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Health Observances: 2004 Health Observances Calendar Highlights.

November:

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

American Diabetes Month

December:

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Safe Toys and Gifts Month

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Effective Branding Without Breaking the Bank
With competition for consumers and physician referrals heating up in many markets, branding
is more critical than ever for hospitals. While branding efforts are usually equated with large budgets, there are ways in which you can build your brand inexpensively.

This month's article contains helpful tips
for branding on a budget.

Robert J. Loeb, President & CEO
Vericom Corporation

10 ideas to effectively market and brand your hospital
It's difficult these days to turn on your radio, read a newspaper, drive on a major highway, or turn on a television without noticing an advertisement for a hospital. Moreover, countless books, articles, and conferences are increasingly asking healthcare executives to consider the "brand" of their institution in their strategic plans and ask questions like, "Have you leveraged your brand to its fullest?" "What is your brand equity?" or "What is your brand promise?" The simple implication is that strong branding will lead patients and physicians to choose one institution over another. Experience tells us that strong brands prove to be a powerful force in the market. All things being equal, a robust brand could be the only thing on which consumers make a preference and ultimately a buying decision.
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Case Study: SoundCare brands Erlanger a healthcare leader in the Southeast
 
Hospital leaders at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN have successfully built a known and respected brand in their region. SoundCare is a key element of Erlanger's branding strategy, providing a cost-effective communications tool that allows them to speak to consumers, physicians, and staff in real-time.
Read the complete Erlanger Case Study
 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between SoundCare and other forms of media/advertising?

Radio, TV, direct mail, and billboards are all good tools. They are, however, speaking to a wide audience that will include a large number of non-interested parties. SoundCare extends the reach of your marketing programs to millions of qualified consumers who are in the process of contacting your organization. This audience already has a relationship with you and is more willing to use your additional services or register for an event. SoundCare is an extension to your marketing efforts that puts you in front of a qualified audience every minute of every day.

SoundCare is less expensive than most marketing communications tools. Therefore, you can now afford to promote those services that do not have budgets large enough to warrant costly newspaper ads, interstate billboards, or television commercials.

Finally, SoundCare is more flexible than the marketing tools mentioned above. Once you've printed a direct mail piece or put up a billboard, it's very expensive to change. SoundCare, on the other hand, allows you to change messages as often as you want.

 

 

   
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