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Lorraine @IRconnectTweet

Experienced business, strategy, finance and investor relations professional, providing #consultancy services, #training and #mentoring in the UK.

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Lorraine@IRconnectTweet
20 Jun 2023
Have you ever had a professional mentor? We’re they internal or external? Subject experts? What did you think? ir-connect.co.uk/2023/06/20/…
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Enjoyed the annual IR Society conference at its new venue. First time I’ve made it in person for a few years thanks to Covid then the tube strikes last year, and it was lovely to see it so busy #irchat @IRSocietyUK
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A well-chosen name can help to differentiate your newsletter, create a sense of community among investors, and reinforce your brand. Check out these tips for choosing a name that is memorable, distinctive, and effective. ir-connect.co.uk/2023/05/17/…

From Bland to Brand: The Importance of Naming Your Investor Relations Newsletter

Top tips to create a catchy name for your newsletter and boost investor engagement.

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Ever wondered if you should have an IR newsletter? Find out why I think it's an easy win for every IR team. ir-connect.co.uk/2023/05/02/…

Keeping Investors Engaged: How an Investor Newsletter Can Help Your Business Stand Out

When it comes to running a successful company, communication is key. And when it comes to communicating with investors, having an investor newsletter can be a useful tool. An investor newsletter is…

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How closely does your IR team work with their comms colleagues? Here are some suggested ways to align activities more closely. How many are can you tick off? ir-connect.co.uk/2023/04/11/…

12 practical ways for IR and PR to work together

Following my last article around situations where PR and IR must work together, I thought it would be useful to set out some suggestions on how to make this happen in practice. Have a regular (e.g.…

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What would you add to these situations where IR and PR need to work together? ir-connect.co.uk/2023/04/06/…

Five situations when PR and IR must work together

Public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) are two distinct branches of corporate communications, but their messages must be aligned. Before we look at examples of some critical situations, …

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Is private equity IR so very different to corporate IR? ir-connect.co.uk/2023/03/17/…

Is private equity investor relations so very different to corporate investor relations?

It surprises me how infrequently people move from corporate IR to private equity IR, and vice versa. Apart from instances where a private equity firm has a listed fund, the talent pools seem to lar…

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Another fun event. Particularly enjoyed the after dinner speaker’s spot-on critique. I will never be able to say Deutsche Bank Depository Receipts again without thinking of … Thanks @IRSocietyUK
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Five reasons why every IRO should have a mentor ir-connect.co.uk/2021/08/27/…

Five reasons why every IRO should have a mentor

Most IROs invest heavily in their professional development. In the UK, this is likely to involve completing the industry benchmark Certificate in IR (CIR), the advanced level Diploma exams, and/ or…

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Debunking those excuses for not publishing analyst consensus #irchat #bestpractice @IRSocietyUK ir-connect.co.uk/2021/02/11/…

Debunking those excuses for not publishing analyst consensus

Every listed company monitors analyst consensus internally. This is in line with the IR Society best practice guidance that companies should establish internally which line items need to be tracked…

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How cool is this virtual conference lobby? #irchat @IRSocietyUK @IRSocietyEvent
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RIP to the annual Investor Day #Investorrelations #IR #IRchat ir-connect.co.uk/2020/09/15/…

RIP to the annual Investor Day

The Investor Day has been a fixed part of every IR calendar for decades. But is it time to call a day on the all singing, all dancing, annual Powerpoint extravaganza? If you read my last blog, you&…

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Six reasons to LOVE a virtual roadshow #IR #IRchat #investorrelations ir-connect.co.uk/2020/09/01/…

Six reasons to LOVE a virtual roadshow

Why virtual should be your primary roadshow tool going forward.

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11 Aug 2020
A new course for 2020 launches this week! Consensus: a best practice guide on the 13th August at 2pm! This course will be taking place online and we still have some spaces - so book now! #consensus #irsociety ow.ly/mbUv50AWiPy
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Do you know how vocal skills can make your IR presentations stronger? #IR #IRchat #investorrelations ir-connect.co.uk/2020/07/14/…

Do you know how vocal skills can make your IR presentations stronger?

Traditionally, IR presentations are heavily focused on content but the public speaking skills are also essential.

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How does your IR plan compare to other companies? #IR #IRchat #investorrelations ir-connect.co.uk/2020/07/06/…

IR post Covid – how do your plans compare to others?

How does your IR plan compare to other companies?

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Sneaky ways to boost your public speaking skills #IRchat ir-connect.co.uk/2020/06/24/…

Sneaky ways to boost your public speaking skills

Clients often come to me looking to work on their investor messaging. That can be written or verbal. Public speaking has always been a mix of voice and body language. With the current reliance on Z…

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Home office apps you simply can’t live without ir-connect.co.uk/2020/04/20/…
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Stay inside, stay safe, write a book? There are some great resources here. books.bookfunnel.com/busines…

Great Business and Writing Advice from the Pros

Searching for great business advice from the pros? Look no further! These business professionals and authors have teamed up for a limited time to offer you great business and writing advice you won't...

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Too funny not to share. They missed our household speciality - my mobile keeps conferencing me into hubby’s calls, and vice versa. Driving us nuts! #workingfromhome #workingfromhometips
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