Commentary

Below is a selection of pieces written by the APCO Worldwide team. Subscribe to our RSS feed to receive updates each time a new piece is posted.

China's 2010 National People's Congress
It's the Economy, Again...
by Roger Somerville

Seize the chance for change
The next Parliament will have more power. But do you have the skills to influence MP's decisions?
PRWeek
by Razi Rahman

Politics, Economy and Society: Opportunity and Challenge for Public Relations
by Roger Hayes

The Global Financial Crisis and its Impact on the International Stock Markets
by John Arnold

iPad Revolution
What's Next for the News Industry
by Julie Jack and James Robinson

When Flash Fails
by Shamyl Zakariya

New Restrictions on Access to Chinese Government Procurement Market
by Christian Murck and Kenneth Jarrett

A need for external relations
PRWeek
by Edward Walsh

Secrets of Success
Washingtonian
featuring Margery Kraus

The New German Government: Business as Usual?
by APCO Worldwide's Germany team

Consumer Trends in Prevention & Wellness Are Impacting Your Bottom Line: How to Get Ahead of the Curve
by Robert Schooling and Kenneth Thorpe

Critical Impact: Global Trends and Developments Shaping Public Affairs Strategy and Practice
by Brad Staples

A Healthy Economy
Parliament Magazine
by Tresja Bolt and Kenneth Thorpe

Gulf of opportunity
Total Politics
by Brad Staples

'Prove it' is the new standard
When it comes to CSR communications, proof has replaced trust as the organising principle
PRWeek
by Rachel Thompson

Bloggers, The Beltway & Your Future
Future Pharmaceuticals
by Robert Schooling

We Won't Let the Terrorists Beat Us
This article was featured in The Jakarta Globe on July 18, 2009.
by John Arnold

A Perspective on the Indonesian Presidential Election
This article was featured in The Jakarta Post on July 22, 2009.
by John Arnold

Health Reform Discussion with Ken Thorpe

Where lobbyists were coyotes!
Total Advocacy
by Darren Murphy

How Stakeholders Have Become the "New Consumers"
As appears in PR News' Guide to Best Practices in PR Measurement (2009)
by Phil Riggins

Measuring Your Return on Reputation
As appears in PR News' Guide to Best Practices in PR Measurement (2009)
by Bryan Dumont

It's all about the reputation
In the increasingly complex food industry, a positive reputation can make all the difference
PRWeek
by Stephanie Lvovich

Indonesia Presidential Election Results 2009
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's Jakarta team

The European Parliament Constitutive Session
The face of the new Parliament is revealed
An analysis

China's Economic Stimulus: An Update
Ongoing Opportunities for Foreign Investors
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's China team

India General Election 2009
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's India team

Will China's Food Safety Law Make China's Food Safer?
An analysis of China's new Food Safety Law and its impact on China's food & beverage industry

Change and Uncertainty in the European Union - What Does it Mean for Business?
A discussion summary

Translating PR into Russian
Total Politics
by Stephanie Lvovich

A shift to the right: A shift to a new modus operandi?
An analysis of the European Parliament elections and prospects for the 7th legislature

Government Reshuffle
by Razi Rahman

Working With Washington
Medical, Marketing & Media
by Robert Schooling

The Pan-African Parliament: Is it worth it?
An analysis by Maurice Rankin

The Arab Gulf Economies Looking Forward – Pragmatic. Dynamic.
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's Dubai team

General Elections 2009: India Poll Brief
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's India team

UK Budget 2009 Political Briefing
An analysis by Razi Rahman

The 2009 South African Election: Outcomes and Analysis
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's Johannesburg team

The London G20 Summit – Outcomes and Analysis
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's London team

The Open-Minded Globalist: An Interview with Larry Snoddon
PublicAffairsAsia
featuring Larry E. Snoddon

The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management: An Interview with Margery Kraus
featuring Margery Kraus

Executive Leaders Radio: An Interview with Margery Kraus
featuring Margery Kraus

Keeping Confidence Afloat
The Ottawa Citizen
by Evan Zelikovitz

Enough already with this phony bipartisanship – it's past time to shut-up and start governing
An op-ed by B. Jay Cooper

