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Brandon Schakola

Did you know Google changes its algorithm up to 200 times a day? Yet many healthcare organizations still rely on SEO strategies and tactics that were "best practices" a decade ago. It’s no surprise that countless healthcare providers and other businesses are seeing drops in rankings and traffic after Google's Helpful Content Update.  To help […]

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How Your Value Proposition Helps Increase Patient Volume and Revenue

Your value proposition is more than just a catchy phrase—it’s a vital tool that piques interest, communicates your brand identity, and compels consumers to book an appointment. And, it can increase patient volume and revenue. Here’s why: Your value proposition is, at its foundation, an essential component of your brand messaging. A quick primer: Together, […]

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How Integrated Delivery Systems Are Transforming Healthcare

How are Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) shaping the future of healthcare, and what role—if any—does value-based care still play? In this episode, I sit down with John Marchica, CEO of Darwin Research Group, to discuss how IDNs are transforming patient care. We also examine the ongoing challenges of value-based care and why it continues to […]

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Attract Top Talent with 5 Healthcare Marketing Recruitment Strategies

You know about competitive compensation, life-enhancing benefits, a supportive company culture, and a healthy work-life balance.  But, how do you ensure that your marketing efforts truly differentiate your organization, giving you a competitive edge? We’ve gathered our top recruitment marketing strategies to help position your organization as an employer of choice and attract high-caliber professionals. […]

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DTC Marketing for Medical Device and Other Healthcare Organizations

Could direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare marketing be the key to building deeper patient connections and driving growth in your organization? Find out in our latest podcast featuring Breanna Hunt, Founder Partner at HealthReach, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in healthcare patient activation strategies for medical devices. Together, we explore how medical device and other healthcare organizations […]

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The Mental Healthcare Consumer Journey

Our Senior Marketing Strategist, Kathy Gaughran, recently shared invaluable insights at the 2024 Mental Health Marketing (MHM) conference about how to reach consumers during their healthcare journey. Since her session wasn’t recorded at the venue, I interviewed Kathy on our podcast so we could share her insights with our wider audience. Whether your healthcare business […]

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Expert Marketing Insights to Grow Your Behavioral Health Business

The stigma surrounding behavioral health is finally fading, consumers are seeking help, and all types of behavioral health businesses are booming. Our Senior Account Director Paul Knipe, Josh Weum, and I were among the presenters at this year’s INVEST Conference, where we shared pivotal strategies to reshape your marketing approach—emphasizing the critical role of authentic […]

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Whenever we partner with multilocation healthcare providers, we know that some of their locations will need more marketing “nutrition" than others. Still, we often must persuade leadership that all their locations need at least some love—even those with a full census.   How can you invest your marketing dollars and energy appropriately across your multilocation portfolio?  […]

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Can healthcare organizations leverage influencer marketing to authentically connect with high-value patients and referring doctors, while staying compliant and brand safe?   Find out in our latest podcast featuring Danielle Wiley, CEO of Sway Group, a leading influencer marketing agency.  Together, we explore how this evolving strategy can and should be integrated into your broader marketing […]

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Despite the influx of digital technologies into virtually every aspect of our everyday lives, healthcare is still a very human business. As a result, healthcare providers still heavily rely on positive relationships with their referring doctors and other healthcare professionals (HCPs). While leading health systems and hospitals have long employed teams of on-the-ground “physician liaisons” […]

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Direct to Patient Healthcare With Lee Aase

Struggling with burnout while maintaining high-quality healthcare services that patients love? Tune in to our latest podcast as Lee Aase, founder of HELPCare, LLC, shares how he transitioned from his pioneering social media work at Mayo Clinic to lead an innovative membership-based direct-to-patient healthcare business. This podcast is a must-listen for healthcare leaders and primary […]

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Workforce Shortages? Attract and Retain Top Talent With Employer Branding

Are you struggling to fill critical positions in your healthcare organization? You’re not alone. With competition for top talent at an all-time high, hospitals and health systems must prioritize employer branding to attract and retain skilled professionals. Why Employer Branding Matters Employer branding isn’t just a marketing buzzword—it’s a critical strategy for healthcare organizations. How […]

