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PKN Packaging News: The PodcastPackaging transformation: A unified path forwardIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Sandra Dal Maso, Head of Packaging Transformation at APCO about next steps towards implementing the 2030 Strategy.We start our conversation by getting an overview of how APCO’s 2030 strategy builds on the 2025 National Packaging targets, we highlight major opportunities for brand owners, and demonstrate the importance of collaboration to ensure the industry acts as a whole before the government takes potentially punitive action. Sandra also discusses the growing focus on product stewardship, as environmental NGOs and industry organisations have come together to call fo...2025-03-2431 minPKN Packaging News: The PodcastTaking Action on Reuse: Implementing Smarter Packaging SystemsIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks to Belinda Chellingworth from BC Consulting about how we can implement reuse systems to replace single-use packaging.We begin by examining how ‘reuse’ differs from recycling, as it involves using packaging again in its original form without reprocessing, thereby maintaining its circularity. The discussion explores the current state of reuse systems in Australia, highlighting how business-to-business (B2B) models can be highly effective and how they differ from business-to-consumer (B2C) systems. Belinda shares insightful tips on improving reuse systems and key considerations when upda...2025-02-2538 min
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Omdia Crit Comms CircleEp 65: British APCO - Working in partnership to improve public safety technologyIn this episode, we dive deep into the unique contributions and ongoing efforts of British APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials) within the critical communications industry. Our guest, Duncan Swan, is the Chief Operating Officer at British APCO, with 40 years' experience in public safety technology, focusing on strategic and technical advancements in emergency communications.The conversation touches on:The Significance of British APCO Events: British APCO’s annual event serves as a critical networking and collaboration opportunity for stakeholders across public safety agencies, technology vendors, and operators. Duncan explains how these events set the tone fo...2024-11-1232 min
The PRovoke Media PodcastAPCO founder Margery KrausAPCO founder Margery Kraus joins the PRovoke Media podcast to discuss the pioneering consultancy's journey as it marks its 40th anniversary of operations. In conversation with Arun Sudhaman, Kraus discusses the lessons she has learned along the way, the benefits of independence and perils of private equity, and the crucial intersection between politics and business. Kraus also addresses recent protests at the firm's London office, and the broader scrutiny that PR firms now attract in the mainstream media.
2024-09-1147 minPKN Packaging News: The PodcastAugust: Packaging News UnpackedIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Wayne Robinson, Associate Editor of PKN and Editor of Print21, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in August.The discussion starts off by reviewing Pact Group’s statements to Victorian Parliament regarding the challenges involved with recycling, pushing for mandatory requirements which incentivise domestic recycled content over cheaper international imports. Similarly, we get insights into the recycling roundtable led by Visy and Nine Newspapers, which called for national standards for...2024-09-0222 minPKN Packaging News: The PodcastResetting Australia’s packaging strategy towards 2030 and beyondIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News talks to Chris Foley, CEO of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) about its 2030 strategy and an eco-modulation model.Against the backdrop of a recent update from APCO which revealed the industry is not on track to reach the 2025 National Packaging Targets for most materials, Chris gives us an overview of the challenges the industry faces to get on track and outlines how APCO’s 2030 strategy will improve performance against the National Packaging Targets and deliver brand owners a social license for packaging.In...2024-08-2535 min
