PR CONSULTING DENTSU INC.

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03 President's Message04 Company Overview05 Expertise06 Approach10 Awards15 Publications

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Our vision for the future

As society continually changes, so do the individuals that constitute that society. It goes without saying that the value we at PR Consulting Dentsu provide and the role we fulfill are also constantly evolving. As we continue to explore the fundamental role of public relations in contemporary communications, at times we will transcend accepted boundaries, and in the process redefine the very essence of our field. In fact, it is not an overstatement to say that those breakthroughs are the very reason we do what we do.

Building better relationships lies at the core of the public relations profession. It� s about building as many of those positive connections as possible. And by accumulating these relationships, we hope to contribute to an ever-better society. That is the guiding principle for each and every one of us at PR Consulting Dentsu.

Masahiro MakiguchiPresident & CEOPR Consulting Dentsu Inc.

We are committed to leading social innovation through advocacy.

President's Message

4 Company Overview

Company Name PR Consulting Dentsu Inc.(PRCD)

Established September 20, 1961

Capital JPY 40 million Sales JPY 8.27 billion (fiscal year 2020)

President & CEO Masahiro Makiguchi

Number of Employees 304 (as of September 2021)

PR Planners 131 (certified by the PRSJ, as of September 2021)

Head Office Shiodome City Center 35th Floor 1-5-2 Higashi Shimbashi, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-7135 Phone: +81-3-6263-9000

Branch Office Nakanoshima Festival Tower West Bldg., 16th Floor 3-2-4 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City

Osaka 530-8228 Phone: +81-6-6484-8850

Affiliated Companies Kyodo News PR Wire; Dentsu Public Relations Consulting Beijing Co., Ltd.

Affiliated Organizations Japan Business Federation; Public Relations Society of Japan (PRSJ); Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs); Japan Society for Corporate Communication Studies; International Public Relations Association (IPRA); Japan National Press Club; Foreign Press Center Japan; The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan; The Japan Marketing Association; The Word of Mouth Japan Marketing Association; Japan Internet Advertising Association; Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry; The Japan Overseas Enterprises Association; Medical Journalists Association of Japan; Japan Medical and Scientific Communicators Association; Osaka Advertising Agencies Association; Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Overseas Business MSLGROUP; Mitchell Communications GroupPartners

Certifications Environmental Management System, ISO 14001:2015 (JISQ14001:2015) Group certification

Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (JISQ 27001:2014) Group certification

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New Product and Service CampaignsOur strategists leverage platforms including websites and social media for seamless integration with earned/paid media coverage and in-store promotions.

Repositioning of Products and ServicesTo re-energize products that have been on the market for a number of years, we develop a context that motivates rediscovery while further expanding the fan base.

Corporate BrandingWith trends such as ESG and digital transformation rapidly changing the business landscape, we provide corporate branding support based on consideration of how best to deliver value to all stakeholders.

PR StrategyLeveraging proprietary methods like our Octopus Model (see p.10) and Attractiveness Branding Model, we analyze SWOT factors. Once PR targets and KPIs have been set, our strategists build the messages and action plans necessary to achieve your goals.

Internal brandingSharing the goals and purpose of corporate activities and fostering a company culture of communication and mutual respect helps bring employees on board with your corporate vision and contributes majorly to company growth. Utilizing our Internal Branding Model developed based on original research, we help you boost employee engagement.

Leadership CommunicationsOne of the most important roles of top management is communicating the purpose and vision of their organization to a variety of stakeholders. Leveraging our extensive expertise and network, we will help your executives communicate effectively to internal and external parties

HealthcareOur healthcare experience is not limited to medical products and equipment, but also includes PR in fields such as health foods, nutrition, sports, technology, and data management.

Business-to-Business (B2B)Through persuasive storytelling, we build demand and enhance your business by bringing the spotlight to new products and technologies.

Business-to-Consumer (B2C)We maximize the value of information by designing communications strategies based on the Dentsu Group’s unique PR IMPAKT approach.

Tracking Effectiveness & KPIsOur Reputation Matrix (see p.8) is an integrated effectiveness measurement framework that provides comprehensive insights into the quantitative and qualitative aspects of reputation.

Expertise

CSV/CSR/SDGs CommunicationsWith our robust network of subject-matter experts and media contacts, we provide one-stop support in the ESG/SDGs field, from fundamental strategy formulation to internal and external communications.

