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Jack O'Brien

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Executive Editor at MM+M, an award-winning Haymarket Media publication that produces timely, balanced, original editorial content for an audience of leaders in pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing. www.mmm-online.com/author/jack-obri…

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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Kyle Long, a former NFL star and current CBS Sports analyst, is participating in Johnson & Johnson’s Generation Fine initiative. www.mmm-online.com/news/former-...
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Former NFL star Kyle Long guards his mental health as part of J&J's Generation Fine
Kyle Long, a former NFL star and current CBS Sports analyst, is participating in Johnson & Johnson’s Generation Fine initiative.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Pharma brands were among the top advertisers during the 2025-26 NFL regular season, according to a report released by EDO. The TV outcomes company found that three of the top five regular-season advertisers — including the top two — were pharma brands. www.mmm-online.com/news/pharma-...
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‘A great year for the pharma in the NFL’: EDO delivers 2025–26 season insights
EDO’s report found that ads from pharma brands were 95% more effective on a per-impression engagement basis during regular-season NFL games than they were during primetime broadcast and cable.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I got to sit down down with Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible Labs, CMI Media Group CEO Susan Dorfman and Chris Fox, VP of marketing at Cleveland Diagnostics. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/wha...
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What to expect at 2026 CMI Agility in Philadelphia
Executive editor Jack O’Brien sits down with Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible Labs, CMI Media Group CEO Susan Dorfman and Chris Fox, VP of marketing at Cleveland Diagnostics.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Snapchat adds pharma ad disclaimer links: What medical marketers need to know. Snapchat’s new features are intended to curry favor with pharma advertisers, establishing the social media app as more flexible and compliance friendly. www.mmm-online.com/news/snapcha...
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Snapchat adds pharma ad disclaimer links: What medical marketers need to know.
Snapchat’s new features are intended to curry favor with pharma advertisers, establishing the social media app as more flexible and compliance friendly.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
DeVito/Verdi co-founder Ellis Verdi is a classic New York adman with more than a few dozen stories to tell from his more than 45 years in the industry. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/ell...
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Ellis Verdi on hospital marketing, Hillary's 2000 campaign and tropical fish
DeVito/Verdi co-founder Ellis Verdi is a classic New York adman with more than a few dozen stories to tell from his more than 45 years in the industry.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Lucid Group announced Eric Muller has joined the agency as CEO this morning. The U.K.-based parent company of 2026 MM+M Agency 100 honoree Lucid announced Muller will succeed DiD Agency founder Rick Sannem, who will transition to strategic advisor to the board. www.mmm-online.com/news/lucid-e...?
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Lucid appoints former Publicis Health COO Eric Muller as CEO
Muller succeeds DiD Agency founder Rick Sannem, who will transition to strategic advisor to the board.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
MM+M says goodbye (again) to editorial fellow Lola Offenback following her second stint as our summer intern. We also talk about the proposed changes to the vaccine schedule and the illogical policy messaging from Trump administration health officials. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/mmm...
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MM+M summer intern Lola Offenback's (second) exit interview
MM+M says goodbye (again) to editorial fellow Lola Offenback following her second stint as our summer intern.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
GLP-1 marketing growth, biosimilar competition & China top pharma’s Q2 earnings The Q2 pharma earnings reports paint a picture of an industry willing to continue to spend where they can boost the topline while also reprioritizing efforts that are less profitable. www.mmm-online.com/news/glp-1-b...
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GLP-1 marketing growth, biosimilar competition and China top pharma’s Q2 earnings
Broadly speaking, the Q2 pharma earnings reports paint a picture of an industry willing to continue to spend where they can boost the topline while also reprioritizing efforts that are less profitable...
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Don't miss out on the premier event of the year for AI strategy and innovation — AI Deciphered! Join us on Thursday, November 12 for the ultimate summit for anyone serious about elevating their brand and business in today's ever-evolving tech ecosystem. Secure your seat here: lnkd.in/gZm3jvDd
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
MM+M opened the nomination period for its Best Places to Work program! All Best Places to Work survey responses must be finalized and submitted by September 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET. No extensions will be granted. www.mmm-online.com/news/mmm-lau...?
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MM+M launches 2026 Best Places to Work survey
In its ninth year, the annual honorarium solicits submissions to determine which medical marketing workplaces are top-notch and what factors drive their respective successes.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Two MM+M Agency 100 honorees, one deal: CG Life is acquiring The Considered, in a bid to compete more directly with larger medical marketing agency networks. The Considered+AI founder David Hunt will join CG Life’s board and retain a major ownership stake. www.mmm-online.com/news/cg-life...
