Digital Marketing and Analytics

Governance Models That Work: How 3 Leading Health Systems Align Marketing with Strategic Goals

Without a unified governance framework to guide marketing, organizations risk sending mixed messages, squandering resources, and failing to engage patients and employees and fulfill the organizational mission. Explore how three health systems use tailored governance models to align marketing efforts with strategic goals, ensuring consistent brand messaging and effective return on investments.

Advertising Showcase: VCU Health “UN” Brand Campaign

Kendra Gerlach, associate vice president of Strategy and Marketing for VCU Health

// 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.

Unified Marketing Governance: Lessons from Leading Health Systems

// By Marcos Irigaray // Without a unified governance framework to guide marketing, organizations risk sending mixed messages, squandering resources, and failing to engage patients and employees and fulfill the organizational mission. Explore how three health systems use tailored governance models to align marketing efforts with strategic goals, ensuring consistent brand messaging and effective return on investments.

Is Rome Burning? Let’s Discuss the Changing CMO Role

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Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday December 11 at 2:30 p.m. ET, as we explore the future value of marketing and changes in the CMO role for 2025

Your Presenters:

  • Christine Kotler, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Baptist Health South Florida
  • Sarah Sanders, Chief Marketing and Brand Experience Officer, UCSF Health
  • Ryan Donohue, Strategic Advisor, NRC Health
  • Chris Bevolo, Chief Transformation Officer, BPD

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • The impact of AI on marketing
  • How the CMO role is evolving outside of the healthcare space
  • How shifting healthcare economics may impact marketing and the role of the CMO
  • Innovative approaches to align marketing with long-term organizational goals

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Zero-Click Search Strategies Every Health Care Marketer Should Know

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AI Overviews, Google’s recent addition to the top of the search engine results page, have changed the game. How can you make sure your brand shows up in these AI-generated summaries? Learn the benefits of zero-click search, how zero-click search impacts digital marketing, and key strategies for zero-click search.

Advertising Showcase: Baptist Health Campaign Appeals to Women

Debbie Davis, director of marketing, Baptist Health

// 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.

Content Marketing Tips for Keeping Pace with AI-Driven Search

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// By Kirsten Lecky and Nikki Breen // AI Overviews, Google’s recent addition to the top of the search engine results page, have changed the game. How can you make sure your brand shows up in these AI-generated summaries? Learn the benefits of zero-click search, how zero-click search impacts digital marketing, and key strategies for zero-click search.

University Health’s Award-Winning Brand Strategy Fueled By Embracing Change

Leni Kirkman, executive vice president and chief marketing communications & corporate affairs officer, University Health

University Health in Texas embraced change to create an effective brand strategy, conducting research to understand community needs during transformative times. Their new brand platform supports the organization’s strategic direction while engaging the community on a journey of health improvement. Discover the strategy and creativity behind this award-winning campaign.

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

Bill Seiler, assistant director, media relations, UMMC

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.

Recruitment Marketing: New Partnership Boosts Workforce Development

Rachel Smith, Evangelical Community Hospital

// By John Marzano // Workforce shortages and caregiver capacity challenges impact virtually all health care organizations across the U.S. A recent survey found 81 percent reported delays in care due to staff shortages. Discover how two organizations’ HR teams work alongside marketing to bring new life to the health care recruitment process.

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

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// 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

Bonnie Ward, marketing director at CHI St. Vincent

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.

Rocky Mountain High: Reach New Heights at SHSMD24 Connections

Lindsay Cosimano

// By Jane Weber Brubaker // SHSMD Connections is a must-attend event for health care marketers every fall. This year’s conference takes place October 13-15 in Denver. This three-day conference, jampacked with exceptional educational and networking opportunities, will fill you up with new ideas and fresh inspiration, and empower you to become a changemaker in your organization.

Privacy-Related Class Action Lawsuits in Health Care: How They Work and How to Avoid Them

Doriann Cain, partner, Faegre Drinker

// By Ray Mina // The convergence of technology and health care has raised concerns about data security. Nearly 75 percent of people are concerned about protecting their personal health data. High-profile class action lawsuits related to consumer privacy have caused significant financial and reputational damage to some health systems. How can you protect your organization?

University Health Embraces Change in Its New Brand Campaign

Laura Gilbert, marketing director, University Health

// By Susan Dubuque // University Health in Texas embraced change to create an effective brand strategy, conducting research to understand community needs during transformative times. Their new brand platform supports the organization’s strategic direction while engaging the community on a journey of health improvement. Discover the strategy and creativity behind this award-winning campaign.

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

Jessie Pulsipher, marketing and communications manager, UMMC

// 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.

Advertising Showcase: CHI St. Vincent “Humankindness” Campaign

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// 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

Sydney Kishimoto, marketing specialist, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine

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.

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