🌍 The most consequential questions of the next decade won’t be answered by a single capital, but across Berlin, Brussels, London and Washington. That’s why today marks an important step for BPI.
We are thrilled to announce that 365 Sherpas — PR Report’s Communications Consultancy of the Year — is joining BPI! 🎙️
Founded in Berlin and built at the intersection of business, politics and society, 365 Sherpas has become one of Germany’s top corporate affairs consultancies, advising organizations & leaders navigating increasingly politicized markets. Together, we are building a transatlantic consultancy designed to deliver both incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise.
By combining 365 Sherpas’ deep roots in Berlin & Brussels with BPI’s teams across Europe & the US, we offer:
🇩🇪 A strong German hub at the center of European and global policy debates.
📍 A fully integrated Berlin-Brussels corridor for seamless advocacy and engagement.
🤝 One team across geographies — anticipating, adapting, and acting in real time and before situations become crises.
Germany is now BPI’s third-largest global market and will serve as a central anchor of our transatlantic footprint & a launchpad for our continued growth in Europe and beyond.
365 Sherpas brings 50 new changemakers to the BPI team, and we’re excited to have their leadership team joining as partners and shareholders to help shape the next phase of our transatlantic expansion.
Read more about our expansion at the link in our bio. 🔗
📸 Photo credit: Dominik Butzmann / Photothek Media Lab
For Amy Dunham, Chief Communications Officer at @habitatforhumanity , AI is more than a buzzword, but a strategic thought partner that helps scale a global mission.
In the latest episode of Actionable Impact, Andrew Bleeker and Amy discuss:
🤖Turning brand tracking into actionable insights across 60+ countries.
📈 How the next generation of leaders can use AI to prioritize business value and real-world impact.
📰Why human stories remain the non-negotiable core of their strategy.
Watch and listen to the full conversation now 🎧
The tectonic plates of European power are shifting, and Germany is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades – which means ”business as usual” is over…
Germany is still the economic anchor of the European Union, but it’s also facing a massive regulatory pivot. 365 Sherpas BPI’s Dr. Daniel Wixforth breaks down the friction within the German government shaping the shift & what it means for international business interests.
🤖 How do attitudes towards AI vary from region to region? Semafor’s Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith breaks it down in our latest episode.
While the US leads in AI innovation, it also ranks highly in skepticism – meanwhile, markets in Asia and the Middle East are embracing the technology as standard operating procedure, rather than an existential threat. 🌍
Catch the full conversation at the link in bio! 🎧
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📍 Why is Germany a critical market for American brands looking to influence the global stage?
Cornelius Winter, Founder & Executive Chairman of 365 Sherpas BPI, explains that it’s about more than just the size of the economy. It’s about the "Berlin-Brussels corridor." As the largest economy in the EU, Germany doesn't just follow regulation — it influences it. 🇩🇪 🇪🇺
If you aren’t present in the rooms where German policy is negotiated, you aren’t present where European regulation is written.
Reach out to learn more about the expanded capabilities that 365 Sherpas BPI brings to our team!
The AI era isn't just a platform shift - it’s a new medium that demands a return to trusted, human-led journalism.
In the second episode of Actionable Impact, BPI’s Andrew Bleeker is joined by Ben Smith, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SEMAFOR, to discuss:
🤖Why automated PR pitching and "slurry" news summaries often miss the mark.
🌍 How AI skepticism in the US compares to the wholehearted embrace of the technology in Asia and the Middle East.
📰 Why breaking scoops and building individual reporter brands is the ultimate antidote to AI-generated "slop."
Watch & listen at the link in bio! 🎧
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🗳️ When UK voters head to the ballot box, their decisions are increasingly driven by one critical factor: personality.
So how do political leaders measure up? We asked UK swing voters to subject them to the ultimate test of character: a house party. Who’s propping up the bar, and who’s keeping the snack table company?
Check out the full report at the link in our bio to find out. 👀
💡 One key takeaway: Traditional ‘party invite lists’ has been shredded. Burned out by the rising cost of living, and overwhelmed by ever evolving international crises, voters have decided that a leader’s character is a stronger signal of what they might do in power than any policy platform they could publish.
How will this play out in the May 7th elections? Three predictions from BPI's Matt Carter:
1️⃣ Despite the lack of love for Keir Starmer, few actually want him to resign. More change isn’t popular in a world of chaos.
2️⃣ Nigel Farage is currently repelling more voters than he attracts — so while Reform are set to have a good night, the party may be approaching the ceiling for their support.
3️⃣ Most are voting in anger, rather than in hope. So while tomorrow’s results will almost certainly be grim for the Government, it won’t automatically translate into a Teal or Green Parliament at the next General Election.
Most importantly: this isn’t just a temporary shift, it’s a changing of the landscape. Expect more sudden swings in opinion to come.
As a former White House press secretary, Robert Gibbs has a deep understanding of the press & how it’s changing. See why he thinks AI has heightened the importance of earned media — and why now is the time to fight to get every story exactly right.
🎧 Link in bio to listen to the full conversation.
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🎙 BPI is honored to be recognized by Provoke Media across three regional shortlists for Agencies of the Year — a triple crown!
We are honored to be among the 100 best agencies in the US, the 60 best in Europe, and the 70 best in the UK. 🌎
When the world is changing at lightning speed, these nominations reflect our team's dedication to building a new model of communications made to meet the moment. As we help our clients navigate global trade barriers, shifting geopolitical alliances, the AI transformation, and more, our goal remains the same: helping the world’s most influential leaders and organizations drive real change. 🚀
This global recognition is a testament to our brilliant and dedicated team of changemakers who deliver excellence & drive outcomes in every market we serve — from Silicon Valley & Wall Street to Washington, Westminster, Whitehall, and beyond. None of this would be possible without the trust of our clients who rely on us to help lead change as in this new era of communications.
Paul Holmes, Diana Marszalek, and Maja — we’re grateful as always for your support.
Stay tuned for more exciting news from the bully pulpit soon… 👀
🎙️ For Robert Gibbs, Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer and former White House Press Secretary, AI is about scaling teams, not replacing them.
In the first episode of Actionable Impact, Bully Pulpit International CEO Andrew Bleeker sits down with Robert to discuss:
🤖 The role AI is playing for him and for his team.
⏩ The forces accelerating the velocity of news and information.
📰 The increased importance of earned media in a world shaped by LLMs.
Tune in now! 🎧
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🎙️ COMING SOON 🎙️
A new series from BPI — Actionable Impact: Rebuilding Communications for the AI Era. 🤖
Go beyond the hype with Andrew Bleeker, who will lead practical, candid conversations with some of the most influential voices in global communications and public affairs to discuss:
🔮 How do we build the communications team of the future?
👥 How do we manage the very real human anxieties that come with this level of change?
🚀 What are the real impacts AI can have on your business?
First episode dropping Thursday. 🎧 Watch, listen & follow at the link in our bio.
How can brands successfully navigate the rise of independent journalism?
With opening remarks from BPI’s Ivanka Farrell, Scott Mulhauser was joined by Alex Heath, Mosheh Oinounou, and Rachael Bade for an off-the-record discussion on how journalists are increasingly building direct relationships with audiences — and why and how that shift is reshaping influence across media.
Thank you to AJ Frucci, AllTogether Media, our panelists, and everyone who joined the conversation!
