"Dear Secretary"
The Securities and Exchange
Commission’s proposal to do away with the required mass mailing of
printed proxy materials – including annual reports – to investors has
created a buzz of conversation. Does the proposed SEC ruling promise to
take one small step for the shareholder or one giant leap for corporate
interests? What truly constitutes “better” shareholder communications?
Response letters and e-mails sent to SEC Secretaries Jonathan Katz and
Nancy Morris reveal a wide range of concerns that are anything but
mild. more >
What's in Your Copy?
When it’s
time to begin work on an annual report or corporate brochure, the
ensuing thought process goes something like this: “Since we don’t know
how to design, we’ll hire a design firm, but since everyone knows how
to write, we’ll write the text for the annual report ourselves (and
save money).”
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Aspire to be the Most Admired
International consulting firm Hay Group recently revealed to Atlanta HR
executives and employee communications professionals what continues to
be the most distinguishing attribute among companies featured in
Fortune magazine's annual "Most Admired Companies" ranking.
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The Art of the Tough Call
Jim Collins, renowned author of business blockbusters Built
to Last and Good to Great, shares his insights on the ingredients that
make great decisions, great leaders and great companies.
more >
Today's Corporate Annual Report
Achieving production ease and lowering costs are behind the latest trends. more >
More. Better. Faster.
Five pros on the evolution of stakeholder communications. more >
Writing for Readability
How to gauge the ease - or lack thereof - of reading your
communications, plus advice on adding clarity to inherently difficult
information. more >
Pixels vs. Paper
Taking your annual report online. more >
Annual Report Basics
It's one of the most important communications you will ever produce. Here's how to do it right. more >
Present Like A Pro
Communications professionals share their insights into what it takes to deliver successful presentations. more >