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Online Community Programme

1 July 2008

2nd Floor, Exmouth House3-11 Pine StreetLondonEC1R 0JH

T: +44 (0)20 7841 3970

www.outsideline.co.uk

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about usdigital communications

founded in 2000independentinternational

45 peopleaward winning

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Our clients

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Consumer engagement

Open

CommunicationOnline initiatives, such as viral videos, that are designed to generate discussion, but

not necessarily produce a shared outcome.

Open

Collaboration

Win-win initiatives that open a dialogue

toward reaching a broader goal

Controlled

CommunicationOne-way tactics such as TV advertising, online advertising and media relations.

Controlled

CollaborationProgrammes that facilitate participation but

are more controlled e.g Dell IdeaStorm

Talk Action

Participation

Passive

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Background / task

• LG is a South Korean multinational corporation.

• It is South Korea's second largest electronics maker and the world's third largest

appliance maker.

• It makes products for a design conscious consumer.

• In the mobile phone sector it is a challenger brand - behind Nokia, Samsung and

Sony Ericsson - so needs to think smarter and do differently.

• ‘Premium seekers’ and consideration at the point of purchase.

• Reaching opinion formers (influencing the influencers online) was one part of a

four part strategy in August 2007.

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Online community demographics

CreatorsPublish a blogPublish a webpageUpload video to sharing sites

ExpertsPost comments on blogsPost ratings and reviews

FunctionalsRead BlogsWatch peer-generated videosListen to Podcats

EnthusersUse RSSTag web pagesUse social networking sites

14%

21%

31%

34%

Opinion formers

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Audience - bloggers

The main creators and opinion former online are bloggers, they are characterised as being:

• Openly vocal, with a larger than average ego • Not constrained by traditional editorial policies• Often not commercially motivated • Media and technologically savvy• Tend to be experts in their chosen field of writing• Male

Most importantly they are able to influence a loyal following of readers and contributors on a particular subject

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Objectives

Primarily, to create long term, credible and influential relationships with key community members. The end goal is to increase consideration of LG products to parity with its competitors by:

• Increasing the buzz around its products • Creating positive sentiment towards its products

Secondarily, to further bolster LG’s brand promise of stylish design backed by innovative technology.

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The idea

How do you have a credible, long term and influential

relationship with an online community when product

release schedules mean there may be little to say?

You become part of the community and join in the

existing conversation.

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The approach

In our experience, best returns in community are gained long-term by:

• Demonstrating knowledge of the media and subject matter

• Participating actively, building trust and credibility over time

Then you are deemed authentic and have the right to influence the community.

This will ensure that:

• Product information can be fed to a more receptive audience

• Feedback will be honest, swift and more valuable

• You build a network of supporters minimising negative WOM

• The relationship can be fostered for more effective sponsorship and event

participation

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Summary of activity

• Creating a blog giving the activity a centre point and aiding credibility. The

blog’s content is shaped around LG’s core values of design, style, technology

and innovation with 1 in 3 to 4 posts being directly about LG products.

• Dealing with comments and enquiries to the blog, acting as LG.

• Active participation in the community for each country by posting comments on

target blogs on LG-related subjects.

• After a period of gaining credibility, sending product for review and then using

positive reviews on our blog to further amplify the message to the community.

• Further support the campaign by using other channels, as a regular member of

the community would I.e. YouTube, Flickr, Twitter etc.

• Support launch with an event to allow the direct interaction of bloggers and LG

staff, further cementing relationships and maximising coverage.

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Blog - structure and content• Traditional blog structure - WordPress, content layout, text treatment, archive, recent posts etc.

• Comments we’ve made - to demonstrate participation, authenticate posts as from LG and pass links back to target blogs

• Comments you’ve made - to encourage debate on the site and self-help

• Link roll - links to friendly blogs to further demonstrate understanding of media

• Content - covers design, technology, innovation and style. 3 regular articles to 1 LG-related.

