# Investor Relations & Corporate Reputation: Your Trusted Advisor > Building, protecting and enhancing the corporate reputations and investment brands of today's leading companies. **URL:** https://www.alpha-ir.com **Language:** en_US **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17 ## Blog Posts - [Timeline 2022- 2019 (Copy)](https://www.alpha-ir.com/timeline-2022-2019-copy/): 2022 Expanded Footprint into the Southwest with New Dallas Office Ryan Coleman, Managing Director, opened a new office in Dallas, to provide senior leadership presence and serve Alpha’s growing client... - [Timeline 2025- 2023 (Copy)](https://www.alpha-ir.com/timeline-2022-before-copy/): 2025 Alpha Founder Quoted in Financial Times publication, Agenda “In recent years, increased board sensitivity to shareholder pressures has driven a sharper focus on identifying vulnerabilities and maximizing value. Spinoffs... - [Timeline 2015 (end)](https://www.alpha-ir.com/timeline-2015-end/): 2014 Expanded Leadership Team & Entered Boston Market Appointed Ashton Partners alum and FTI veteran, Michael Cummings, as EVP and General Manager of the Boston Office. 2013 Alpha’s Founder Quoted... - [Alpha Advisory Brings Large Agency Experience with a Results-Driven Approach](https://www.alpha-ir.com/this-is-a-homepage-carousel-item/): Our integrated corporate communications team helps clients build, protect, and enhance corporate reputations through multi-channel storytelling, crisis and transactions expertise. - [Alpha IR Brings 200+ Years of Expertise to Your IR Program](https://www.alpha-ir.com/alpha-ir-brings-structure-continuity-and-a-steady-strategic-hand-to-your-ir-program/): The sell-side remains challenged and the buy-side continues to shrink. You need a true IR specialist to transform your program and navigate tomorrow’s Wall Street. - [We Build Investment Brands & Corporate Reputations](https://www.alpha-ir.com/building-stronger-investment-brands-with-alpha-advisory-group/): Alpha marries industry-leading IR expertise with corporate-focused PR services to help leading companies win with their most critical stakeholders. - [Maximize Your Investor Day Event with Alpha’s Expertise](https://www.alpha-ir.com/investor-day-factsheet/): Investor Days are critical credibility enhancing events. You need a partner like Alpha that has supported over 350 of these events. - [Engage a Corporate Visibility Partner that Gets Results](https://www.alpha-ir.com/we-build-corporate-visibility-programs-that-get-results/): Alpha has deep media relations and corporate visibility experience that drives awareness, enhances reputations and builds credibility for both private and public companies. - [Timeline 2018- 2015 (Copy)](https://www.alpha-ir.com/timeline-2022-2019-copy-2/): 2018 Alpha’s CEO Presented to Chicago NACD Chapter with Other Activism Experts Chris Hodges and good friends from Sidley Austin, Morrow Sodali, and Morgan Stanley hosted “Activists at the Gate,”... - [Timeline 2022-2025](https://www.alpha-ir.com/timeline-22-25/): 2025 Alpha Quoted in Financial Times publication, Agenda About Links Between Spin-offs and Activism There’s no question that the heightened sensitivity boards have toward activists over the last four or... - [Timeline 2018-2021](https://www.alpha-ir.com/timeline-21-18/): 2021 Alpha Expands Leadership at Chicago Headquarters Ads Ross Collins, a former 20 year buy-side investor, as Managing Director to growing Chicago team 2019 Boston Leader Elected as President of... - [Timeline 2012-2017](https://www.alpha-ir.com/timeline-2012-2017/): 2017 Alpha Leaders Deliver Highest Rated Panel at NIRI National In conjunction with client partners from Sysco and Tyson Foods, the Alpha team outlines a strategic framework for IR Measurement... - [From Disruption to Integration: The Role of Social Media for Public Companies](https://www.alpha-ir.com/from-disruption-to-integration-the-role-of-social-media-for-public-companies/): For public companies, having a proactive, strategic social media presence is no longer optional, it’s essential When social media first emerged in the early 2000s, it was hailed as the... - [Russell Indexes Rebalancing Impacts All Stocks – But Small Caps Hit Hardest](https://www.alpha-ir.com/investor-relations-post-4/): Listen or watch our podcast where we talk about Investor Relations Expertise - [Your Company Might be Next to Face Anti-DEI Activism. Are you Prepared?](https://www.alpha-ir.com/insight-post/): It’s a safe bet that on June 6, 2024, very few corporate board members or executives had ever heard of Robby Starbuck. It’s an equally safe bet that by Oct.... - [This is a title](https://www.alpha-ir.com/this-is-a-title/): The rebalancing of the FTSE Russell Indexes becomes a hot topic of conversation during the second calendar quarter of each year. This year’s rebalancing will occur at the close of... - [Investor Relations Post 3](https://www.alpha-ir.com/investor-relations-post-3/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [Investor Relations Post 2](https://www.alpha-ir.com/investor-relations-post-2/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [IPO/Transactions Post](https://www.alpha-ir.com/ipo-transactions-post/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. 