Stay on top of your online investor communications with IRM HQi, your website’s user-friendly content management system (CMS). As always, HQi’s improved features endeavour to make your site extra reliable with a better user experience. Providing more effective ways for your website to connect with investors as you run your business.

IRM CEO Martin Spry and Proactive CEO Ian Mclelland joined Steve Darling to discuss Proactive’s acquisition of IRM, the leading Australian provider of investor websites and online investor engagement services.

There's a lot happening in the business world. A lot of news coming out from different sources online. Some would venture to say information overload abounds. But other non-techy lot may not even know where to start looking for news about your company.

In mining, communities are an integral part of the industry and understandably so. Mining activities may potentially affect the environment and nearby vicinities. That’s why it’s important to identify surrounding neighbourhoods and provide information to help manage expectations.

Congratulations to Galena Mining, IRM’s 500th all-time client, which recently launched its own website! What a pleasure to serve our milestone client that also simultaneously launched its Abra Mining joint venture site.

Galena Mining (ASX: G1A) is an Australian mining and exploration company, which owns 60% of the Abra Base Metals Mine and 100% of the Jillawarra Project in WA. Abra is a joint venture between Galena and Toho Zinc, the leading producer of lead in Japan.

IRM is marking its 20th anniversary and 500th client this year! Our two decades in business is a successful milestone that celebrates our growth as well as valued relationships with clients, partners and team members.

A warm thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years in the online investor communications space. This important milestone would not have been possible without our clients and partners, who rely on our products and services. A shout out also goes to our amazing IRM crew, who go the extra mile to make sure our clients are well taken care of. We share this success with you all and look forward to carrying on our incredible alliance into the future.

IRM, Australia's leading provider of investor websites and online communication tools, has joined Proactive, the digital investor engagement specialist with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, London, Sydney and Perth. The acquisition was completed on 7 July 2022.

IRM CEO Martin Spry and the entire IRM team will continue with the combined company, assisting in integrating the entities’ platforms and driving market share in Australia.

It’s common for companies to rebrand even after they have been established. Businesses rebrand for various reasons, such as expanding to international markets, adopting new philosophy or changing strategic plans.

No matter what reason for your rebrand, the process is a brilliant way to breathe new life into your business. Your rebrand is a perfect opportunity to reestablish your company's vision and mission as you rethink about your market and investor audience. It’s the best time to redefine the way your company presents itself through every communication channel, especially your website.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are crucial now more than ever for your business. As ESG criteria has gained importance among regulators and stakeholders, so investors are advancing investments in companies with high ESG criteria.

If your business has a strong ESG focus, you will be in a better position to attract interest from investors. Showcasing your corporate citizenship is one of the ways to demonstrate the impact you have on economic, social and environmental aspects of society.

Amid uncertainties in the prevalent market, you’ll need to increase your communications with investors to bring them up to date with your company. Enhance your online presence through your website, emails, webinars and online events. Get to them through videos and podcasts as well as social media to keep them in the loop.

All around the world companies are going digital in their workflows, including in their investor relations (IR) efforts. Adopting digitalisation as an essential part of IR was fast tracked by the pandemic and the progressively global nature of capital, according to a recent industry report.

Embracing this new face of IR enables businesses not only to gain smarter workflows that promote efficiency. It also empowers them to thrive during tough times, particularly in the past two years wherein working remotely and on mobile have become commonplace.

June year-end companies, how are you going with your annual report design this year?

Will you have it designed in house or outsourced? Will you be taking on a design agency or an investor relations (IR) focused design team?

Communicating to the investor market calls for a dedicated expertise, particularly for collateral such as annual reports. That’s why companies engage IR design professionals with a wealth of experience to craft these compliance documents that doubly serve as marketing tools.

Getting your website ready for your initial public offering (IPO) is important even before a formal announcement of your move to the market.

Setting up your website prior to your IPO launch will help investors know about your company, your management, and your investment proposition. It will help broadcast your intention to float and will be vital for your investor roadshow.

An annual report is a vital part of running your business. It conveys your company's beliefs and objectives. It is crucial to your organisation’s transparency and responsibility.

More than a legal requirement, an annual report is an affirmation of who you are, what you do and how you achieve. It is strategic in raising brand awareness and engaging with investors.

Investors are always keen to know the latest news on your business. That’s why your website is fundamental in keeping them up to date about your company.

But does your site continually offer the freshest news about your venture? When was the last time you updated it?

Biotechnology is making an impact in people’s lives through therapeutics, diagnostics, agri-biotech, among others. With the increased demand for biotech products, this sector is expected to continue its vibrant growth in the coming years. No wonder the biotech industry is rapidly progressing into a highly competitive market.

In the midst of competition, biotech companies need a solid online presence to show off their products and services. A strong website will highlight research and news about their company, particularly for startups. This will help to be visible to key audience, including investors who are making crucial decisions about their venture.

Leverage your site to present your ESG story, flex your ESG goals and make your ESG data engaging.

Investor events are important components of your company’s investor relations. Roadshows, investor conferences, annual meetings and investor days are some of the brilliant means to connect with investors.

Pursuing an initial public offering is playing in the big leagues. It means choosing the right partners to work with as your IPO is in the works. Getting all the expert support to execute your plans for a successful listing.

As you put together your IPO team and build your board, you’ll want to strategise your investor roadshow and communications. You’ll be appealing to a broader investor community, providing ongoing communications during the whole listing process and onwards.

“Not secure.”

Seen that message next to a web address? (Hopefully, not on your website.)

Google displays that label on sites that don’t use an SSL Certificate (or Secure Sockets Layer certificate). This digital certificate delivers secure, encrypted communications between your website and any browser used by your clients or investors.