IR Voice - The investor relations podcast

IR Impact recently hosted its AI and Technology Forum in London, bringing together senior investor relations professionals, technology leaders and market experts to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping IR today and what lies ahead.The forum focused on the practical realities of AI adoption in IR, moving beyond hype to address how teams are already using technology to enhance disclosure, improve investor engagement and streamline workflows. Throughout the day, speakers shared real-world examples of where AI is delivering value, alongside candid discussions about its limitations, risks and governance implications.We caught up with several IROs and technology experts on the sidelines of the event to find out more about what they had learned, where they see AI taking the profession and why anyone should come to an IR Impact event near them. To see all upcoming IR Impact events, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where are companies travelling when they go on the road? Which brokers are putting on the best roadshows? Which members of the C-suite are putting in more time for these vital events and are they more likely to attend in-person or virtually?These are some of the questions answered in the Global Roadshow Report 2026, our annual deep-dive into how IR teams are thinking about their roadshow plans.Joining Laurie Havelock this episode is Garnet Roach, IR Impact's deputy editor, who tells us about the top findings from this reseach - including why London has emerged as a global favourite destination for IR teams.We also look at the headlines from the recent IR Benchmarking Report, also published by IR Impact.To read the full Global Roadshow Report 2026, click here: https://www.ir-impact.com/2026/02/global-roadshow-report-2026-available-now/To read the IR Benchmarking Report 2026, click here: https://www.ir-impact.com/research/ir-benchmarking-report-2026/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this January edition of the IR Voice podcast, host Laurie Havelock highlights the stories that defined 2025 for IR professionals: from CD Projekt’s Karolina Gnas bringing video‑game immersion into investor relations, to David Grunfeld’s insights on how AI is transforming engagement. We also touch on the Big Three’s evolving voting policies and why these themes captured so much attention as markets navigated geopolitical shifts and rapid technological change.To catch up with all of 2025's most-read articles, click here: https://www.ir-impact.com/2025/12/ir-for-video-games-ai-for-engagement-and-the-big-threes-voting-policies-what-you-read-in-2025For more information about this year's upcoming events, click here: https://www.ir-impact.com/all/events/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What exactly goes into winning an IR Impact Award? We spoke to four nominees - and one of the judges - at this year's event live on the red carpet. Hear what goes into the IR programs at Rheinmettal, Purcari Wineries, BAT and eDreams ODIGEO, as well as what one of our judges considers most important in an entry.Check out details of our latest events here: https://www.ir-impact.com/all/events/Catch up with the winners from the IR Impact Awards - Europe 2025 here: https://www.ir-impact.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Europe-Awards-25-List-of-winners-and-nominees-v3.pdfTake part in the largest IR survey of its kind here: https://www.ir-impact.com/take-part-in-the-largest-global-investor-relations-survey-subscription/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From corporate-friendly legislation to the new Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), which is waiting approval to begin trading, to NYSE’s decision to launch NYSE Texas this year, the Lone Star state is gearing up to become a new financial hub in the US. IR Impact’s Global Roadshow Report 2025 also shows that Dallas has re-entered the global top 20 destination list, climbing from 30th place a year earlier to joint 19th in the most recent survey.In this month's IR Voice podcast, deputy editor Garnet Roach joins us to discuss what exactly is driving this new era of dynamism across an already very business-friendly state. Plus there's a preview of an upcoming IR Impact Masterclass featuring Fresenius's head of IR Nick Stone.To take part in this year's global IR survey, follow this link. For more information about the IR Impact Forum - AI & Technology, follow this link. c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's August, which means that most of our listeners are on their holidays. But for the IR Impact events team, it only means that they're getting ready for the upcoming season of conferences and awards ceremonies!In this episode of the IR Voice podcast, host Laurie Havelock is joined by IR Impact's senior conference producer Andrew Gibbons and head of content Steven Wade to discuss the recent IR Impact Think Tank and Awards in Europe. They discuss what issues Europe's investor relations officers are most concerned about alongside their takeaways from both events, including some key tips for making sure capital markets days work well for investors and analysts.To learn more about what investors and analysts want from capital markets days, check out our recent playbook, written in association with Lumi: How to deliver capital market days that impress investors & analysts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does IR set you up for a successful stint in the CFO role? In this episode of IR Voice, host Laurie Havelock speaks with Amrita