Healthcare Marketing

Listen Up: Podcasts Offer Consumers Helpful Health Information

Among the changes prompted by the pandemic and the way consumers choose to receive healthcare information has been the growth of podcasts. In lockdown, they began tuning in to podcasts while trying to maneuver through conflicting information.

As many as 32% of Americans listen to podcasts on a monthly basis. That’s 150 million people listening to experts—often self-professed—crime sleuths, business leaders and celebrities talking about everything from decades-old murder cases and financial advice to politics and advances in medicine.

Since 2020, the interest in everything healthcare has created a growing market for health and wellness podcasts offering helpful information to consumers. As many as 17% of podcasts are devoted to health, wellness and fitness topics. Listed among the best podcasts of 2022, “Sleep With Me” entices listeners to do just that—hop in bed, close their eyes and listen to a story that gets progressively boring until they fall asleep.

Podcasts give physicians and healthcare leaders forums to share their experiences and expertise with patients and peers alike. Healthcare organizations can use podcasts to inform consumers and clear up misinformation.

Inside Pediatrics from Children’s of Alabama is a free monthly podcast that explores topics relating to childhood health and wellness as well as research and treatment at the academic medical center. It can be downloaded from the hospital website or from a number of other platforms.

The popular TEDTalks also offers TED Health with doctors and researchers discussing breakthroughs in their fields as well as daily habits to leading healthier lives.

How to Start a Podcast for Your Hospital

The pandemic pressured healthcare organizations to find new innovations and digital tools to meet consumer demand. Gen Zs, in particular, turned to podcasts while isolated. More than one-third of American 18-to-24 year olds listen to podcasts at least weekly, with mental health being the top podcast genre among the age group.

When considering starting your own podcast, determine the purpose. It can help build brand awareness, deliver on the patient experience or even generate revenue with clear calls to action. The top goal for 24% of all podcasts is awareness/education.

Podcast episodes typically run 20 to 40 minutes long. Carefully evaluate the hosts and guests to determine if they can hold an audience’s attention for that length of time.

Other things you need to start your own podcast include:

  • Storage and distribution. You can code your own podcast or upload audio files to a service such as Soundcloud, Buzzsprout, Podbean or SimpleCast. These publishing platforms provide storage and distribution for a fee. Some offer audio editing capabilities.
  • Cadence. Decide whether to publish daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly. Listeners want consistency, so stick with the decision. The most common cadence is weekly for podcasts.
  • Software. Use quality audio recording software. For Mac users, GarageBand is free and easy to use, as is QuickTime. If recording and editing on a PC, download Audacity, which is also free. You can also record and edit in Zoom.
  • Microphone. Even though you can record from a laptop mic, phone or ear buds with built-in mics, invest in a quality microphone. A good one costs less than $100.
  • Interview setups. Interviews recorded in a studio produce the best audio quality. But it’s easy to interview guests remotely through Zoom, Skype, Zencastr or even by phone.  When interviewing online, the hosts and guests should be in quiet rooms. Wear headphones and speak directly into the microphone. Remind guests to mute notifications on their computers and phones.

How to Promote a Podcast

Once the podcast is “on the air,” you want to build listeners. First, decide on the target audience—patients, peers or general consumers. As you do for websites and blogs, remember SEO and create topics and titles that draw the targeted audiences’ attention.

Amplify the podcast on all channels—blogs, websites and social media. Consider creating a dedicated Facebook group so listeners can discuss episodes and receive updates. Facebook and Instagram are the leading channels for cross promoting.

When recording audio, record video at the same time and upload it to YouTube and shorts from the podcast to Reels.

Pitching to podcasters

Even if you’re not ready to launch your own podcast, include popular and relevant podcasters in your earned and paid media strategy.

Of podcasters who feature guests, 61% prioritize organic over paid guests. When pitching healthcare experts or leadership from your organization, remember:

Personalize the pitch; do your homework first.

  • Avoid confusing subject lines and large attachments.
  • Keep pitches to 200 words or less.
  • Most podcasters prefer receiving pitches early in the week.
  • Don’t call.

With 150 million people listening, you can build your brand and deliver relevant and accurate information through podcasts to consumers interested in staying healthy.

