Category: Blog
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The Cardinal Rule of Social Media: It’s Not All About You
We all understand that the role of a corporate marketing department, among other things, is to promote its company, educate potential customers, and strengthen the company’s brand image – with the ultimate goal of driving higher sales. Most marketers know how to articulate the benefits and value proposition of their company’s products, and, generally, they…
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When Slow is the Way To Go in PR and Marketing
My colleague Philip Anast recently shared some advice from the Wall Street Journal via the Advisory Board regarding situations “where it’s better to slow down at work.” Let’s be honest: In the hyper-paced world of healthcare public relations and marketing, where there’s a product rollout, speaker submission, or awards deadline around every corner, the notion…
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Why Press Releases Should Tell Stories
Hey, want to hear an announcement from my company? Or, Hey, want to hear a story? Which got your attention? If you’re human, it was probably the latter. We are hardwired to listen to and learn from stories. From the earliest days of painting on cave walls through Aesop’s Fables and TEDx Talks, stories have…
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Stop Being Boring! Healthcare B2B Storytelling With Humor and Humanity
Sometimes you say what everybody is thinking. And when that happens, the reaction can be tangible and immediate. I was a member of a panel at the recent HIMSS conference and was talking about misinformation. At one point I observed, “Healthcare has a B2B problem, but it’s not business to business; it’s boring to boring.”…
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The Best Rule in AP Style Is About Animals with Names
As a dutiful student and practitioner of public relations, corporate communications, and journalism, I have become intimately familiar with AP style – like it or not. For example, I know that “Wi-Fi” is for some reason capitalized at all times and hyphenated regardless of where it’s used in a sentence. I know that the word…
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The First Rule of Professional Writing: Don’t Bury the Lede
If you’re a content creator, it’s essential to also be a heavy consumer of content. To write authoritatively and informatively, you need to stay current with what thought leaders, influencers, and industry experts are talking about, and that means consuming content – whether in the form of news articles, industry journals, social media, videos, or…
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Consistency, Quiet Determination Keys To Realizing Achievement
I had a chance to read Angela Duckworth’s book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” and it did not disappoint. The psychologist and University of Pennsylvania professor attempts to answer the question whether talent or effort is more important in achieving success and reaching one’s goals. Citing numerous use cases and research, she draws…
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Getting The Most Out Of A Client Intake Call
Healthcare marketing and public relations agencies work closely with clients on crafting effective messages designed to gain the attention of (and prompt action from) their potential customers, investors, media outlets, awards organizations, conference organizers, and other target audiences. Clients and agencies routinely rely on email and collaborative platforms such as Slack and Teams to communicate…
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Making The Most Of Trade Show Media Opportunities
Heading to ViVE 2024 in Los Angeles or HIMSS24 in Orlando? These key industry trade shows aren’t just a chance to escape the winter weather for warmer destinations! They can present a great opportunity for executives to establish relationships with journalists from a variety of publications and mediums. Chances are if you’ve landed an interview,…
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A Look Into Healthcare’s 2024 Crystal Ball: What Industry Analysts Predict
Many of the challenges that healthcare organizations faced in 2023 – inflation, labor shortages, worker burnout, and narrow margins – are likely to persist in 2024. These factors are certain to make for a challenging operating environment, and most healthcare executives are taking a clear-eyed, creative look at how to overcome these looming barriers over…