Ahuja, CFO at Block, about her career journey from investor relations at Activision Blizzard to leading financial strategy in fintech. Amrita shares insights on managing acquisitions, stakeholder communication and key values for IR teams.The episode also highlights the IR Impact Awards – US 2025, where Duolingo took home multiple honors, including Best Overall Investor Relations (Mid-Cap). Laurie interviews industry leaders Laura Kiernan (NIRI’s New York Chapter), Julie Chariell (Fiserv) and Rebecca Gardy (Campbell’s) for perspectives on investor relations excellence, straight from the red carpet. To read IR Impact's full interview with Amrita, follow this link: https://www.ir-impact.com/2025/03/the-cfo-you-need-to-have-a-stomach-of-iron-during-times-of-volatility-says-blocks-amrita-ahuja/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much can lawyers lean on AI to help them with their jobs? Well, according to a new academic study, it may be more reliable than previously thought. A new study from researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Michigan law schools seems to provide the first empirical evidence that AI tools can consistently improve the quality of legal analysis across various tasks. We speak with Daniel Schwarcz, professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, and Kari Endries, assistant secretary and managing counsel at Chevron, to find out more about the implications for governance professionals. To read the whole paper, click here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5162111 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making the most of your relationships with the buy side can often be the key to a successful relationship between your company and its investors. But how can you ensure that you're getting the most out of that arrangement?In IR Impact's first Masterclass video, we spoke to Stephen Yiu, fund manager and co-founder of the Blue Whale Growth Fund, about what he sees as the hallmarks of best-in-class IR and how he prefers to interact with companies. Listen to this episode of IR Voice for an exclusive sneak peek of the full interview.We also hear from Naji Beydoun, IR director at Innergex, about how he approaches investor roadshows following on from the recent publication of the Global Roadshow Report 2025, which details how IR teams are managing their roadshow schedules. Baydoun also reveals, as a resident Canadian, how IR teams can make the most out of visiting the country. To watch the IR Impact Masterclass with Stephen Yiu, follow this link: https://www.ir-impact.com/video/ir-impact-masterclass-how-to-maximize-your-relationships-with-the-buy-side/To read the full Global Roadshow Report 2025, follow this link: https://www.ir-impact.com/research/global-roadshow-report-2025/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do CFOs at publicly listed companies tend to have in common? For most of them, it's an ability to go past the numbers and let your personality shine through, according to the finance chiefs interviewed by IR Impact deputy editor Garnet Roach.In this edition of the IR Voice podcast, Roach discusses what she learned from those CFOs, who addressed everything from learning from investors or analysts, the lasting impacts of the pandemic and their preferences for various meetings. There's also time for a quick update on IR Magazine's change of identity: Laurie Havelock introduces IR Impact, the new identity for our publication going forward, and what you might be able to expect in the coming months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of IR Voice, we catch up with IR Magazine's head of content Steve Wade and events editor Tim Human to find out about the latest goings-on at our recent events in New York. First, Steve tells us about what was covered at the corporate reporting forum, where the EU's flagship sustainability reporting regulation CSRD was at the forefront of discussions. In the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory, however, the future of corporate ESG reporting was still somewhat unsure.Then Tim gave us the lowdown from the AI and technology forum held a few weeks later. He tells us about some of the emerging ways that IR teams are using AI, and reveals how some new workshop formats explored some immediate ways that IROs can use the technology in their programs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of IR Voice, we talk about the use of finfluencers by IR teams at public companies.IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano speaks to Katie Perry, head of marketing at Stakeholder Labs and co-host of the After Earnings podcast; Bill Kaitz, president of Promethean Marketing; Veronika Kuznetsova, advisor at Xploration Capital and former director of IR at Russian company MMK; and Eugeniu Baltag, director of IR at Purcari Wineries. Guests share insights on the way companies are using finfluencers and other innovations to engage with their retail investor audiences.Kuznetsova and Baltag share how their companies have successfully integrated influencers into their IR strategies, emphasizing the importance of transparency and carefully curated content to maintain credibility and align with company messaging.But Kaitz is more skeptical. He talks about why the use of financial influencers is risky in the US and offers practical examples of what exactly can go wrong. He points to the dangers of market manipulation and ‘guilt by association’ – advocating for a safer, alternative, three-step strategy.In this episode you will hear:·       How company executives are directly engaging