Why healthcare brands can fall into a digital short-termist trap, and what they can do about it

Shann Biglione

As the industry becomes increasingly commoditized, healthcare brands need to return to a blend of short-term and long-term marketing and this article details how brands can strike that balance.

Digital strategy in healthcare marketing

This article is part of a series of articles on digital strategy in healthcare marketing. Read more.

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Since 2013, the healthcare industry has increased its digital ad spending by fourfold globally to...

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