Subtopics: Case Studies, Channels, Creative, Campaigns, Markets, etc.
The search landscape has changed dramatically now that AI-generated answers are featured at the top of search engine results pages. Do consumers trust what they find? How should health care organizations change their approach to content development? New research sheds light on some of the new dynamics.
Is AI ready to accurately predict creative strategy choices? To explore this question, Connecticut Children’s undertook a side-by-side test during the development of the next phase of creative for a brand campaign surrounding the December 2025 opening of a new patient tower. Read on to see how AI-generated research measured up.
// By Susan Dubuque // Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and Children’s Hospital Foundation share a marketing and fundraising story shaped by grit, creativity, and a deep sense of community ownership. See what came next: a coordinated effort between philanthropy and marketing and the ad campaign that brought their shared story to life.
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.
// By Wendy Margolin // The search landscape has changed dramatically now that AI-generated answers are featured at the top of search engine results pages. Do consumers trust what they find? How should health care organizations change their approach to content development? New research sheds light on some of the new dynamics.
// By Deb Pappas // Is AI ready to accurately predict creative strategy choices? To explore this question, Connecticut Children’s undertook a side-by-side test during the development of the next phase of creative for a brand campaign surrounding the December 2025 opening of a new patient tower. Read on to see how AI-generated research measured up.
Top marketers at NewYork-Presbyterian, Virtua Health, and Mass General Brigham share experiences that shaped them as leaders. Their stories of strength, creativity, and resilience are a source of inspiration for leaders and aspiring leaders as you navigate today’s choppy health care waters.
Marketing leaders from Renown Health and The Christ Hospital Health Network share how their award-winning recruitment and retention strategies helped address workforce shortages. Read on to discover how authentic messaging and targeted outreach can strengthen both recruitment and retention.
// 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.
Banner Health is charting a bold new course. The system needed a brand platform that could keep pace. Read the full article to learn how Banner Health transformed its name into a powerful brand asset, plus insights for shaping your own brand story.
// By Susan Dubuque // UCSF Health brings empathy and clarity to bariatric surgery marketing, helping patients see that this transformative care is within their reach. Discover how UCSF Health’s award-winning campaign built trust, educated the community, and achieved measurable impact.
In this new report from Strategic Health Care Marketing, you’ll find real-world examples of how academic medical centers address these challenges through innovative marketing strategies and purpose-driven campaigns.
// By Susan Dubuque // Winners of the 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards were announced on November 9 at an awards presentation held during the Healthcare Internet Conference. More than 270 organizations were recognized for their outstanding work. Winners of Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Distinction awards represent 18 industry classifications, from hospitals and health systems to pharmaceutical firms.
For more than a decade, digital marketing in health care has existed in a state of contradiction. Caught between regulatory reality and marketing necessity, organizations have turned to a familiar strategy: the workaround. But the era of the workaround is ending, and health care marketers must be ready for what comes next.
// By Russell Reid // For more than a decade, digital marketing in health care has existed in a state of contradiction. Caught between regulatory reality and marketing necessity, organizations have turned to a familiar strategy: the workaround. But the era of the workaround is ending, and health care marketers must be ready for what comes next.
Onvida Health reinvented itself with a renewed purpose and values — and then wrapped the package with a new name, brand identity, and smart positioning. Learn how Onvida Health introduced its brand internally and externally, launched a multichannel campaign, and created a platform for long-term connection and growth.
// By Jane Weber Brubaker // Top marketers at NewYork-Presbyterian, Virtua Health, and Mass General Brigham share experiences that shaped them as leaders. Their stories of strength, creativity, and resilience are a source of inspiration for leaders and aspiring leaders as you navigate today’s choppy health care waters.
Gun violence is still the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States. Read on to learn about the gun violence prevention movement started by Northwell Health and view the latest public service campaign spot that puts the spotlight on gun safety.
// By Susan Dubuque // Marketing leaders from Renown Health and The Christ Hospital Health Network share how their award-winning recruitment and retention strategies helped address workforce shortages. Read on to discover how authentic messaging and targeted outreach can strengthen both recruitment and retention.
In the current environment of cultural tribalism, how can health care organizations break down barriers and rebuild trust in the communities they serve? Brandon Edwards and Shannon Hooper believe the antidote to toxicity is authenticity. Here, they share ideas for how marketers can break through the red state/blue state conundrum.
// By Jane Weber Brubaker // A five-year timeline for market maturity? Really? Jeff Stewart, vice president of strategic marketing at CHRISTUS Health, was skeptical at first. Today, halfway through the process, he’s a believer. Discover highlights of CHRISTUS Health’s journey toward market maturity and learn how a unified approach to marketing accrues benefits for all stakeholders.
// By Susan Dubuque // Banner Health is charting a bold new course. The system needed a brand platform that could keep pace. Read the full article to learn how Banner Health transformed its name into a powerful brand asset, plus insights for shaping your own brand story.
In a world of 30- and 60-second TV spots, The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati is turning heads with something refreshingly brief: 10-second ads that deliver big impact. Airing during Jeopardy, the spots feature a nod to the game show, rotate through service line messages, introduce providers, and reinforce the brand.
// By Susan Dubuque // Onvida Health reinvented itself with a renewed purpose and values — and then wrapped the package with a new name, brand identity, and smart positioning. Learn how Onvida Health introduced its brand internally and externally, launched a multichannel campaign, and created a platform for long-term connection and growth.
// By John Marzano // Gun violence is still the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States. Read on to learn about the gun violence prevention movement started by Northwell Health and view the latest public service campaign spot that puts the spotlight on gun safety.