WESTPORT, Conn., Dec. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rivel Research Group announced today that it will host the first Intelligence Council Conference on Dec. 9, 2009. Rivel cordially invites all existing members of the Intelligence Council to attend the conference to be held on Wednesday, December 9 at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City.
The event serves to inform investor relations professionals of unique perspectives on current best practices in the industry, while offering attendees a forum to discuss key issues facing IR in today's market environment. Key representatives of Rivel and the investment community will be on hand to give presentations to those in attendance. In addition to having an opportunity to ask questions, meet and mingle with all in attendance, event participants will have the opportunity to ring the closing bell on the NASDAQ that afternoon.
The conference will commence at 9 a.m. at the NASDAQ's MarketSite located at Four Times Square, 43rd and Broadway, New York City. It is anticipated that the event will last until 5 p.m.
The agenda for the conference includes:
* "Toward a New Paradigm -- Investment Community Trends and Practices in 2009." Presentation by Brian P. Rivel, President of Rivel Research Group.
* "Challenging Conventional Wisdom" -- An Interactive Buy-side Panel Discussion; topics will explore share buybacks, disclosure and guidance, the influence of the sell-side, and messages that prompt investment decisions.
* Guest speaker: Dr. Frank Hatheway, Chief Economist, NASDAQ OMX
* Topical roundtable discussions covering social media in IR communications, IROs in the strategic loop, and a follow-up to the event's discussions.
For further information about the event and event registration, please contact Barbara Sullivan, Director of Marketing, at (203) 635-4383 or bsullivan@rivel.com.
About Rivel Research Group
Rivel Research Group specializes in delivering actionable insight based on in-depth measurements of the global investment community. Gathering, analyzing and interpreting investment community feedback is our only business. Rivel's highly experienced staff provides the well-informed, unbiased and strategically relevant intelligence companies need to effectively communicate with such important constituencies as sell-side analysts, buy-side analysts, portfolio managers, the financial media and other influential audiences. The comprehensive information that Rivel supplies enables companies to evaluate performance, formulate strategy and identify opportunities to achieve corporate objectives directed toward these groups. Additional information concerning Rivel is available on its website at www.rivel.com
About the Intelligence Council
Rivel's Intelligence Council is the only program of its kind to offer peer insight combined with buy-side/sell-side analysis at an affordable price point. The program offers a unique blend of investor relations best practices. The council offers its members a platform from which their topical questions can be addressed within a secure and, if required, anonymous format while simultaneously providing guidance on critical longer-term objectives.