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Social Media: Stand Up or Sit Down

Simply being on social media isn’t enough anymore. You have to be actively engaged if you’re going to catch the micro-attention span of investors and stakeholders. Here are a few strategies to help you increase and maintain visibility on social media.

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Entering the US Market without Hassle

In the series, the “A Crisis in European Equities,” the Financial Times explores why some of Europe's most promising companies are fleeing to America's capital market. We believe it doesn’t have to be an either-or decision. There is a cost-effective and hassle-free alternative: the OTC Markets.

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Branding Creates Shareholder Value

Strong brands are business drivers and can move the needle on real growth. The uplift can be seen in a number of ways, namely premium pricing, higher margins, market cap, stock performance and improved financial ratios. Yet most management teams still view branding as an image exercise and more often than not, given low organizational priority.

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Making the Case for Share Owners

Jason Zweig's recent The Wall Street Journal article, "Picking a Stock for the Year 2048," explores a unique experiment where college students assemble a portfolio of stocks they can't touch for 25 years. The challenge raises questions about sustainability, investor expectations, and the importance of strong fundamentals and innovation for long-term success.

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This Epic Small Cap Journey

We imagine the epic journey of a small cap through the lens of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Essential tools include coffee, a map, a pickaxe, a sword, a shield, and a bullhorn. Plus, a trustworthy investor relations team - the voice of reason in a very noisy world.

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A Sovereign Martini to End the Week

Buckingham Palace has released official recipes for King Charles III's Coronation celebrations, featuring dishes like Strawberry and Ginger Trifle and a Coronation Quiche, despite an egg shortage there. Meanwhile, the UK's financial regulator has put forward plans to simplify regulations in order to make the country's equity markets more attractive, which have seen a 40% drop in listings since 2008.

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