The Waiting Game: China's National People's Congress,the Stimulus Package and Its Impact on Foreign Business
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's China team

Alternative Energy Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Memorandum to Interested Parties
An analysis by APCO Worldwide

Living in a multi-polar world
The change of administration in the US is an opportunity to prove the value of public affairs
PRWeek
by Brad Staples

China's Economic Stimulus: Analyzing Opportunities for Foreign Companies in China
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's China team

Israel National Elections Analysis
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's Tel Aviv team

Transitioning to a New FDA
A summary of APCO's Washington, D.C., Forum

The Truth about Social Media's Dark Side: How Agencies Can Avoid Embarrassment and Manage the Twitter Time Suck
The Firm Voice
featuring David Wescott

Non-Traditional Hires Can Help Crack the Code for Growth
The Firm Voice
by Stacy Reyan

The Mobile Economy
New cell phone trends look a lot like those on the Web
Adweek
by Christian Olsen

One on One with Jennifer Dyck
The Firm Voice
featuring Jennifer Millerwise Dyck

Barack Obama's Cutting-Edge Campaign
Sure, technology helped him win. But how did he do it and what does it mean now for us and our clients?
An analysis by APCO Online^®

Senator Obama's Victory Signals New Policy Shift
An analysis by APCO Worldwide

Voices from the WEF
Q & A with Forum participants
Business Tianjin Magazine
featuring Anna Tunkel

Vietnam: Learning China Lessons
PublicAffairsAsia
by Felicia Pullam and Claas Schaberg

Emerging Markets Become More Important
PublicAffairsAsia
by Margery Kraus

A Gathering Storm?
China's Growth Prospects and the Need for Scenario Planning
A paper by Alastair Campbell

Public Relations and Collaboration: The Role of Public Relations and Communications Supporting Collaboration in a Complex, Converging World
International Public Relations Association Gold Paper No. 17
An article by Roger Hayes

Sustainability and the Stock Market: A game changer for company value?
Corporate Responsibility Officer
by Jeff Zelkowitz

It's the Community, Stupid
The Firm Voice
by David Wescott

Assessing the Global Financial Crisis
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's International Advisory Council

Sweetened Bailout Bill Passes Senate, Heads to House
Memorandum to Interested Parties
An analysis by APCO Worldwide

The Road Forward on U.S. Financial Services Bailout
Memorandum to Affected Financial Services Industries
An analysis by APCO Worldwide

Thailand Political Update: Can Somchai reconcile the nation?
An article by Apirux Wanasathop

Implementing a Harmonious Society: China's 11th National People�s Congress and its Impact on Foreign Business
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's China team

Local Elections in France
Analysis and comments on the results and their impact on the French political arena
by APCO Worldwide's Paris team

Congressman Lantos: In Memoriam
Speech of Hon. Brian Baird of Washington in the House of Representatives
on behalf of Congressman Don Bonker

Prime Minister's Speech to the Labour Party Conference on 24 September 2007
A commentary by Razi Rahman

World Economic Forum Middle East
Putting Diversity to Work
An article by Cleopatra Kitti and Gad Ben-Ari

France Presidential Election 2007 Outcome and Analysis
A break with the past
An analysis by APCO Worldwide's Paris team

Supplement "European Union – The Next 50 Years"
Managing the EU's Growing Pains
Financial Times
by Kaja Ciglic

We're All Activists Now
Public Affairs News
Interview with Garry Walsh

Global Business Diplomacy: Raising the Bar
Meeting The New Expectations From Global Businesses
Foreign Policy Magazine
by Margery Kraus

Emerging Markets: Strategies for Success
Chief Executive Officer
by Margery Kraus

The Role of Boards in Corporate Reputation
Directors and Boards Magazine
by Larry Snoddon

Do the Right Thing
Chief Executive Officer
by Margery Kraus

Business: Success in an Imperfect World
Foreign Policy Magazine
by Margery Kraus

Margery Kraus on Corporate Governance
Sky Radio as Heard on American Airlines
An interview with Margery Kraus

Earn a Return on Your Reputation
Chief Executive Officer
by Margery Kraus

Margery Kraus on Branding and Public Affairs
Sky Radio as Heard on American Airlines
An interview with Margery Kraus