Trends: Insights & Trends

Weekly Recap – July 15, 2016
Is bigger really better? Brands are now opting to work with smaller, up-and-coming social media stars to better reach their target audience. And according to eMarketer, half of U.S. Internet users wan … Read more

5 healthcare social media trends you’ll notice this year.
If you work in the healthcare industry, you know what a challenge it is to master social media for your brand. What channels should you have an active presence on? Should you post photos, videos, link … Read more

5 PSAs that are making us think.
When was the last time an advertisement made you think? Was it a billboard? A commercial? A print ad? A social media status update? Regardless of the medium, the ad made you think. It changed your per … Read more

Marathoning for an insurance discount.
Nonsmokers and seat-belt wearers can get a break on insurance. So can people with healthy BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. So, why not go deeper and reward consumers for the tactics they us … Read more

Weekly Recap – July 8, 2016
“Do you wanna build a…” brand story? It doesn’t have to be a different story. It just needs to be told on multiple screens, says Hollywood director. In fact, consumers love stories, especially when th … Read more

Patients seeking patients find community, resources on Smart Patient.
Information. It’s what the newly diagnosed and their loved ones crave. Insights from patients and survivors is especially prized. These are folks who have been in your hospital gown, tried that med, e … Read more

Healthcare Checkup – July 2016
Let’s talk costs. According to a Duke University study of nearly 2,000 physician-patient conversations published in the journal Health Affairs found that when patients brought up costs durin … Read more

Weekly Recap – July 1, 2016
The Rio 2016 Olympics are right around the corner and we can almost hear the fanfare, or shall we say brand-fare. Due to Rio’s U.S.-friendly time zone, this year’s games are expected to draw significa … Read more

Patients want to talk about costs but docs stick to the old script.
Patients are becoming increasingly cost-conscious, but physicians aren’t comfortable talking about price. A Duke University study of nearly 2,000 physician-patient conversations published in the journ … Read more

Weekly Recap – June 24, 2016
Authenticity. Thought leaders. Natural. Risk-taking. These are the words used to describe successful brand partnerships. Don’t believe us? See what Ryan Seacrest and Usher have to say about the matter … Read more