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In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we focus on corporate access trends and best practices.IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano and editor-at-large Laurie Havelock delve into insights from the latest IR Magazine Global Roadshow Report and uncover the favorite cities for in-person roadshows across regions and market caps, along with emerging destinations climbing the ranks.They talk about the dynamics of senior management involvement in in-person roadshows versus IR-only meetings. The segment also features an excerpt interview with Lorna Davie of the Swiss IR Club, who offers advice on how investor relations professionals can plan successful IR-only meetings. Deputy editor Garnet Roach talks with Willem Fransoo, director of IR at Belgium-listed technology company Barco. He shares his experience of attending an investor day organized by the Belgian Investor Relations Association and discusses future roadshow plans and target destinations for his company in 2024. In this episode, you’ll hear:·      Key findings from IR Magazine’s Global Roadshow Report·      Insights on favorite cities and emerging destinations for roadshows·      Perspectives on senior management involvement and IR-only meetings. 

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we navigate the intricate landscape of corporate reporting, with a spotlight on ESG and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano is joined by Giulia Scanferla, senior ESG reporting manager at British American Tobacco (BAT), to address some of the fundamental questions about CSRD. They explore the differences between CSRD and other sustainability frameworks, examine its integration for companies already adopting voluntary ESG standards and delve into BAT’s experience in double-materiality assessment. Later in the episode, IR Magazine deputy editor Garnet Roach speaks with Shell’s sustainability manager Alex Annaev, creator of the AI-powered CSRD Chat tool. Annaev talks about the motivation driving the creation of this innovative chatbot, which aims to make it simple for companies to understand their responsibilities around CSRD, and explains the challenges he faced in developing the chatbot. In this episode, you will hear:• How CSRD differs from other sustainability frameworks• Advice on how your company can successfully navigate its double-materiality assessment journey • What data you need to report under CSRD • What the CSRD Chat tool is and how it can help make your reporting practices more efficient. The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals.The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more.Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast or wherever you access your podcasts.

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we talk everything careers. IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano is joined by Oskar Yasar, managing partner at Broome Yasar, and Smooch Repovich Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Smooch Unplugged, for a career-centric conversation. As highly regarded figures in the global IR recruitment scene, Yasar and Repovich Rosenberg provide actionable insights on navigating the ever-evolving IR environment, share the importance of personal brand awareness in career progression and delve into factors influencing IR compensation. ‘What’s really important is having the credibility and the confidence of knowing what your personal brand is,’ Yasar notes. ‘If you don’t know what it is you’re bringing to the table, how is the person on the other side of the table going to buy that product? We are all commodities; we are bought and sold.’For Repovich Rosenberg, the IR function calls for a focus on intangible leadership attributes now more than ever.  ‘The IR role is that of being a key adviser to management and the board and you have to be able to think quickly on your feet and pivot,’ she says. ‘Gone are the days when an IRO could be stuck in a linear track.’ In the second part of the episode, Garnet Roach interviews Jill Chapman, head of IR and corporate development at Hilton, a four-trophy winner at this year’s IR Magazine Awards – US. Chapman offers exclusive insights into the methodologies driving Hilton’s success, exploring techniques to evaluate IR program success and delving into enduring post-Covid-19 trends.In this episode, you will hear:• How to boost your IR salary • Essential qualifications and personal attributes in IR• How to adapt to cater to a more globally dispersed investor base• How to measure the success of your IR program The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals.The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more.

In this episode you will hear: The role corporate culture plays in your IR strategy and shareholder communication The impact of board diversity on your investor engagement How to create immersive corporate access events Key behavioral differences between UK and US retail investors Top factors influencing retail investors’ decisions and the type of investment strategies they prioritize. The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals.

The Ticker is presented in partnership with Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Find out more at Public.com/pulse. In this episode you will hear: • How the TNFD aligns with existing ESG frameworks • Practical examples on how companies can integrate TNFD recommendations into their reporting processes • The benefits for companies that proactively embrace the TNFD guidelines • How experience working in a buy-side role can benefit your job in IR • How to effectively target and retain retail investors.

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The Ticker is presented in partnership with Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Find out more at Public.com/pulse. In this episode you will hear: • What skillsets Gen Z IROs bring to the industry • What Gen Z IROs expect from companies and mentors • How to manage shareholder communications during corporate transactions • How to target and engage retail investor audiences