with retail audiences·       About the regulatory risks of tapping into finfluencers in the US·       Examples of successful partnerships between IR teams and finfluencers·       How to measure the success of using finfluencers to reach your retail investors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of IR Voice, we discuss crisis communication best practices.We speak with Gregg Lampf, VP of IR at Ciena, who brings 30 years of experience in managing different crises as part of his role. Among these is the once widespread issue of stock options backdating – a practice that garnered significant attention around 20 years ago. While backdating is now viewed as a controversial and unfavorable practice by investors, Lampf’s experience during that crisis at one of the companies he worked for provided invaluable lessons that continue to inform his career today. In this episode, he explains how options backdating works, shares his firsthand experience and discusses the challenges it presented alongside the solutions needed from an IR perspective to overcome them. In this episode, you will hear:•What stock options backdating is •Key lessons learned from this practice•Best practices for crisis communication•Strategies for rebuilding trust after a crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of IR Voice – formerly The Ticker podcast – we look back at some of the main interviews from the past six months. In a break from the usual format, this August episode of the show includes excerpts from previously featured interviews with leading IROs, sustainability experts and investors. In this episode you will hear:·      How to get up to speed with the CSRD compliance exercise·      How the buy side uses AI and how IR can adapt·      Top tips for an efficient and effective M&A process·      The role the IR Magazine editorial board plays, as well as who is on it. IR Voice provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for IR professionals. The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of IR Voice – formerly The Ticker podcast – we talk to a buy sider about what asset managers look for in corporate events and speak to a leading IRO about how social media can boost a company's investor base.IR Magazine deputy editor Garnet Roach is joined by Stephen Yiu, managing partner and chief investment officer at London-based asset management firm Blue Whale. Yiu offers his perspective on what he and his firm look for in corporate events, talks about specific areas and metrics companies should be focusing more on and, among other things, explains what he looks for from IR professionals around corporate access.Later in the show, Noemi Distefano is joined by Pekka Rouhiainen, vice president of IR at Finnish company Valmet. The firm received two nominations at this year’s IR Magazine Awards – Europe and picked up the trophy for best use of social media and video for IR.Rouhiainen shares his experience on elevating Valmet’s social media IR strategy, including the creation of an Instagram profile dedicated exclusively to investor relations.In this episode you will hear:What the buy side is looking for from corporate eventsAbout some of the bugbears for portfolio managers around investor eventsHow to craft a successful social media strategy for IRThe story of a company that doubled its retail investor base by taking IR to Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of IR Voice – formerly The Ticker podcast – we talk about successful tactics behind corporate transactions and discuss the key findings from IR Magazine’s A geopolitics playbook for IROs.In this episode you will hear:·                The story behind the Blackstone stock overhang ·                Top tips to manage intricate corporate transactions ·                Key takeaways from ‘A geopolitics playbook for IROs’ Best practices for IROs on how to navigate geopolitical watersIR Voice provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for IR professionals. The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more. This episode of IR Voice is brought to you in partnership with AlphaSense. To start your AlphaSense free trial today, please click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we focus on corporate access trends and best practices.IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano and editor-at-large Laurie Havelock delve into insights from the latest IR Magazine Global Roadshow Report and uncover the favorite cities for in-person roadshows across regions and market caps, along with emerging destinations climbing the ranks.They talk about the dynamics of senior management involvement in in-person roadshows versus IR-only meetings. The segment also features an excerpt interview with Lorna Davie of the Swiss IR Club, who offers advice on how investor relations professionals can plan successful IR-only meetings. Deputy editor Garnet Roach talks with Willem Fransoo, director of IR at Belgium-listed technology company Barco. He shares his experience of attending an investor day organized by the Belgian Investor Relations Association and discusses future roadshow plans and target destinations for his company in 2024. In this episode, you’ll hear:·      Key findings from IR Magazine’s Global Roadshow Report·      Insights on favorite cities and emerging destinations for roadshows·      Perspectives on senior management involvement and IR-only meetings.