Philips was founded in 1891 in Eindhoven, Netherlands by Gerard Philips and Anton Philips. The logo features stars representing the evening sky through which radio waves travel, and waves representing radio waves. Philips rebranded itself with the mantra of "sense and simplicity" meaning advanced technology that is easy to use and designed around consumers. Market research with over 1,650 consumers and 180 companies revealed the core target group values simplicity and efficiency. To compete with low-cost Japanese manufacturers, Philips' strategy was to increase production through large automated plants, connect emotionally with people through cultural branding, and communicate globally through relevant advertisement content.