Sharon Merrill Associates, an investor relations and corporate communications strategic advisory firm, has announced the launch of a new blog, “The Podium.” The blog is intended to serve as an open forum for discussing ideas related to communications for investor relations and corporate communications professionals.

“With the launch of our new blog, we are ‘stepping up to The Podium’ to share our views on a diverse range of communications issues and current events that affect our roles as communications professionals,” said Sharon Merrill Associates Chairman and CEO Sharon Merrill. “We are excited to provide this new forum for our clients and peers as we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a strategic communications firm.”

“As the online conversation continues to grow, we expect to position our Website ... as a go-to resource for information related to the latest communications trends and best practices,” added President and Partner Maureen Wolff-Reid.