Sycom GM RSS feed generatorFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:55:31 GMThttp://niri.org/default.aspxUpcoming Events & ProgramsCopyright 2009en-usFri, 03 Feb 2012 22:30:10 GMT1http://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/GovernancePartIIDealingwithActivistShareholders.aspxFeb 7 - Engage your peers in part-two of this series on activist shareholders. Create a plan to deal with activist shareholders when they strike. Gain tips and best practices for before, during and after activist shareholders voice their opinions, gather support and execute their plan.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:37:16 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/EnergyOilGas.aspxFeb 14 - Hear the latest on the energy sector from industry experts. How has the economic uncertainty affected the sector? What is the state of energy regulation? What does this mean for you, your company, and your industry?Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:55:31 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/InstitutionalInvestorsAwards.aspxMar 6 - Hear about Institutional Investor Magazine 2012 award winners and why investors chose them. Meet some of the winners and gain insight into their thoughts and feelings.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:06:16 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/FinanceEssentialsforBankingFinancialServicesIndustryMarch2012.aspxMar 19 - 20 - If you're involved in financial communications in a bank, but you're not a finance expert, this interactive two-day seminar is essential to your development and success. Let the experts help you understand how banks make money and how they are regulated (including Basel III). We cover how to understand the balance sheet and income statement, the Key Performance Indicators used for the sector and how banks are valued - using DCF and multiples. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:37 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/TheNewCapitalMarketsMarch2012.aspxMarch 21- Make sense out of all the recent changes in the capital markets and drill down to what it all means to the practice of investor relations.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:04:19 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/IRMagazineAwards.aspxMar 27 - Find out what IR Magazine has to say about its 2012 award winners, including interviews with some of the winners. Get tips and best practices from the experts in the industry.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:08:43 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/GlobalSeriesPartIEurope.aspxApr 10 - Part-one of this four-part series outlines Europe as a place to look for investors. Learn about the investment culture and how Europeans evaluate US companies. What would make a US company an attractive investment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of crossing the Atlantic for capital? What is Europe's future prospect for capital? This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:13:55 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/GlobalSeriesPartIIAsiaAustralia.aspxApr 24 - Listen in to part-two of this four-part global series. Learn about Asia as a potential source for US companies to raise capital. In addition to Japan, China and India have emerged as investment powerhouses in the global economy. What are the advantages and pitfalls of having investors in Asia? What does the future of Asia look like for investors? This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:31:16 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/GlobalSeriesPartIIILatinAmerica.aspxMay 8 - Part-three of this four-part global series teaches Latin America's investment culture and provides guidance on which economies are ripe for US companies to look for investors. Hear from experts on what companies should do to attract and maintain an investor base in Latin American. This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:39:28 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/GlobalSeriesPartIVTheMiddleEastAfrica.aspxMay 22 - Listen in to the final part of this four-part global series where we discuss The Middle East and Africa as potential places to find investors. What is the business future of the region? What are the geopolitical and cultural issues companies have to grapple with when looking for capital in this region? This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:57:11 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/WritingWorkshopforInvestorRelationsJune2012.aspxJun 2 - Strong writing skills are essential for every investor relations professional, particularly when demand for clarity and simplicity of financial documents is increasing. Whether you are new to IR or a veteran, this interactive session will help you express your thoughts with impact.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:41:36 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/AC12.aspxJune 3-6, 2012: Seattle, WA, USA - Join your peers for education and networking at the world's largest gathering of IR professionals.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:59:18 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/Healthcare.aspxJun 19 - Learn about the state of healthcare with the passing of The Affordable Care Act in March 2010. Hear the latest from industry experts on how this will affect their companies and in turn, you and your company.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:07:07 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/CrisisCommunicationsandMediaManagementJune2012.aspxJun 25 - Gain insight into how to manage the media, especially in a crisis situation. Create a process to handle and prepare management for the media. Learn how to develop relationships that will help a company consistently deliver its message so that investors are reassured regardless of good or bad news.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:15:51 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/Finance101June2012.aspxJun 26 - Let the experts help you understand the essentials of finance and communicate your company's financial story. The investor relations role involves many disciplines, including finance and communications. With today's changing markets and reporting requirements, this one-day seminar is essential to your development and success in IR. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:51:08 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/FinanceEssentialsforIRJune2012.aspxJun 27-28 - Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, and Valuation. The investor relations role involves many disciplines, including finance and communications. With today's changing markets and reporting requirements, this interactive two-day seminar is essential to your development and success in IR.