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CG Life scoops up AI-native agency The Considered+AI
The deal features two MM+M Agency 100 honorees and combines CG Life’s scientific expertise with The Considered’s AI-native model as the pair look to win business from larger competitors.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Havas Lynx has undergone a major leadership change, with Havas Lynx UK CEO Claire Knapp expanding her remit to oversee Havas Lynx New York. Also, Joanna Ruiz and Megan Skelly have departed Havas Lynx, while Bruno Rebelo has joined as chief creative officer. www.mmm-online.com/news/havas-l...
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Havas Lynx UK CEO Claire Knapp adds Havas Lynx New York to remit in C-suite shakeup
As part of the leadership changes, Joanna Ruiz and Megan Skelly have departed Havas Lynx, while Bruno Rebelo has joined as chief creative officer.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
In a special episode of the podcast, I got to chat with 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Drew Brees about how he got involved with ARS Pharmaceuticals on its Neffy awareness campaign. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/nfl...
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NFL legend Drew Brees huddles with ARS Pharmaceuticals for Neffy campaign
Super Bowl-winning quarterback and 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Drew Brees talks about participating in an awareness campaign to promote ARS Pharmaceuticals’ emergency allergy spray, Neffy.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Novartis’ chief corporate affairs officer Michelle Weese discusses the drugmaker’s history, how it is recognizing its 30 years in business and what we can expect as it relates to marketing in the months and years ahead. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/nov...
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Novartis going on 30: Inside the Swiss pharma giant's corporate brand evolution
Novartis’ chief corporate affairs officer Michelle Weese discusses the drugmaker’s history, how it is recognizing its 30 years in business and what we can expect as it relates to marketing in the mont...
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
All eyes are on Spain and Argentina as they compete in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. As such, this week's episode of The MM+M Podcast is focused on the beautiful game and the health brands who have marketed throughout the five week tournament. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/hea...
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Health brands take the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Where the world comes to play
Leaders from Hackensack Meridian Health and Cologuard discuss their marketing efforts coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We're 78 days out from the 2026 MM+M Awards and have the official shortlist for your viewing pleasure! In its 23rd year, the medical marketing industry’s top awards program returns with new categories, including a leadership award honoring the brand’s founder. www.mmm-online.com/news/mmm-unv...
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MM+M unveils its 2026 Awards finalists
The MM+M Awards will be handed out at a gala event scheduled for October 1 at New York City’s Cipriani Wall Street.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Andrea Lillis, SVP and executive creative director of Klick Health, joins the podcast this week to offer us an inside look of her work as a Pharma Lions juror, detail her time celebrating Klick’s big wins and outline what comes next for the Toronto-based agency. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/a-d...
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A double click on Klick: Cannes, Oxford PharmaGenesis and A100
Andrea Lillis, SVP and executive creative director of Klick Health, North America, offers us an inside look of her work as a Pharma Lions juror, details her time celebrating Klick’s big wins and outli...
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
It's great to have Avalere Health CEO Amar Urhekar back on the MM+M Podcast alongside his creative chief TJ Cimfel. www.mmm-online.com/news/avalere...
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Avalere Health delves into a multimedia cancer anthology while ViiV boosts PrEP during Pride
We’re joined by leaders from Avalere Health and ViiV Healthcare for a pair of conversations about cancer care and PrEP, respectively.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Shortly after the 2026 MM+M Agency 100 launched, I huddled with Jameson Fleming, Lecia Bushak, Steve Madden and Bella Czajkowski to dig into the medical marketing firms we’ve been interviewing, writing and reporting on over the past five months. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/the...
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The 2026 MM+M Agency 100, explained
The MM+M editorial staff unveils the 2026 Agency 100 and reflects on the trendlines observed over five months of reporting.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The 2026 MM+M 100 is here -- bigger and better than ever! Building off of our Neal Award-winning work, we expanded the project with the Power Partners lists and the introduction of an AI-powered chatbot to assist viewers through all of the data and insights. www.mmm-online.com/2026-agency-...
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Agency 100 Landing Page
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I can finally stop playing this silly game.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
For the first episode of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, we're joined by JED CEO John MacPhee and AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia. The pair underline the reasoning for the merger and medical where marketers can improve messaging around mental health. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/int...
