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How are IR teams coping with a changeable investor engagement landscape? It starts with listening, agreed all three panelists at a recent IR Impact Briefing on the topic of winning investor confidence. In this month's episode of IR Voice, Laurie Havelock presents highlights from the event, which featured expert insights from Danielle Collins, head of investor relations at Southwest Airlines, Mark Simms, head of investor intelligence at Computershare Investor Engagement, and Brandon Throop, vice president, corporate development and investor relations at Blossom Gold. They shared their advice around looking into their investor base for deeper intelligence about what their shareholders are thinking, to get ahead of any unpleasant surprises that might be waiting around a particularly contentious vote or ahead of a big strategic shift. Catch up with the full briefing here: https://www.ir-impact.com/event/briefing-winning-investor-confidence-how-ir-teams-can-anticipate-sentiment-and-drive-support/ And read our summary article here: https://www.ir-impact.com/2026/07/know-your-movers-and-shakers-how-ir-teams-are-anticipating-sentiment-tackling-engagement-and-driving-support-in-their-shareholder-bases/ Read our latest playbooks here: https://www.ir-impact.com/all/research/playbooks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to go from awards bridesmaid to double winner in a single year? Phillip Lindsay, VP of investor relations at Technip Energies, says that the key is being able to separate the signal from the noise. After eight years building his IR career - five and a half of them at Technip Energies - Lindsay's team went from three shortlisted nominations at the 2025 IR Impact Awards with nothing to show for it, to walking away this year with two: best overall investor relations (mid cap) and best investor relations officer (mid cap). In this episode, he shares the philosophy that's driven that turnaround, starting with a hard truth about how most IR teams handle investor feedback. Too many, he argues, hand over raw sentiment data without any interpretation of what it actually means or how representative it is, leaving noise where there should be signal. We talk through his path to the top of the IR function at the French, Euronext Paris-listed engineering and technology company serving the energy and chemicals sectors, his approach to separating what matters from what doesn't, and why this particular award season landed at such a meaningful moment, both for the company and for him personally. To find out more about IR Impact's upcoming events, click here: https://www.ir-impact.com/all/events/ To read our full sit-down interview with Lindsay, click here: https://www.ir-impact.com/2026/07/it-strengthens-your-credibility-reinforces-you-as-a-trusted-source-and-makes-you-a-go-to-person-internally-technip-energies-phillip-lindsay-on-winning-two-ir-impact-awards/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-2025 For 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.pdf Take 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.