IR in Focus – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, host Carmen Lilly is joined by the CMO of GlobalMeet, Trent Waterhouse, to dive into the evolving landscape of virtual events in investor relations. We explore trends and themes in virtual event hosting, address challenges faced by companies in planning, coordination and execution, and how data analytics have become essential to measuring success. The conversation also touches on future trends and the impact of emerging technologies on investor communications. Tune in for insights on the future of virtual and hybrid investor relations events. 

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About GlobalMeet: GlobalMeet empowers IR programs to design and execute polished investor calls with silky-smooth, high-definition video and audio. With fewer distractions and more control over your meeting, you can rest assured that your message comes across crystal clear to those listening on the other side.

Credits:

• Host/Author: Carmen Lilly
• Guest: Trent Waterhouse
• Producer: Carmen Lilly

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In this episode, host Carmen Lilly is joined by Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence for a discussion on macroeconomic conditions and outlook, with insights on how the Investment Manager Index measures and forecasts investor sentiment and what these signals mean for businesses and corporations.

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• Investment Manager Index: A forward-looking view on risk outlook and market sentiment of active investment managers on US equities

Credits:

• Host/Author: Carmen Lilly
• Guest: Chris Williamson
• Producer: Carmen Lilly

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Host Carmen Lilly dives into the career pathways of Gen Z IROs. Generation Z is currently the largest generation on Earth. This episode’s Special guest was recently honored by the National Investor Relations Institute in their "Rising Leaders Under 40". Miranda Villavecencio, Investor Relations Analyst at Ball Corporation and Co-Sponsorship Chair for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute. They dive into Gen Z's nontraditional entries to the IR profession. Carmen and Miranda discuss experience with organizations' early careers recruitment strategies, post-pandemic transition to work, social investing and aligning work to Gen Z values, in addition to work/life balance, the rise of sustainability practices, and emerging technology. 

Back from a short June break, host Carmen Lilly dives into top predictions and market trends with a macroeconomic recap of the first half of 2023, taking a look at top-of-the-year predictions, with a look back at our 2023 Big Picture Investor Relations Outlook. Carmen is joined by colleague, Chris Blake, Executive Director of Advisory Innovation and Technology, who has a breadth of experience working with Investor Relations teams in various roles across IPREO, IHS Markit, and now S&P Global Market Intelligence for more than ten years.

In this episode, host Carmen Lilly dives into communication strategies and explores emerging technologies leveraging Natural Language Processing and AI. Whether you are communicating earnings results, risks, or the pathway to profitability, keeping your message clear, concise and tailored to your audience is an essential skill for an IRO. Marc Dreschler, Senior Principal at management consulting firm, Myriant provides actionable insights for IR professionals who act as their company’s bullhorn.

Host Carmen Lilly explores investor activism trends, themes, and key developments that are shaping the landscape for IROs, with insights on what to expect for 2023 and best practices to navigate the year ahead. In this fourth episode, Carmen is joined by her colleague, Ken Shimokawa, Director of the Financial Institutions Desktop, and special guest Jack Spinks, Head of Investor Relations at Zymeworks, Inc. Listen in for key insights and takeaways to navigate the evolving activist landscape. 

Host Carmen Lilly follows up on her compelling Sustainability and Governance Regulations Deep Dive episode with two well-versed speakers to discuss sustainability disclosures, including how to communicate via reporting, plus essential insights on effectively communicating an ESG strategy to craft and deliver an organization's story accurately to the market.

Host Carmen Lilly explores emerging sustainability regulations, with outlooks on the implications of climate-related requirements on capital markets, from special guest Andreas Posavac, Head of Corporate Governance, Sustainability, and M&A. Together they explore the proposed rules and actionable insights to best plan for climate-related standardized reporting measures.

In this episode of "IR in Focus," host Carmen Lilly discusses investor engagement and communication strategies with special guest Mark Grant - SVP, of Investor Relations, at S&P Global. The robust conversation dives into the role data plays within IR, with actionable insights to empower your decision-making to best engage with investors and effectively monitor the financial markets, peers, and company performance.

IR in Focus is a monthly podcast series intended to illuminate emerging, evergreen, and exceptional challenges faced by corporate issuers, asset managers and IR professionals. The podcast offers commentary, analysis and dialogue in a conversational and accessible style with actionable insights to advance strategic decision-making in fluctuating markets.