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Enter your email below to subscribe and get updates with new content. - [Alpha IR Talent Solutions](https://www.alpha-ir.com/alpha-ir-talent/): ALPHA IR TALENT SOLUTIONS Only Recruitment Partner Specializing In Investor Relations Alpha IR Talent Solutions is our premier recruiting agency, specializing in investor relations and corporate responsibility (ESG) roles. With... - [Brand Repositioning](https://www.alpha-ir.com/brand-repositioning/): BRAND REPOSITIONING We Help New Brands Transition Seamlessly with ALL Key Stakeholders Compelling brands and brand stories connect with stakeholders by bringing organizational values to life through words and imagery.... - [Investor/Analyst Days](https://www.alpha-ir.com/investor-days/): INVESTOR / ANALYST DAYS Hire An IR Firm For A Strategic IR Need Investor Days have become critical strategic messaging events for public companies that are taking a proactive and... - [Activist Counsel & Defense](https://www.alpha-ir.com/activist-counsel-defense/): Activist Counsel & Defense Differentiated IR Experience Crisis Firms Can’t Match The first day a company receives an investor activist letter or phone call is usually a very scary one,... - [Contact](https://www.alpha-ir.com/contact/): We’re Here to Help​ Send us a message If you have questions, comments or need any assistance, we are here to help. Please submit your contact information and a member... - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.alpha-ir.com/corporate-responsibility/): CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY We Amplify Your Corporate Values to Your Community and Key Stakeholders As social and political environments evolve and influence the business community in profound ways, corporate leaders must... - [Industries](https://www.alpha-ir.com/industries/): industries Sector-Specific Expertise Backed by decades of senior leadership and large-agency experience, Alpha brings deep, cross-sector expertise that spans nearly every corner of the economy. EXPLORE EXPLORE EXPLORE EXPLORE EXPLORE... - [Investor Relations](https://www.alpha-ir.com/investor-relations/): Whether you’re an IR Team of one or many, looking to add “best practices” to your daily program, or a CEO/CFO looking to co-source your program with a strategic IR... - [Our Team](https://www.alpha-ir.com/our-team/): OUR TEAM Unique Combination of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis and Transactions Expertise OUR TEAM’S CURRENT & HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDS INCLUDE Our team of trusted advisors includes former Wall Street investors... - [Home Page](https://www.alpha-ir.com/): EXPLORE MORE THE ALPHA NICHE Advisors to the C-Suite A unique combination of investor relations, corporate communications, transactions and crisis expertise Our team of trusted advisors includes former Wall Street... - [Careers](https://www.alpha-ir.com/careers/): JOIN OUR TEAM Grow Your Career with Alpha As a mid-sized C-suite advisor, we work with the senior leadership teams of some of the most interesting and influential public and... - [Case Studies](https://www.alpha-ir.com/case-studies/): Strategic and practical content/advice for today’s communications and IR professionals, management teams and board members. Enter your email below to subscribe and get updates with new content. - [Who We Are](https://www.alpha-ir.com/who-we-are/): OUR STORY We Build, Protect, and Enhance Corporate Reputations and Investment Brands DIFFERENTIATED The “Alpha Way” Through multiple decades and over 1,000 partnership clients, our leaders have developed a high-touch... - [Post Crisis Recovery](https://www.alpha-ir.com/post-crisis-recovery/): Post-Crisis Recovery We Help to Rebuild Trust and Loyalty After a Crisis Every crisis represents an opportunity to bolster the opinions and attitudes of your key internal and external stakeholders.... - [Corporate Communications](https://www.alpha-ir.com/corporate-communications/): With stakeholder expectations higher than ever, our corporate communications team focuses on promoting and protecting your brand to help you reach your target audiences with the right content, on the... - [Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)](https://www.alpha-ir.com/ipo-programs/): Initial Public Offerings Alpha Brings Experienced Long-Term Thinking The IPO process is a stressful marathon for any sized company, and if you are like most management teams and Board of... - [Communications](https://www.alpha-ir.com/communications/): - [CEO / Executive Transitions](https://www.alpha-ir.com/ceo-executive-transitions/): CEO / Executive Transitions You