Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram have been called “a pain in my side” by many physicians and medical professionals. Beyond the frustration, there is confusion, misunderstood myths, fear, and complete reluctance to...
Your target audience knows when you’re naughty, and knows when your nice. As we come into the holiday season, it’s interesting to note that it’s not only old Kris Kringle who holds the list, it’s also each and every potential patient who you are...
According to a survey conducted by AdAge.com, Facebook is growing up. What started as a fledgling attempt to increase revenue by offering limited and coarse advertising has become nearly akin to Google Adwords. At least, according to some of the social...
Driving the most success with healthcare marketing campaigns begins with a clear goal. It’s really that simple, and yet that complicated. Your goal must be sharp, well-defined, and ultimately purposeful. In doctor marketing, a well-defined goal becomes...
As a physician, your online reputation is probably one of your most important marketing details. The simple act of identifying, researching and selecting a family doctor or specialist has changed dramatically over the years, and while word of mouth is...
Photo Credit http://bit.ly/1cG7lKs Content marketing is more than a buzz word in healthcare, it’s a marketing strategy that has grown to become quite effective and advantageous for small and large medical practices. From the two-doctor practice Quaintise...
The rumor is that email marketing for health care is dead, or at least dying a quick and painless death, ever since Google updated it’s email platform to include Promotions and Updates Inbox Tabs. In reality, the rumors that email marketing has died have...
A key component to any healthcare marketing campaign is knowing where to advertise. And knowing where to advertise involves a great appreciation and comprehension of your target demographic, and their behaviors both online and off. Understanding a...
How important is social media to healthcare marketing? Ask the professionals at the University of Michigan Health System, or the Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, or the...
Last week, a ‘white hat hacker’ took matters into his own hands and hacked into the most powerful Facebook User’s page – founder Mark Zuckerberg. In healthcare marketing, an aspect that is often overlooked but extremely important is the element of...