Presentation on need to build trust in smart grid markets, home energy management systems. Presented at ConnectivityWeek, May 25, 2011 by Kimberly Kupiecki, senior vice president, Edelman
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1. Building Trust and Communicating the Value Proposition for HEMSKimberly Kupiecki, EdelmanMay 24, 2011
2. 2 HEMS: an emerging, crowded market From the Cleantech group report: Home Energy Management Seeking Clarity Amidst the Hype - Jan 2011
3. Is the HEMS market “awash with hype?” 3 smart grid
4. Consumer Disposition on HEMS HEMS challenged by distrust of smart meters Perception of increased rates, big brother and lack of privacy controls Accenture survey shows most customers are “set and forget” variety Number of consumers using these tools is still very small in relation to investment Cost will be a factor in determining level of adoption Little agreement as to who should pay for the costs of the devices 4
6. 6 Informed publics need info from multiple sources, voices at least 3-5 times to believe U.S. 3-5 times 62% H137. Think about everything you see or hear every day about companies, whether it is positive or negative. How many times in general do you need to be exposed to something about a specific company to believe that the information is likely to be true? Please give me a number. Informed publics ages 25-64 in the U.S.
7. 7 Technology firmly on top as most trusted industry globally and in U.S.; Trust in Industries Significant at 95% confidence level compared to global A30-45. [TRACKING] Now I would like to focus on your trust in different industry sectors. Please tell me how much you TRUST businesses in each of the following industries to do what is right. Again, please use a nine-point scale where one means that you “DO NOT TRUST THEM AT ALL” and nine means that you “TRUST THEM A GREAT DEAL.” (Top 4 Box) Informed publics ages 25-64 in 23 countries and the U.S.
8. 8 “Experts” top the list of credible people for information about a company Credible Spokespeople – U.S. 2009 2011 D104-111. [TRACKING] Now I’m going to read you a list of people. In general, when forming an opinion of a company, if you heard information about a company from that person, how credible would the information be—extremely credible, very credible, somewhat credible, or not credible at all? (Top 2 Box, Credible: Very + Extremely Credible) Informed Publics ages 25-64 in the U.S.
9. Trust protects reputation U.S. When a company is distrusted When a company is trusted 59% will believe negative information after hearing it 1-2 times 52% will believe positive information after hearing it 1-2 times will believe positive information after hearing it 1-2 times 14% 9% will believe negative information after hearing it 1-2 times Think about a company that you do not trust. How many times would you need to be exposed to (C83. positive information; C84. negative information) about that company to believe the information is likely to be true? Please give me a number. Informed publics ages 25-64 in the U.S. Think about a company that you trust. How many times would you need to be exposed to (C85. negative information; C86. positive information) about that company to believe the information is likely to be true? Please give me a number. Informed publics ages 25-64 in the U.S. 9
10. Quick recap HEMS is an emerging market Crowded Entry from many directions Customer base is currently small, early adopter Breach of trust with smart meters Know that people need to hear a message many times through many channels – surround sound Technology is most trusted and “expert” is the most trusted spokesperson 10
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Notes de l'éditeur
There are five distinct categories that occur in the emergence of any new technology: Technology trigger. A breakthrough, public demonstration, product launch or other event that generates significant press and industry interest. Peak of inflated expectations. a phase of overenthusiasm and unrealistic projections during which a flurry of publicized activity by technology leaders results in some successes but more failures as the technology is pushed to its limits. The only enterprises making money at this stage are conference organizers and magazine publishers. Trough of disillusionment. The point at which the technology becomes unfashionable and the press abandons the topic, because the technology did not live up to its overinflated expectations. Slope of enlightenment. Focused experimentation and solid hard work by an increasingly diverse range of organizations lead to a true understanding of the technology's applicability, risks and benefits. Commercial off-the-shelf methodologies and tools become available to ease the development process. Plateau of productivity. The real-world benefits of the technology are demonstrated and accepted. Tools and methodologies are increasingly stable as they enter their second and third generation. The final height of the plateau varies according to whether the technology is broadly applicable or only benefits a niche market.
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