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How Pharmaceuticals Can Unlock the Power of Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing is hot! But with all the regulations, can pharmaceutical marketers really utilize influencers to reach consumers and HCPs? The answer is yes! Listen to our latest podcast as Malcolm Bohm, strategic advisor and board member for multiple life sciences companies, reveals how influencer collaborations can transform brand advocacy and audience engagement. Learn how […]

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13 Pitfalls That Spell Doom for Google Ad Conversions

Managing successful Google Ads campaigns is more than just winning clicks—it’s about converting those clicks into results (e.g., new patients or B2B inquiries). At Healthcare Success, we manage millions of dollars in Google Ads spend for our healthcare clients. We often see the following 13 mistakes tank conversion rates. But don’t worry—13 isn’t unlucky here. […]

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Podcast - How Hospitals can safely use AI for content creation

AI is flooding the internet with low-quality healthcare content that hasn’t been medically reviewed for accuracy.   While this can (and should) be viewed as a big problem, it’s also a unique opportunity for hospitals and healthcare systems to stand out as trusted patient resources.  We recently sat down with Ed Bennett, Founder of MarTech.Health and […]

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The Evolution of Search & Its Impact on SEO

Search technology has evolved drastically in recent years. “Stop talking about keywords, start talking about queries,” I said in a meeting. What started as simple keyword matching has transformed into a complex, AI-driven system, significantly impacting how we approach digital marketing and SEO. In this two-part series, I explore the evolution of organic and paid […]

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Breaking Down the New FTC Ruling on Fake Reviews & Testimonials

On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced a rule banning fake reviews and misleading testimonials to improve marketing transparency and authenticity. As a healthcare organization, you already prioritize ethical practices and HIPAA compliance due to the nature of your business. It’s important to adapt to these new changes to maintain patient trust […]

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As you might expect, our agency networks with lots of people in the financial world, including investment bankers and private equity firms. To capture today’s M&A trends and insights, I interviewed Andre Ulloa, a Partner and Executive Advisor at M&A Healthcare Advisors (MAHA), a boutique advisory firm and investment bank. Our podcast interview covered a […]

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How to Produce Content More Efficiently (Our Best Tips)

The healthcare industry is under immense pressure to produce content quickly. Generative AI might seem like a quick fix, but the industry’s specific challenges often get in the way. Learn how to streamline your content creation process without sacrificing quality or compliance. Here are our best tips: Prioritize Performance Analytics Determining the effectiveness of content […]

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SMS Marketing in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Engagement and Outcomes

As healthcare leaders, you are under immense pressure to deliver exceptional care amid rising costs and operational complexities. That’s why so many businesses leverage the power of SMS marketing. Text messaging is a fast and easy way to reduce missed appointments and medication non-compliance. Plus, 20% of patients prefer receiving health information via text message, […]

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Why You Shouldn't Blindly Trust Google to Automate Your Google Ads Account

As a leading Google Premier Partner managing millions of dollars in annual Google Ads spend, we strongly advocate for the platform. Our digital team collaborates closely with Google's enterprise team to implement best practices for all our clients. However, we’ve discovered that not all Google recommendations are equally effective. Many of our new clients come to us with ad […]

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The Power of a Homepage Refresh

The Raleigh House, a valued client and marketing partner, had a clear vision: elevate their website's user experience and project an image of luxury and exclusivity. This, they believed, would resonate with their target audience and boost engagement. While a complete website redesign was on the table, we knew we could achieve some "quick wins" […]

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Rocco Coniglio

Entrepreneurial Insights from a Market Disruptor Market disrupters are drastically changing the healthcare industry, creating more accessible solutions and lucrative business models by addressing unmet needs with innovative solutions and scalable business models. Psych360 was one of the early disruptors to transform access to mental health care in long-term care facilities. According to a National […]

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How to Perform an SEO Competitor Analysis for Healthcare

The battle for the top position on Google search engine page results (SERPs) gets more difficult each year. As a result, you'll need to gain a deeper understanding of your primary and secondary competitors before you can start any new website build, redesign, restructuring project, or digital marketing campaign. You’ll need a competitor analysis for […]

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How to Market Sensitive Healthcare Topics: A Guide

When my wife Clara met her new workout trainer, he asked, “What can I help you with?” She replied with a smile, “menopause.” She elaborated, “My doctor helps me with hormone therapy, and I work out five days a week at a boot camp. But I feel stuck with the way I look and feel. […]

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What Is Schema Markup for Healthcare & Why Is It Crucial for Modern SEO?