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:51:42 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/FinancialServices.aspxJul 10 - In light of prolonged economic uncertainty, hear the latest on what has happened in the financial services sector. What is the midyear outlook? How is the sector holding up? Hear from industry experts on how this affects you and your company.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:08:47 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/RoadShowsPartIPreparingtoGo.aspxJul 24 - Join us for part one of this two-part series on road shows. Going on the road is an exciting opportunity for companies to reach current and potential investors, but it can also be expensive and time consuming. Learn from experts on the best ways to prepare to go on the road. Gain insight into best practices. Find out more about virtual road shows and how they can help in the process.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:07:22 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/RoadShowsPartIIOntheRoad.aspxAug 7 - Hear from experts in part two of this two-part series on road shows. Learn the do's and don'ts of being on the road. Gain insight from experienced IR professionals on how to maximize management's time and gain valuable exposure.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:25 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/Finance101August2012.aspxAug 20 - Let the experts help you understand the essentials of finance and communicate your company's financial story. The investor relations role involves many disciplines, including finance and communications. With today's changing markets and reporting requirements, this one-day seminar is essential to your development and success in IR. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:54:47 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/FinanceEssentialsforIRAugust2012.aspxAug 21-22 - Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, and Valuation. The investor relations role involves many disciplines, including finance and communications. With today's changing markets and reporting requirements, this interactive two-day seminar is essential to your development and success in IR.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:52:57 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/ThinkLikeanAnalystAugust2012.aspxAug 23 - Learn to look through the eyes of one of your key target audiences. Find out how analysts think, how they build their models and what pushes their buttons. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:53:36 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/MediaPartITargetingtheMediaandPitchingYourStory.aspxAug 14 - Join us for part one of this three-part series about the media, which can be a valuable tool to tell your company story. Learn how it can help you gain the attention of your shareholders and potential investors. Gain tips on how to pitch your story. Learn about the differences between pitching your story to print, broadcast and online mediums.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:31:31 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/FundamentalsofInvestorRelationsSeptember2012.aspxSept 9-12 - This comprehensive seminar offers a broad overview of all aspects of investor relations, including marketing, communication, and finance. Come to Boston to hear from seasoned pros, network with your peers, compare vendor products at tabletop exhibits and jumpstart your IR career. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:04:48 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/Regulations101September2012.aspxSept 13 - This valuable seminar provides a comprehensive overview of regulations and court decisions that impact financial disclosure, governance issues, self-regulating organizations (NYSE and NASDAQ) reporting, governance requirements, and civil and criminal liabilities.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:18:25 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/CreatingPowerfulInvestorPresentationsSeptember2012.aspxSept 14 - In this one-day interactive workshop, you will gain skills to develop a more powerful presentation that conveys your story and messages clearly when talking to investors, shareholders, employees or the financial media. You will learn the four keys to a successful presentation and view several practical examples from real companies. Hear what your peers have to say. Be sure to submit your presentation for evaluation and critique by the group. Agenda Overview Best Practices in Preparing Powerful Presentations Case Example - 4 Key Elements to Evaluate Presentations Group Review and Critique of Presentations - Round 1 & 2 Summary and Wrap-up Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:01:09 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/MediaPartIIManagingtheMedia.aspxSept 18 - Listen in to part two of this three-part series about the media. Given the various outlets in which information travels, managing the media and its attention on your company is an important aspect of maintaining a reputable image. When information, real and imagined, is readily available, IR professionals have to be cognizant of how their words and actions affect the portrayal of a company. Gain tips on how best to manage the media.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:16:20 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/MediaPartIIIIRsRoleinCrisisCommunications.aspxOct 9 - Gain insight into how IR should react when a crisis hits a company. In the age of social media, 24 hour news cycles with information disseminated in seconds, a crisis can easily damage a company's reputation. Learn how your company can put in place a process that includes social media tools to quickly extinguish a crisis!Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:42:49 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/UsingNumberstoTellYourStory.aspxOct 23 - With the economic turbulence the world has faced in recent years, companies need to reassure investors that they will weather the storm. Learn how to tailor your financial data to tell a meaningful company story. Hear from experts on how economic challenges have changed the way they use the numbers to tell their story.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:38:36 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/CapitalMarketsTrends.aspxNov 20 - With rapid changes in the marketplace, companies need to be abreast of all that is happening in the capital markets. Looking at recent trends will help companies position themselves for the future.