APCO Worldwide

APCO Worldwide
Company typePrivate
IndustryPublic Relations
Founded1984; 40 years ago (1984)
FounderMargery Kraus
HeadquartersWashington, DC US
Key people
Revenue$257 million (2021)[1]
Number of employees
680
Websitewww.apcoworldwide.com

APCO Worldwide is an independent global public affairs and strategic communications consultancy. With 680 employees in 35 worldwide locations, it is also the fifth largest independently owned PR firm in the United States.[2][3] Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO was founded in 1984 by Margery Kraus, who is now the firm's Executive Chairman.[4]

APCO focuses on handling sensitive political and crisis management issues. Many APCO executives are former government officials, politicians, and ambassadors. APCO's clientele consists of multi-national corporations, governments, politicians, associations, and nonprofit organizations.

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  2. ^ "Top US PR Firm Rankings | Public Relations Directory". www.odwyerpr.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Hard facts on Europe's biggest lobbyists revealed for the first time". LobbyFacts.eu.
  4. ^ APCO Worldwide Inc. "Company profile from Hoover's". Hoover's.