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Exhibit 10.4.7

June 2, 2009

Frank Forkin

Dear Frank:

We are delighted to present you with this offer to join Harris Interactive!

Our people, individually and collectively, are critical to our success, and one of our strategic
business objectives focuses specifically on cultivating a strong, informed, engaged, and committed
team. We believe you have skills for individual growth and advancement in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment, and that you will contribute to, and be a vital part of, our success.

The specifics of our offer to you are as follows:

	 	•	 	Your position will be President, Client Services North America.
	 
	 	•	 	Your start date will be June 22, 2009 (the “Start Date”).
	 
	 	•	 	Your starting salary will be $275,000 per year, earned and payable on a bi-weekly,
prior to any payroll deductions.
	 
	 	•	 	Your performance and salary will be reviewed annually. You will be eligible to be
considered for a salary increase in the Company’s regular annual review cycle. To the
extent merit increases are granted, eligibility will be based on your individual
performance and company performance.
	 
	 	•	 	For fiscal year 2010, you are eligible for an annual bonus of 40% of your base salary.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors retains discretionary authority over
all bonus awards. It also establishes metrics and objectives for bonus awards annually.
Declared bonuses (including your guaranteed bonuses set forth above) are paid within 75
days after the end of each fiscal year only to persons who remain employed at the time of
payment.
	 
	 	•	 	Subject to approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, you will
have the option to purchase 100,000 shares of Harris Interactive common stock under the
terms and conditions more fully described in the enclosed sample stock option agreement.
The option price will be the fair market price of our stock on the grant date. The
company’s regular quarterly grants are made at the close of trading on the later of (i)
the 15th day of the second month of the fiscal quarter and (ii) one week after
the Company’s quarterly earnings release. If the day falls on a non business day, the fair
market price will be the next business day.
	 
	 	•	 	Should the Company terminate your employment for any reason other than for “cause”, you
will receive severance payments equal to (A) six months of your then-current base salary if
you are terminated prior to the first anniversary of the Start Date or (B) twelve months of
your then-current base salary if you are terminated on or after the first anniversary of
the Start Date, in either case, payable in periodic installments in accordance with the
Company’s regular payroll practices for its executive personnel at the time of payment,
subject to your execution of the Company’s customary confidentiality and non-compete
agreements, and execution of a release in favor of the Company.
	 
	 	•	 	You are eligible for 20 days of vacation, which accrue at 6.153 hours per pay period.
	 
	 	•	 	Your principal business office shall be at the Company’s New York City office.
	 
	 	•	 	You will receive a sign-on bonus of $10,000; provided, however, if you voluntarily
terminate your employment prior to the first anniversary date of your employment (or you
are terminated for “cause” within such period), you will be required to repay to the
Company your sign-on bonus.

Harris Interactive offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details of all of our benefits
offerings, including eligibility and effective dates, are included in the attached Employee
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Additional information will be provided in your Welcome Kit, as well as at New Hire
Orientation on your first day. With all of our benefits, we strive to provide offerings that are
valuable to our employees at an affordable cost.

Please note that as part of our selection process, we conduct reference and background checks on
all candidates, as well as review any potential limitations resulting from non-compete agreements
you may have signed with previous employers. This employment offer is contingent upon successful
completion of your reference and background checks, review of any non-compete agreements, and your
ability to present appropriate documentation to prove your eligibility to work in the United
States. Harris Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Your employment at Harris Interactive is “at will”, which means that the employment relationship
between you and the company may be terminated at any time, by either you or Harris Interactive, for
any reason not expressly prohibited by law.

If you are in agreement with the terms of this offer, please sign one copy of this letter and
return it to Wanda M. Callahan, Sr. Staffing & Recruitment Manager, Harris Interactive, Inc., 60
Corporate Woods, Rochester, NY 14623 within one week of receipt.

Once you have accepted this job offer, you will receive additional information via email regarding
your first day, including plans for your New Hire Orientation at which time you will receive your
Welcome Kit.

Frank, we are very pleased to make this offer to you. Please contact me if you have any questions
about Harris Interactive or the specifics of this employment offer. We look forward to you joining
the Harris Interactive team.

Sincerely,

/s/ Kimberly Till

Kimberly Till

President and Chief Executive Officer

Harris Interactive, Inc.

I accept this offer of employment as outlined above.

