activism: Effective Engagement Strategies 

APCO recently partnered with the Social Innovation Summit in Chicago, a global annual event for 1,200 purpose-driven business leaders, funders, community stakeholders and impact entrepreneurs driving impact and scaling change. Many companies are navigating the complex landscape of employee activism and spotlighting how the rise of employee voices, especially during pivotal societal events, underscores the need for organizations to foster inclusive environments that harmonize with their core objectives....

July 3, 2024 / Jillane Rochin
Public Relations

Inside the Mind of a Journalist: Pitch Advice from Leading Washington, D.C., Media 

At the last month’s Ragan PR Daily Media Relations Conference, communications professionals from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for workshops, presentations and panel conversations to learn from each other and keep up with the latest media relations trends. I’m sharing my biggest takeaways from the conference, so that more PR pros can avoid the spam box. ...

July 1, 2024 / Remi Lederman
G7 Italia 2024

2024 G7 Summit in Apulia: Global Agenda and Business Opportunities

The 2024 G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy allowed G7 leaders to reaffirm their unity and determination to tackle global challenges. Under the Italian presidency, they addressed international conflicts, climate change, economic security and emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI). ...

American flag map divided by red and blue

Divided America. Divided Employees.  

The U.S. election, geopolitical issues and ongoing societal issues create increasingly complex challenges and choices for organizations with their employees. On June 20, APCO hosted a salon with 23 businesswomen to discuss how these dynamics are affecting the workplace and what organizations can do about it. Here are some of our key takeaways. ...

June 20, 2024 / Tina-Marie Adams