World Economic Forum

Businesses have a full schedule to bridge society's gaps

Margery Kraus, APCO Worldwide January 30, 2012

As I left Davos and the World Economic Forum for another year, I sat in a quiet place at dawn, looking at the snow-covered mountains and the beauty that is Davos, Switzerland.

Ideas that should be copied by others

Barri Rafferty, Ketchum January 30, 2012

If you do Davos right, it's as exhausting as it is exhilarating and intellectually stimulating.

The PR Week - January 27, 2012

January 27, 2012

Steve Barrett, Frank Washkuch and Danielle Drolet discuss Davos; the Edelman Trust Barometer; the West Coast PR market; and Penn State University ending its crisis work with Ketchum.

Gates donation takes center stage at Davos day 2

Frank Washkuch January 26, 2012

Davos' first day was marked by discussion of inequality, but philanthropy is playing a starring role on its second day.

Cross-section of ideas, leaders meet at Davos

Maggie Fitzpatrick, Cigna January 26, 2012

For any business leader, and particularly for a professional communicator, Davos provides an extraordinary opportunity to engage, form relationships, and gain insight from a cross-section of leaders.

Bold comms strategy needed to restore trust in business

Margery Kraus, APCO Worldwide January 26, 2012

I arrived yesterday to record snow in Davos, but the eye-high snow banks did not deter the excitement and energy that accompanies the annual trek up the mountain.

Inequality the hot early topic at Davos

Frank Washkuch January 25, 2012

Media coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos is so far focusing on inequality between the "haves" and "have-nots" as income and quality of life disparity loom large as 2012 political issues.

Davos challenges our view of a 'stakeholder'

Rob Flaherty January 25, 2010

As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting convenes this week in Davos, Switzerland, the snow-shrouded gathering of business and political leaders, some may find it an easy opportunity to shine a light on the pros and cons of capitalism.

Insights from the World Economic Forum’s 'Summer Davos' in China

September 09, 2009

This week marks the third anniversary of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, convened by the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China. Hundreds of...