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3 things I learned at the FDA social media hearing and 3 I wish I had

By Jonathan Richman, (Nov 19, 2009)

It’s been almost a week since the FDA hearings on social media wrapped up.

The only way pharma can improve compliance: Fun

By Jonathan Richman, (Oct 29, 2009)

I’ve been involved in a few discussions lately about how pharma can improve compliance to their medications.

10 sure-fire ways to get me to unfollow you on Twitter

By Jonathan Richman, (Sep 9, 2009)

I get questions about how to get more followers all the time, but rarely do I ever get asked how do I get less followers?

How pharma can cut out the middle man (aka 'The Doctor')

By Jonathan Richman, (Sep 1, 2009)

So today I’m here telling you how pharma can cut out the doctor all together.

Why pharma needs product reviews

By Jonathan Richman, (Jul 14, 2009)

We see them everyday on pretty much every site we visit…except for pharma. We often use them to make decisions about what products we buy and which we keep buying…except for pharma.

The future of digital relationship marketing in pharma

By Jonathan Richman, (Jul 9, 2009)

Relationship marketing is exactly what is sounds like. It’s marketing that involves an ongoing relationship between customer and company.

What Pharma can learn from Pringles

By Jonathan Richman, (Jun 30, 2009)

Yes, Pringles. The potato chip. Actually, technically speaking, they are potato crisps. Crisps or chips, I realized that there's something that Pringles can teach pharma and healthcare.

Ten Digital Marketing Ideas Pharma Companies Will Never Try (But Should)

By Jonathan Richman, (Jun 9, 2009)

I figure this post is the one that'll get the most comments ever. It's going to be the one that probably outrages you the most or makes you think that I've completely lost it (which perhaps I have).

Using Digital to Address the Needs of Caregivers

By Jonathan Richman, (May 29, 2009)

As pharma and healthcare companies become more sophisticated with their digital offerings, it starts to become much simpler to provide individualized content.

Why pharma marketers should own swine flu

By Jonathan Richman, (Apr 30, 2009)

I didn't want to write this post, but too many people have now asked, "where can I read your take on the swine flu?" Just to be different, I've refused to write anything, but now I've got to.


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