The Way to Better Solutions, Results and Respect: A Case for the Marketing Process

A free white paper, published by Prairie Dog

With all the pressures faced by health care marketers, it can be too easy to jump straight to tactics like launching new campaigns without properly diagnosing the root problem and crafting an evidence-based strategy. This is a risky path that can result in marketers moving forward with incorrect, misinformed or incomplete actions. Ultimately, results suffer along with the reputation of the marketing function.

This white paper shares three such examples, showing how the discipline of the marketing process (diagnosis, strategy, tactics and measurement) helped avoid misdirected and ineffective actions.

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More Than a Tournament: How UNC Health Elevates Brand and Community Through Championship Golf

The UNC Health Championship golf tournament isn’t just about perfect swings and scenic fairways — it’s a game changer for health care across North Carolina. Discover how UNC Health’s omnichannel marketing campaign achieved and surpassed its goals through strategic thinking, innovative media tactics, and impactful creative executions.

Advertising Showcase: UNC Health Championship Campaign Drives Impact

// By Susan Dubuque // The UNC Health Championship golf tournament isn’t just about perfect swings and scenic fairways — it’s a game changer for health care across North Carolina. Discover how UNC Health’s omnichannel marketing campaign achieved and surpassed its goals through strategic thinking, innovative media tactics, and impactful creative executions.

How VCU Health Stands Out in Richmond’s Crowded Health Care Market

By aligning the health care brand with the academic side of the university, VCU Health strengthens its unique position as an Academic Medical Center in a cluttered market. Learn how VCU Health developed a fresh, new brand — UN-like any other health system — and view the elements of the brand campaign.

Advertising Showcase: VCU Health “UN” Brand Campaign

// By Susan Dubuque // By aligning the health care brand with the academic side of the university, VCU Health strengthens its unique position as an Academic Medical Center in a cluttered market. Learn how VCU Health developed a fresh, new brand — UN-like any other health system — and view the elements of the brand campaign.

Focus on Health Care Branding: How Health Care Organizations Stand Out and Drive Meaningful Connections with Consumers

In this new report from Strategic Health Care Marketing, you’ll explore the strategies and initiatives health care organizations use to elevate their brands and connect more effectively with consumers.

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Focus on Internal Communications: Aligning Brand Messaging to Build a Cohesive Workforce and Enhance Recruitment and Retention Efforts

In this new report from Strategic Health Care Marketing, you’ll discover innovative strategies and approaches from hospitals and health systems around the country.

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Advertising Showcase: Baptist Health Campaign Appeals to Women

// By Susan Dubuque // Baptist Health is Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization. Known for its outstanding obstetrics and gynecology services in Arkansas, the organization also aims to be the first choice for women seeking comprehensive health care. Discover how Baptist Health created a compelling integrated marketing campaign that connects with women at every life stage.

UMMC’s Multichannel Strategy to Boost Transplantation Program Sees Impressive Results

The University of Maryland Medical Center employs a three-tier marketing strategy for its transplant program, using strategic communications for broad reach, targeted digital tactics for mid-funnel engagement, and search campaigns to capture bottom-funnel consumers. Find out how this leading medical center achieves impressive results with a multichannel marketing and communications strategy.

Advertising Showcase: UCSF Health’s “Love Letter” Campaign

// By Susan Dubuque // In the aftermath of COVID-19, cities across the country, including San Francisco, faced significant challenges. During the same period, UCSF Health began a new strategic journey to expand its services to encompass the entire spectrum of care. Discover how UCSF Health shifts consumer perceptions by sending a love letter to San Francisco.

Inside CHI St. Vincent’s Multichannel Strategy to Recruit and Retain Top Talent

CHI St. Vincent’s marketing team created a multichannel recruitment and retention strategy that engaged team members across the health system. The campaign targeted both internal and external audiences and used a broad range of traditional and digital media. Get insights on supporting your organization’s recruitment and retention initiatives from this award-winning campaign.

Focus on Content Marketing: How Health Care Organizations Connect with Key Audiences and Drive Results

In this new report from Strategic Health Care Marketing, you’ll discover success stories from top health systems around the country who effectively use content to enhance their marketing efforts and get insights on how to leverage content marketing at your own organization.

