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Trade, Tariffs and the Midterms: 3 Things Business Leaders Should Watch

September 17, 2026
Dan Scandling, Safiya Ghori-Ahmad, Mannar Hanna
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In Europe’s Maturing Crypto Regulatory Environment, the Firms That Engage First Will Be the Winners

July 29, 2026
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APCO Names John Defterios Chairman for MENA Region to Accelerate Client Advisory Growth

September 15, 2026

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Perspectives

Crisis Culture Has Become a Competitive Advantage

Arnaud Pochebonne explains why constant instability, from geopolitical conflict to AI-driven misinformation and cyberattacks, has turned crisis management from a defensive function into a core leadership capability and competitive advantage....

September 30, 2026 / Arnaud Pochebonne
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Kyra Obolensky Named Europe Health Lead As APCO Strengthens Global Health Advisory Leadership

Kyra Obolensky joins APCO as Europe health lead in Brussels, bringing more than 20 years of policy, regulatory and communications experience from Sanofi, Galapagos and AstraZeneca to strengthen the firm's Global Health practice....

September 30, 2026
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The Organic Label for Content: Why Authenticity Is a Defense, Not a Differentiator

As AI-generated content floods every channel, authenticity is shifting from a branding choice to an operational safeguard companies need to build before a crisis forces it....

September 29, 2026 / Anupama Chand
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4 Ways to Build Trust in a Turbulent Communications Landscape

Communicators face a landscape shaped by political shifts, AI-driven bias and stakeholder scrutiny. Four practical steps help organizations align values, actions and messaging to sustain trust....

September 28, 2026 / Linda Barnhart
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Global Perspectives, Local Expertise: Why Connection Is a Competitive Advantage

A reflection on APCO's Global Exchange Program shows how cross-border collaboration between colleagues in Berlin and Paris turns local expertise into stronger, more informed client strategy....

September 28, 2026 / Brianna Milanowski
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Running the Long Game: Why Crisis Prep Deserves Marathon Training

Crisis communications preparedness works like marathon training: a plan alone isn't enough. Regular tabletop exercises, realistic testing and ongoing reviews build the adaptability organizations need when a real crisis hits....

September 28, 2026 / Elise Werner
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The Coolcation Story Is Ahead of the Data—and the Gulf Is Ahead of the Story

European travel intent, flight bookings and actual tourist spending are moving in different directions this summer, and Gulf destinations built for heat are capturing demand Mediterranean resorts are losing....

September 23, 2026 / Sofia Santos
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The UAE’s Choreographed Crypto Journey Is Paying Off

Emirates' new crypto payment option for flights reveals how UAE regulators built the licensing infrastructure that let a government body, an airline and a retailer launch digital-asset payments within weeks....

September 18, 2026 / Lana Makhzoumi, Anupama Chand
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Perspectives

Trade, Tariffs and the Midterms: 3 Things Business Leaders Should Watch

APCO's trade policy experts unpack why control of Congress won't reshape the administration's tariff agenda, and what companies should watch across Canada, India and China ahead of the midterms....

September 17, 2026 / Dan Scandling, Safiya Ghori-Ahmad, Mannar Hanna
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In-Depth Merger Control: The Increasing 'Politicisation' of Merger Control and the Role of Government Affairs

Merger control has become increasingly politicised worldwide, with the US, EU and UK all shifting antitrust and competition policy to serve domestic growth and industrial goals, raising new stakes for dealmakers and their advisers....

September 15, 2026 / Rachel Brandenburger, Benjamin Faull, Stefan Cirjan
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