Outsourcing IR report now available

Companies of all sizes depend upon outside help for the execution of good investor relations. The typical IR department spends 30 percent of its budget on external services.

IR Magazine’s report into outsourcing IR is a comprehensive study into the use of external services by IR teams across the world. The report examines what areas of IR practice are commonly outsourced, the money spent on these services and the satisfaction with them. It is based on the findings of a survey of 570 IR professionals taken from IR Magazine’s Global IR Survey 2018.

By downloading this report you will learn:

  • The outsourcing levels for 13 key areas of IR practice
  • How likely companies are to outsource if resources permitted
  • How much they typically spend on external services
  • The satisfaction levels for services in each of these key areas
  • What IROs prioritise when selecting a service provider

 

Click here to download the report >>

Upcoming events

  • Awards – Europe
    Thursday, June 18, 2026

    Awards – Europe

    About the event The IR Impact Awards – Europe takes place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in London. This very special event honors excellence in the investor relations profession across Europe and we are excited to welcome everyone for an evening of fine food and lots of celebrating! WHEN WHERE…

    London, UK
  • Think Tank – Europe
    Thursday, June 18, 2026

    Think Tank – Europe

    About the event The IR Impact Think Tank – Europe will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in London and exclusively for senior IR officers. Our think tanks are free to attend and our unique format enables participants to network extensively, discuss, debate and dissect topical issues affecting today’s…

    London, UK
  • Forum – AI & Technology
    Thursday, November 12, 2026

    Forum – AI & Technology

    About the event As more investors and corporate communication teams embrace AI, machine learning and emerging technologies to inform their decision making, investor relations professionals are facing a pivotal moment: adapt and lead, or risk falling behind. At this fast-moving stage of adoption, IR teams are asking important questions regarding…

    New York, US

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