Need a Smart, Experienced Partner CEO transitions are on the rise — both planned and unplanned. However, the magnitude and duration of that impact depends... - [Capital Markets Advisory](https://www.alpha-ir.com/capital-markets-advisory/): CAPITAL MARKETS ADVISORY Hire an IR Pro for an IR Need If you’re a sizeable company with aggressive growth plans and ambitions, you’ll likely find yourself in a capital raise... - [Board Engagement & Advisory](https://www.alpha-ir.com/board-engagement-advisory/): BOARD ENGAGEMENT & ADVISORY Alpha Brings Best in Class, Strategic Board Counsel Today’s Board of Directors (BoD) are pursuing proactive, structured director-shareholder engagement strategies. While on the rise, this is... - [Wall Street Perception Studies](https://www.alpha-ir.com/perception-studies/): WALL STREET PERCEPTION STUDIES Issues-Based Approach, Backed by Wall Street Experience With over 1,000 perception studies delivered to boards, executive teams, and senior IR professionals, combined with over 1,500 investor... - [IR Audit / Scorecard](https://www.alpha-ir.com/ir-audit-scorecard/): IR AUDIT / SCORECARD Strategic IR Audit/Plan Building Process Whether you’re a Board of Directors looking to assess your IR program every two years, or a public company in need... - [Transformation Communications](https://www.alpha-ir.com/transformation/): Transformation Communications We Guide Companies Through Their Transformation Journey The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, macroeconomic policy shifts, ever-changing customer needs, and fierce competition have accelerated corporate business cycles at... - [M&A / Divestitures](https://www.alpha-ir.com/m-a-divestitures/): M&A / DIVESTITURES Alpha has Decades of M&A Experience The Alpha team has supported hundreds of acquisitions and divestitures across many sectors and market caps. This ranges from multi-billion-dollar transformative... - [SPAC Programs](https://www.alpha-ir.com/spac-programs/): SPAC Programs SPACs Require Smart IR+PR Strategists Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) offer an alternative path to going public, but have significant pros and cons for any private company to... - [Thank You](https://www.alpha-ir.com/thank-you/): We’ve received your message! Thank you for connecting with us.A member of our team will be in touch shortly. Your inquiry is important — whether you have questions, feedback, or... - [Spinoffs](https://www.alpha-ir.com/spinoffs/): SPINOFFs Complex Events Require Proactive, Strategic Communications Wall Street has fallen in love with corporate spinoffs, and activists often see them as ways to create long-term value.   However, whenever you... - [Live Crisis Mitigation / Response](https://www.alpha-ir.com/live-crisis-mitigation/): Live Crisis Mitigation / Response We Help to Control the Narrative During a Crisis In an environment where information travels at the speed of the internet, companies can rapidly lose... - [Crisis Preparedness & Planning](https://www.alpha-ir.com/crisis-preparedness-planning/): crisis preparedness and planning We Set You Up for Success in the First 24-Hours of a Crisis We understand that every company has risks that could become a crisis, and... - [Employee Comms](https://www.alpha-ir.com/employee-comms/): EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS Motivate and Inspire Your Employees for Organizational Success Your employees are a critical element to drive business success. We understand what motivates employees to perform at their best,... - [Social Media](https://www.alpha-ir.com/social-media/): SOCIAL MEDIA Content Strategies That Deliver Smart Engagement and Broad Digital Reach Amplifying your story through social media is a critical tool to enforce your messages and proliferate your narrative... - [Thought Leadership](https://www.alpha-ir.com/thought-leadership/): THOUGHT LEADERSHIP We Help You Stand Out in Your Industry Alpha will help you find the differentiated angle in your industry as the foundation for a successful thought leadership strategy... - [Media Relations](https://www.alpha-ir.com/media-relations/): Media Relations We Deliver High Value Opportunities to Amplify Your Story Earned media is an impactful and high value tool in your company’s communications playbook. Our team has extensive experience... - [Alpha IR Academy](https://www.alpha-ir.com/alpha-ir-academy/): ALPHA IR ACADEMY Experienced IR Coaching Our team has collectively spent over 200 years consulting, supporting, investing in, and training the in-house IR function.  