e-Learning Programs Available On Demand

NIRI offers professional development programs for viewing at your convenience. Free for NIRI members, you can view these programs at your location until the date noted below.

IR Trends

Say on Pay, An Update for IR
Originally webcast on July 8, 2008, this forum is available until December 31, 2008.
"Say on Pay," the non-binding proposal that gives investors the opportunity to vote on executive compensation, has become a major development for many companies in the 2008 proxy season. Join this live discussion with a panel of IROs who are planning their corporate strategy and/or who have weathered the storm. Debate with them the pros and cons and learn what the investor relations officer can do know in light of your own company's situation.

Current Practices in Earnings Guidance
Originally webcast on June 24, 2008, this forum is available until December 31, 2008.
NIRI and the CFA Institute conducted simultaneous member surveys in March 2008 to gather insight into the practices and opinions of NIRI members, and CFA Institute member investment professionals on the subject of public company financial and non-financial guidance. The survey also updated prior NIRI member guidance survey data, enabling trend-based conclusions. Join us for a summary of the survey results and hear from a panel of IROs about their practices in providing guidance to the street.

The New Proxy CD&A and the IRO
Originally webcast on May 6, 2008, this forum is available until September 30, 2008.
Since the SEC mandated more disclosure in the proxy statement about executive compensation last year, companies have learned that following the rules is the easy part. In the second year, companies are asking "How can we approach the disclosure in positive creative ways?" This forum will feature two examples of best practices in writing the Executive Compensation Disclosure and Analysis section of your proxy statement. We'll discuss the process used to make changes in the disclosure, the benefits of using plain English and other creative techniques, and what feedback they are getting from investors. Also, vital to NIRI members, what is the role of investor relations in crafting the messages and responding to feedback?

XBRL and the IRO
Originally webcast on April 8, 2008, this forum is available until October 31, 2008.
You've heard that XBRL is coming, but what does that mean for you in investor relations? What does the SEC want you to know about it? Hear from investor relations staff at Microsoft about why they have been so quick to adopt the "eXtensible Business Reporting Language."(XBRL)

Managing IR in Volatile Markets
Originally webcast on March 25, 2008, this forum is available until September 30, 2008.
How do you manage investor relations in volatile markets? What impact do the economic outlook, oil prices, and investor perception have on your company's stock price? How do you explain your company story when you believe that the market price does not reflect the true value of the company? Join the live discussion and ask questions as a panel of IROs discusses how they have managed the impact of current economic conditions.

Interactive Video Annual Report
Originally webcast on January 8, 2008, this forum is available until July 31, 2008.
Learn how to transform your printed annual report into an exciting and innovative on-demand presentation that integrates video, audio and Flash. Interactive video annual reports add viewership measurability, tracking and new shareholder communications options to the annual report process. A panel of IROs will discuss how and why they chose this new tool and the benefits that will set your company apart from your peers.

NIRI Executive Alert

Executive Alert: Results of IRO Compensation Study
Originally webcast on April 22, 2008, this forum is available until October 31, 2008.
NIRI's recent Executive Alert highlights trends in the role of investor relations in corporate America, and the compensation they receive. This survey was the first IRO compensation survey done with Korn Ferry. Join our panel for this interactive e-learning event as our panelists review the survey results and discuss how you can position for success as you proceed through your investor relations career.

Executive Alert: Moving Toward Best Practices in Quarterly Earnings Releases
Originally webcast on March 11, 2008, this forum is available until September 30, 2008.
Get the results of NIRI's survey on quarterly earnings releases. Hear from a panel of IROs as they discuss best practices. Thanks to VCall for providing webcast services for NIRI's e-learning events.

Meet the Experts

Issues for the '08 Proxy Season
Originally webcast on February 12, 2008, this forum is available until August 31, 2008.
What are the current issues for the 2008 proxy season? Pat McGurn and John Wilcox discuss say for pay, proxy access, majority voting and more.

Financial Accounting Issues for IROs
Originally webcast on December 4, 2007, this forum is available until June 30, 2008.
What are the current financial accounting issues that will impact investor relations? Join us for an update on the SEC's proposed rules on international financial reporting standards.

The Best from NIRI's Annual Conference

Audio Archived Sessions and Speaker Presentations
Originaly held on June 8-11, 2008, Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA.
Access audio recordings of 33 conference breakout sessions, general sessions, and personal boot camp workshops and/or download copies of conference speaker presentations. Purchase access to this site by visiting the NIRI Bookstore.

Audio Archived Sessions and Speaker Presentations
Originaly held on June 3-6, 2007, Grande Lakes Orlando, Orlando, FL.
Access audio recordings of 22 conference breakout sessions and/or download copies of conference speaker presentations. Purchase access to this site by visiting the NIRI Bookstore.

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