	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Frank Forkin
 

Frank Forkin

	  

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Exhibit 10.4.8

May 11, 2009

Patti Hoffman

Dear Ms. Hoffman:

     This letter agreement confirms your temporary employment with Harris Interactive Inc.
(“Harris”). This is not a permanent employment contract and under no circumstances may it be
construed as such. The following are the terms of your temporary employment:

     TITLE. Your position will be Interim Head of Human Resources, reporting to Kimberly Till,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Harris Interactive. This appointment does not include any
assurance, obligation, or guarantee of subsequent permanent employment.

     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. As Interim Head of Human Resources, you shall be responsible for
managing all of the HR functions of Harris globally, including, without limitation, assisting in
the development of a comprehensive compensation and benefits program for Harris that addresses both
commissioned and non-commissioned positions, training and recruitment. You agree that the foregoing
list of duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be changed, modified, or increased
at the discretion of Harris. You will be responsible for performing all assigned duties faithfully,
to the best of your abilities and at a level commensurate with your title. You shall, at all times
abide by the safety rules, regulations and working conditions of Harris and maintain the highest
standard of professionalism and workmanship in accordance with Harris’ policies. You are expected
to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. You will be required to prepare a weekly time
sheet and you will be remunerated only for time worked.

     OFFICE. Your office will be located in Harris’ Princeton, New Jersey office.

     SALARY. In consideration of the services rendered by you as Interim Head of Human Resources,
you will be paid $19,000 per month, prior to any payroll deductions and appropriate taxes, earned
and payable in accordance with Harris’ normal payroll practices or as otherwise agreed in writing
by you and Harris.

     REIMBURSEABLE EXPENSES. You will be reimbursed only for documented expenses, pre-approved by
Ms. Till, in accordance with Harris’ expense reimbursement policy.

     NO BENEFITS. As a temporary employee, you are not entitled to (among other benefits due
full-time, permanent employees) employer paid health insurance, overtime pay, accident insurance,
disability insurance, retirement, or vacation and sick leave.

     TERM. Unless terminated sooner in accordance with this letter agreement, the initial term of
your temporary employment shall be two (2) months, beginning on May 11, 2009 and ending on July 10,
2009 (the “Initial Term”). Your temporary employment may be renewed for subsequent one (1) month
terms (each, a “Renewal Term”) upon written agreement of you and Harris at least ten (10) days
prior to the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, as applicable.

     TERMINATION. Harris reserves the right to terminate your temporary employment before the end
of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term for (i) failure to complete appropriate documentation, (ii)
misconduct, (iii) unsatisfactory performance, (iv) financial exigency, (v) medical reasons that
prevent you from fulfilling your responsibilities, or (vi) failure to comply with all policies and
procedures of Harris. Such termination may occur at any time upon written notice delivered to you.
Further, you and Harris each have the right to terminate your temporary employment before the end
of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term for any reason with ten (10) days prior written notice.

     GENERAL PROVISIONS. This letter agreement shall be governed and interpreted under the laws of
the State of New York without reference to principles of conflicts of laws. With respect to all
matters related to this letter agreement, the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction in the
courts of the State of New York. The parties hereby waive any claim that such courts are an
improper or inconvenient forum. This letter agreement and any written modifications of it
constitute the sole agreement of you and Harris; any previous written contracts, oral agreements or
understandings in conflict with this letter agreement shall be void; provided, however, you will be
required to sign additional agreements associated with your temporary employment (e.g., a
confidentiality agreement), which shall constitute separate and distinct agreements between you and
Harris. Any and all modifications of this letter agreement shall be in writing hereon or attached
hereto and signed by both you and Harris. If any provision herein is, becomes, or is held invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, such

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provision shall be deemed modified only to the extent necessary to conform with applicable laws so
as to be valid and enforceable. If it cannot be so amended without materially altering the intent
of the parties, it shall be stricken and the remainder of this letter agreement shall remain in
full force and effect and be enforced and construed as if such provision had not been included.

     If you are in agreement with the foregoing, please sign and return one copy of this letter
agreement, which thereupon will constitute our understanding with respect to its subject matter.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Very truly yours,	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Harris Interactive Inc.	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Marc H. Levin
 

Name: Marc Levin
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title: SVP, General Counsel and Secretary	 	 

	 	 	 
	Accepted and agreed to:
	 	 
	 
	 	 
	/s/ Patti Hoffman
 

Patti Hoffman

	 	 

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