Auto Remarketing PodcastSPONSORED PODCAST: More best practices for independent dealerships from James Virgoe of APCO Holdings and GWC WarrantyJames Virgoe of APCO Holdings and GWC Warranty is back for another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Virgoe recapped some of the most pressing challenges independent dealers are facing nowadays, including inventory management and catering to modern customers when they get to F&I options. He also offered some recommendations to help operators “weather the storm.”2024-06-1014 min
Car Dealership Guy Podcast#89 Creating unusual profit opportunities in automotive, Why service claims for EVs are shocking, Growing cyber threats to cars | Tony Wanderon, CEO of APCO/EasyCareWelcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tony Wanderon, CEO of APCO Holdings, home of EasyCare, where we discuss: Creating unusual profit opportunities in automotive, Why service claims for EVs are shocking, Mechanics making more than attorneys?, The growing cyber threat for cars.This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships.Learn more @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/dealership-xperience-platformCars Co...2024-06-041h 02
Skincare SocialSustainable packaging and regulations for skincare and beauty brandsIf you’re a skincare or beauty brand owner you may have already heard of APCO, and if you’re just starting out then the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation is someone you should know more about. So for this week's episode, I went straight to the expert - Renata Daudt from AWEN Consulting. Renata gave me the low down on what the new sustainable packaging regulations could be, how they will impact beauty brands, and why it’s important to consider sustainability when designing your packaging.Specifically, we delve into more of the following:The cri...2024-04-0339 min
Sustainable TransformationAPCO | Change is coming for packaging in Australia and it’s time to get organisedIn this episode, join Kiarne as she sits down with Chris Foley, CEO of APCO (the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation), as they dive into the evolving landscape of packaging regulations in Australia. As 2025 approaches, regulations are set to reshape how businesses approach design, manufacturing, and end-of-life of packaging and materials and this episode is essential listening for everyone involved. Key Discussion Points: Government Mandates and Industry Alignment: The transition from voluntary to mandatory circular packaging regulations and the efforts of governments and industries to align and enforce compliance. Challenges and Opportunities: What are the barriers hindering...2024-04-0239 min
Driving with DunneUS-China: Bigger Storms Ahead. Jim McGregor, Chairman Greater China, APCO WorldwideBy now everyone understands US-China relations are at their worst in 50 years. There is mutual distrust. And mutual animosity. China complains bitterly that America is trying to keep it down. America, meanwhile, is wary of China's new-found aggressiveness. Are the world's two most powerful countries heading for a showdown? If so, how should companies in the West prepare. Stay the course in China? Pare back operations? Or beat it for the exits? This week our special guest on the Driving With Dunne podcast is Jim McGregor. Jim first went to China in the 1980s. Today he is the Ch...2024-03-1446 min
The PR WeekThe PR Week: 2.15.2024 - Margery Kraus, APCO WorldwideOn this week’s episode, The PRWeek team is joined by Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman of APCO Worldwide, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Kraus discusses operating in the Middle East with 400 people, innovation and AI and her Hispanic roots.Topics include:- Super Bowl round-up;- Politics: President Joe Biden joins TikTok; Evaluating the Biden White House comms dynamic;- Lyft’s earnings typo snafu;- Weber Shandwick nabs more talent from Edelman;- More people moves and news.
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Let’s Talk PR & More!Let's Talk PR & More Show #27: Nick Ashooh, APCO Worldwide, on corporate communicationsSherry Goldman's guest is Nick Ashooh, senior director of corporate and executive communication at APCO Worldwide. Prior to joining APCO, Nick head senior communications positions at five Fortune 500 companies (including AIG and Alcoa) across sectors including energy, utilities, and financial services. Sherry and Nick discuss corporate communications and best practices for dealing with issues and crises companies may face.
Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group, is an in-depth conversation on a topic or issue related to public relations and/or a discipline or issue that intersects with PR...2024-01-2228 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette18: Chris Foley — Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)Chris Foley joins Zaidee Jackson discussion the once in a generational change to the Australian packaging landscape. They unpack the process APCO, government, industry along with specialists are undertaking to review the current and future states of the transformational change the industry is embarking on. This important interview dives deep into the context and outcomes of the recent APCO national roadshow they hosted throughout August 2023. The ten step plan is unveiled to being our industry up to speed with the intention and delivers to government. More importantly what that looks like for government. For all...2023-10-1934 minPKN Packaging News: The PodcastPackaging moments of truth, with APCO's Chris FoleyIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News talks to Chris Foley, CEO of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), about advancing Australia’s circular packaging economy.We review APCO’s recent Town Hall meetings with its members, as a consultative process following the National Packaging Targets Review, and Government’s announcements earlier this year that it plans to change the current voluntary environment and intervene with legislation. The discussion explores the balance of regulation, administration, and autonomy to achieve targets. It examines insights provided by the participants, and the topics discussed in the fo...2023-09-2434 min
The Wheelhouse of Calhoun CountyAPCO Credit UnionJoin Ashley Jones from the Chamber and APCO Credit Union as they dive deeper into all the ways APCO can benefit you!To Learn More Please Visit: www.apcocu.org2023-09-2213 minOmdia Crit Comms CircleEp 41: APCO, Omdia research, industry news, and IWCE Call for SpeakersIn this episode, we cover a range of topics including the latest highlights from APCO, the upcoming research from Omdia, a couple of industry news items, and the call for speakers for IWCE.We're joined by Alfonso de la Cruz, Principal Analyst at Omdia, and Donny Jackson, Editor of Urgent Communications.Please do check out the IWCE Call for Speaker submission page, found here: https://iwceexpo.com/call-for-speakersHave a topic you’d like to discuss on the show?Get in touch with us at critcommscircle@omdia.com2023-09-0528 minPKN Packaging News: The PodcastAugust: Packaging News UnpackedIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News is joined by Kim Berry, Editor of Food & Drink Business, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in August.We start with an in-depth discussion on soft plastics recycling, looking at Amcor and Mondelez’s investment into Licella’s advanced recycling facility, and reviewing progress of the AFGC’s National Plastics Recycling Scheme, a kerbside solution that, once rolled out, will provide feedstock to the Licella facility. We also review insights from AFGC’s State of...2023-08-2932 min
Radios in ActionICOM Goes to APCO 2023The Icom teams heads to APCO International and sets up a booth at their 89th Annual Conference & Expo in Nashville, August 2023.2023-08-0700 min
Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan157 Masayo Nagai, Chairwoman of APCO Worldwide AsiaMasayo Nagai is the Chairwoman of APCO Worldwide Asia. She started her career working on policy for the government as a legislative aide. After studying at Columbia University she moved across to the PR industry joining Inoue Public Relations. She later became the Senior Director at the Japan Public Relations Institute before becoming President at Propeller Communications.2023-07-011h 06
For Your Health NewsThe Impact of Medicaid Expansion on the Health of CommunitiesThe purpose of this webinar is to speak to what the expansion of Medicaid has meant to the most vulnerable populations within the state--given their better access to care. Louisiana is a great state to review as it did not expand immediately after ACA, but has had nearly 7 years of it.
Additionally, it will be interesting to know the process and opinions around expanding Medicaid to the most recent state to do so, North Carolina. Finally, as Texas is one of the largest states in the US--both by population and land--it will be interesting to hear how not having...2023-06-2659 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette15: Chris Foley — Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Chris Foley shares insightful discussion on the transformation change APCO is driving in the Australian market. Discussion flows from how brands can retain social licence to operate, through the the key reason the national Packaging Targets are so perminient to the future of northstar outcomes towards circular economy. Their vision is a packaging value chain that collaborates to keep packaging materials out of landfill and retains the maximum value of the materials, energy and labour within the local economy. Ambition and friction point of the targets are outlined along the work related to ARL and the ANZPAC Plastics...2023-05-2148 min
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https://qestrong.co...2023-05-051h 12PKN Packaging News: The PodcastUnpacking APCO’s Review of the 2025 National Packaging TargetsIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Chris Foley, CEO of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), about the Review of the 2025 National Packaging Targets. In the face of the disappointing reality delivered by the headline data that the targets are not on track to be met by December 2025, Foley calls for a stronger co-regulatory model which strikes a balance between industry-led action and effective government regulation.Foley dissects some of the data in depth. The biggest challenge lies with the target of recycling or composting 70 per cent...2023-04-2044 min
Auto Remarketing PodcastAPCO Holdings CEO Tony WanderonTony Wanderon had a busy start to 2023, highlighted by becoming CEO of APCO Holdings after it acquired National Auto Care (NAC).