Schema markup is one of the levers that search engine optimization (SEO) specialists can leverage. Yet, it is surprisingly underutilized, making it an opportune way to increase your healthcare organization’s visibility on search engine results pages (SERPs). According to SEMRush, 92% of the top 10 results in Google Search incorporate schema markup. Although correlation does […]

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9 Preventive Healthcare Marketing Strategies

Marketing the importance of preventive healthcare services is challenging, costly, and often conflicts with consumer behavior. Despite these hurdles, the urgency to promote prevention has never been greater. Why? The growing number of people diagnosed with preventable chronic diseases each year is staggering (think cancer cases resulting from smoking and diabetes and heart disease cases […]

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Is your email marketing HIPAA compliant? Do you have adequate encryption at every step? Are you sure? Remember, even a patient’s email address could be considered PHI if linked to a health condition or treatment. If you are suddenly feeling a little uneasy, I promise you are not alone. Most healthcare marketers are unaware that […]

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How to Interview Healthcare Experts to Write Exceptional Website Content

Interviewing medical experts is a tried-and-true way to produce original website content. Without that first-hand, unique, and accurate medical knowledge, your content can unintentionally mislead consumers, damage your reputation, and lose search engine rankings. But what if the experts your organization needs are busy doctors? Or you need help building a content strategy? Add to […]

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The 7 Ps of Marketing

As an engineering undergrad, I took a Marketing 101 class on a lark, seeking to better understand the psychology behind consumer behavior and developing products with a competitive edge. On the first day of class, we learned the fundamental concept of the 4 Ps of marketing. However, today, I like to use an expanded “7 […]

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SEO vs. SEM for Healthcare: The Difference Explained

Whether you run a multilocation healthcare organization, hospital, or health system, understanding the distinction between search engine optimization (SEO) vs. search engine marketing (SEM)—and how each distinctly helps your business—is important for several reasons. This knowledge helps you: In this blog, we’ll cover the unique roles of SEO and SEM in healthcare marketing and how […]

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Why Your Brand Strategy is Essential to Your Healthcare Digital Marketing Success

Digital marketing strategies fail when they’re not aligned with your brand.  Picture this: a cardiac center that prioritizes personalized care and leading-edge technology. This brand champions expertise, compassion, and patient empowerment. What would happen if the marketing department of this brand launched a social media campaign featuring younger hospital staff doing a trendy dance? Imagine […]

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Managing a PPC strategy for any sized business is complex and challenging. But organizations with dozens or hundreds of locations face even more hurdles: Multilocation providers must consider each location’s unique needs, competitive situation, and business objectives—compounding the complexity of managing an accurate and effective PPC (aka pay-per-click or paid search) strategy. The good news […]

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Healthcare Marketing Trends in 2024: How to Stay Ahead

We hope your holiday season was filled with good cheer and plenty of new business opportunities. Now that the holidays have drawn to a close, it’s time to return to your 2024 marketing plan and make adjustments that ensure your business is taking advantage of the latest trends in healthcare marketing to reach patients and […]

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Doctor Marketing: How to Integrate Doctors Into Your Marketing Programs

Doctors are central to the success of virtually every multi-location healthcare practice and health system we work with. Moreover, today’s doctor partners have strong opinions about marketing and growing their locations within the larger business. Some of the hospitals and multilocation practices that engage our agency have doctors, executives, investors, and other stakeholders aligned around […]

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Is it Time for a New Healthcare Brand – Or a Rebrand?

Have your products, services, or target audience evolved to the point where they no longer align with your brand? Has your health brand become lost in a sea of sameness? Do your marketing assets feel stale and out of touch with your audience? Did your business neglect to establish proper healthcare branding from the beginning? […]

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Multilocation Healthcare Marketing: Minimum Daily Requirements

Do you want to compete in each of your local markets? Do you want to position your healthcare products and services where your target audience actively seeks them? If so, you need a custom digital marketing strategy and budget for each location. We like to call this budget the “minimum daily requirement.” Why is this […]