• URL - www.lgblog.co.uk

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Phase 1 - building credibility

LG Blog

Target Blog

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

1. We comment on target site joining in the debate

Primary Audience (influencers, creators, enthusers)

2. Audience sees our comments and, over time, recognises us as a member of the community

3. Audience begins to read our blog and may comment on our posts

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Phase 2 - influencing

LG Blog

Target Blog

Comment

Comment

Comment Comment

Comment

Comment

4. After a few weeks we send a phone for review

6. Primary audience spreads the positive WOM through blogging, forums and other channels

8. We reference the review/ coverage in one of our own posts

Coverage

Primary Audience (influencers, creators, enthusers)

Secondary Audience (functional, mass audience)

5. Audience sees the coverage and comments

7. Both audiences view and comment on blog

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Supporting activity

EventsSecret launch event for bloggers held in Apr 2008

Attend industry events as LG - SMS Text News, Mobile Geeks of London

VideoCreated YouTube channel and others to highlight official video

Create our own weekly “How to….” guides. Answer questions to the blog.

FlickrCreated an official account and show off photo capability of phone

Invite others to phone groups and use their content on the blog

TwitterOfficial presence to highlight blog posts

Follow our bloggers

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Measurement

KPI Description Tool(s)

Total Buzz The amount of blog coverage indicates how effective the campaign has been at getting Secret talked about within the blogoshpere. Although this metric will include coverage created via other media (TV, PR etc.) it is a good overall measure of the amount of conversation happening online concerning the phones.

Onalytica

Share of Impact The share of impact takes the total buzz and weights the “voices” within the buzz as to who has the most topical influence. This is a good measure not only of the choice of media but how successful we have been at achieving “influential” coverage.

Onalytica

Sentiment Sentiment measures the how the buzz around a term can be categorized (positive, neutral or negative). It does this by “reading” the context in which the term is used and automatically categorising this.

Onalytica

Product Reviews The number of positive review blog posts made by those blogs sent a phone to review.

Visiting blogs on the media list.

Blog Readership The number of individuals that visit the blog during the campaign

Google Analytics

Blog popularity and influence

This measures both the number of links from other sites (blogs included) and reflects the amount of conversation about the blog, its influence and popularity within the wider online community.

Google

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UK - blog review example

Review summary

Very positive review, particular interest in the handset design, image editing and internet browsing.

Good points - Slinky design, Vibrating touch-screen, Navigation, Internet browsing, Camera, image viewing

Bad points - Stylus, battery life

Name - Coolest Gadgets

Date published - 3 Dec 2007Coverage - 161,584 unique usersLink - link to full review

Genre - Gadgets

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Blog reviews - spread and influence

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Some tips

• This is not a campaign - it’s a long term commitment to the community

• Dedicated team working all the time - there are no half measures

• Post and comment often

• Reply to everything and as soon as possible

• Use all the media that are appropriate

• Be honest and open

• Don’t avoid negative comments or be afraid of disagreement

• Carry into the “real world” - meet people

• Overall, act like a member of the community would

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Other case studies

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LactoUK

Targeting Lactose Intolerants OnlineEducate, drive trial, increase site retention, create brand advocacy

Insight, Community and OutreachOnline insight including with target audience and influencersCommunity hub, incl. an interactive restaurant guide, FAQ and personal interactionBlog outreach programme

Lactofree in Strong Position to Own Space Initial results of search and community marketing shows 1200% increase in traffic

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Now Play ItWorldwideNew Way of Learning Develop a new and exciting way for people to learn to play musical instruments and create a new revenue stream

Real Artists, Real Music Downloadable simple and fun lessons taught by artist such as Blur, KT Tunstall, Paul McCartney, etc.

New Revenue Stream Huge artist interestGreat media coverageNew salesMassive new digital business

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NikeUK

Who’s the Fastest? Drive awareness of the latest Nike Mercurial Vapor boot, initiating discussion surrounding speed in the game and building a platform for further activity

Setting the Pace A rich content and communication based strategy that builds a long-term relationship with influential football bloggers

Final ScoreTen blogs drove over 30,000 views of a single clip Debate started around core topic amongst fansMedia pickup of story in Daily Mail onlineLong term platform built for subsequent activity

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Contact

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