Wanderon spent some time during NADA Show 2023 in Dallas for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast recapping how the deal came together as well as current views of the F&I market.2023-02-1707 min
Expand Your ZoneLife by Choice, not Chance with Charlene WheelessIn this episode of Expand Your Zone, host Zachary Ames sits down with the wonderful Charlene Wheeless. They talk about leadership, advocating for yourself, going and making opportunities, and Charlene’s life lessons.About Charlene:Charlene is a successful business executive, leadership coach/advisor, keynote speaker, and author. With more than three decades of experience in leadership, corporate affairs, communications, and operations, Wheeless leads her namesake firm, Charlene Wheeless LLC, where executives and teams turn to inspire and motivate others for breakthrough performance and to transform or strengthen their workplace culture. She pa...2023-01-1134 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggette6: Anthony Peyton — PREP Design & GreenChipInsight into educating consumers with APCO’s link to the preptool, what it does and the connection with Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). Understanding the system and highlighting the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines. Anthony Peyton is the founder and Director of PREP Design and GreenChip. He has worked as a sustainability adviser for over 3O years and set up GreenChip 20 years ago. Greenchip helps businesses with APCO reporting, carbon accounting and manufacturing best practice. Together with Planet Ark, GreenChip helped create the Australasian Recycling Label having already built the PREP tool as the standard evaluation for the AR...2022-11-1725 min
The Rich Robinson Show - Season 1 - At the Speed of ChinaWhat makes ByteDance unique and more innovative than other businessesMayan Scharf Chaumard works at ByteDance as Director of Global Strategic Partnerships. In this episode, Mayan talks about how she went from working at APCO to working at ByteDance, the company that developed TikTok. She also talks about all the interesting things she learned from the different companies she worked for in China especially the uniqueness of ByteDance from all the other global companies. Key Takeaways:-APCO is an American public relations and government relations firm based in China.-Pickatale is a foreign start-up in China, founded by Sigbjorn Du...2022-11-0428 min
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Centaur Stage(re)Thinking the Office with Imad Lahad, Managing Director, Dubai Operation @ APCO WorldwideImad Lahad, Managing Director, Dubai Operation @ APCO Worldwide., tells us all about our approach to (re)designing APCO’s Dubai offices.2022-10-0646 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastThe sustainability of soft plastics with ePac Flexibles and RED GroupIn this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by the ANZ managing director for ePac Flexibles, Jason Brown, and RED Group’s marketing and communications manager, Rebecca Gleghorn.We get an insight into how ePac provides innovative flexible packaging solutions and the role RED Group plays in recycling soft plastics in Australia. We explore the importance and benefits of soft plastics, dispel misconceptions on plastic packaging and recycling, and discuss advancements in the sector.LINKS: APCO National Packaging Targets by 2025:www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/apco-launches-anzpac-2025-targets-roadmap...2022-08-3031 min
Wavemind06 Le Talk ~ EPFL Rocket TeamCoucou à toutes et à tous !
Bienvenu dans ce troisième épisode du Talk de Wavemind.
Dans ce podcast, nous abordons différents thèmes avec des passionnés et des experts dans leurs domaines.
Aujourd'hui, nous souhaitons la bienvenue à Théotime Lemoine, Leonard Bongiovanni et Florent Gaspoz qui viennent nous parler de la Rocket Team de l’EPFL.
On parle du projet de la Rocket Team, son histoire, son futur, mais aussi de leurs aspirations dans le spatial. Nous allons évoquer les divers projets et leurs objectifs à long terme. Et pour finir, ils vont nous...2022-08-251h 44
We Speak DispatchAPCO 2022 Trainer of the Year Here to Discuss TrainingToday we’re joined by our friend Roger to discuss training, after all he is the APCO International 2022 Trainer Of The Year.
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First Responder Wellness PodcastJason Kern, CPE - President, APCO InternationalToday on the show I talk with current APCO International President, Jason Kern. We discuss the current state of 911 Communications, wellness for 911 professionals, and what the future holds in the 911 world.