Since the turn of the millennium,... - [IR Partnerships](https://www.alpha-ir.com/ir-partnerships/): ir partnerships You Need a Smart, Experienced Partner The Investor Relations function has evolved significantly over the last two decades. Wall Street’s transformation continues to advance, requiring a higher level... - [Test Page](https://www.alpha-ir.com/ir-audit-scorecard-test/): Template: Center alignment – Center aligned for Quote and Cards Strategic Plan Helps IR Team Shift Investor Sentiment and Rebuilds Credibility with Wall Street CASE STUDY Alpha’s XYZ Factsheet FACTSHEET... - [IR Partnerships](https://www.alpha-ir.com/ir-partnerships-2/): ir partnerships You Need a Smart, Experienced Partner The Investor Relations function has evolved significantly over the last two decades. Wall Street’s transformation continues to advance, requiring a higher level... - [Crisis & Issues Management](https://www.alpha-ir.com/crisis-issues-management/): Today’s leading companies are tired of getting the “D team” at large, multi-practice PR agencies and/or crisis firms.  Our experienced senior team creates customized solutions, with a proven framework, to... - [We Build, Protect, and Enhance Corporate Reputations and Investment Brands](https://www.alpha-ir.com/custom-solutions-for-your-strategic-needs/): The Alpha Companies, including Alpha IR and Alpha Advisory, bring deep sector expertise and senior-driven programs focused on our clients’ most critical stakeholders and corporate influencers. We are the right... - [Transactions, IPOs & Advisory Services](https://www.alpha-ir.com/transactions-ipos-advisory-services/): With former Wall Street and investor relations professionals, as well as senior corporate and crisis communicators, Alpha brings the senior, integrated team you need to ensure capital markets and transaction... - [Restructuring & Bankruptcy](https://www.alpha-ir.com/restructuring-bankruptcy/): - [Transformation Comms](https://www.alpha-ir.com/transformation-comms/): Whether you’re an IR Team of one or many, looking to add “best practices” to your daily program, or a CEO/CFO looking to co-source your program with a strategic IR... - [Newsletter](https://www.alpha-ir.com/newsletter/): [newsletter] ## Markdown Exports - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/thank-you.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/ir-audit-scorecard-test.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/ir-partnerships-2.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/building-stronger-investment-brands-with-alpha-advisory-group.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/alpha-ir-brings-structure-continuity-and-a-steady-strategic-hand-to-your-ir-program.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/this-is-a-homepage-carousel-item.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/investor-day-factsheet.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/we-build-corporate-visibility-programs-that-get-results.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/timeline-2015-end.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/timeline-2022-2019-copy-2.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/timeline-2022-2019-copy.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/timeline-2022-before-copy.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/spac-programs.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/from-disruption-to-integration-the-role-of-social-media-for-public-companies.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/board-engagement-advisory.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/restructuring-bankruptcy.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/capital-markets-advisory.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/spinoffs.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/m-a-divestitures.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/ipo-programs.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/transactions-ipos-advisory-services.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/communications.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/transformation.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/ceo-executive-transitions.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/activist-counsel-defense.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/post-crisis-recovery.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/live-crisis-mitigation.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/crisis-preparedness-planning.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/crisis-issues-management.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/custom-solutions-for-your-strategic-needs.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/employee-comms.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/social-media.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/corporate-communications.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/transformation-comms.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/corporate-responsibility.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/brand-repositioning.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/media-relations.md - https://www.alpha-ir.com/llms-docs/thought-leadership.md ## About **Author:** Chris Hodges **Contact:** https://www.alpha-ir.com/contact/