Trends
Tech shame or celebrate? Marketing to the smartphone gen.
How much time do you spend on your smartphone? Is it part of your routine or do you find yourself addicted? According to eMarketer, U.S. smartphone owners spend over two hours a day using their device … Read article
Healthcare Checkup – October 2016
What comes to mind when you think of the words “health” and “wellness?” According to CEB Iconoculture’s latest IconoCommunities study on consumer definitions of health and wellness, there is very litt … Read article
3 brands accepting the blurring of “health” and “wellness.”
To some, health and wellness go hand in hand. To others, they are distinctly separate. But to consumers, they are almost blurred. According to CEB Iconoculture’s latest IconoCommunities study on consu … Read article
Millennials and credit cards: a complicated relationship.
Yes. No. Maybe. Well, it’s complicated. What’s the deal with Millennials and credit cards? Here are four things financial marketers should know: Only a third of Millennials have credit cards. Unlike t … Read article
And the SHSMD 2016 Academy Award winners are…
Thinking back on the SHSMD healthcare marketing conference of last week, I marvel at the awesome mix of HC industry trends and info, keynote speakers, networking and entertainment. While many deserve … Read article
Healthcare Checkup – September 2016
Picture this. You are on social media and come across a picture of an artfully captured acai bowl. You scroll passed that to find someone’s post about their new weightlifting goal. How come? Well, acc … Read article
Why your business should empower women in the workforce.
By now, you should have seen or at least heard of the Always #LikeAGirl campaign. The campaign not only challenges stereotypes, but inspires a culture that accepts women without limiting them. But, go … Read article
5 reasons why health and fitness is trending in social media.
Whether it’s a photo of beautifully organized food or yogi-masters on a beach, health and fitness have become major trends in social media. Although some may see posting about health and fitness as sp … Read article
Healthcare Checkup – August 2016
Are you a patient trying a new med? What about trying a new hospital? Treatment? Well, there’s a community for you. In fact, patients are seeking patients to learn their stories, experiences and find … Read article
The Rules of the Road (to Rio): 11 things brands cannot say about the 2016 Olympics.
The Road to Rio has been long and winding—not just for the athletes, but for brands, too. As always, if your brand is an official sponsor of the Olympic Games, you’re golden. The problem? Only … Read article






















