It's that time of the year again for your financial results announcement. You've done all the hard work: compiled the board update, prepared the media communications, liaised with what seems to be an infinite number of stakeholders, internally and externally. Now you just need to get over the final hurdles of the press call and investor relations communication.

What may seem to most to be a relatively straightforward project, as with any event - virtual or otherwise - there is always a chance you may encounter an unforeseen circumstance that could probably have been avoided; that illegible spreadsheet, those distracting background noises, even an awkward question from that journalist...

Avoid the IR call pitfalls with these top 10 tips, straight from the event specialists themselves.