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Engaging with KOL Online
Alexandra Fulford
@Pharmaguapa
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What is a KOL and a KOI?
Key Opinion Leader Key Online Influencer
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We get value from KOLs today already …. why bother with digital?
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The simple answer – extend the reach of your message
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But there are other benefits – such as insight generation …..
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… and relationship building
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So what is in it for the KOL?
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The same simple answer – extend the reach of their message
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As well as build and secure their name online as well as offline
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They can also use it to build relationships
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Companies like Boehringer Ingelheim are starting to do this
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They tweeted with a KOL around #COPD
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They publicised the event through social media
and bloggers picked up on it
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They set housekeeping rules at the start of the chat
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And then facilitated the discussion
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The result – an interesting discussion
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OK .. So how?
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The first step is to identify individuals to engage with
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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
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Gain a better understanding of their online presence
» Where ?» How active?» What do they
share?
» Where ?» How often?» Under what
context?
Are they active online?
Are they getting mentioned
online?
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At the same time identify KOI …
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… and understand their networks and preferences …
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…and listen to their needs
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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
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Set up training ….
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…as an extension of traditional speaker training for example
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And ideally together at a single physical meeting
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Set clear parameters around expectations and share a vision
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Provide support as needed
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Develop material for your online KOL and KOI
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Most importantly - invest time into the relationship
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Thank you – Questions?
Alexandra Fulford
alexandra.fulford@zsassociates.com
@pharmaguapa
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