How to Build Brand Loyalty in Healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic heightened health concerns globally, with numerous surveys finding US adults are more concerned about health & hygiene now than prior to 2020. Pair this heightened interest in health with the fact that 64% of US adults trust healthcare companies (the 2nd most trusted sector according to the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer) and healthcare systems are presented with a unique opportunity to foster connections with their patients to build brand loyalty.

64% of U.S Adults trust healthcare companies.

Building Patient Rapport: A Core Strategy for Increasing Brand Loyalty

The relationship between healthcare providers and patients is crucial for brand loyalty. Undoubtedly, today’s era of digital healthcare transformation still demands a personal touch in patient care. Telemedicine, wearable diagnostic devices, and digital communication channels have redefined patient-provider interactions, making them more intimate and accessible. Therefore, emphasizing the personalization of healthcare services, akin to ‘having coffee with a friend’, can significantly enhance patient trust and loyalty.

Patients who trust your healthcare brand are more likely to have brand loyalty. 39% of survey respondents will go out of their way to do business with a brand they trust.

Prioritizing Key Factors in Patient Choice on the Path to Brand Loyalty

Providers should position themselves as distinctive brands, recognizing their unique qualities. The Morning Consult study indicates that 39% of consumers will go out of their way to engage with a trusted brand. This underscores the importance of creating and maintaining strong bonds, especially in healthcare where choices often hinge on personal trust and consumers are in the driver’s seat. Few things cause a woman more angst than having to change hairdressers or gynecologists. Once they establish a bond, it’s hard to break.

Several critical factors influence patients’ decisions in choosing healthcare providers including:

  1. Patient Experience: The quality of care and interaction with healthcare professionals significantly impacts patient satisfaction and loyalty.
  2. Convenience: Accessibility, ease of scheduling, and efficient care delivery are paramount in attracting and retaining patients.
  3. Reviews: Positive patient testimonials and ratings can sway potential patients, underscoring the provider’s credibility and trustworthiness.
  4. Competitive Pricing: Offering services at competitive prices, without compromising on quality, can be a deciding factor for many patients.

These elements are fundamental in establishing trust between doctors and their patients, which is essential for healthcare providers who aim to fulfill their primary mission—to keep patients healthy. Understanding and improving these aspects of patient care can significantly enhance brand loyalty in the healthcare sector.

Humanizing your Healthcare Brand to Build Patient Trust

The pandemic highlighted the importance of humanizing brands. In healthcare, this means connecting with patients through authenticity, trust, and transparency. Sharing real patient stories, featuring staff in brand narratives, providing unvarnished scientific information, and actively listening to patient feedback are effective strategies. These efforts contribute to building a credible, trustworthy brand that resonates with patients.

Navigate Communication with Sensitivity to Protect Patient Trust and Enhance Brand Loyalty

“Healthcare providers’ communication, both personal and professional, greatly affects brand perception. In a sensitive and polarized social landscape, carefully managed communications are essential. Providers must navigate complex issues, like the legal and political ramifications of significant rulings such as Roe v. Wade, with tact and sensitivity. Staying focused on patient health and welfare, avoiding divisive public statements, and maintaining professional decorum can safeguard and enhance brand trust.

Reinforce Brand Loyalty through Modern Solutions: Leveraging Healthcare Technology and Innovation

Incorporating technological advancements into healthcare delivery enhances patient experience and brand loyalty. Adopting innovative solutions like AI-driven diagnostics, personalized medicine, and virtual care demonstrates a commitment to cutting-edge care and convenience. This not only improves patient outcomes but also positions the brand as forward-thinking and patient-centric.

The Value of Community Engagement and Social Responsibility for Healthcare Brands

Engaging with the community and participating in socially responsible initiatives enhances brand perception. Healthcare providers can build brand loyalty by showing their commitment to community well-being. Initiatives like health education programs, community health screenings, and partnerships with local organizations can foster a sense of trust and goodwill among consumers.

Adopt a Comprehensive Approach to Build Brand Loyalty

Building brand loyalty in healthcare requires a comprehensive approach. This involves enhancing patient experience, humanizing the brand, effectively managing communication, leveraging technology, and engaging in social responsibility. By focusing on these areas, healthcare providers can establish strong, lasting relationships with their patients, ultimately leading to increased trust and loyalty.

