over USD1.2 billion in PR value<\/strong>, secured more than 1,500 media features and interviews, and achieved over 20 million social media impressions. These stellar results are a testament to APO Group’s innovative communications model, built on seamless integration: strategy, on-ground PR, and guaranteed visibility operating as one high-impact system.<\/p>\nCampaigns executed for esteemed entities such as Africa\u2019s Business Heroes, Canon, Mercy Ships, The Basketball Africa League (BAL), GITEX Africa, and the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) exemplify APO Group\u2019s exceptional ability to operate at scale across diverse sectors and markets, consistently delivering innovative strategic communication with tangible, measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n
Leadership Perspective on Integrated Communications<\/h2>\n
Bas Wijne, Chief Executive Officer at APO Group, commented on this significant achievement: \u201cThis award specifically acknowledges a communications model that treats consultancy, execution, and distribution as a singular, cohesive system, rather than disparate disciplines. The MENA Stevie\u00ae Awards reflect APO Group\u2019s unwavering commitment to crafting PR and communications strategies that are perfectly attuned to the realities of operating across Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n
He further elaborated, \u201cEffective pan-African engagement demands a profound understanding of individual market dynamics, the nuances of differing media ecosystems, and how audiences in each context connect with a narrative. We are immensely proud to empower African and MENA organizations to engage with impactful results across one of the world\u2019s most complex yet rewarding media landscapes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rigorous Judging and Global Recognition<\/h2>\n
The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were meticulously determined by the average scores assigned by over 150 executives from around the globe, serving on six distinguished juries.<\/p>\n
Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards, expressed her delight: \u201cWe are thrilled to recognize the achievements of such a diverse array of organizations across the MENA region in the 2026 edition of the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards. We eagerly anticipate celebrating our Stevie winners during our gala event on September 11 at the InterContinental Hotel, Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye. The caliber of nominations received this year was truly exceptional, demonstrating the vast and growing innovation within the MENA region.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Legacy of Excellence and Continuous Acclaim<\/h2>\n
This latest accolade adds to APO Group\u2019s impressive record of industry honors over the past year. The company has received consecutive Gold Sabre Awards and a Gold at the Davos Communications Awards for its excellence in strategic communications and campaign execution. Furthermore, APO Group was named Africa\u2019s Leading PR Agency \u2013 2025 by Brands Review Magazine and Best Public Relations & Media Consultancy Agency of the Year \u2013 2025 by World Business Outlook.<\/p>\n
Operating across all 54 African countries, APO Group provides comprehensive communications advisory services, public relations, and media distribution through its proprietary newswire, Africa Newsroom. This platform ensures content placement on more than 250 Africa-focused news platforms worldwide, guaranteeing unparalleled visibility.<\/p>\n
APO Group\u2019s growing success at these prestigious awards is evident. In 2025, Rania El-Rafie, Vice President, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, was awarded a Bronze Stevie\u00ae Award in the \u2018Most Innovative Woman of the Year\u2019 category, further highlighting the talent within the organization. Ms. El Rafie also chaired the Public Sector & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee in this year\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n
For more details on the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards and a complete list of winners, please visit https:\/\/MENA.StevieAwards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n#APOGroup #StevieAwards #GoldAward #MENA #PublicRelations #Innovation #Communications #Africa #PRSuccess #StrategicCommunications<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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