IR magazine Changes Research Brand Name to 'IR Insight'

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IR magazine is excited to announce the new name of its research arm. Previously called 'XbInsight', this group will now be named 'IR Insight'. The name change reflects the focus and commitment to investor relations professionals around the world that IR magazine and its research division have always demonstrated.

Through IR Insight, IR magazine will continue to publish its global Investor Perception Study series, in which listed companies are evaluated and ranked based on surveys and interviews with analysts and institutional investors. IR Insight will also continue to conduct research and publish reports addressing such topics as IR team budget and structure, deal and non-deal roadshow trends and crisis management.

This year, more than 1,000 corporate IR professionals have participated in the IR Insight research process, making this program the largest of its kind.

Janet Dignan, CEO, Cross Border Ltd

"IR magazine has served the global investor relations community for more than 20 years. Our research has become widely recognized and respected – not to mention heavily used – by IR professionals and service providers. By changing the name of our research group to 'IR Insight', we are showing the market our commitment, focus and expertise."

For more information on IR Insight, go to http://insideinvestorrelations.com/research/ or contact Tom Johansmeyer, group marketing director.

About IR Insight

IR Insight is IR magazine's research brand, building on the publication's established global research efforts. Since 1991, IR magazine has taken its renowned investor perception study around the world, to markets as diverse as Brazil, China, Singapore, Europe, Canada and the US. In every market, the process is the same: each year thousands of buy-side analysts, sell-side analysts and portfolio managers are asked which companies have the best investor relations. IR Insight is building on that expertise for its new series of studies examining successful investor relations practice and the key drivers of investor sentiment. To generate customized reports on your global peer group, please visit our website: www.insideinvestorrelations.com/research.

About IR magazine

IR magazine is the only global publication focused on the interface between companies and their investors. IR magazine hosts events in the US, the UK, Europe, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Brazil. Inside Investor Relations (www.insideinvestorrelations.com) is the magazine's companion website, which includes daily news updates that are highly relevant to investor relations professionals. Visit www.insideinvestorrelations.com for more details.

About Cross Border

Cross Border publishes IR magazine and Corporate Secretary. Based in New York and London, the company reaches highly targeted audiences in the investor relations and corporate governance communities through the two magazines and accompanying newsletters, events and websites. With roots in the Economist Group, we are renowned for providing quality insight and a global perspective. Our flagship publications, IR magazine and Corporate Secretary, are essential reading for executives around the world. Our awards are a key part of the calendar in leading financial centers including New York, London and China. With an expanding portfolio of digital properties and more than 20 conferences and events each year, we are well positioned for growth.

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Tom Johansmeyer
Group marketing director
[email protected]
+1 212 430 6864

SOURCE IR magazine