TotalCom is a full-service marketing agency helping brands like yours tell their story to the right audiences. Email Lori Moore or call TotalCom Marketing Communications at 205.345.7363 to see how TotalCom may be the right fit for you.

How Brands Lose Trust: Greenwashing, Overstating and Other Marketing Spins
How Brand Lose Trust: Greenwashing, Overstating and Other Marketing Spins

Many of us are guilty of overstating a marketing claim, making it more grandiose than it is. Or we’ve done the opposite—downplayed something to manage public perception. Either can backfire and destroy trust.

Greenwashing, news high jacking, overstating, understating, and spinning all pose risks to our brands. Relationship building with audiences is paramount. Anything less proves counterproductive to maintaining trust and loyalty.

The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer shows consumers to be a fickle bunch with patience levels being on par with Coach Nick Saban, who famously declared, “I have none.”

The 2021 Edelman Trust Baromete shows business is more trusted than government in 18 of 27 surveyed countries. Business trust index score increased by 2 points (54 to 56) from 2020 to 2021.

After a two-year-long pandemic and epidemic of misinformation, respondents surveyed in 28 different countries declared an “information bankruptcy.” They don’t trust societal institutions, government leaders, or the media. Surprisingly, business emerged as the only trusted sector with a 56% trust index.

Improving healthcare systems dominated as the most important foundational problem worldwide. That presents hospitals and healthcare systems with a platform to amplify information that lets audiences know “this is what we’re doing” to prioritize their health and care for them and their families. Anything less, and we risk losing their trust.

Curb the Spin to Maintain Trust

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Have you ever noticed how many people seem to be an environmentalist for the day every April 22nd (Earth Day)? Though their interest in environmental activism may be fickle at times, don’t underestimate your audiences. Patients, employees, and other stakeholders now expect sustainability and they know greenwashing when they see it. Spinning a message about environmentally friendly policies should be backed up with solid, consistent practices. Otherwise, the green sheen can quickly turn beet red.

In a Harris Poll for Google Cloud, executives across the globe identify Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives as their top organizational priority. Yet, soft drink giants to leading fashion retailers continue to market eco-friendly products only to have those claims blown apart.

The Healthcare industry remained at odds with environmentally friendly expectations for many years. However, over the past decade, hospitals have worked to reduce environmental footprints.

We should promote ways we’re keeping patients and the earth safer, whether it’s upgrading energy efficiency, safer biohazard handling practices, or using green-certified cleaning products. Be careful not to overstate efforts, and don’t forget to talk about it regularly—not just on Earth Day.

Market with a Cause to Elevate the Brand

Know your audience. Consumers want to support brands that align with their values. Avoid overstating your values and be honest with your audience.

Start with marketing rule #1—know your audience. Knowing your audience is more than just focusing on demographics. Empathy and shared values can solidify brand loyalty, elevate perception, and differentiate a brand from the competition.

In the past, companies shied away from public comments on social issues. Today, consumers want to support brands that align with their values. Employees also want to work where they feel included. The 2022 Communications Benchmark Report identifies Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a top priority for organizations.

Before supporting any social initiative, develop a strategic plan. Failing to do so leaves your brand open to complaints about appearing insincere and criticisms of putting profit over authentic purpose. Walmart when rolling out “Juneteenth Ice Cream” to acknowledge the holiday marking the emancipation of slaves received backlash. Critics called out Walmart for promoting Juneteenth-themed ice cream over the Black-owned brands already stocked on their shelves. What may have been a genuine attempt at support was overshadowed by the lack of strategic planning.

Corporate social responsibility, particularly for healthcare organizations, earns public trust when we use marketing platforms to direct attention to causes, we support rather than platitudes for the good we’re doing in the community. Proactive efforts to address health inequities and manage the community’s health can earn goodwill and trust.

Be Transparent, Internally and Externally

The past two years have taken their toll on healthcare workers physically, mentally, and emotionally. Then comes the Great Resignation to compound problems.

Through all this, what happens internally reflects the perception of the brand externally. How we care for our employees impacts how we care for our patients. Patients want to know their caregivers have mental health resources, are being given sufficient time off, and are supported in work-life balance.