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Integrated Marketing and Compelling Storytelling Bolster UMMC’s Organ Transplantation Program

// By Susan Dubuque // The University of Maryland Medical Center employs a three-tier marketing strategy for its transplant program, using strategic communications for broad reach, targeted digital tactics for mid-funnel engagement, and search campaigns to capture bottom-funnel consumers. Find out how this leading medical center achieves impressive results with a multichannel marketing and communications strategy.

Inside Comer Children’s Hospital’s Brand Transformation that Saw a 10% Increase in Scheduled Appointments

When the marketing team set out to make Comer Children’s a household name, it had a not-so-secret weapon to tap into: the powerhouse brand of the University of Chicago Medicine. Find out how an engaging new campaign helps position Comer Children’s as a nationally recognized brand, generating remarkable results in record time.

Advertising Showcase: CHI St. Vincent “Humankindness” Campaign

// By Susan Dubuque // CHI St. Vincent’s marketing team created a multichannel recruitment and retention strategy that engaged team members across the health system. The campaign targeted both internal and external audiences and used a broad range of traditional and digital media. Get insights on supporting your organization’s recruitment and retention initiatives from this award-winning campaign.

How to Succeed in Health Care Podcasting: Award-Winning Strategies from Top Health Systems

Podcasts are a popular and well-established audio medium used by health care organizations of all sizes to share longer-form content that educates, inspires, entertains, and provides thought leadership to various audiences. Discover secrets of award-winning podcasts from three top organizations and get practical tips to make podcasting vital for your marketing strategy.

Discover How Yuma Regional Medical Center Bridges the Quality Perception Gap With Internal Marketing

Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) quality journey began when the health system saw significant operational and clinical improvements. But for employees and the community, this positive message needed to be amplified. Discover how Yuma Regional Medical Center’s “We Believe” campaign elevated the perception of quality for both internal and external audiences.

Advertising Showcase: UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital Brand Campaign

// By Susan Dubuque // When the marketing team set out to make Comer Children’s a household name, it had a not-so-secret weapon to tap into: the powerhouse brand of the University of Chicago Medicine. Find out how an engaging new campaign helps position Comer Children’s as a nationally recognized brand, generating remarkable results in record time.

Winning Strategies for Successful Podcast Marketing

// By Susan Dubuque // Podcasts are a popular and well-established audio medium used by health care organizations of all sizes to share longer-form content that educates, inspires, entertains, and provides thought leadership to various audiences. Discover secrets of award-winning podcasts from three top organizations and get practical tips to make podcasting vital for your marketing strategy.

Advertising Showcase: Yuma Regional Medical Center “We Believe” Quality Campaign

// By Susan Dubuque // Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) quality journey began when the health system saw significant operational and clinical improvements. But for employees and the community, this positive message needed to be amplified. Discover how Yuma Regional Medical Center’s “We Believe” campaign elevated the perception of quality for both internal and external audiences.

Advertising Showcase: White Plains Hospital’s “Every Day” Brand Campaign

// By Susan Dubuque // White Plains Hospital, part of the Montefiore Health System, is renowned in Westchester County for its 130-year legacy. In 2022, the hospital shifted its marketing strategy to emphasize its capability in complex care, launching the successful “Every Day” campaign to highlight its advanced services and exceptional patient experience.

Focus on Advertising: Discover the Strategic Advertising Approaches that Set Top Health Systems Apart

In this new report from Strategic Health Care Marketing, you’ll get critical insights on the current PR landscape in health care. Through case studies and expert insights, you’ll discover what health care organizations around the country are doing to step up their PR efforts and protect their brands.

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25 Years of Celebrating Excellence: eHealthcare Leadership Awards are Open

// By Susan Dubuque // This year marks the silver anniversary of the eHealthcare Leadership Awards. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of industry innovation and honor your accomplishments from the past year. The eHealthcare Leadership Awards recognize outstanding health websites and digital initiatives. The Call for Entries is officially open!

Advertising Showcase: Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s “Get Back to Being You” Campaign

// By Susan Dubuque // In 2022, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for spine surgery. The award coincided with the official launch of the new Center for Spine Care and kicked off the “Get Back to Being You” campaign. View the award-winning creative that supported the campaign.

Advertising Showcase: Centra’s “It’s My Life” Brand Campaign

Each month, Strategic Health Care Marketing Advertising Showcase features challenges, tactics, and outcomes of a multimedia advertising campaign, offering strategic and creative insights from some of the nation’s leading hospitals, health systems, and health-related organizations. “It’s My Life” Brand Campaign Opportunity In early 2022, the Centra marketing team recognized the need to evolve the look Read More