2. QRCA Symposium on Excellence in Qualitative Research May 12, 2011 The Virtual Boardroom: Using Online Qualitative to Research Senior Stakeholders Developing High Value Corporate Strategy Penny Mesure Philips International Michael Walsh Observant LLC

3. The Role of “Senior Influencers”

4. Philips is Involved in Many Markets Globally Cardiovascular Market Coffee Makers Professional Lighting Patient Monitoring Rechargeable Toothbrushes Consumer Lighting Care and Resuscitation Male Shaving Lamps

5. Philips Focus on Health & Well-being Synergies Across the Portfolio “In 2015 Philips wants to be a global leader in health and well-being, illustrated by the aim to become the preferred brand in this domain in a majority of our markets”

6. Targeting Senior Influencers * Other stakeholders include: Financial/business media, governments, unions, educational institutions, NGOs Create a dialogue on key H&WB societal trends to build thought leadership and advocacy for Philips in this area Institutional Investors

7. Strategy Road Map PHILIPS VISION AND STRATEGY UNDERSTAND TARGET AUDIENCES GO LIVE GLOBAL BRAND CAMPAIGN / STAKEHOLDER ACTIVITIES TWEAK STRATEGY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SPACE

8. Strategy and Research Road Map PHILIPS VISION AND STRATEGY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SPACE TWEAKING STRATEGY POST TESTING OF CAMPAIGN ELEMENTS BRAND CAMPAIGN: COMMUNICATIONS TRACKING BRAND CAMPAIGN: PRE TESTING OF CAMPAIGN ELEMENTS

9. How Do We Reach These Influencers and Bring Them Together?

10. 9 Access influencers and key constituents who are challenging to pull together Provide rapid feedback to the Philips team Maintain ongoing discussion with audiences Logistical benefits without sacrificing quality Access influencers and key constituents who are challenging to pull together Provide rapid feedback to the Philips team Maintain ongoing discussion with audiences Logistical benefits without sacrificing quality Leveraging an Online Research Platform With Key Influencers

11. Online Bulletin Boards

12. Participants, Moderators and Observers Can Be Located Across Many Time Zones

13. Convenience and Flexibility High Quality Interaction Fast Turn Around Daily Transcripts Data Structuring Rapid Reporting Speedy Deployment Cost Effective VIDEO STREAMING 1 OBB = Several FGs Advantages

14. The Virtual Boardroom

15. Concept Evaluation: Philips Livable Cities Award

16. Audio and Visual Stimuli: Philips Livable Cities Webcast

17. Projective Techniques: Year-End Perceptions of Philips “Because it is a sunburst, equates with light. Enlightening others, bringing clarity and solutions to the world.” – Senior Business Leader, US “I'd have to say a Lexus sedan...they are very high quality, technologically savvy, and top of mind recognizable, yet affordable.” – Healthcare Professional, US

18. Performance Tracking: Creating Brand Advocates Senior Business Leaders Healthcare Professionals Lighting Professionals Is a company I would speak highly of without being asked Is a leader in innovation Understands people’s needs Size indicates degree of positive association Wave 1: March 2010 Wave 3: July2010 Wave 6: December 2010

19. “Core” Respondents Throughout Year Senior Business Leaders Healthcare Professionals Lighting Professionals

20. Maintaining Respondent Engagement Continuous FeedbackAppropriate IncentivesTargeted Discussions “Thank you for inviting me to participate.” – Senior Influencer

21. Taking Action

22. Internal OBB Stakeholder Eco-System Brand Campaign Team Brand Strategy Team Chief Marketing Officer Public Affairs Team External Communications Team The Philips Center for Health and Well-being Global MI/ Partner Agency

23. Plus It’s Raising the Status of Market Research Within Philips

24. Looking Ahead to Future Research with Online Bulletin Boards