Focus Areas - Aprio Group

We work closely with our clients to develop customised communication strategies that are designed to achieve their specific goals. We adopt a tactical approach to our service delivery, ensuring that our initiatives are aligned with our clients' overall business strategy and deliver tangible results.

We take pride in our ability to develop communication plans that support our clients' strategic objectives and enhance brand credibility by ensuring messaging is consistently disseminated across appropriate communications platforms.

Accustomed to working with the full spectrum of stakeholders, Aprio has developed specific expertise in media, employee and community engagement. Built through years of experience at the highest level, our media relationships are second to none. From media releases to media roundtables and op-eds, we make sure your story gets heard.

Aprio has been involved with the strategic definition, planning and implementation of numerous employee and community-engagement programmes, from businesses with a few dozen staff to companies employing many thousands of people spread across diverse geographies.

At Aprio, we understand the importance of effective communication to the success of any organisation, and welcome the opportunity to partner with you to help enhance your reputational and strategic communication goals.

Aprio’s skilled, experienced and highly regarded communications specialists assist clients with relevant, responsible and comprehensive communication strategies that enhance their corporate profile and competitiveness. We are leaders in stakeholder communication activities, among them employee and media relations, and develop tailored communication plans, messaging and collateral that are determined by our clients’ overall strategic drivers.

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Grid failure in South Africa: is there a disconnect between the boardroom and the risk office in 2023?

Despite multiple South African corporates publicly stating in recent months that they were doing contingency planning for a total electricity grid failure scenario, just a third (33%) of South Africa’s biggest companies have electricity supply concerns as a principal risk on their most recent published risk registers.

A year of Recovery

For many of us, 2022 has been a year of recovery and a return to some form of normality after months of living cautiously and working remotely. From a workplace perspective, there is no doubt that hybrid working is the future – our people benefit from the flexibility of coming […]

Waving Goodbye to 2021

2021 has been a challenging and chaotic year for all of us as we continue to navigate through the effects of COVID-19. It is encouraging that we have made positive strides in our efforts to combat the pandemic, specifically with the national vaccination drive.

Our team of experienced specialists provides executive counsel to senior leaders, aiding them in making strategic decisions that positively impact their organisation's reputation. We also collaborate with our clients to identify and mitigate potential reputation risks, while developing resilience strategies that enable them to weather unforeseen challenges.

Our positioning and narrative solutions enable our clients to craft compelling stories that resonate with their target audience and reinforce their reputation. To ensure our clients are well-prepared for potential crises, we offer crisis training and simulation exercises that equip their teams with the skills and knowledge to handle challenging situations.

We understand that each organisation is distinct, which is why we develop customised solutions tailored to our clients' specific needs. Our approach is characterised by professionalism, integrity, and honesty, and we work closely with our clients to deliver results-driven communication strategies that align with their business objectives.

If you seek a trusted advisor to safeguard your organisation's reputation, Aprio Credence is ready to collaborate with you. Our team of experts is dedicated to protecting your most valuable asset – your reputation.

Aprio Credence brings the ethical and consulting standards of the world's leading professional services firms to the fields of reputation management and corporate communications. To protect your most valuable strategic asset - your reputation - you need trustworthy counsel with clear perspectives, decisive analysis, sound judgement and, most importantly, unparalleled experience in a highly volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous and connected world.

Grid failure in South Africa: is there a disconnect between the boardroom and the risk office in 2023?

Crisis Simulations: Practice Makes Perfect

You can take practical, cost-effective steps to build organisational resilience and the ability to work through a crisis with your reputation still largely intact.

Crisis Management Trends Into 2023

It’s that time of the year when many marketing and public relations consultants make bold, and frequently highly speculative predictions about trends they think will get some momentum in 2023.

Our experienced team of professionals has a proven track record of success across a range of industries and can provide tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. Whether you're looking to develop a comprehensive IR programme, engage with stakeholders, or manage a crisis, we have the expertise to help you succeed.

In addition to our full-service offering, we also provide project-based work to inform board deliberations. Our services in this area include market intelligence, peer analysis, and perception studies, among others.

At Aprio IR, we believe that effective communication, visibility, and transparency are essential for success in today's market. That's why we work closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop customised solutions that are tailored to their specific business objectives.

If you're looking for a trusted partner to help you achieve your investor relations goals and maximise the long-term value of your business, look no further than Aprio IR. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.

The market rewards effective communication, visibility and transparency in the long run. Aprio IR has the tested, multi-sectoral expertise to help you concisely communicate your story, clarify your investment case and close the perception gap. But communicating effectively to the market is only half the task. Aprio IR closes the loop, providing analytical insights back to the boardroom, allowing for better-informed decision making.

