IR in Focus is a monthly podcast series intended to illuminate emerging, evergreen, and exceptional challenges faced by corporate issuers, asset managers and IR professionals. The podcast offers commentary, analysis and dialogue in a conversational and accessible style with actionable insights to advance strategic decision-making in fluctuating markets.
IR in Focus
Claim This Podcastby S&P Global Market Intelligence
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27 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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IR in Focus is a monthly podcast series intended to illuminate emerging, evergreen, and exceptional challenges faced by corporate issuers, asset managers and IR professionals. The podcast offers commentary, analysis and dialogue in a conversational and accessible style with actionable insights to advance strategic decision-making in fluctuating markets.
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Recent Episodes
October 16, 2025
Navigating Investor Activism: Strategies for Corporate Leaders
<p>In this episode of IR in Focus, host Carmen Lilly dives deep into the dynamic world of investor activism with expert John Karageorge, Executive Director at S&P Global who leads our Activist Defense Surveillance Group. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of activist campaigns, discussing trends, strategies for engagement, and the importance of proactive shareholder communication. John shares valuable insights on how companies can prepare for potential activist pressures and the collaborative approaches that are reshaping the activism playbook. Tune in for a comprehensive look at how corporations can navigate the complexities of investor activism in today's market.</p>
August 19, 2025
Retail Investors: Understanding Investment Patterns and Engagement Strategies
<p class="MsoNormal">Welcome to another episode of "IR in Focus" with your host, Carmen Lilly. In this episode we're diving deep into the evolving world of retail investment behavior and engagement strategies. Joining us is Tom Bruni, the Editor in Chief and VP of Community at Stocktwits, the largest social media platform for retail investors.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, we explore how retail investors have transformed from mere participants during the meme stock craze to a formidable force in the market. Tom shares insights on the impact of platforms like Robinhood, the importance of real-time sentiment analysis, and how investor relations teams can effectively engage with this dynamic audience.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>More S&P Global Content:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><a href= "https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/campaigns/it-all-starts-with-data#corporations"> It All Starts With Data</a></strong></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><a href= "https://pages.marketintelligence.spglobal.com/The-Expanding-Reach-of-Investor-Relations-Register-May-2025.html"> Webinar: The Expanding Reach of Investor Relations</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> To learn more about Stocktwits and its suite of IR offerings, email <a href="mailto:advertising@stocktwits.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">advertising@stocktwits.com</a></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Credits:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> · <strong>Host/Author: Carmen Lilly</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> · <strong>Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombruni">Tom Bruni</a></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> · <strong>Producer: Carmen Lilly</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><a href= "http://www.spglobal.com/">www.spglobal.com</a></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><a href= "https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence">www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence</a></strong></p>
June 5, 2025
Empowering Investor Relations: Lessons from Jennifer Como at Visa
Jennifer Como, head of IR at Visa, discusses the convergence of finance, communication, and strategy in investor relations and shares insights on effective communication in global commerce in an interview with Carmen Lilly.
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