APCO Worldwide
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Public Relations |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Margery Kraus |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC US |
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| Revenue | $257 million (2024) |
Number of employees | ~1200 (2024) |
| Website | www.apcoworldwide.com |
APCO Worldwide is an independent global public affairs and strategic communications consultancy. With more than 1200 employees in 35 worldwide locations, it is also the fifth largest independently owned PR firm in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO was founded in 1984 by Margery Kraus, who is now the firm's Executive Chairman.
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.