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Investor Relations trends in 2023

We have identified four trends that are likely to impact Investor Relations in the year ahead and provide some guidance for Investor Relations programmes:

The evolution of Investor Relations (IR): The trends shaping IR

At the start of the year, the London Stock Exchange conducted an online survey amongst its issuers to determine developments in IR. The survey affirmed well-known trends. Nevertheless, it is always useful to recap on what’s shaping the profession to ensure that IR efforts are focused and yielding requisite results.

The use of more advanced technology in Investor Relations

Most companies have successfully embraced technology in the form of virtual meetings and interactive platforms for example, especially over the past two years. Given the evolution of how information is consumed and the cost benefits of using technology, this is an expected trend.

Our team is up to date with digital trends and best practices, ensuring that your online presence is always in line with industry standards. Our team of skilled writers and designers creates content that aligns with your overall objectives and resonates with your target audience.

We understand that every business is unique, which is why we provide strategic counsel and recommendations at the highest level. We work closely with you to develop a content strategy that is tailored to your unique needs and supports your overall reputation management goals.

We take a deep dive into your objectives and imperatives, leveraging our extensive experience and wide network of specialist partners to provide customised solutions that meet your specific needs.

Because it's critical for businesses to understand their online reputation, we use the latest analytics tools to measure the impact of our initiatives, providing actionable insights that help guide future strategy and ensure that you're achieving the desired results.

Let us help you take control of your online reputation and build a digital brand that resonates with your audience. Contact us to learn more about our tailored content strategies and reputation management solutions.

Your stakeholders are talking about you, and that conversation is increasingly taking place online. Aprio Digital understands how to monitor stakeholder sentiment and craft compelling digital narratives that engage your stakeholders and enhance your corporate reputation. Our team is adept at creating coherent and consistent digital content that is tailored to your brand's needs and aligned with your business objectives.

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Four Digital Trends Corporate Communicators Should Look Out For In 2023

It’s hard to believe we’re three years into the 2020s, and yet it’s already been an eventful decade. We’ve seen the world rocked by pandemics, global conflict, political upsets and tech disruption on a completely new scale. Through it all, digital platforms are allowing us to build strong […]

The Metaverse And The Future Of Business Communications

26 Sep 2022 Many business leaders are still hesitant to bet on the metaverse and whether it will become a real part of business communications in the future. The technology itself is uncomfortable and a bit clumsy but the potential applications can’t be ignored. The key to successful business communications […]

Gearing Our Way Up For A Data-Led Quarter

The Aprio Digital team is well underway ‘driving’ and navigating our way through the Brandwatch platform. We have experienced just how beneficial this social listening tool is in gaining great insights into trending topics and industries of relevance to some of our clients at Aprio Group. To showcase once […]

Thanks to recent international cooperation and trade agreements, businesses can now operate seamlessly across the region and access substantially larger markets. At Aprio ARM, we have the experience and expertise to ensure that your reputational and communications objectives are achieved effectively at continental scale.

We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, including mining, telecommunications, manufacturing, energy, health, technology, engineering, and financial services. Our team can help you safeguard your reputation and engage key stakeholders in a challenging socio-economic environment where there is no such thing as a low-risk industry.

With decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge of African markets, our technical and operational capacity is second to none. We also have trusted in-country partners who can provide on-the-ground support to help you achieve your business goals.

Don't let the challenges of the African market hold you back. Contact Aprio ARM today to learn how we can help you succeed in this exciting and dynamic region.

Aprio ARM offers holistic, end-to-end communications and reputational support across the continent. Africa presents a dynamic and rapidly evolving set of opportunities and challenges. Its role in the global economy is changing fundamentally, and corporations are taking notice. If you’re looking to expand or consolidate across Africa, Aprio ARM will ensure that you are well equipped to protect and further your reputational and communications objectives.

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How social media is enabling proactive leadership accountability in Africa

Africa still largely lags regions such as Europe or North America in terms of social media or internet penetration among its population. However, things are improving. In recent years, these platforms have become more readily accessible, thanks in part to a broader rollout of more affordable broadband internet services and relatively cheaper mobile data services.

Aprio Supports Launch of Zambian Breweries` land mark $80 Million Investment Project

Aprio ARM recently supported AB InBev’s Zambian Breweries subsidiary when it officially announced a major new investment commitment in Zambia.

Introducing Aprio ARM Botswana

Botswana continues to rank highly in terms of ease of doing business. The country’s macro-economic policy maintains a low, stable and predictable level of inflation, making it a regionally and globally competitive economy, attracting foreign investors and providing value to commercial enterprises.