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:43:58 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/WhatsComingin2013.aspxDec 11 - Join NIRI leadership and industry leaders for a look into the state of the economy, the global environment and the outlook for the investor relations community. They'll discuss the business environment and where we are going as we head into 2013 as well as the past year's challenges, the state of the world, and how it will affect you.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:04:21 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/2011NIRI.aspxARCHIVE: For purchase if you did not attend the premier global IR education and networking event. Stay relevant with this archive of insight from today's thought leaders.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:25:58 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/NIRI2011AnnualMeeting.aspxThe NIRI Annual Meeting will take place on November 29, 2011 from 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET to 12:45pm PT/3:45pm ET at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verde, California. Members may listen live to the web cast through the NIRI website or dial-in through the telephone.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:26:46 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar.aspxView or purchase Member Benefit and Webinar SeriesWed, 03 Aug 2011 11:28:52 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/TheAnnualShareholderLetter.aspxNov 8 - Get tips on how to write an informative annual shareholder letter that people will read. The annual shareholder letter has become increasingly complex to write over the years. Learn how others structure their letter to provide the most comprehensive, precise information about their companies.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:48:21 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/TheAnnualShareholderMeeting.aspxNov 17 - Learn how others prepare for the annual shareholder meeting from start to finish. Gain tips on who investor relations professionals should talk to in the company, what information needs to be available to prepare for the annual meeting, and how to run it. See how others deal with the corporate governance changes coming through the pipeline and what to do about potential shareholder activists at the annual meeting.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:41:53 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/NIRI2011AnnualMeeting.aspxThe NIRI Annual Meeting will take place on November 29, 2011 from 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET to 12:45pm PT/3:45pm ET at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verde, California. Members may listen live to the web cast through the NIRI website or dial-in through the telephone.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:26:46 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/WhatsComingin2012.aspxDec 5 - Join NIRI leadership and industry leaders for a look into the state of the economy, the global environment and the outlook for the investor relations community as they discuss the business environment and where we are headed going into 2012. We'll look at the year's challenges and the effects of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation reform.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:57:30 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/GovernancePartIIRsRoleintheGovernanceProcess.aspxJan 5 - Listen to part-one of this two-part series on how IR fits into the governance process of a company. Gain tips on how to effectively plan for the annual meeting, reporting to executive management and board, and managing corporate governance issues. Delve into the mindset of a board director and learn how IR's role is evolving in the corporate governance process.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:52:43 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/EnergyOilGas.aspxFeb 14 - Hear the latest on the energy sector from industry experts. How has the economic uncertainty affected the sector? What is the state of energy regulation? What does this mean for you, your company, and your industry?Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:55:31 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/GovernancePartIIDealingwithActivistShareholders.aspxFeb 7 - Engage your peers in part-two of this series on activist shareholders. Create a plan to deal with activist shareholders when they strike. Gain tips and best practices for before, during and after activist shareholders voice their opinions, gather support and execute their plan.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:37:16 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/InstitutionalInvestorsAwards.aspxMar 6 - Hear about Institutional Investor Magazine 2012 award winners and why investors chose them. Meet some of the winners and gain insight into their thoughts and feelings.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:06:16 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/IROsTransferAgentsandTheDepositaryTrustCompany.aspxMar 13 - Finding out who owns your company's shares and how to reach them is critical in this era of shareholder activism, short-term horizons and predatory trading. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:27:55 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/IRMagazineAwards.aspxMar 27 - Find out what IR Magazine has to say about its 2012 award winners, including interviews with some of the winners. Get tips and best practices from the experts in the industry.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:08:43 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/GlobalSeriesPartIEurope.aspxApr 10 - Part-one of this four-part series outlines Europe as a place to look for investors. Learn about the investment culture and how Europeans evaluate US companies. What would make a US company an attractive investment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of crossing the Atlantic for capital? What is Europe's future prospect for capital? This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:13:55 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/GlobalSeriesPartIIAsiaAustralia.aspxApr 24 - Listen in to part-two of this four-part global series. Learn about Asia as a potential source for US companies to raise capital. In addition to Japan, China and India have emerged as investment powerhouses in the global economy. What are the advantages and pitfalls of having investors in Asia? What does the future of Asia look like for investors? This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:31:16 