Mar
25

Health care marketing has gotten a bad wrap... and rightfully so. You see it all the time: a photo of a nurse or doctor and a headline that reads “More outcomes than any other hospital in town”. Nearly every billboard, print ad, radio spot sounding exactly like that other hospital claiming to be unique.

You can’t simply say you’re unique, you have to show it. You have a unique culture that more than likely defines who you really are. One that delivers your promise to those you serve. This is the stuff that sets you apart.

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Feb
20

You are presented with a great idea for an upcoming billboard campaign. The layout looks great and you are thrilled to approve it. After weeks of waiting for the outdoor company to post the vinyl the big day arrives. But, before you have a chance to drive out to see your new boards, you pick up an email from the CEO, "Can't read outdoor! Can this be fixed?!"

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Jul
12

Writer/Producer Michael Johnson goes to concerts. While rocking out and having a good time, he pulls lessons from the artists and applies them to Health Care marketing and advertising.

The Hold Steady - July 6th, 2010

This Brooklyn-based quintet (though there were six guys on stage for this show) has a reputation for putting on great live shows, and their set in Omaha was no different. High-energy, sing-along crowd favorites with all the trappings of a rock and roll show. What struck me the most, however, was lead singer Craig Finn.

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Nov
23

During a market research focus group session a couple of years ago, a middle-aged woman commented that all health care advertising looked the same - just a bunch of "happy crap" in her words.  She obviously didn't feel like health care marketing communication was focused on her needs.  But more importantly, she didn't think any of the health care providers distinguished themselves from their competitors.  I believe that one of the most important elements of a successful campaign is to use visuals and speak in a language that resonant with the target audience.  Having a g

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Jul
21

When it comes to choosing a doctor, Americans still rank bedside manner and communication skills at the top of their list – two things that you’d think would be pretty difficult to convey with the average health care Web site. But then, DoctorsofUSC.com is far from your average health care Web site.

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