I decided to use this forum to celebrate some of the bravest and boldest work I have seen over the course of the past year. By that, I mean those brands that continued to re-set the bar for what “excellent” looks like in the DTC space. Those that help remind us all why we are […]
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Skin Medicinals Unites Doctors in the Fight for Affordable Medications
As out of pocket healthcare costs grow, consumers and patients are sometimes faced with the challenge of being able to afford and take their medication as prescribed. Within the past two years, dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD had a situation where he had prescribed an anti-fungal cream to a patient. In a follow-up, he discovered […]
Ogilvy Health Launches Year-Long Campaign in the Fight Against Cancer
Earlier this month, Ogilvy Health kicked off their #EverydayMatters campaign, setting in motion a long-term commitment to “make an impact on cancer”. The endeavor began with a public relations and communications teammate suggesting the agency do something to support World Cancer Day as so many people across the globe are affected by cancer – whether […]
American Oncology Network Selects PatientPoint for its Growing Network of Practices
It was announced last week that the American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) has chosen PatientPoint to “educate, inform, and improve communication among oncology patients, care partners and providers” for its growing network of community oncology practices. AON, founded in 2018, is an “alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of […]
The Power of Point of Care in the Marketing Channel
Your parents are the ones who always take care of you. Mom kissed your knee when you fell on the playground, and Dad drove you to the hospital when you needed to get your tonsils out. Your parents kept you healthy and safe. They were your rock and knew all the answers and just […]
The Healthcare Sector Has A Cybersecurity Problem: Here’s Why You Should Care
The global digital health market is on the rise. Digital healthcare is the future, and increasingly the present, of how patients are diagnosed and treated. With the shift in healthcare, DTC marketers are presented with a new challenge: understanding how patient needs change as new technologies enter the market. It’s no longer enough to talk […]
HCB Health Continues Growth, Opens Third Office
HCB Health opened their third office recently, in Parsippany, NJ. This will allow the independent, full-service healthcare agency to focus on serving large-scale pharma clients in the tri-state region. The office currently has 10 team members, and is expected to grow to 25 in the next year. According to the news release, they are “actively […]
Taking Engagement Technology to the Point of Patient
Sponsored Content One of my favorite things about PatientPoint is that we’re always finding innovative ways to improve patient engagement. Leading the charge on the technology side is David Guthrie, Chief Product Officer at PatientPoint and one of the most interesting and best hires we’ve ever had. David is dedicated to developing meaningful, technology-enabled […]
Going Omnichannel? There’s a Method for That
With digital pharma teams in the throes of 2020 annual planning, omnichannel marketing has risen to the top of the priority list. As our industry rushes to keep pace with customer expectations shaped by faster-moving sectors like CPG, marketers have broadened their focus beyond the channel-based tactics of the past. “Omnichannel” is now shorthand for […]
Creative Critique: Destigmatizing and Humanizing Opioid Addiction
You would be hard-pressed to find a person who hasn’t been affected in some way by the national epidemic of opioid addiction. Whether as an individual, or through family, friends, colleagues, neighbors—we all know, or at least know of, someone who has struggled with this growing issue. It’s no wonder, then, during the past year […]