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we navigate the intricate landscape of corporate reporting, with a spotlight on ESG and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano is joined by Giulia Scanferla, senior ESG reporting manager at British American Tobacco (BAT), to address some of the fundamental questions about CSRD. They explore the differences between CSRD and other sustainability frameworks, examine its integration for companies already adopting voluntary ESG standards and delve into BAT’s experience in double-materiality assessment. Later in the episode, IR Magazine deputy editor Garnet Roach speaks with Shell’s sustainability manager Alex Annaev, creator of the AI-powered CSRD Chat tool. Annaev talks about the motivation driving the creation of this innovative chatbot, which aims to make it simple for companies to understand their responsibilities around CSRD, and explains the challenges he faced in developing the chatbot. In this episode, you will hear:•How CSRD differs from other sustainability frameworks•Advice on how your company can successfully navigate its double-materiality assessment journey •What data you need to report under CSRD •What the CSRD Chat tool is and how it can help make your reporting practices more efficient. The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals.The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more.Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast or wherever you access your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we talk everything careers. IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano is joined by Oskar Yasar, managing partner at Broome Yasar, and Smooch Repovich Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Smooch Unplugged, for a career-centric conversation. As highly regarded figures in the global IR recruitment scene, Yasar and Repovich Rosenberg provide actionable insights on navigating the ever-evolving IR environment, share the importance of personal brand awareness in career progression and delve into factors influencing IR compensation. ‘What’s really important is having the credibility and the confidence of knowing what your personal brand is,’ Yasar notes. ‘If you don’t know what it is you’re bringing to the table, how is the person on the other side of the table going to buy that product? We are all commodities; we are bought and sold.’For Repovich Rosenberg, the IR function calls for a focus on intangible leadership attributes now more than ever.  ‘The IR role is that of being a key adviser to management and the board and you have to be able to think quickly on your feet and pivot,’ she says. ‘Gone are the days when an IRO could be stuck in a linear track.’ In the second part of the episode, Garnet Roach interviews Jill Chapman, head of IR and corporate development at Hilton, a four-trophy winner at this year’s IR Magazine Awards – US. Chapman offers exclusive insights into the methodologies driving Hilton’s success, exploring techniques to evaluate IR program success and delving into enduring post-Covid-19 trends.In this episode, you will hear:•How to boost your IR salary •Essential qualifications and personal attributes in IR•How to adapt to cater to a more globally dispersed investor base•How to measure the success of your IR program The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals.The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we highlight some of the best moments of 2023 from IR Magazine Awards ceremonies across the globe, look at ESG priorities in 2024 and cast an eye over the ever-changing world of retail investors. First, we want to take our listeners back to a few key moments our editorial team spent with award winners on the red carpet in New York, London, Toronto and Singapore, as we hope some of their overcome challenges, triumphs and insights will set the tone for a promising 2024. In the second part of the show, we report live from the floor of the ESG Integration Forum – Autumn, held this November in London. IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano is joined by head of content Steven Wade, senior conference producer Laurence Taylor and reporter Hemma Visavadia for a roundtable discussion on the top themes that dominated this year’s final London event focusing on the ESG landscape. Later in the show, Distefano also speaks with Christina Sautter, professor of law at Southern Methodist University School of Law, and Sergio Gramitto Ricci, associate professor of law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City school of law. Sautter and Gramitto Ricci shed light on the intricate and perhaps controversial landscape of retail investors with a focus on engagement, education, corporate governance and emerging trends. They also discuss some of the proposed rules by the SEC that could potentially change market accessibility for retail investors. The Ticker is presented in partnership with Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Find out more at Public.com/pulse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you will hear:The role corporate culture plays in your IR strategy and shareholder communicationThe impact of board diversity on your investor engagementHow to create immersive corporate access eventsKey behavioral differences between UK and US retail investorsTop factors influencing retail investors’ decisions and the type of investment strategies they prioritize.The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ticker is presented in partnership with Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Find out more at Public.com/pulse.In this episode you will hear:•How the TNFD aligns with existing ESG frameworks •Practical examples on how companies can integrate TNFD recommendations into their