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/GlobalSeriesPartIIILatinAmerica.aspxMay 8 - Part-three of this four-part global series teaches Latin America's investment culture and provides guidance on which economies are ripe for US companies to look for investors. Hear from experts on what companies should do to attract and maintain an investor base in Latin American. This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:39:28 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/GlobalSeriesPartIVTheMiddleEastAfrica.aspxMay 22 - Listen in to the final part of this four-part global series where we discuss The Middle East and Africa as potential places to find investors. What is the business future of the region? What are the geopolitical and cultural issues companies have to grapple with when looking for capital in this region? This series culminates in the in-person Global IR Symposium at the NIRI Annual Conference, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Seattle, Washington USA. Visit www.niri.org/conference for more information.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:57:11 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/Healthcare.aspxJun 19 - Learn about the state of healthcare with the passing of The Affordable Care Act in March 2010. Hear the latest from industry experts on how this will affect their companies and in turn, you and your company.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:07:07 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/FinancialServices.aspxJul 10 - In light of prolonged economic uncertainty, hear the latest on what has happened in the financial services sector. What is the midyear outlook? How is the sector holding up? Hear from industry experts on how this affects you and your company.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:08:47 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/RoadShowsPartIPreparingtoGo.aspxJul 24 - Join us for part one of this two-part series on road shows. Going on the road is an exciting opportunity for companies to reach current and potential investors, but it can also be expensive and time consuming. Learn from experts on the best ways to prepare to go on the road. Gain insight into best practices. Find out more about virtual road shows and how they can help in the process.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:07:22 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/RoadShowsPartIIOntheRoad.aspxAug 7 - Hear from experts in part two of this two-part series on road shows. Learn the do's and don'ts of being on the road. Gain insight from experienced IR professionals on how to maximize management's time and gain valuable exposure.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:25 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/MediaPartITargetingtheMediaandPitchingYourStory.aspxAug 14 - Join us for part one of this three-part series about the media, which can be a valuable tool to tell your company story. Learn how it can help you gain the attention of your shareholders and potential investors. Gain tips on how to pitch your story. Learn about the differences between pitching your story to print, broadcast and online mediums.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:31:31 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/MediaPartIIManagingtheMedia.aspxSept 18 - Listen in to part two of this three-part series about the media. Given the various outlets in which information travels, managing the media and its attention on your company is an important aspect of maintaining a reputable image. When information, real and imagined, is readily available, IR professionals have to be cognizant of how their words and actions affect the portrayal of a company. Gain tips on how best to manage the media.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:16:20 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/MediaPartIIIIRsRoleinCrisisCommunications.aspxOct 9 - Gain insight into how IR should react when a crisis hits a company. In the age of social media, 24 hour news cycles with information disseminated in seconds, a crisis can easily damage a company's reputation. Learn how your company can put in place a process that includes social media tools to quickly extinguish a crisis!Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:42:49 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/UsingNumberstoTellYourStory.aspxOct 23 - With the economic turbulence the world has faced in recent years, companies need to reassure investors that they will weather the storm. Learn how to tailor your financial data to tell a meaningful company story. Hear from experts on how economic challenges have changed the way they use the numbers to tell their story.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:38:36 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/CapitalMarketsTrends.aspxNov 20 - With rapid changes in the marketplace, companies need to be abreast of all that is happening in the capital markets. Looking at recent trends will help companies position themselves for the future.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:43:58 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/WhatsComingin2013.aspxDec 11 - Join NIRI leadership and industry leaders for a look into the state of the economy, the global environment and the outlook for the investor relations community. They'll discuss the business environment and where we are going as we head into 2013 as well as the past year's challenges, the state of the world, and how it will affect you.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:04:21 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/Downloading-NIRI.aspxArchive-Hear NIRI President & CEO Jeff Morgan host a panel discussion highlighting the most compelling themes from this year's Annual Conference.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:17:27 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/EthicsTodayAvoidingTrouble.aspxOct 18 - Listen in as a panel of IR professionals discusses the right steps to take when confronting ethical dilemmas for both you and your company. You'll learn how to avoid troubling situations and have a chance to ask questions. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:41:51 GMThttp://niri.org/Upcoming-Events/webinar/WhatMakesaGreatIRO.aspxSept 20 - What makes a great IRO? Hear from a distinguished panel of NIRI members on the key characteristics outstanding IROs. Whether you are a new or experienced IRO, you will gain knowledge on the hard and soft skills needed to become an outstanding IR practitioner. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:48:20 GMT