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During nearly three decades as a tenured public safety professional, he has extensive experience in Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Management, and most notably 9-1-1 Communications. His notable certifications include APCO CPE, APCO RPL, N...2022-07-2842 min
APCO ForumLet's Talk: Preparing For The Net Zero FutureWhat do global climate conferences and national net zero commitments mean for your business? In this special edition of APCO Forum, we're sharing a full recording of a webinar conversation with APCO climate experts on how to grasp the opportunities of the net zero future, manage risks to avoid the common pitfalls and develop an engagement strategy all the way to COP28 in the UAE. We will demystify the official United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), dig into the initiatives and platforms driving action with businesses and uncover the credible role you can play in t...2022-07-0747 min
Tansson TalksPlanning Out Your FutureGrowing up with an interest in being a diplomat, Allison Smith always knew that she wanted to make a difference through her connections with others. Now that she is a project consultant at APCO Worldwide, she decided to come on the podcast to speak about her own experiences with public relations and how personal connections truly can make a world of difference.
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The Elephant in the Room64: Ramadan - what you can do to support your muslim colleagues at work: Conversation with Uzma Lodhi, Director Internal Comms, APCOShownotesIt is the holy month of Ramadan (Ramazan) for millions of muslims across the world - a time of fasting, prayer and reflection. My memories of Ramadan(from India) are all about food (Iftar) and sweet sewai. Earlier this week I caught up Uzma Lodhi to hear her thoughts on Ramadan, what it means to her and how important it is for her personal identity, We also spoke about…..👉🏾 Childhood memories of waking up for sehri with her siblings👉🏾 The tendency to generalise, to treat communities as monoliths because it is easier to stereotype...2022-04-0816 min
Unlocking Cultural Agility with Marco BlankenburghIntercultural Communication and Strategy with Nic LabuschagneJoin Nic Labuschagne and Marco as they explore how cultural agility helps you adapt communication to fit audiences from many different cultures. Nic Labuschagne is a senior director of strategy at APCO Worldwide and is based in Dubai. He is a communications strategist with over 30 years’ experience in helping governments and organisations in emerging markets (Middle East and Africa), to successfully and sustainably manage reputational risk. At APCO, Mr. Labuschagne leads the Crisis and Sustainability practices, providing communications strategy, issue, crisis and change management advice, and communication capacity building to corporate and government clients. Prior to jo...2022-04-0441 min
PR Masters SeriesPR Masters Series Podcast, Episode #59 – Margery Kraus, Founder & Executive Chairman, APCO WorldwideThe Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Margery Kraus, Founder & Executive Chairman, APCO Worldwide. Ms. Kraus has deep expertise in providing strategic counsel on issue based communication, crisis management, market entry, and corporate reputation across diverse industry groups. The range of her experience is reflected in AP...2022-01-2600 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastCollective Impact and our progress towards the National Packaging Targets, with Brooke Donnelly and Dr Helen LewisIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Brooke Donnelly, chief executive officer of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), and sustainability consultant Dr Helen Lewis, about Australia's progress towards the 2025 national packaging targets.We start the episode with a review of the Collective Impact study and its recently released report on Australia's progress towards the 2025 targets. This includes the economic impact of sending potentially recyclable/reusable products to landfill and a breakdown of materials sent to landfill to identify areas where new efforts are required....2021-11-3033 minAPCO ForumGlobal Agenda Beyond COP26From climate change to inclusive economic recovery plans, the past few months has seen the international community rally around the importance of addressing today’s most pressing issues. Heads of states, business, civil society and non-profit leaders and activists have all come together, whether at UNGA, COP26 or the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, to determine the main priorities that each industry must address in 2022.This edition of APCO Forum is a discussion of highlights key themes from across industries and sectors to better understand and translate the momentum and action from COP26 and these other agenda-setting pl...2021-11-1620 minAPCO ForumCOP26 Deep DiveCOP26 arrived in Glasgow with big expectations after being postponed by COVID-19 and changes in global leadership. In this edition of APCO Forum, we cover the biggest issues on the agenda—from the trillions of dollars committed to tackling various issues to plans for decarbonization, reducing deforestation and how