Insights, intelligence and influence for real IR impact
About us
IR Impact is the global leader in investor relations intelligence, providing IR professionals with the insights, data and connections they need to navigate the evolving capital markets. For more than 35 years, we have been the trusted voice of the IR community, delivering expert content, research and events that drive smarter decision-making. Our platform helps IROs elevate the profession, make a greater impact and stay ahead in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
What sets us apart
- Independent and trusted – For over 35 years, IR Impact (formerly IR Magazine) has been the go-to, independent source of information for the IR community, with over a million annual website visitors
- Global reach – Our audience, research and data spans North America, Europe, Asia and beyond. With visitors from 206 countries and world-class events across key financial hubs, we are in a unique position to connect and share insights from the global IR community
- Elevating the IR profession – Our advanced content, CFO series, buy-side masterclasses and think tanks are designed for senior IR professionals, providing the insights and strategies needed to elevate the IR profession into the C-suite and boardroom. We set the standard for IR best practices globally with our prestigious awards and rankings
- Intelligence and insights – With our deep industry knowledge and research-driven analysis, we are uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled intelligence and insights on IROs and IR teams worldwide
- Unmatched content and analysis – Our expertly crafted content is refreshed daily, keeping a pulse on market shifts and delivering in-depth analysis of how global events shape the IR profession. We go beyond the headlines to explore the evolving role of IR, from financial communications to strategic investor engagement and capital markets intelligence
- Customer service – As a commercial organization, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service. Our dedicated team works alongside the IR community, ensuring we remain a trusted partner, not just a provider
Our history and evolution
For over 35 years, we have been at the forefront of IR, evolving alongside the profession itself. What began as a pioneering magazine in 1988 has transformed into a data-driven intelligence platform, moving beyond traditional news reporting to deliver actionable insights that shape the future of IR.
From the pre-internet days of laborious and slow – information distribution to continental Europe’s development into a serious and major equity market through Regulation FD and Sarbanes Oxley to the growing demand for AI, we have covered it all.
In many instances, you really did ‘see it here first’! Our history includes:
- 500+ think tanks, forums and awards events across six continents
- 7,000+ awards presented to outstanding IR professionals
- 300+ editions published, covering every major industry shift
- Millions of words written on the global IR market
- 14 million (and counting) web pages featuring our content
With a legacy built on unwavering commitment to investor relations, we remain the trusted voice of IR, shaping the conversation and driving the profession forward.
IR Impact is part of IR Media Group, a leading provider of intelligence and events for corporate leaders. IR Media Group also owns Governance Intelligence, which serves governance professionals at listed companies with expert insights, research and events tailored to their evolving needs.
Awards and recognition
At IR Impact, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to excellence. Over the years, we have received numerous accolades and recognition for our content and events. Here are some of our key achievements:
Charity work
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General inquiries
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