As we wrap up another volatile quarter in the equity markets and look ahead to the Q3 reporting season, we wanted to look behind the scenes to show how an IRO prepares for a successful earnings day.
One of the most significant trends in investor relations (IR) is how technological advancements impact companies’ interactions with investors. Q4 recently hosted a webinar, “How to Harmonize Your Investor Relations Tech Stack for a Successful Earnings Lifecycle.” The webinar aimed to share in-depth insights into the methodologies, benefits, and practical applications of optimizing and integrating new technologies in IR to create a successful earnings experience.
On September 29th, in Copenhagen, Q4 hosted a breakfast meeting with investor relations professionals to discuss best practices when targeting investors.
Lion Electric Co., established in 2008, stands at the forefront of designing and manufacturing zero-emission, all-electric, medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles. Initially driven by a vision to revamp the environmental footprint of school buses, Lion Electric Co. has extended its mission to urban transportation and commercial vehicles.
The breakfast meeting held on 26th September in Stockholm brought a series of enlightening insights into the evolution of virtual and hybrid IR events. Here’s a glimpse into the themes and points from the event.
In the 1980s, a catchy phrase arose from Wendy’s®, the global quick-service restaurant franchise: “Where’s the beef?” It began as a demand for more burger meat but has since evolved to represent the idea of seeking more from a company. Wendy’s aimed to be “the most beloved” restaurant brand worldwide. Their fresh ingredients, commitment to societal betterment, and initiatives like Wendy’s Wonderful Kids showcased this ambition.
Many investor relations professionals see investor targeting as one of the key components of a successful and comprehensive IR program. It has been a part of most IR-focused CRM software for at least the past 10-15 years and continues to be a subject of discussion in any forum for IR professional development. Given the changing dynamics in the investment community and capital markets globally, understanding the continued importance and evolution of investor targeting is essential for IR practitioners looking to improve the effectiveness of their outreach efforts.
AMD, a personal computer microprocessor industry giant, recognized they had an opportunity to enhance their existing investor relations strategy. With a new head of investor relations and a substantial growth plan, AMD needed to ensure that they attracted the right shareholders for their long-term value proposition.
Transforming investor days has the potential to revitalize and improve the way companies establish meaningful connections with their stakeholders. On August 16th, IR Magazine hosted the webinar “Taking an Innovative Approach to Your Investor Day” to equip investor relations (IR) professionals with the best practices for hosting successful investor events.
We talk with investor relations professionals every day, and there are always questions we know they’ll have when selecting IR website partners. The most common questions we’re asked include: “How long does it take to get my site up,” “What happens when I need to make changes,” and “How long will it take to see updates to my site.”