Hospital Branding: Digital is a Lose-Lose Proposition
The phrase "win-win" has been engrained in our vocabulary, to the point where business books call it one of the most overused statements of the last decade. Obviously, the meaning implies there is a mutual benefit to two parties who take part in a common activity or situation. The opposite side of that equation is the "lose-lose," reflecting an individual or organization that chooses not to engage in a strategy that has limited risk and high potential return. Such is the case with digital marketing. Believe it or not, there are still many healthcare organizations that are merely skimming the surface and not committing more of their budgets to paid digital media. They are engaged in social, SEO, and other forms of owned media, but not shifting their budgets in favor of digital spend versus traditional media. To borrow another phrase in the business vernacular, digital media is a "no brainer." Think about the benefits: You can precisely target by