There was a time when marketing teams argued against posting mission and vision statements and core values front and center on websites or other external-facing channels. Reset post-2020. Sharing these high-level statements gives our audiences a snapshot of what we stand for and consider important.

Patients want to trust your brand. 68% of consumers and 62% of employees believe they have the power to force corporations to change.

Such transparency also shows good faith efforts at inviting consumers and employees to take a seat at the table. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, 68 percent of consumers and 62 percent of employees believe they “have the power to force corporations to change.”

Transparency, authenticity, and empathy earn trust. It’s our job not to spin it away.

If you need to evaluate your marketing strategy, we welcome a conversation. Email Lori Moore or call TotalCom Marketing Communications at 205.345.7363.

How to Choose a Healthcare Marketing Agency
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Seven Points to Consider When Selecting a Healthcare Marketing Agency

Unless you’ve been lucky enough to escape downsizing, healthcare marketing departments often need to contract with outside agencies for tasks that your team cannot handle on its own. Consider these seven points before starting the search for .

1. Healthcare Marketing Experience.

An outside agency can add creativity and expertise to the in-house team. It also lends a third-party perspective that sometimes leverages more weight with the C-suite. However, ensure that the agency has healthcare marketing experience and proven results to back up dazzling visuals and lofty recommendations.

Healthcare industry experience is necessary due to standards and regulations that physicians and hospitals are required to follow.  The account team must be familiar with HIPAA compliance, CMS, and FDA regulations to craft marketing messages.

2. Creative Capabilities.

Creative talent should be evident from the onset, starting with the marketing agency’s website and digital presence. It can also reveal their intangible personality.  The best way to discover what they can do is by getting to know them. Conduct initial research and select two or three agencies that interest you. Talk with them; invite them to visit; figure out if there’s chemistry.

Instead of the requisite “request for proposal,” issue a “request for partnership.” While many agencies won’t do spec creative, assign a project, even at a nominal fee, to a couple at the top of your list. This can provide a preview of their creativity. You want to see innovation and vision. Look for “wow” moments.

3. Mutually Beneficial Partnership.

A successful relationship between client and agency is a 50-50 partnership. Producing the desired marketing results requires collaboration, transparency, mutual respect and realistic expectations on each side’s part.

One healthcare marketing director recently shared his thoughts about forging a client-agency partnership, explaining that the client needs to have a level of trust and confidence in the agency. For their part, the agency must have the skills and expertise to prove their worth to the client.

4. Financial Discussion.

The quickest way for relationships to break down is over money. During the review process, ask about billing, fees, retainers, up charges and rate sheets. Open and transparent discussions at the beginning can prevent misunderstandings later.

Before work starts on your account, define the process for authorizations, approvals and change orders so both sides share the same expectations. Failure to have these discussions can lead to loss of trust later.

5. Measurable Goals.

When reviewing a healthcare marketing agency’s portfolio, ask about results and case studies that include quantified measures of success. Just as with talks about money, work openly with the agency to establish performance criteria at the onset.

Beware of results that seem too good to be true—those probably can’t be proven. In the age of digital marketing, analytics are readily accessible to both client and agency to help direct the marketing spend and move the needle.

6. Relationships and Responsiveness.

Like all interpersonal relationships, people usually work best with people they like. We measure our own client relationships not just by the longevity of the account but those that produced lasting friendships.  Chemistry is the number factor in a successful agency-client relatioinship.

Ask about the team, along with bios, likely to be assigned to your account. You want experienced marketing professionals with proven credentials and core values that align with your own.

Talk to some of their current clients to discover how they interact with the agency and their responsiveness.

Establishing a successful relationship with your account services team depends, in part, on flexibility, responsiveness and willingness to listen. With the right chemistry, they can become an extension of your marketing team.

Evaluation of healthcare marketing agencies includes their research capabilities, knowledge of trends in the healthcare industry and familiarity of the local market.

Research and data should drive the development of any campaign. Review qualitative and quantitative research processes. With the myriad changes in the marketplace knowledge of trends within the marketing industry and familiarity with current media options and effectiveness is essential.

Even if an agency hasn’t worked with other local clients, their ability to learn the market and assimilate into the community can help increase your brand awareness.

