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Yesterday evening, APCO hosted New York Times bestselling author and tech-icon journalist Kara Swisher in our Washington, D.C., global headquarters for an intimate conversation with our DC team and clients, moderated by Dan Meyers. She shared her deep perspective on the future of technology, artificial intelligence and the global regulatory landscape. 

Kara is on tour discussing her New York Times bestseller Burn Book: A Tech Love Story and captivated the audience by recounting conversations she had with global tech leaders such as Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Elon Musk. Many thanks to her for stopping by and connecting with our team!

APCO’s Shanghai Team celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival and honored traditional Chinese culture with a team-building event at the Xiaohui WAND Art Museum.

Colleagues crafted lacquer fans before dividing into four groups to practice calligraphy with a giant brush, a task requiring teamwork, patience and strategy. The day concluded with a game of pitch-pot, a traditional sport involving throwing arrows into a canister.

Last night at PRovoke Media’s North America SABRE Awards Dinner, APCO won both Midsize Agency of the Year category and overall Agency of the Year!
 
We’re grateful for this recognition, a testament to our colleagues’ dedication and the bold strides APCO has taken in the past year and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead.
 

We had a fabulous time earlier this week at the grand opening of our new space in Raleigh. We took advantage of the moment to celebrate 10 years in Raleigh and APCO’s 40th anniversary.

Many thanks to those who made this milestone possible, from clients to colleagues, family and friends. We enjoyed the company of those who attended and hope to welcome many more of you to this gorgeous new location soon!

This week in our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day series, we spotlight our colleagues who overcome challenges—women who demonstrate resilience and determination in facing difficult situations, who rise to the occasion and drive positive impact at APCO.
   

Our 40 Women of APCO series continues with 10 more women who have made their mark on APCO and the world. This week, we focus on our Fearless Champions, women who are dedicated to building a better world and mentoring and supporting those around them.

As we reflect our ongoing efforts towards gender equality over the last 40 years, we’re celebrating 40 Women of APCO in March. We asked for nominations of colleagues, who are remarkable in who they are, what they do and how they support others. Every week in March we will celebrate 10 different women.

This week we focus on our Changemakers, who are dedicated to building a better world, fostering community engagement and combatting societal stigma.

Spirits are high as our offices celebrate APCO’s 40th anniversary and we begin to embody our new brand identity - sometimes literally! More celebrations to come!

It’s been 40 years since our story began. And every day since has been a series of firsts—the defining moments, the adventures and the relationships that have rooted APCO’s independence, capability and values. Together, our teams and clients have made great progress in the world. And it‘s in that spirit of progress that we also look ahead with the curiosity to always learn and evolve.

As we celebrate this milestone of time and experience, we are also taking a moment to reflect on and reimagine our brand—how it is we show up every day for our clients and can best meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. Our new identity is just a symbol. But it represents both the past and the future, and the support we provide bold leaders and organizations needing to navigate and make progress in a complex world.

We invite you to celebrate our anniversary with us, and hope you’ll come to rediscover the same trusted and familiar partner in some new and exciting ways.

APCO Introduces New Brand Identity, Celebrating its Milestone 40th Anniversary In celebration of its 40th anniversary, APCO today launched a new brand identity, looking to the future built on its continued effort to provide advisory and advocacy services.

Happy ! This year is the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing health, strength, and good fortune. We hope this year brings everyone good health, great fortune, and the strength to tackle whatever lays ahead.

Our Raleigh and Washington teams had a fun collaboration lunch with each office selecting the menu and sending food to the other and sharing stories of tenured colleagues and shared client work. So much fun to see everyone together!

Equity can’t get quiet… the pain points are resources,” Bridgid Coulter Cheadle reminded the audience of business leaders gathered at our recent panel during LA .

Last week, APCO had the privilege of organizing and hosting an engaging discussion on "Delivering Innovation & Equity Through Global Sports Events.” This event served as a forum for the tech, sports, and entertainment industries to come together and explore opportunities for engaging Angelenos, especially communities of color, in ways that promote inclusivity.

We also discussed technology's transformative power in fostering equitable development, emphasizing the importance of nurturing talent, allocating resources, and providing access to education, mentorship, and wealth-creation tools.

