1. Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary. September 19, 2002 Driving Business Performance for our Clients Career Opportunities at IRI

2. 2 Agenda  Our company, our clients and our business  Project Manager position - Roles and responsibilities - Training program - Initial assignment - Daily activities  Career path and success factors Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

3. 3 Information Resources, Inc. (IRI)  Founded in 1979  Headquarters: Chicago  Offices worldwide (New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Winston-Salem, and International)  $500 million in annual revenue (listed on NASDAQ)  4000+ employees  We are a premier business intelligence provider to the consumer goods industry. Our Company Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

4. 4 Our Clients Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary. Our Client’s are the Leaders in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry:

5. 5 We Provide Valuable Business Insights to Help Drive Our Clients’ Business Key Business Areas  Market Measurement: Retail sales tracking information  Consumer Analytics and Insights: Who is buying and why  Retail Execution: How to win at the shelf Our Business Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

6. 6 We Help Our Clients Address Issues Like:  What is my product’s market share?  Do I have the right pricing strategy?  Am I building a loyal consumer base?  Are my promotions efficient?  Where should I focus my new product development? Our Business Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

7. Project Manager Position

8. 8 Project Manager’s Play an Important Role:  Entry level position in our Client Service and Consulting Division  Assigned to a client team after completing comprehensive training program  Direct interface with assigned client(s) and internal IRI specialists  Participate in identification of key client issues  Help develop actionable recommendations based on internal analysis of IRI consumer and market data Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

9. 9 The IRI Academy Prepares Project Managers for their Initial Assignment  Four week training program in Chicago  Objective is to build skills, competencies, and knowledge in the areas of technology, resources and processes  Interactive training combining technical training, case studies and team presentations  Periodic assessments to measure mastery of skills Project Manager Training Program Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

10. 10 After IRI Academy Training  Assigned to a client team based on business need  May be based in Chicago, at one of IRI’s regional offices, or on-site at a client’s office  Geographic flexibility required--preference considered but business needs dictate  Generally will report directly to an Account Manager Project Manager Initial Assignment Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

11. 11 Diverse Range of Daily Activities in a Team Environment  Frequent client interaction to answer client questions and provide “day to day” data insights  Perform analysis of consumer trends and data  Develop recommendations and presentations for assigned client projects  Coordinate and lead internal resources on specialized projects  Ongoing training and skill development Project Manager Daily Activities Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

12. Career Path and Success Factors Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

13. 13 Typical Career Path Within Client Service: Career Path Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary. Vice President ^ Director ^ Account Manager ^ Project Manager As you advance, general management, people development, and strategic skills take on increased importance

14. 14 IRI Opportunities Beyond Client Service  Analytic Insight Group (Modeling, Test Marketing)  Technology Consulting Services (Software Consulting)  Retail Client Service  Product Management  Product Development Career Path Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.

15. 15 Skills We Look For:  Analytic Skills  Problem Solving Skills  Interpersonal Skills  Motivation and Creativity  Team Spirit  Strong Oral and Written Communication Key Success Factors Copyright © Information Resources, Inc. 2002. Confidential and proprietary.