companies and countries are engaging. Featuring:Gustavo Manrique, Minister of Environment and Water, EcuadorMatthias Berninger, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Sustainability, BayerHeather McGeory, Global Lead, Climate & Sustainability, APCO WorldwideHosted by:John Defterios, Senior Advisor, APCO WorldwideFind this episode as a podca...2021-11-0820 minAPCO ForumUNGA Week: Climate & SustainabilityIn the final edition of our UNGA week series, climate takes center stage as Climate Week concludes and the world looks ahead to the G20 and COP 26 later this year. While the coronavirus pandemic has displaced many issues from the top of many agendas, it has also helped reveal key issues related to climate change.In this discussion, our guests explore where national commitments related to climate action stand, how financial commitments are making an impact, how a shift to a nature-positive economy will help improve the climate outlook and much more. Featuring: Heather Mc...2021-09-2516 minAPCO ForumUNGA Week: Food SecurityUnder the leadership of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the UN Food Systems Summit takes place today, setting the stage for global food systems transformation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. With that and other conversations around the 2021 UN General Assembly in mind, this edition of APCO Forum covers the top factors that impact global food security, from climate change to the role of women in food production, from institutional responsibilities to the innovation needed to boost production, increase nutrition and reduce waste. Featuring: -Secretary Dan Glickman, Senior Counselor, International Advisory Council Chair, APCO...2021-09-2417 minAPCO ForumUNGA Week: Women, Peace & SecurityNothing showcases the theme of this year's UN General Assembly as clearly as the issues facing women and girls. From gender equity to economic empowerment and security to the deep impact of COVID-19, any discussion of solutions to global challenges needs to include the impact and role of women.In this edition of APCO Forum, we explore these topics with experts who have been at the center of policymaking and solutions at the UN for decades.Featuring:• Special appearance by the Afghan girls Tech Freedom Squad• Judit Arenas, Gender Practice Lead, Senior Director and...2021-09-2317 minAPCO ForumUNGA Week: Geo-Commerce and ChinaOver the past decade, the two weeks surrounding UNGA/UN Week have become a convening moment for business, academic and non-profit leaders to discuss and align on actions around critical global challenges, in particular around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.This edition of APCO Forum focuses on the policy and geopolitical priorities of Chinese leaders at the UN General Assembly. The issues they will address support China's higher goals of national rejuvenation and to reestablish itself as a great global power.Featuring:• James Robinson, Global Lead, Geo-Commerce, APCO Worldwide• James McGregor, Chairman, Greater China, APCO...2021-09-2222 minAPCO ForumUNGA Week: Multiplier Partnerships for Inclusive RecoveryOver the past decade, the two weeks surrounding UNGA/UN Week has become a convening moment for business, academic and non-profit leaders to discuss and align on actions around critical global challenges, particularly 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This edition of APCO Forum focuses on the power of multiplier partnerships and how the past 18 months have seen a tremendous acceleration in innovative partnership and collaborations, spearheaded by leaders that grasp both their organizational strengths and limitations and join forces with those that help extend and multiply collective impact.Featuring:• Anna Tunkel, Head of Strategic Initiatives & Glo...2021-09-2118 minAPCO ForumIntroducing APCO Forum: Catalyzing Global ConversationsJoin John Defterios in conversation with APCO Founder & Executive Chairman Margery Kraus and APCO CEO Brad Staples to discuss global issues facing business and society as UN General Assembly week 2021 kicks into high gear. 2021-09-2025 minAPCO ForumUNGA Week: Introducing APCO ForumIntroducing APCO Forum: Watch as Margery Kraus and Brad Staples preview what to look for this week at and around the 2021 UN General Assembly. Hosted by John Defterios, the conversation explains why APCO initiated this series and the trio explores issues from international cooperation to food security, delivering on the climate agenda to equality for women, and more. Tune in here each day at 6PM Eastern Time during UNGA week for even deeper dives into those topics with experts from within APCO and beyond. 2021-09-2025 minAPCO ForumAPCO Forum: Coming SoonWelcome to APCO Forum. Our goal—through a series of high-level discussions with leading experts—is to foster a deeper understanding of today’s global issues and support organizations to take on leadership roles for the future and become catalysts for progress. This UNGA week, we will be exploring the topics that are top of mind for attendees and businesses around the world in conversations with APCO experts, guests and clients who are active at the heart of the issues. Join our host John Defterios for these fascinating discussions. 2021-09-1700 min