APCO Worldwide’s Dubai office today hosted a session of the Unstereotype Alliance - a platform convened by UN Women aimed at abolishing harmful stereotypes in all media and advertising content.

During the event, we discussed a 2022 study on gender portrayal in television advertising in the GCC. This study not only helps measure these attitudes but also informs policy-makers, academia, advertisers, marketers, and leaders across sectors about the prevalence of these biases.

The ultimate aim of this work is to dismantle the barriers obstructing gender equality and foster the empowerment of all women and girls, propelling the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Find out more at www.unstereotypealliance.org

We're saddened to share news of the passing of Former Congressman Don Bonker, a beloved member of the APCO family.

In Memoriam: Don Bonker - APCO Worldwide We honor and remember Former Congressman Don Bonker, who sadly passed away May 30, 2023.

Our Dubai office was pleased to welcome Ziad Daoud, chief Middle East economist for Bloomberg Economics, who shared his thoughts on how global developments impact the regional economy.

The APCO and Gagen MacDonald team is looking good at the Spring Seminar this week in New York

APCO and Camarco recently convened in to celebrate the historic news of Camarco joining the firm. We are thrilled and excited to expand our capabilities together.

Swipe right to see the highlights of this historic moment!

   

Another big announcement today - APCO acquired Camarco, a leading financial communications firm. Read the comments from Brad Staples and Camarco CEO Geoffrey Pelham-Lane and click below for the full press release. Welcome to the team, Camarco! https://apcoworldwide.com/news/apco-acquires-camarco/

APCO Worldwide Makes Strategic Push Into Financial Communications With Camarco Acquisition - APCO Worldwide APCO has completed the acquisition of Camarco—a London-based financial communications firm.

Now that the Gagen MacDonald team is officially part of APCO, we convened last week to celebrate this historic moment and to plan for the future, building even stronger relationships along the way.

We are so excited to share that APCO has acquired Gagen MacDonald! Check out the comments from Margery and Maril and read the full release.
https://apcoworldwide.com/news/apco-worldwide-acquires-gagen-macdonald/

In celebration of , our Founder and Executive Chairwoman Margery Kraus joined a special event at APCO's Washington, DC office, featuring Saghar Salehi from the all-girls Afghan robotics team who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban regime took over. APCO mobilized efforts to raise funds, supported evacuation for the girls and their families, and conducted outreach to governments, embassies, and non-profits to secure their safe passage.

On and beyond, we support and empower the Afghan Dreamers and women in leadership all over the world. Join us as we celebrate this moment and honor the exceptional women charging the path forward to a better, and more equitable future.

We were thrilled to host "In Conversation with Social Entrepreneur, Political Expert, Author Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Ph.D. (she/her) Cummings" this past Tuesday.

Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings shared insights and perspectives on , , , and more, making for a thought-provoking and engaging conversation that was well-received by all who attended.

Thank you again to Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings for her time and contributions to the event, and to all who attended for making it such a great success! 👏

Swipe right to check out the highlights from the event!.

APCO’s Black and African Ancestry Movement (BAAM) Employee Resource Group recently organized special onsite luncheons catered by a Black-owned business, for all APCO North American offices in honor of . But it wasn’t all about the food!

BAAM’s DC office representatives also led insightful discussions about Black history with riveting games of trivia to help elevate and celebrate our Black employees, the remarkable figures in Black history, and the ways in which Black history continues to be made.

A special thank you to the extraordinary small Black business owners and businesses who supported these events in a collective celebration. Pictured👆are our teams from , , , , and offices.

Happy Valentine’s Day and much love from our New York office.

Congratulations to John Defterios on receiving the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) award for journalism. The award marks John’s three decades of reporting and analysis covering the oil and gas industry.

This award was presented in Riyadh during the 44th opening ceremony of the IAEE Conference by HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, who serves as Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC).

Our MENA team recently celebrated the launch of our beautiful new office space in .

The event brought together a great group of colleagues, alumni, partners and clients, and featured H.E. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade and members of APCO’s executive team.

We look forward to the continued success of our Dubai and teams!

We are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, a sign associated with longevity, positivity, deftness and optimism.

From all of us at APCO, we wish you a very Happy Lunar New Year full of good fortune and health!