Let’s kickoff 2023 by briefly revisiting last year. It started with bang as the S&P 500 hit record highs on the first day of trading. More than 75% of Americans were vaccinated and this gave us a glimmer of hope that the world would soon return to some sense of normalcy (which it has, thankfully).

Five tips for modern news release distribution. The headline is, in many ways, the most important part of a news release. It's the single biggest factor that determines if a potential reader will actually read your release. It should be brief and to the point, and express the essence of what the release is announcing.

Will you be ready for small cap the rebound in 2023? This is the moment to revisit your investor materials and update your website. Get clear on your mission and positioning statements. It’s been a long year for investors too, and like all of us, look forward to a recharge over the holiday break. Take advantage of this time to prepare.

As Richard Leighton reminded us this week, 2022 for most market participants has been the equivalent of Queen Elizabeth’s famous “annus horribilis”. In 1992, against a steady stream scandalous tabloid fodder, the Queen famously endured the marital separation of three of her four children, the release of Princess Diana’s biography and the catastrophic fire at her beloved Windsor Palace, where she was buried.

Earnings calls transcripts can provide key insights about forward earnings and revenue guidance that isn’t present in company filings. Listening for key details help investors put the business in context—for better or worse.

From the rise of virtual investor meetings to the challenge of delivering good news in a turbulent market, the role of investor relations has changed dramatically over the last two years. Larger forces shaped by technology and the democratization of information have categorically redefined the scale, scope and complexity of the function, in addition to its strategic value as a key part of the modern-day executive team.