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In-N-Out in IR for 2017

It’s once again time for our tongue-in-cheek roadmap of what’s in and what’s out in investor relations, and more, for the upcoming year. We hope you enjoy, and have a happy, healthful and successful 2017. In Out Empathy challenge Mannequin challenge FinTech Traditional banks Tick size program Mosquitos Smart homes Dumbwaiters IRC CFA Passive investing Active…

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Holly Jolly Market

(to the tune of “Holly Jolly Christmas”) Have a holly jolly market It’s the best one of the year Dow is up, don’t press your luck Two weeks are left in the year   Have a holly jolly market Take your meetings on the Street Tension’s low, and funds have dough And bears are in…

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In-N-Out in IR For 2016

It’s once again time for our tongue-in-cheek roadmap of what’s in and what’s out in investor relations, and more, for the upcoming year. We hope you enjoy, and have a happy and successful 2016. In Out Elections Debates Mexico, Vietnam, Nigeria BRICs Drones Radio Shack Corporate Social Responsibility Hedge funds Millennials Everyone Else India China Uberization…

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It’s the Most Opportune Time of the Year

(to the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”)   It’s the most opportune time of the year, With the calendar limping, Valuations dipping, Investors still hear, It’s the most opportune time of the year! It’s the un-uncertain season of all, With economy follies, And Santa Claus rallies, When activists call, It’s…

Let them Know

By Andrew Blazier, Senior Associate (to the tune of “Let it Snow”) Oh, the markets worldwide are frightful But your messaging’s so delightful Since the company outlook can grow, Let them know! Let them know! Let them know!   Your strategy isn’t popping Though commodities are dropping Although growth, it has been slow, Let them…

Shareholder on a Shelf: An Earnings Tradition

By Dennis Walsh, Vice President The Shareholder on a Shelf is a new tradition that has become the holiday gift of choice for IROs to their executive management teams. The story of the Shareholder on a Shelf is as follows: “Have you ever wondered how the SEC could know; If you’re naughty or nice in…

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of the entire Sharon Merrill Associates team, I would like to wish all of The Podium’s readers a happy holiday season!  Thank you for supporting our blog. We look forward to continuing our regular posting schedule in 2010. Warmest regards, Sharon Merrill Chairman & CEO Subscribe to our weekly email: Investor Relations Around…