Public AffairsBased on trend analysis among lawmakers, administrators, stakeholders and the media, we establish advocacy strategies, compile evidence, and approach and engage key decision makers.

Risk ManagementLeveraging the proprietary Risk Management Pentagon Model, we identify potential risks and construct pre-emptive countermeasures, counsel on management of crisis situations, and support brand recovery.

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Problem Identification

Story Development

Content Creation

Message Delivery

Public Dialogue

Reputation Management

Integrated solutions in five key areas establish the optimal foundation for a favorable reputation

Problem Identification Data-driven consulting that leverages results from surveys by our internal think tank Corporate Communication Strategic Studies Institute, in conjunction with our client-customizable assessment framework the Reputation Matrix

Public DialogueAdvocacy based on up-to-the-minute awareness of consumer and societal perspectives

Message DeliveryOptimization of delivery channels according to your message and target audience, including cross-platform coordination, leveraging in-house data on current information flow patterns

Content CreationDeveloping compelling content that incorporates relevant facts and evokes a genuine emotional response

Public Dialogue

Message Delivery

Content Creation

Story Development

Problem Identification

Reputation Management

Approach

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The Octopus Model developed by our internal think tank, the Corporate Communication Strategic Studies Institute (CSI), divides communications abilities into eight separately evaluated categories. Using this model, CSI conducts the biennial Corporate Communications Capability Survey, securing responses from numerous listed businesses to produce industry-level data on the communications competency of companies in Japan.

Data-Driven Consulting Powered by the Octopus Model

1INTELLIGENCE

2ANALYSIS

7RISK MANAGEMENT

3STRATEGY

8ORGANIZATION

5DELIVERY

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ENGAGEMENT

4CONTENT

CREATION

2014: answered by 479 listed companies 2016: answered by 533 listed companies 2018: answered by 518 listed cpmpanies 2020: answered by 474 listed cpmpanies

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KPI and Reputation Matrix The impact of PR is measured not only by the quantity of earned media exposure, but also from a qualitative perspective. Our Reputation Matrix offers an integrated analy-sis based on diverse methods, including earned and shared media analysis driven by measurement of impressions (rather than ad value equivalency), and surveys of target audience perceptions.

Social Listening

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of Twitter posts to discern consumer sentiment; rapidly assesses large samples.

Target Research

Web surveys to gauge the reactions of stakeholders beyond Twitter users; measures the response of targets sharing specific attributes such as age or occupation.

Attractiveness Branding Survey

A unique survey created by PRCD which analyzes consumer sentiment via three metrics: human-level, financial, and product attractiveness. Competitor comparisons are also possible.

Media Analysis

Analysis of coverage by media channel to quantitatively discern the characteristics of each channel.

Media Intelligence & Media Audit

Qualitative analysis of coverage tone and content in assorted media for comparison and assessment; elucidates coverage policies and features of each media channel.

Media Reputation Research

A unique PRCD analysis which breaks down coverage outcomes into six areas and 20 attributes for quantitative scoring. Competitor comparisons are also possible.

Social Listening

Target Research

Media Impressions

Media ReputationResearch

Media Analysis

Media Intelligence &

Media Audit

AttractivenessBranding

Survey

9Approach

The media ecosystem is constantly changing due to the complex interactions of PESO media channels. Advanced knowledge of information design incorporating experiential and in-store events is also in increasing demand. We help clients find the best way to deliver their message, from developing content that resonates with the target audience, to identifying the optimal influencers and media outlets. PESO Media Model:Paid MediaEarned Media Shared Media Owned Media

Information Design & Influencer Communications

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PR Award Grand Prix

Launched in 2001 under the auspices of the Public Relations Society of Japan, the PR Award Grand Prix receives entries from a wide range of government agencies, corporations, NPOs, and educational organizations in addition to PR companies.

Grand Prix Award (2018)“Nameless Chores” for Daiwa House Industory

Skill/Innovation category (2015)“Crisis Management Capability Survey for Listed Companies” for our self-promotion

Grand Prix Award(2012)“Spirit of Togetherness – Enhaning the Japanese Red Cross’s Communications Capacity”for Japanese Red Cross Society

IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence (GWA) Founded by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) in 1990, these global awards have a longstanding association with the United Nations. The Global Contribution Award recognises a campaign with an objective of meeting one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Sports,Corporate Communications and Corporate　Responsibility(2020)“SAVE LIONS Project by Seibu Lions“ for Seibu Lions

Grand Prix（2019）“Kobayashi City Department of SIMCITY BUILDIT” for Electronic Arts K.K.

