Recognised for Leadership in PR, Strategic Communications and Influential Storytelling
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, — APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has been recognised at the 2025 Global Brand Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4rPq9BP) for delivering communications at a continental scale – ensuring impact, trust, and consistency across multiple markets and institutions.
APO Group received two honours: Excellence in PR & Strategic Communications, and Most Influential Media Campaign. The Global Brand Awards celebrate organisations demonstrating leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across international markets.
“These awards recognise the scale and scope of the work we deliver across Africa. Our clients rely on communications that deliver tangible results across markets and institutions. By combining senior advisory, local execution, and guaranteed visibility, APO Group provides a single accountable system that delivers excellence every time. I’m proud of the expertise and discipline our teams bring to that standard,” said Bas Wijne CEO of APO Group.
The Excellence in PR & Strategic Communications award recognises APO Group’s integrated approach, aligning strategy, execution, and distribution across 54 African markets.
The Most Influential Media Campaign award highlights APO Group’s work on Unstoppable Africa 2025, delivered for the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI). GABI is a year-round platform reshaping Africa’s business, investment, and innovation narrative on the global stage, with its flagship event, Unstoppable Africa, held alongside the UN General Assembly in New York and online. The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is convened by the United Nations Global Compact in partnership with the African Union Commission.
APO Group led the strategic communications for the campaign, coordinating narrative development, media engagement, and cross-market execution across PR and digital channels, driving broad participation and meaningful impact. The recognition builds on a strong year of international industry success, including Gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards, Gold and Bronze at the Davos Communications Awards, and multiple distinctions for strategy-led, results-driven communications. With a client portfolio spanning governments, multinational corporations, and institutions, APO Group continues to define the standard for performance-led communications across Africa.
Recognised for Leadership in PR, Strategic Communications and Influential Storytelling
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, — APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has been recognised at the 2025 Global Brand Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4rPq9BP) for delivering communications at a continental scale – ensuring impact, trust, and consistency across multiple markets and institutions.
APO Group received two honours: Excellence in PR & Strategic Communications, and Most Influential Media Campaign. The Global Brand Awards celebrate organisations demonstrating leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across international markets.
“These awards recognise the scale and scope of the work we deliver across Africa. Our clients rely on communications that deliver tangible results across markets and institutions. By combining senior advisory, local execution, and guaranteed visibility, APO Group provides a single accountable system that delivers excellence every time. I’m proud of the expertise and discipline our teams bring to that standard,” said Bas Wijne CEO of APO Group.
The Excellence in PR & Strategic Communications award recognises APO Group’s integrated approach, aligning strategy, execution, and distribution across 54 African markets. The Most Influential Media Campaign award highlights APO Group’s work on Unstoppable Africa 2025, delivered for the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI). GABI is a year-round platform reshaping Africa’s business, investment, and innovation narrative on the global stage, with its flagship event, Unstoppable Africa, held alongside the UN General Assembly in New York and online. The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is convened by the United Nations Global Compact in partnership with the African Union Commission.
APO Group led the strategic communications for the campaign, coordinating narrative development, media engagement, and cross-market execution across PR and digital channels, driving broad participation and meaningful impact. The recognition builds on a strong year of international industry success, including Gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards, Gold and Bronze at the Davos Communications Awards, and multiple distinctions for strategy-led, results-driven communications. With a client portfolio spanning governments, multinational corporations, and institutions, APO Group continues to define the standard for performance-led communications across Africa.
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Award Title
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Region
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Company Name
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|---|---|---|
| Excellence in PR & Strategic Communications | Africa | APO Group |
| Most influential Media Campaign | Africa | APO Group |
| Leading English-Language Newspaper | Asia | The Straits Times |
| Best News Publication | Australia  |
The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Best Content Marketing Agency | Australia |
Melotti Media |
| Best Marketing Agency | Brazil  |
AlmapBBDO |
| Best Investigative Journalism Newspaper | Canada  |
The Toronto Star |
| Best PR Agency | China  |
BlueFocus Communications |
| Best Marketing Agency | Colombia  |
Sancho BBDO Colombia |
| Emerging Creative Marketing Agency | Cyprus  |
Capsbold |
| Excellence in Sports Marketing | Egypt  |
Rawabit Sports for Advertising |
| Best Global News Network | Europe | BBC News |
| Best Investigative Journalism Publication | Europe | Der Spiegel |
| Best French-Language Newspaper | France  |
Le Monde |
| Best Content Marketing Agency | France |
Heaven |
| Best PR Agency | Global | Edelman |
| Best PR Agency | Hong Kong  |
FleishmanHillard Hong Kong |
| Best Print Media Brand | India  |
The Hindu |
| Best PR Agency | India |
Adfactors PR |
| Most Innovative Business News Platform | Italy  |
Il Sole 24 Ore |
| Excellence in Financial & Economic Journalism | Italy |
Il Sole 24 Ore |
| Most Influential Financial Newspaper | Japan  |
Nikkei |
| Best Marketing Agency | Japan |
Dentsu PR |
| Leading African Media Organization | Kenya  |
Nation Media Group |
| Best Media Agency | MENA | Mindshare KSA |
| Most Influential News Channel | Middle East | Al Jazeera |
| Most Innovative Digital Marketing Agency | Morocco  |
Tribal Morocco |
| Fastest Growing Digital Marketing Agency | Nigeria  |
Kabod Global Resources |
| Excellence in Event Management Solutions | Nigeria |
Q21 Solutions Limited |
| Leading English-Language News Outlet | Russia  |
The Moscow Times |
| Best Event Management Company | Saudi Arabia  |
CXG |
| Best Digital News Platform | South Africa  |
News24 |
| Leading Brand Development Agency | South Africa |
Pathfind Media |
| Leading Media Publishing Brand | South Africa |
Media Xpose |
| Emerging Digital Marketing Agency | South Africa |
Isle Geeks |
| Best Broadcast Media Brand | South America | Globo |
| Most Innovative & Creative Boutique Advertising Agency | South Africa |
Bubble Bekkie Advertising (PTY) Ltd |
| Excellence in Agricultural Media | South Africa |
WineLand Media |
| Leading Wine Industry Publication | South Africa |
WineLand Media |
| Most Innovative Broadcasting Corporation | South Africa |
SABC |
| Excellence in Media Digitization | South Africa |
SABC |
| Excellence in Efficient Client Solutions | Thailand  |
Hakuhodo First |
| Excellence in Social Media Marketing | Thailand |
Buddy Review |
| Best New Media Agency | Turkey  |
Remy Global |
| Best Luxury Travel Publication | United Arab Emirates  |
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East |
| Emerging Smart Media Solutions Provider | United Arab Emirates |
MENA Newswire |
| Leading Smart Media Distribution Startup | United Arab Emirates |
MENA Newswire |
| Most Impactful Branding Agency | United Arab Emirates |
Scarlet Royal |
| Fastest Growing Digital Brand Partnership Platform | United Arab Emirates |
The Secret Society |
| Most Innovative Event Management Company | United Arab Emirates |
Rainlight Events and Exhibitions |
| Fastest Growing Digital Marketing Agency | United Kingdom  |
Brainlabs |
| Most Reliable Marketing Agency | United States  |
Ogilvy |
| Most Trusted News Publication | United States |
The New York Times |
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