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HCP’s use of social media: the good and the not so good

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: A survey of more than 4,000 physicians showed that virtually every physician uses social media for personal reasons, while two-thirds use it for professional reasons. HCPs don’t necessarily want pharma trying to sell products via social media. Reaching 730,000 physicians and 1.9

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Can pharma really leverage social media?

World of DTC Marketing

Tik-Tok, Instagram, and other social media channels may soon be overwhelmed with pharma companies’ content, but is it a good idea? According to MedData Group, 72% of physicians surveyed were active on Facebook weekly, and 38% were active on Instagram and LinkedIn weekly. What about social media options?

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Even on social media “listen to the doctor”

World of DTC Marketing

To get accurate information, follow one of the many physicians online. The media still hasn’t, for example, differentiated between testing positive for COVID and getting sick from COVID. Whenever possible, I have tried to share information from leading physicians to help others understand exactly what’s going on.

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Marketing to physicians

World of DTC Marketing

QUICK READ: Reaching physicians with key brand messages isn’t hard, but the online landscape has become crowded with many players. By far, Medscape is still number one in physician reach , and medical journal advertising has been proven to result in more branded Rx’s. million physicians worldwide, in multiple languages.

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Should More Doctors Be on TikTok? This One Says Yes

MedCity News

Gastroenterologist Dr. Austin Chiang has about a decade of experience as a physician influencer on social media. During a conference in Chicago, he encouraged more providers to share their expertise on social media.

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How Has Social Media Advertising Changed in Pharma

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction Social media advertising has undergone a major transformation in the pharmaceutical industry over the past decade. With social media advertising now driving real value in awareness, education, and even patient activation, pharma marketers can no longer afford to treat it as a secondary channel.

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Social Media Advertising for Pharma: Strategies to Boost Engagement & Compliance

Pharma Marketing Network

Social media advertising now plays a crucial role in reaching healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients , allowing pharma brands to engage, educate, and build trust like never before. But heres the challenge: strict industry regulations make social media advertising tricky for pharma marketers.

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