Corporate Communications CategoriesBusiness-to-Business Categories〔2018〕“Castle Keepsake” for Sakura Paxx Corp.

PR Awards Asia(formerly the PRWeek Awards Asia) Haymarket Media Group, a publisher of PR and marketing industry media, organizes this PR award program for the Asia-Pacific region. The judging panel, which consists of roughly 60 experts selected from corporations and agencies, is chaired by a member selected from Haymarket’s ranks. A typical year sees over 600 applications from around 15 countries.

Japan/Korea PR Campaign of the Year-Silver（2020）“Connecting KIDS” for Kiko Network/CAN Japan

Marketing Communications category – Gold (2016)“LOVE THERMO #WarmUpWithLove” for Panasonic Corporation

Campaign of the Year, Public Affairs Campaign, and Business-to-Business Campaign (2009)“Japan’s Milk Price Problem: the 30-year Challenge” for Japan Dairy Council

SABRE Awards（SABRE:Superior Achievement in Branding , Reputation and Engagement）

The SABRE Awards receive the largest number of applications of any PR industry award program, with around 1,500 entries from the Asia-Pacific region alone. Regional competitions are held in six regions around the globe. The top projects are nominated for the Global SABRE Awards, where the best campaigns are chosen from among 5,000 entries worldwide.

Global SABRE Award (2020)Saving Laundry from Zombie Odors for Lion Corporation

North Asia PR Consultancy of the Year (2018)

Global SABRE Award (2018)“Changing Housework from a JOB to JOY” for Procter & Gamble Japan

Japan Consultancy of the Year (2015, 2009)

PR Industry Awards

Awards

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Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Developing from its early origins as a competition for cinema advertising contractors held as part of the Cannes Film Festival, since 1954 the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has been conducted as an independent celebration of leading-edge endeavor in communications, advertising, and related fields. The festival’s scale, its prestigious jury, and the caliber of entries make Cannes Lions one of the most renowned of all international advertising awards.

Mobile category Grand Prix Award (2017)“The Family Way” for Recruit Lifestyle Co., Ltd.

Visit our website for a detailed award history.

Awards

Spirit of Togetherness: Enhancing the Japanese Red Cross's Communication Capacity

Dancing from Disaster: Road to Recovery from FukushimaJapan's Milk Price Problem: The 30-Year Challenge

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Japan Dairy Council

Japan's Milk Price Problem: the 30-year Challenge―Public Affairs / B2BThe business environment for dairy farmers in Japan deteriorated rapidly from the fall of 2006. This was largely due to a surge in the price of cornfeed used to feed cows (stemming from a spike in demand for corn used in the production of bioethanol), a rise in the cost of hay, and increased fuel expenses due to higher oil prices. As more and more dairy farmers gave up the business, a two-year campaign was launched to promote understanding of the problems facing producers.

During the campaign, we held press briefings to raise awareness of the difficult business conditions facing dairy farmers, as well as street events to appeal directly to consumers about the crisis. We also conducted seminars for milk distributors to promote understanding and awareness of the farmers' plight.

These activities brought considerable focus to the unprecedented crisis facing dairy farmers, and persuaded dairy product manufacturers to accept

a price rise. In April 2008, the wholesale milk price was raised by three yen per kilogram―the first increase in 30 years.

The year following this decision, feed prices rose even further. We continued to disseminate this information to the media, and in March 2009 the wholesale milk price was raised by a further 10 yen per kilogram.

Asia-Pacific PR Award 2009Campaign of the YearPublic Affairs Campaign of the YearBtoB Campaign of the Year

IPRA 2009Golden World Award for Excellence in BtoB Category

Public Relations Society of Japan Awards FY2009Long-term PR Category

Awards

Red Cross

Spirit of Togetherness: Enhancing the Japanese Red Cross's Communication Capacity―Internal CommunicationsIn order to improve understanding and support for the Japanese Red Cross Society, it was first necessary to strengthen their internal communications and PR capabilities.

On behalf of the Japanese Red Cross, we conducted the �Spirit of Togetherness� project, which enhanced the communication skills of the organization's 62,000 employees, improved external communications, and raised awareness of the society's activities.

