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Engaging with
KOL Online
Alexandra Fulford
@Pharmaguapa
What is a KOL and a KOI?

Key Opinion Leader

© 2013 ZS Associates

Key Online Influencer
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We get value from KOLs today already …. why bother with
digital?

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
The simple answer – extend the reach of your message

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
But there are other benefits – such as insight generation …..

© 2013 ZS Associates

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… and relationship building

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
So what is in it for the KOL?

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
The same simple answer – extend the reach of their message

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
As well as build and secure their name online as well as offline

© 2013 ZS Associates

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They can also use it to build relationships

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Companies like Boehringer Ingelheim are starting to do this

© 2013 ZS Associates

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They tweeted with a KOL around #COPD

© 2013 ZS Associates

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They publicised the event through social media

and bloggers
picked up on it

© 2013 ZS Associates

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They set housekeeping rules at the start of the chat

© 2013 ZS Associates

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And then facilitated the discussion

© 2013 ZS Associates

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The result – an interesting discussion

© 2013 ZS Associates

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OK .. So how?

© 2013 ZS Associates

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The first step is to identify individuals to engage with

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Select KOL rising stars - rather than dinosaurs

• Less digitally inclined
• Already at top of game
with less to prove
• Will retire soon

• More interested in digital
• Looking to increase influence
• Future top tier KOL

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Gain a better understanding of their online presence

» Where ?
» How active?
» What do they
share?

Are they
active
online?

» Where ?
» How often?
» Under what
context?
© 2013 ZS Associates

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At the same time identify KOI …

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
… and understand their networks and preferences …

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…and listen to their needs

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Categorise and allocate your selected KOL and KOI

Journalists

• Communications

HCP

• Medical

Patients

• Patient advocacy
• Communications

Level 1 – Beginner
Level 2 - Experienced
© 2013 ZS Associates

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Set up training ….

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
…as an extension of traditional speaker training for example

© 2013 ZS Associates

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And ideally together at a single physical meeting

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Set clear parameters around expectations and share a vision

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
Provide support as needed

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
Develop material for your online KOL and KOI

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
Most importantly - invest time into the relationship

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
Thank you – Questions?

Alexandra Fulford
alexandra.fulford@zsassociates.com
@pharmaguapa

© 2013 ZS Associates

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Engaging with KOL online

  • 1. Engaging with KOL Online Alexandra Fulford @Pharmaguapa
  • 2. What is a KOL and a KOI? Key Opinion Leader © 2013 ZS Associates Key Online Influencer −2− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 3. We get value from KOLs today already …. why bother with digital? © 2013 ZS Associates −3− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 4. The simple answer – extend the reach of your message © 2013 ZS Associates −4− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 5. But there are other benefits – such as insight generation ….. © 2013 ZS Associates −5− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 6. … and relationship building © 2013 ZS Associates −6− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 7. So what is in it for the KOL? © 2013 ZS Associates −7− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 8. The same simple answer – extend the reach of their message © 2013 ZS Associates −8− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 9. As well as build and secure their name online as well as offline © 2013 ZS Associates −9− Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 10. They can also use it to build relationships © 2013 ZS Associates − 10 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 11. Companies like Boehringer Ingelheim are starting to do this © 2013 ZS Associates − 11 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 12. They tweeted with a KOL around #COPD © 2013 ZS Associates − 12 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 13. They publicised the event through social media and bloggers picked up on it © 2013 ZS Associates − 13 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 14. They set housekeeping rules at the start of the chat © 2013 ZS Associates − 14 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 15. And then facilitated the discussion © 2013 ZS Associates − 15 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 16. The result – an interesting discussion © 2013 ZS Associates − 16 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 17. OK .. So how? © 2013 ZS Associates − 17 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 18. The first step is to identify individuals to engage with © 2013 ZS Associates − 18 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 19. Select KOL rising stars - rather than dinosaurs • Less digitally inclined • Already at top of game with less to prove • Will retire soon • More interested in digital • Looking to increase influence • Future top tier KOL © 2013 ZS Associates − 19 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 20. Gain a better understanding of their online presence » Where ? » How active? » What do they share? Are they active online? » Where ? » How often? » Under what context? © 2013 ZS Associates − 20 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 21. At the same time identify KOI … © 2013 ZS Associates − 21 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 22. … and understand their networks and preferences … 22 ZS Associates © 2013 − 22 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 23. …and listen to their needs © 2013 ZS Associates − 23 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 24. Categorise and allocate your selected KOL and KOI Journalists • Communications HCP • Medical Patients • Patient advocacy • Communications Level 1 – Beginner Level 2 - Experienced © 2013 ZS Associates − 24 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 25. Set up training …. © 2013 ZS Associates − 25 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 26. …as an extension of traditional speaker training for example © 2013 ZS Associates − 26 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 27. And ideally together at a single physical meeting © 2013 ZS Associates − 27 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 28. Set clear parameters around expectations and share a vision © 2013 ZS Associates − 28 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 29. Provide support as needed © 2013 ZS Associates − 29 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 30. Develop material for your online KOL and KOI © 2013 ZS Associates − 30 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 31. Most importantly - invest time into the relationship © 2013 ZS Associates − 31 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1
  • 32. Thank you – Questions? Alexandra Fulford alexandra.fulford@zsassociates.com @pharmaguapa © 2013 ZS Associates − 32 − Engaging with KOL_SMI_V1

Editor's Notes

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