Comprehensive Media Clearance & Risk Assessment for Executive Communications

1. Event Host, Audience Profile & Speaking Schedule Metadata

This section captures essential event intelligence to assess reputational risk, audience alignment, and logistical requirements. Accurate metadata enables strategic decision-making and compliance tracking across jurisdictions.

 

Event Name

Host Organization Legal Entity Name

Host Organization Primary Industry

Host Organization Type (select all that apply)

Has your organization conducted business with the host in the past 24 months?

 

Describe the nature and value of prior business engagements

 

Confirm that no prior relationship creates conflict of interest or disclosure obligations

Event Start Date & Time (Local Time)

Event End Date & Time (Local Time)

Event Time Zone

Event Venue Name & Full Address

Event Format

 

Virtual Platform Name

 

Virtual Platform Name

 

Pre-recording Deadline

 

Simulated Live Recording Date

Expected Total Audience Size

Audience Composition (select all that apply)

Executive Speaking Role

Session Title

Scheduled Start Time (Local)

Scheduled End Time (Local)

Speaking Duration (minutes)

Will there be a moderated Q&A session?

 

Q&A Duration (minutes)

Are other C-suite executives from your organization also participating?

 

List their names, titles, and roles in the event

Will competitors' executives be present or speaking?

 

List competitor names and their executives' speaking topics

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2. Presentation Outline, Executive Talking Points & Earnings/Forward-Looking Statements Check

This section ensures all prepared materials undergo rigorous review for earnings guidance, forward-looking statements, and competitive intelligence risks. All submissions must align with corporate disclosure policies and safe harbor provisions.

 

Will the executive use a prepared presentation deck?

 

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Confirm that executive will speak extemporaneously with approved talking points only

Will the executive reference specific financial metrics?

 

Which financial metrics will be discussed? (select all that apply)

Will the executive provide earnings guidance or forward-looking statements?

 

Provide verbatim forward-looking statements for legal review

Have these forward-looking statements been previously disclosed in SEC filings or press releases?

 

Cite specific filing dates, report types, and sections

 

Acknowledge that new forward-looking statements require additional legal review and safe harbor language

List all key talking points and messaging themes

Will the executive discuss product launches or strategic initiatives not yet public?

 

Describe the initiatives and planned public announcement date

Will the executive mention competitors by name?

 

List competitor names and context of mention for legal review

Will the executive address geopolitical risks or regulatory changes?

 

Summarize the geopolitical/regulatory topics and compliance review status

Presentation Content Risk Level

Has Investor Relations reviewed all financial content?

 

IR Reviewer Name

 

Acknowledge that IR review is mandatory before legal clearance

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3. Material Non-Public Information (MNPI) & Regulation FD Compliance Audit

This section conducts a systematic audit for Material Non-Public Information (MNPI) to ensure compliance with Regulation FD and insider trading prohibitions. Any MNPI exposure triggers immediate escalation protocols and may require event postponement.

 

I confirm that I understand MNPI includes any information that a reasonable investor would consider important to an investment decision

Is the executive in possession of any MNPI as of the event date?

 

What type of MNPI is involved? (select all that apply)

Will the MNPI be publicly disclosed before the event?

 

Scheduled Public Disclosure Date & Time

 

Acknowledge that participation must be canceled or postponed until MNPI is cleared

Has the executive been added to the company's insider trading restricted list?

 

Date Added to Restricted List

Will the audience include institutional investors or analysts?

 

Confirm that Regulation FD's fair disclosure requirements are fully understood

Has a Regulation FD 'cleansing' disclosure been prepared in case of accidental MNPI disclosure?

 

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Request legal team to prepare standby cleansing disclosure before event

Will there be a simultaneous webcast or real-time transcript?

 

Select the simultaneous disclosure method

Has the executive signed the quarterly MNPI certification?

 

Executive must complete MNPI certification before event approval

MNPI Risk Assessment Matrix

Very Low

Low

Medium

High

Very High

Likelihood of accidental disclosure

Potential market impact if disclosed

Audience sophistication level

Control over Q&A environment

Has the Board of Directors or Disclosure Committee been notified of this engagement?

 

Board/Committee Contact Name

Describe any additional MNPI safeguards or blackout protocols implemented for this event

4. Media Recording Rights & Re-Broadcast Licensing Terms Review

This section governs intellectual property rights, recording permissions, and licensing terms for all media capture and subsequent distribution. Failure to secure favorable terms may result in loss of control over executive messaging and reputational risk.

 

Will the event be audio or video recorded?

 

Recording formats (select all that apply)

Have you reviewed the host's recording consent form?

 

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Request host's recording consent form immediately for legal review

Recording Rights Ownership

Does the host require exclusive rights to the recording?

 

Confirm that exclusivity period does not exceed 30 days post-event

Will the recording be used for commercial purposes (e.g., sold, licensed to third parties)?

 

Describe commercial use terms and any revenue sharing arrangements

Distribution Channels Authorized (select all that apply)

Is there an embargo period restricting when the recording can be published?

 

Embargo Lift Date & Time

Will the host allow pre-publication review of edited recordings?

 

Acknowledge loss of editorial control and associated reputational risk

Does the agreement include indemnification clauses for IP infringement?

 

Request indemnification clause to protect against third-party IP claims

Describe any branding requirements (e.g., logos, disclaimers, copyright notices) that must appear in recordings

Will the recording be archived indefinitely or have a defined deletion date?

 

Scheduled Deletion Date

Are there any geographic restrictions on where the recording can be accessed?

 

List restricted countries or regions

Will the host provide a raw recording file for company archives?

 

Request raw file access for compliance and archival purposes

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5. VP of Global PR & General Counsel Joint Approval

Final approval requires joint sign-off from VP of Global PR and General Counsel confirming all risk factors have been mitigated, compliance requirements satisfied, and strategic value justified. This section captures the formal clearance decision and accountability trail.

 

Has the VP of Global PR reviewed all sections of this intake form?

 

VP of Global PR review is mandatory before submission to General Counsel

Has the General Counsel or designated legal counsel reviewed all sections?

 

Legal review is mandatory before final approval

Risk Assessment Matrix (to be completed by VP of Global PR)

Reputational risk to executive

Reputational risk to company

MNPI disclosure risk

Regulatory compliance risk

Media misquote risk

Competitive intelligence leakage

IP/licensing risk

Overall strategic value

VP of Global PR Risk Assessment Summary & Mitigation Recommendations

General Counsel Legal Opinion & Compliance Certification

Are there any conditions or modifications required for approval?

 

List all conditions, modifications, and restrictions

Final Approval Decision

Approval Decision Timestamp

VP of Global PR Digital Signature

General Counsel Digital Signature

Has the executive been briefed on all approval conditions and restrictions?

 

Executive briefing must occur before event participation

Is post-event monitoring required?

 

Select monitoring methods (select all that apply)

Post-Event Debrief Meeting Date

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