Checking off these points makes the process of selecting a healthcare marketing agency easier.

TotalCom is a full-service hospital marketing and advertising agency that believes in getting great results from telling great stories. Contact us to explore if we might be a good fit for your organization.

Who’s Influencing Patient Choice?
Influencers exist even in healthcare and can help boost your hospital marketing strategy

Just when we thought things were settling down, COVID came back with in a fury. We’re again balancing the need for disseminating crucial health information to COVID-fatigued audiences.

Despite an urgency to target your audience with the “mask up, socially distance, wash hands and vaccinate” message, now can be a good time to determine who’s actually influencing patient choices—from vaccinations to hospital selection.

If it’s not already part of your hospital marketing plan, consider influencer marketing. By definition, an influencer is “a person who inspires or guides the actions of others.”

Influencer marketing spending in the US is estimated to exceed $3 billion this year.

While celebrity influencers with millions of followers may not align with your marketing plans, look for voices of authority in your community. A Gen Z TikTok star probably doesn’t sway many of your patients’ choices, but a mommy blogger, Instagram “granfluencer” or Facebook group for cancer survivors can deliver targeted, authentic messages to audiences.

Reach your patients where they are.

Changing consumer patterns demand changes in patient experience at every touchpoint. That means connecting with them where they go for information.

Expectant mothers look to other moms. Find an influencer in your community posting about birthing centers, pediatric services or child-rearing experiences.

One of your primary targets is probably the Boomer generation, which controls some 70 percent of all disposable income in this country. Boosted by financial power, baby boomers and older Gen X’ers have added their voices to the space. Someone talking about health, wellness or nutrition can influence brand preference among followers. Consider your current hospital marketing strategy to help identify influencers that speak to your target audience about topics relevant to your services and strategic goals.

Partner with influencers to increase patient loyalty.

“Build brand preference and loyalty to drive action” is a typical hospital marketing plan objective. Finding and partnering with influencers aligned with your brand can help accomplish it—and reach new audiences.

However, be strategic with influencer partnerships. Some things to keep in mind:

  • Look for influencers talking about your brand; search for tagged posts, branded hashtags or comments;
    • Follow your followers; select about a dozen to see who they’re following;
    • Share content from a potential influencer (get permission first) on your social accounts to gauge audience interest;
    • Monitor newsletters, blogs, events, Pinterest boards, media coverage and the competition to find out who’s speaking with authority in your market;

Set a budget.

An influencer posting about brands in exchange for complimentary products or services is rare now. Unfortunately, there are no standardized rates. Partnerships can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

A commonly used pricing calculation is one cent per follower—or $100 per 10K followers. Macro (10K—100K followers) and nano (less than 10K followers) influencers often post about niche topics, which might better fit your hospital marketing strategy.

When negotiating with influencers, consider:

  • Reach and engagement; larger reach doesn’t necessary mean more engagement;
    • Influencer time and resources required to create content that fits your needs; share information or resources in advance to lessen their time requirement;
    • Length and terms of campaign—number of stories or newsfeed posts, blogs, mentions, photos, number of channels, etc. that you expect;
    • Contract—as with any paid media, execute a written contract that specifies terms of the agreement including usage rights, deadlines, approval processes and exclusivity clauses.

Set goals and measure results.

Effective hospital marketing depends on results. Closely review the authenticity of posts when researching influencers who could potentially affect patient behavior. Content that reads as “sponsored or salesy” probably won’t deliver the intended results.

Set and clearly communicate goals on the front end. Measurable results may include:

  • Engagement—comments, likes, shares
    • Brand sentiment
    • Website traffic from campaign
    • Conversions, such as attendees at a baby or seniors fair, increase in health screenings or uptick in COVID vaccinations

Connectivity to your audience through an outside trusted voice can influence their patient choice and solidify loyalty to your brand.

Should You Go All-in on Brand Marketing?

Healthcare systems across the country seem to be jumping back on the branding wagon. They are hiring marketing vice presidents from consumer brand companies and engaging multinational advertising agencies. The idea is to create a pull strategy that causes consumers to demand your healthcare system. That, in turn, gives you leverage when negotiating insurance reimbursement rates.

But will new logos and television ads alone create that demand?

Probably not.