reporting processes•The benefits for companies that proactively embrace the TNFD guidelines•How experience working in a buy-side role can benefit your job in IR •How to effectively target and retain retail investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning on the job with AstraZeneca's head of IR and why UK equities will outperform US by IR Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ticker is presented in partnership with Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Find out more at Public.com/pulse.In this episode you will hear:•What skillsets Gen Z IROs bring to the industry •What Gen Z IROs expect from companies and mentors •How to manage shareholder communications during corporate transactions •How to target and engage retail investor audiences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you will hear:How to effectively target investors in uncertain timesHow to reassure investors when you set up a new strategyHow to successfully engage with the buy side and the sell sideRetail investors’ behavior trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you will hear:- Key highlights from CIRI 2023- The most discussed topics at NIRI 2023 - Best practice advice from AIRA 2023 - The challenges facing the retail investment community in Australasia.The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals.The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more.Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano speaks with Claire Keast-Butler, partner at Cooley, to discuss the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)recent proposal to reform the UK listing regime.In an interview with The Ticker, Robert Shore, vice president of investor relations and capital markets at California-headquartered gaming company Game Account Network (GAN), talks about shareholder targeting and retention, addresses challenges for small-cap companies and shares tips on how to reassure investors during market downtrends.Distefano speaks to our partner Pulse by Public.com about the latest retail shareholder attitudes and trends in their engagement with IR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leveraging AI in IR, rethinking online communications with retail investors and more: Ticker 137 by IR Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, the IR Magazine team reports live from the floor of the ESG Integration Forum – Europe to discuss key highlights from the day and new emerging topics in the ESG space.We speak to the executive vice president and chief financial officer at Paramount Global, about the company’s investment strategy.The Ticker is presented in partnership with Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Find out more at Public.com/pulse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you will hear: •Top sessions from the IR Magazine ESG Integration Forum – Europe •What IROS need to do before, during and after a company IPO•Best practices to successfully engage with retail investors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every month on The Ticker we tackle topics such as ESG, corporate access, shareholder engagement, activism and more. The Ticker brings you actionable insights and commentary on trending issues straight from your peers. Whether you are in the car, on the train, on the bus or the plane to your next IR event, the Ticker podcast will bring you the sound of the global investor relations community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, the IR Magazine team discusses some of the key findings from the Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2022. As IR budgets slowly recover in the US and Europe, IR Magazine senior reporter Tim Human, contributor Lloyd Bevan and reporter Noemi Distefano ask why Asia is lagging behind. And as China reopens its borders, the team considers what this could mean for IROs and investors in the region. In an interview with our partner Pulse by Public.com, IR magazine editor James beech asks ow IR teams can best target retail shareholders. Katie Perry, general manager of Pulse by Public.com, explains how market volatility has changed the way retail investors think. Perry reveals the biggest misconceptions about retail investors and shares tips on IR best practices. The Ticker is presented by Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Learn more at Public.com/pulse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the Ticker podcast, the IR Magazine team reports from the floor of the ESG Integration Forum – Europe, held in London in November. In a roundtable discussion, IR Magazine editor James Beech, senior reporter Tim Human, senior event producer Laurence Taylor and reporter Noemi Distefano discuss the key takeaways from the forum.In an interview with Q4, Noemi Distefano speaks with the firm’s IR director Tish Crawford-Jones, who shares peer-to-peer advice on how companies can craft a compelling ESG narrative. Jeff Cossette talks to Nadya Malenko, associate professor of finance at the University of Michigan, about the potential conflict of interest proxy advisers face in selling their information to institutional investors, and what that means for companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Beech talks to Thomas Stephens, president at Corbets Capital, about how to generate alpha in volatile markets and how investors' behavior is changing in the current market turmoil. Jeff Cossette chats to tech industry marketing executive and IR professional Linda Montgomery, about why IROs should learn about blockchain, digital assets, NFTs and