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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
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Mastering Refinement in 2025

Staying relevant in a rapidly changing world isn’t about reinventing the wheel—it’s about refining what already works. Explore the five priorities guiding APCO's president, North America, Kelly Williamson's approach in 2025. ...

January 23, 2025 / Kelly Williamson
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Brace Yourself: Activist Investors Are Coming for You in 2025

As activist investor campaigns surge, companies face heightened scrutiny in a volatile market. With CEOs ousted, operations streamlined and structural changes demanded, preparedness is key. Discover how to proactively defend your corporate narrative and seize opportunities amid mounting pressures....

January 23, 2025 / Scott Conklin, Benjamin Faull
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The Stargate Initiative: A Catalyst for the Next Energy Revolution

In January 2025, OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank launched the $500 billion Stargate Project to build advanced hyperscale data centers for next-generation AI models. A key challenge remains: ensuring the energy sustainability of these facilities....

January 22, 2025 / Trevor Neilson
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Crisis, Corporate Reputation, Policy Comms Expert Danny Phan Joins APCO

SINGAPORE – January 22, 2025: Danny Phan, an award-winning professional with more than 20 years of international experience across Asia and the United States, joined APCO, as announced today by APCO CEO Brad Staples.  ...

January 21, 2025
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2025 Europe Outlook

As 2025 approaches, the EU faces new challenges and opportunities, focusing on a Clean Industrial Deal, AI and digital sovereignty. Explores the outlook for EU policies aimed at strengthening Europe’s prosperity in a complex global landscape....

January 21, 2025 / Carmen Bell
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The Strengthening Relationship Between the Gulf and Asia in 2025

In 2025, the Gulf and Asia will strengthen their historic ties, fueled by growing trade, investment and innovation. With Gulf-China trade projected to surpass Western economies and shared goals of diversification, these regions are reshaping global markets and economic collaboration....

January 21, 2025 / Georgina Whittle
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AI Is Coming for Your Job: Defining the Skills for the Jobs of Tomorrow

We are now facing possibly the biggest disruption since the first industrial revolution and the invention of the steam engine. We are in the age of the cyber revolution and artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for your job. This begs the question: what skills are you going to need to adapt in an era where robots and machine learning could make your job redundant? ...

January 21, 2025 / Andrew Bone
2024-2025

2025 Global Outlook: Year of Disruption and Change

Brad Staples explores the seismic shifts ahead in 2025, from the geopolitical landscape to innovation in AI and renewable energy. Discover how businesses can navigate disruption, seize opportunities and stay resilient amidst economic, political, and technological transformations....

January 17, 2025 / Brad Staples
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The Outlook for East Asia in 2025

As political upheaval shakes Japan and South Korea, and North Korea strengthens ties with Russia, East Asia faces heightened security risks. With China poised to benefit from regional instability and U.S.-China trade tensions looming, 2025 demands strategic vigilance for businesses and policymakers alike....

January 15, 2025 / Masayo Nagai, Chris Torrens
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Beyond the Tariffs: 4 Themes That Will Shape Developments in Southeast Asia in 2025

There are four geopolitical and commercial themes that we think will matter most in Southeast Asia in 2025: new friends, BRICS and mortar, content and moderation and nature first. ...

January 15, 2025 / Ian Rumsby