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Responding to Three-Star Reviews of Your Hospital or Doctors

You have alerts set up and scour review sites for those dreaded one- and two-star ratings. You jump on the ones that start with, “If I could have given ZERO stars, I would have.” And rightfully so. How you respond to negative reviews affects not only your relationship with the reviewer but your reputation with anyone who reads it forever after. But it’s just as important to respond to neutral reviews for a few reasons:

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Managing Your Hospital’s Reputation

Why Reputation Management Is Key for Hospital Marketing

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Reputation is everything in business. It’s even more important for hospital marketing because a hospital’s reputation is its most important asset.

Without a strong reputation, your hospital’s patient intake will suffer. After all, people don’t want to entrust their health to a hospital that has a poor reputation. (more…)

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Boost Your Healthcare Social Media Marketing Presence with These Tips

If you don’t think that healthcare social media marketing is important, think again – because patients do. According to one survey, half of all Internet-using patients surveyed said they use social media to check out a doctor, which plays into their decision on the provider they choose.

Potential patients use social media a lot. And a lot of the healthcare information they receive on an ongoing basis comes from social media. Facebook and the like aren’t just to connect to friends and family; they are there to provide information. (more…)

Make Your Community Hospital Standout with Hospital Marketing

How to Make Your Community Hospital Stand Out with Hospital Marketing

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Running a community hospital in an area dominated by larger hospitals with more brand recognition and bigger budgets can be very difficult. It’s hard to stand out unless you have a convincing brand value proposition, a competitive advantage to exploit, and a smart hospital marketing strategy to gain market awareness.

This challenge is particularly seen in suburban or rural areas where community hospitals are going up against urban medical centers in larger nearby cities. Standing out can be hard, but it is possible to carve out a competitive advantage and stand out in a crowded market dominated by larger competitors.

The means to this outcome is a well-crafted hospital marketing strategy built around the natural benefits of being a community hospital.


Finding Advantages You Can Claim

The main advantage a smaller hospital has versus a larger hospital is simple: smaller hospitals mean doctors have fewer patients on average, thus improving patient relations and creating a more personable feel.

We see this all the time in the retail and service industries. You may not get the same selection in a smaller store as a larger one, but you’ll probably get better customer service than going with a larger chain. For example, if you’re using a plumber who knows you by name, you’ll probably get more prompt attention than going with a larger, more corporate plumbing company.

Caring comes naturally to thing caregiver who is helping an elderly patient

The same logic applies to hospitals. No patient wants to feel like they’re just one face out of thousands who make their way through the larger hospital, almost like an assembly line. Patients in, patients out. That’s the image of a large metro hospital that you want to portray. Your contrasting image is one where doctors and nurses have the time to get to know the members of their community and give them more direct attention.

Another major advantage is proximity. No one wants to travel 45-60 minutes each way to visit someone in the hospital, or go to see a doctor for a checkup. Community hospitals have a big advantage in that they are in their patient’s own backyard. You’re only a short drive away, and in emergency situations, that can be invaluable.

Finally, a big advantage is wait time. Wait times at large urban hospitals are almost always longer than they are in smaller, rural ones because of the sheer volume of patients they have to process. The message here is this: “Go to a place where you won’t spend more time waiting than you will actually being seen by a doctor.”


Hospital Marketing Methods to Capitalize on Advantages

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Hospital marketing is all about creating perceptions. You want to paint a perception through your ad campaign that large hospitals are just too big. They’re impersonal, overcrowded, and inefficient. They can’t possibly care more about you as an individual as a community hospital does, because we’re your neighbors. Those are the perceptions you’re working to create.

Painting this picture with a traditional ad campaign is one way to differentiate yourself. Having an active social media presence is another. You can probably be more responsive to patients and their families online than a bigger hospital can, even if they have more resources. Capitalize on that.

Make sure you are creating a cohesive message across all of your marketing channels, traditional and digital. A campaign-style format is best because you are working with a central theme and everything synergizes well with everything else.

A smaller, rural community hospital can compete with larger, big city hospitals. It’s all about playing to your strengths and creating brand perceptions that favor you.

TotalCom is a full-service hospital marketing and advertising agency that believes in getting great results from telling great stories. Contact us for more information or view our previous work and see what stories we can tell for you.