investor & financial communications

Words have power. Everyone instinctively knows this. People invest time, energy, and effort to learn how to speak well in public, how to speak persuasively, how to frame and phrase ideas in compelling ways, how to be more convincing than the next person, how to win debates, how to have a lasting impact on others. […]

As we discussed in our last article, regarding fake news, we live in a time when false allegations are rampant and fabricated stories flourish. Accuracy and accountability seems to be nearly obsolete in many media sources, and combating misinformation is both more difficult and more important than at any time in the past. Fortunately, there […]

Your annual meeting presentation is an important time to showcase your company as a whole, not just your financial accomplishments.  Make sure your investors are listening, by offering new approaches, such as integrating exhibition and trade show strategies, to improve your audience engagement. Showcasing Your Company at the Annual Meeting  A mini-trade show or product […]

If you’ve ever attended a shareholder or annual investor meeting, you’ve probably noticed that guest speakers were on the agenda. Inviting a prominent guest speaker is a way to increase audience engagement, and the right speaker can even entice more of your invited guests to attend. Simply booking a guest speaker, however, is not enough […]

Corporations and financial services companies, such as private equity firms, make significant investments each time they host annual meetings. Many attendees, however, find these meetings to be dry and boring. Let’s face it: Many of the investors attending your meetings also attend other annual meetings. During peak annual meeting season, they will probably attend multiple […]

The use of visuals or graphics during a business news broadcast media interview is a great way to amplify your company’s expertise and your corporate messages. Business media interviews are about more than just answering questions. Visuals provided by your company will help maintain the flow and direction of the media interview, as well as […]

Team presentations are a regular part of your business, whether you are presenting a major pitch to a client, holding a press conference, or presenting to the company board. When organizing your team presentations, you may or may not be the team leader, but regardless of your function as a team member, you need to […]

Industry conferences are important, providing companies the opportunity to reach new investors, update existing investors, and explore strategic alliances. In January, thousands of people in the life sciences field will take over San Francisco to attend three prestigious events: the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, the Biotech Showcase, and OneMedForum. There is so much activity happening […]

Goodbye TV News, Hello Periscope and Facebook Live! Whether it was the attack in Nice on Bastille Day, the aftermath of Philando Castile’s death by a police officer, or the Democrats bringing attention to the issue of gun control by staging a sit-in on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, how did […]

Twitter turned 10 earlier this year, and its impact has forever changed communication and the media landscape. Did you turn on the TV to find out what was happening in Orlando, or did you simply hop on your phone? My guess is that you learned about it early Sunday morning, most likely on a social […]