IR August 2025 Resource: Developing an Integrated IR / Communications Calendar

One of the most critical responsibilities of leaders in Investor Relations (IR) or Communications is to ensure integrated planning when the company releases new information to internal or external audiences, especially if this information is considered material, to ensure regulatory compliance, transparency and stakeholder trust.

Though distinct, IR and Communications should be aligned to deliver a consistent corporate narrative.

One of the most useful tools to ensure this type of integration is creating an integrated IR/Corporate Communications Calendar. As the name implies, it requires that the two functions work together to align on what, when and how new information is shared. There are many formats you can use depending on the complexity of your business – see a simple excel template attached – but the information in it, as well as the frequency at which that information is reviewed and updated, is critical.