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Healthcare consumers demand better, more personalized experiences at every touchpoint. According to Google, approximately 77% of people use search engines to start their patient journey.  So, it makes sense for healthcare businesses to focus their attention on their websites, landing pages, and paid search campaigns. But what happens after your ads have captured their attention—especially […]

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Today, the marketing spotlight often shines on Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen X due to their vast numbers, combined influence, and economic power.  However, marketing to Baby Boomers remains vitally important. At approximately 68.6 million strong, Baby Boomers remain a formidable and highly-valuable consumer segment. Unfortunately, when building their marketing strategies, many marketers fail to […]

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How To Optimize Content For SEO To Rank Higher

Today’s trusted healthcare sites feature up-to-date, accurate information.  They also boast SEO-optimized content.  To stay ahead of your competitors in organic search results and reach the right target audience, you must regularly update your content for SEO.  In this blog, I share how to do this in five steps.  First, let’s define content optimization.  What […]

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Patient Engagement Strategies for Marketing Success

As a hospital or health system, you know the value of patient engagement.  You understand that it’s crucial for improving the overall patient experience and health outcomes for people of all socio-economic classes.  But are you up-to-date with the latest patient engagement strategies? In this blog post, I’ll share ten targeted marketing campaigns to help […]

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Beyond Marketing: Understanding the Role of Healthcare PR

People often confuse marketing and public relations (PR), but they are not synonymous. They do, however, work best together.  In fact, we often include healthcare PR services in our marketing plans along with other key strategies, including branding, digital marketing, traditional advertising, internal marketing, and professional referral building. So, What Exactly Is PR? Public relations […]

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How to Make Social Media Work for You

Organic Social Media  When social media exploded onto the scene nearly two decades ago, marketers and healthcare professionals were a little too excited about its potential for healthcare marketing.  Who could blame them? The fantasy was great. ‘All I have to do is figure out how to create a free Facebook business page, and then […]

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How Environmental Design Elevates Healthcare Branding and the Patient Experience

The healthcare marketplace is crowded. As patient expectations continue to evolve, the need for thoughtful environmental designs that prioritize peace, tranquility, and healing cannot be overstated—they play a vital role in patient experiences and the perception of overall quality of care.  Studies have shown many positive effects of healthcare environmental design on medical outcomes. In […]

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Boost Local Visibility: Top Local SEO Tips for Multilocation Healthcare Businesses

Consumers across the globe have come to rely on search engines for reliable, trustworthy, accurate, and timely healthcare information. This has significantly increased competition among providers, making SEO—particularly local SEO—a crucial part of any digital marketing strategy. Local SEO is beneficial for any size business but critical for multilocation companies. By implementing local seo for […]

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How to Write an About Us Page for Healthcare (+ Examples)

What do you consider the most important pages on your healthcare website? After the homepage, many might say it’s their products or services pages.  However, the About Us page is among the most important and highly trafficked web pages. In many cases, it's also a critical part of the consumer's buying journey. Fifty-two percent of […]

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How to Ask for Patient Reviews to Grow Your Online Reputation

Online reviews play a significant role in the success of any healthcare organization. In fact, patient reviews of doctors come in third as the most influential driver in consumers’ decisions1 (after insurance acceptance and location). Today, virtually everyone should use reputation management software (RMS) to solicit, manage, and respond to reviews.  Hospitals and multilocation practices […]

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10 UI/UX Principles to Enhance Your Healthcare Website Experience

Is your website easy to use? Is it intuitive?  Is it pleasant to interact with while also effectively delivering the information your consumers need? A successful website employs key UI/UX principles beyond beautiful pages.  UI/UX ensures your website is  In this post, I’ll cover 10 UI/UX design basics that can positively impact your healthcare business.  […]

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How to Create a Brand Style Guide for Your Healthcare Organization

We’ve written about branding over the years, everything from strategy and concepts to tactics and execution.  This time I’d like to focus on what happens when your strategy is said and done. You can now create great content, right? Well, not exactly.  You need a brand style guide that communicates your strategy in a guidebook. […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare SEO: 3 Techniques Your Website's Organic Marketing Needs

A successful health system, hospital, practice, or healthcare organization website facilitates patient communication and helps you win more patients you want.  But this doesn’t mean much if patients can’t find your website. To get on page #1 for an organic search, you need a strong healthcare marketing SEO company, a solid website, an even stronger […]

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