In May 2018, APO Group forged a partnership with the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on May 2018 during the 81st AIPS Congress.

Founded in 1924, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has established itself as the leading body for international sports media across the world. Today, more than 150 National Sports Journalist Associations (NSJAs) and nearly 10,000 individual members from more than 150 countries (including 42 in Africa) are affiliated to the organisation.