IPRA 2013Golden World Award for Excellence in Internal Communications Category

Public Relations Society of Japan Awards FY2012Grand Prix Award

Spa Resort Hawaiians

Dancing from Disaster: Road to Recovery from Fukushima―CSR CommunicationsSpa Resort Hawaiians (operated by Joban Kosan Co., Ltd.), a well-known hot spring resort in Fukushima Prefecture, was forced to close as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

The hula dance troupe that regularly performed at the resort went on a nationwide tour aimed at cheering up the disaster victims, despite the fact that they too were affected by the catastrophe.

The image of the steadfast, smiling dancers evoked sympathy among the public, and gained positive media attention throughout the country.

2011 Asia-Pacific SABRE AwardsCSR Category Winner

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Awards

Starbucks Coffee Japan

Back to Basics: Starbucks Espresso Journey―Experiential PR/Promotional ActivityWe conducted a campaign that took Starbucks back to its roots to promote its espresso range, all with the aim of creating sustainable growth for the business.To attract the brand's fan base, we opened a �pop-up store' in the fashionable Omotesando district of Tokyo. Within the store, nine types of espresso were represented as book covers that were arranged on a set of shelves. Visitors selected their favorite and were able to taste the espresso as well as read the story behind the beverage. This unique campaign allowed consumers to experience the drink while learning something interesting about the product.

2013 Asia-Pacific SABRE AwardsSpecial Event Category Certificate of Excellence

PR WEEK AWARDS Asia 2013Professional Activity of the Year Category Certificate of Excellence

Back to Basics: Starbucks Espresso Journey

Upgrading Hokkaido Rice to 'First Class'

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Hokkaido Rice Sales Expansion CommitteeUpgrading Hokkaido Rice to �First Class'―Communication Research/Branding/B2BAfter large-scale surveys demonstrated that Japanese consumers were influenced by brand names when judging the taste of rice, we presented these findings to the media and rice distributors, while also holding tasting events and creating other opportunities for people to experience the great flavor of Hokkaido rice. These efforts succeeded in boosting the standing of the Hokkaido rice brand, and helped to secure fairer prices. This heightened appreciation even saw Hokkaido rice make its way onto the first class menus of Japanese airlines.

Asia-Pacific PR Award 2010BtoB Campaign of the Year

IPRA 2010Golden World Award for Excellence in Communication Research Category

Public Relations Society of Japan Awards 2009 Grand Prix Award

Strategic Thinking on PR Management: Eight PR Capabilities to Boost Profits(Available in Japanese only)Publisher: Nikkei BP ConsultingDate of Publication: April 6, 2015Retail Price: 1,800 yen (tax exclusive)

Basic Knowledge of PR Thinking:New Rules to Encourage Sharing by People and the Media(Available in Japanese only)Publisher: ShoeishaDate of Publication: March 15, 2018Retail Price: 1,480 yen (tax exclusive)

New Strategic Thinking on PR Manage-ment: Eight PR Capabilities to Boost Values(Available in Japanese only)Publisher: Nikkei BP ConsultingDate of Publication: December 1, 2020Retail Price: 1,800 yen (tax exclusive)

Strategic Thinking on Brand Management:Tactics to Enhance Attractiveness and Boost Corporate Value(Available in Japanese only)Publisher: Nikkei Business PublicationsDate of Publication: January 29, 2018Retail Price: 1,800 yen (tax exclusive)

Strategic Thinking on Risk Management: Five Risk Tactics to Boost Profits

(Available in Japanese only)Publisher: Nikkei BP ConsultingDate of Publication: July 15, 2016Retail Price: 1,800 yen (tax exclusive)

15Publications

Communicating: A Guide to PR in Japan(Available in English only)Publisher: Wiley Publishing JapanDate of Publication: March 1, 2018Retail Price: 3,500 yen (tax exclusive)

Basic Knowledge of PR Thinking:New Rules to Encourage Sharing by People and the Media*Traditional Chinese version

Essentials of Strategic PR: Five Perspectives for PR Practice(Available In Japanese only)Publisher: ShinjindoDate of Publication: June 7, 2013Retail Price: 1,200 yen (tax exclusive)

Learning Local Government PR from 17 Success Stories: Transforming Communities with Information(Available in Japanese only)Publisher: JIJI Press Publication ServiceDate of Publication: December 16, 2016Retail Price: 1,400 yen (tax exclusive)

A PR Perspective on Inbound Tourism Strategy: Today’s Chinese Visitors to Japan Gravitate to the Countryside not Cities, Experiences not Shopping Sprees(Available in Japanese only)Publisher: SendenkaigiDate of Publication: November 11, 2016Retail Price: 1,900 yen (tax exclusive)

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