“Did you see the cup?” asked my wife as we circled the Subaru Outback that magically had landed in our driveway. Did I see it? It was the first thing […]
#4Earth
Social media has created a new kind of currency, different than crypto and nothing Warhol could have imagined. It is the social currency of “likes” and jackpot of virality. We’ve […]
Boost Your Impact at Trade Shows by Thinking Outside the Box
The HIMSS Annual Conference just wrapped and, once again, there was no shortage of both established and emerging companies representing their “next big thing” at the show. But as we walked the […]
The Challenge Of Marketing A Pharmaceutical Drug In A Price-Sensitive Environment
“How much does it cost?” Often one of the first questions that come to mind for pharma customers (right behind, “Does it work?”), and a good indicator of the pharma […]
How to Deliver Brand Messaging that Resonates
Brands are only as good as the messages they send to their target markets. To be sure, there is a lot riding on the success of the message: money and […]
Communicating Along the Regulatory Runway
FDA approval is a big deal, but if it’s the only regulatory milestone you’re sharing with your audience, you’re missing key opportunities to build receptivity and awareness in preparation for […]
Don’t just have a dream. Have a plan.
“I ain’t Martin Luther King. I don’t need a dream. I have a plan.” ? – Spike Lee, actor and director Having a plan is critical to success, in business […]
How ROA expectations can impact pharma marketing strategies beyond your program’s specific ROI
ROA – or return on assets – is often a term reserved for business analysts or investors. However, it should be in every pharma marketer’s vocabulary too. Yes, ROA can […]
Brands to Watch in 2019
At Joe Smith (the brand consultancy of Padilla), we’re all about helping brands make meaning. So to kick off 2019, we’ve taken stock of brands that excel at making meaning […]
The Importance of a Pharma Corporate Narrative
If research and data form the brain of your company, the narrative is its heart. Your narrative helps to bring your broader purpose to life. It goes above brand, to […]