Storytelling

Penn State Health’s Brand Campaign Changes Perceptions of Cancer Care in a Rural Market

Kyle Snyder, chief operating officer, Penn State Health

// By John Marzano // Penn State Health developed an integrated marketing campaign to build awareness for its comprehensive cancer care among consumers in rural Pennsylvania. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explore the strategy, research, and organizational alignment behind the campaign. Part 2 will examine the creative execution, media strategy, and early performance results.

Precision Engagement for Population Health: How Nationwide Children’s, Geisinger, and Rochester Regional Health Use Storytelling and CRM to Improve Health Outcomes and Drive Growth

Carrie Cardot, vice president of marketing and communications, Rochester Regional Health

// By Susan Dubuque // Population health demonstrates an organization’s commitment to community before someone becomes a patient. Through targeted storytelling and CRM-powered engagement, health systems deepen consumer relationships, strengthen brand and clinician preference, and drive better outcomes. Read on for practical insights, proven strategies, and lessons learned from three organizations leading the way in population health.

A Story Too Big for a Short Cut: A Case for Long-Form Video

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// By Susan Dubuque // At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, a complex living donor kidney transplant chain was coming together. Ten healthy people donated kidneys to 10 recipients they had never met, setting off a cascade of 20 surgeries. Discover how a five-minute video transformed a clinical milestone into a story with lasting impact.

The State of Podcasting: From Emerging Channel to Marketing Essential

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// By Susan Dubuque // Podcast consumption is climbing, video is reshaping the format, and YouTube is becoming the front door. Discover how audience behavior is shifting, why video is accelerating growth, and how health care marketers can leverage this fast-growing and versatile channel.

Short-Form Video and AI-Driven Algorithms: Survey Reveals Strategic Priorities for Health Care Social Media Teams

Erin Laviola

// By Erin Laviola // Health care social media leaders are under pressure to produce compelling content that grabs attention and inspires engagement. A new survey shows how social media teams navigate algorithm changes and budget pressures while prioritizing short-form video. Here, we discuss major takeaways from the report, video strategies, and how AI impacts action plans.

Health Care Advertising Showcase

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In this new report, we have compiled five varied Advertising Showcases from Onvida Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai Health System, and Gilchrist. Each one explores the challenges behind the work and the strategies and tactics that brought each campaign to life, while also putting the campaign’s creative execution on display.

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Gilchrist Reframes Hospice Care Through Storytelling That Celebrates Every Moment

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Hospice care remains one of the most misunderstood services in health care. Despite strong clinical outcomes, many patients delay hospice services until the final days of life. See how Gilchrist uses authentic storytelling and documentary-style videos to reposition hospice as a way to live every remaining day to its fullest.

Advertising Showcase: Reframing Hospice Through Unexpected Truths at Gilchrist

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// By Susan Dubuque // Hospice care remains one of the most misunderstood services in health care. Despite strong clinical outcomes, many patients delay hospice services until the final days of life. See how Gilchrist uses authentic storytelling and documentary-style videos to reposition hospice as a way to live every remaining day to its fullest.

A Blueprint for Stability: Inside the University of Toledo Medical Center’s Culture-Driven Strategy for Nursing Recruitment and Retention

Kurt Kless, chief nursing officer, University of Toledo Medical Center

// By Susan Dubuque // At the University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC), leaders are focused on strengthening what matters most: supporting nurses, building trust, and creating a place where people want to stay and grow. Learn more about UTMC’s approach, results achieved, and tactics you can adopt to strengthen your recruitment and retention efforts.

Northwell Health Strikes an Emotional Chord with Sonic Branding

Ramon Soto, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Northwell Health

Few things connect more directly to human emotion than sound. In marketing, that connection is powerful: Audio cues can reinforce brand recognition up to 96 percent faster than visuals alone. Discover how Northwell’s sonic brand amplifies emotion, strengthens trust, and helps the organization break through the clutter in a fiercely competitive marketplace.

How Digital Marketing Helped Power a Parkinson’s Research Movement

Holly Teichholtz, chief marketing officer, The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Across a global network of medical centers, The Michael J. Fox Foundation leads a research initiative reshaping how we study, detect, and hope to stop Parkinson’s disease. Discover how a thoughtful marketing strategy helped build the study that’s changing what we know about Parkinson’s.

Advertising Showcase: Northwell Health Uses Sonic Branding to Deepen Connections

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// By Susan Dubuque // Few things connect more directly to human emotion than sound. In marketing, that connection is powerful: Audio cues can reinforce brand recognition up to 96 percent faster than visuals alone. Discover how Northwell’s sonic brand amplifies emotion, strengthens trust, and helps the organization break through the clutter in a fiercely competitive marketplace.

Real Talk, Real Results: How to Make Recruitment and Retention Campaigns Ring True

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// By Susan Dubuque // Industry expert Shannon Curran offers insights on why authenticity is no longer optional. In today’s competitive hiring market, health care organizations must align their brands and culture to attract — and keep — the right talent. Discover five tips on how to create recruitment and retention campaigns that truly connect — and keep talent engaged.

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