Ella Lawrence

On compliance and media interviews: How a well written media policy helps investment firms avoid pitfalls

Mutual fund, ETF managers benefit from guardrails on citing holdings, quoting performance, and repurposing media mentions.

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As capital inflows slow, PE firms need to get creative & proactive

In a fundraising environment that lifted all boats, private equity firms could afford to treat communications as an afterthought. Not anymore.

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Marketing and communications professionals should know the new SEC Marketing Rule

The announcement of the first charges serve as a reminder: this rule is fundamentally different from what was expected.

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Gen Z and traditional investment providers: where, how will their paths even cross?

Like most of their peers, our Gen Z interns are investing without the help of the usual suspects (asset managers and advisors). Everybody OK with that?

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Why’d you do that to our news release?

Surprised about the edits PR professionals make to news announcements? Here’s why we do some of what we do.

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9 head-turning charts, animations, images from investment firm marketers

These graphics make fixed income fabulous, give a 007 vibes to webcasts, and breathe new life into marcom tropes.

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What to wear on TV? Make choices you won’t regret

Bright colors, patterns or noisy jewelry can detract from your message. Here are some tips for dressing for TV interviews.

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10 more investment podcasts for your listening pleasure: July 2023

There’s something for everyone—investors, institutional investors, ETF investors, financial advisors—in this July 2023 update.

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Ho-hum and hmm: Threads seems like a pale imitation of Twitter

It lacks the imagery of Instagram and the functionality of the other place. Guess we have no choice but to wait and see.

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