Overview
APCO has operated since 1984 and describes itself as independent and majority women-owned, with more than 1,200 employees working across 80 markets.[14] In O’Dwyer’s 2026 ranking it reported worldwide net fees of US$238.9 million for 2025, up 1.1%, which placed it fourth among firms reporting to O’Dwyer’s, with 1,108 full-time employees.[1] PRovoke’s table shows the same 2025 figure against US$236.4 million for 2024 and places APCO 17th in its global ranking.[2] The firm’s own account attributes its founding to “one woman’s vision and bold action” but does not name the founder or a headquarters on its about page, and lists no awards there.[14]
APCO strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Not owned by a holding company
- Coverage of 80 markets for public-affairs mandates
Limitations
- Fee growth was close to flat in 2025 (1.1%)
- Fee base is about a quarter of Edelman's
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APCO alternatives and competitors
Alternatives to APCO: companies ranked in the same lists.
- Edelman
Burson
Weber Shandwick- FleishmanHillard
FGS Global
Brunswick Group
MSL
Ogilvy PR
SEC Newgate
Ruder Finn
FINN Partners
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