bitcoin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Cossette talks to Stephen Butler, director of investor engagement and ESG disclosure at Luminous, about how sustainability reporting is evolving and some of the common challenges companies face as they increasingly adopt TCFD recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While end-to-end vote confirmation – where investors get a receipt confirming how their proxy vote was cast – isn’t necessarily about improving the accuracy of the proxy voting process, Keir Gumbs, chief legal officer at Broadridge Financial Services, says it is about reinforcing trust. This episode of The Ticker also features findings from IR Magazine’s Crisis Communications report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Donowitz, vice president of regulatory affairs at Broadridge Financial Solutions, talks about what the universal proxy means for investor relations. Whether proxy blockbuster or regulatory bomb, however, Donowitz argues there’s plenty to do in preparation for the new regime.This episode of The Ticker also features findings from the Global and Regional Investor Relations Practice Report 2021. You can access the report, as well as other recent IR Magazine research including the Crisis Communications report and our 12th annual Global Roadshow Report, in the research section of our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Van Manen, vice president of operations analytics at Broadridge Financial Services, talks about trends in the retail shareholder space and how companies can boost engagement – and voting rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The way companies are valued in capital markets appears to be undergoing a fundamental shift. There’s growing consensus that business should focus on a wider range of constituents than just shareholders. That they should see beyond merely the next quarter. That they should present a sustainable value creation model. Jeff Cossette talks to Nandika Madgavkar of Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose about the boost a company gets when it goes beyond the push for profit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Cossette chats with Ben Chodor, president of Intrado Digital Media, on the post-Covid-19 revolution in investor communications and the tools IROs need to attract, captivate and delight a virtual audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last year, IR teams and senior management have been forced to embrace virtual interaction – whether they wanted to or not, and whether they were good at it or not. Thankfully, there are many tactics you can use to improve the way you come across on camera, explains Ben Chodor, president at Intrado Digital Media.Speaking to IR Magazine’s Jeff Cossette, Chodor discusses how Covid has rapidly accelerated the adoption of video by corporate communications and provides advice for engaging with a virtual audience. ‘Embrace it… video is only going to become more prevalent going forward,’ he says.In this podcast you’ll hear about:– Engaging your audience in the virtual environment – The four don’ts when it comes to presenting on video– Why companies should consider video for earnings calls– Tips for prepping your home studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KCSA Strategic Communications’ Lewis Goldberg and Jeffrey Goldberger discuss the forces shaping the current market for special purpose acquisition companies (Spacs) and the role communications teams play in the Spac process, pre and post-conversion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IR Magazine’s Jeff Cossette talks to Cathy Conlon, vice president and head of corporate issuer product and strategy with Broadridge’s investor communications solutions division, about the lessons learned from last year’s virtual meeting crash course and what must be done to maintain momentum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IR Magazine’s Jeff Cossette talks to Joe Vicari, practice lead for ESG at Broadridge Financial Solutions, on how disclosure will at least attract greater scrutiny – and potentially even regulatory mandate – under US President Joe Biden’s government, where companies go wrong on ESG and why they should be casting a wider net when it comes to thinking like an investor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IR Magazine's Jeff Cossette talks to Patrick Mitchell, managing partner at market intelligence firm Investor Update, about the rapidly growing focus on ESG among investors, and the implications for companies, IR teams and access to capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IR Magazine's Jeff Cossette talks to Brian Matt, director and head of ESG for the Americas at IHS Markit, about new research on how Covid-19 has accelerated the focus of companies and their stakeholders on ESG In this podcast, you’ll hear about: – How capital markets are set to drive a sustainable recovery – The growing importance of stakeholder capitalism – How smaller asset managers are increasingly integrating ESG issues– The potential impact of a Biden presidency on ESG disclosure in the US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IR Magazine’s Jeff Cossette talks to Wayne Baker, faculty director at the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. An expert on a lot of things, including what makes social networks work, Baker has put together a list of practical recommendations that you can put to use to design, manage and run the sort of virtual meetings that make people really relate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.