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Introducing the largest suicide prevention nonprofit
To recognize the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re joined by JED CEO John MacPhee and AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Weeks after AbbVie led off the season with its MLB partnership, Merck is stepping up to the plate with its own baseball-themed effort. The pharma giant and WomenHeart launched Playing with Heart, a collaborative initiative featuring nine MLB teams. www.mmm-online.com/news/why-mer...
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Why Merck expanded its heart health mission with 9 MLB teams
Merck is tapping a number of baseball ambassadors to support its cardiovascular awareness push, including former World Series champion Geoff Blum.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Personal news... Just over four years after joining MM+M, I’m thrilled to be elevated to Executive Editor! I'm so excited to helm a newsroom that produces such incisive, quality, award-winning news and analysis for our audience of medical marketing leaders. www.mmm-online.com/news/mmm-ele...
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MM+M elevates Jack O’Brien to executive editor
O’Brien joined the publication in April 2022 as digital editor and has served as senior editor and managing editor over the ensuing years.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The 4/8 letter issued by the FDA to Pfizer over misleading advertising of its cancer drug Adcetris on Facebook served as a wakeup call for the medical marketing industry. Now, pharma brands are well-advised to reevaluate their approach to social media marketing in the face of heightened scrutiny.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Big day for MM+M as our 2025 Agency 100 won at the 72nd Neal Awards! Last year's A100 won for Best Single Issue for a brand with revenue between $3 million and $7 million! It's so great to see this immense labor of love honored alongside our fellow Haymarket Media brands PRWeek and Campaign.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Publicis Health Media CEO Andrea Palmer returns to The MM+M Podcast to preview the sixth annual HealthFront and we discuss the premiere of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast. www.mmm-online.com/podcasts/pub...
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Publicis Health Media CEO Andrea Palmer previews 2026 HealthFront
Publicis Health Media CEO Andrea Palmer returns to the show to preview the sixth annual HealthFront and we discuss the upcoming premiere of the The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
So what do we think of Olixir New York? Omnicom Health announced the rebranding of FCB Health New York this morning, the latest and one of the most significant agency rebranding efforts related to Omnicom’s multibillion takeover of holding company rival IPG. www.mmm-online.com/news/omnicom...?
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Omnicom Health rebrands FCB Health New York to Olixir New York
The move comes about four months after Omnicom Health rebranded DDB Health to Remedy Edge.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
One month after issuing its most recent Untitled Letter, the Food and Drug Administration sent out two at the end of March, to Amneal Pharmaceuticals and BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals. At issue are a brochure and a branded consumer webpage. www.mmm-online.com/news/fda-unt...
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
4 major developments from pharma’s Q4 earnings season The last quarter was a good time to be Eli Lilly and a tough time to be a vaccine manufacturer. www.mmm-online.com/news/4-major...?
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4 major developments from pharma’s Q4 earnings season
The last quarter was a good time to be Eli Lilly and a tough time to be a vaccine manufacturer.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Sanofi is shipping up to Boston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as an official supporter of the host city. Tanisha Sullivan, Sanofi’s head of external engagement, health equity strategy and Massachusetts government affairs, serves on the Boston 26 Honorary Board. www.mmm-online.com/news/sanofi-...
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Sanofi turns attention to 2026 FIFA World Cup as official supporter of host city Boston
Sanofi has established a robust presence in New England, employing about 5,000 workers based in Massachusetts.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Indivior selected Havas as its U.S. integrated AOR on Tuesday morning. Indivior, which manufactures long-acting injectable treatments for opioid user disorder, chose Havas as its AOR following a competitive, two-month review. www.mmm-online.com/news/indivio...
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Indivior selects Havas U.S. integrated AOR
Havas will lead integrated strategy, creative media, and digital efforts across healthcare professional and direct-to-consumer audiences for the Virginia-based drugmaker.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
As Bluesky continues to grow, opportunities abound for pharma brands When it comes to Big Pharma, the likes of Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca have Bluesky accounts — though none are posting.
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As Bluesky continues to grow, opportunities abound for pharma brands
When it comes to Big Pharma, the likes of Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca have Bluesky accounts — though none are posting.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Days ago, most of the OPDP staff and leadership were among the thousands of workers laid off by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The decision to axe the office has left many industry leaders perplexed, especially as Kennedy seeks to ban pharma advertising. www.mmm-online.com/news/rfk-jr-...
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RFK Jr.’s HHS gutted OPDP. How will it impact pharma advertising?
Days ago, most of the OPDP staff and leadership were among the thousands of workers laid off by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Prepared, not panicked: Leaders await RFK Jr.’s potential TV pharma ad ban Over a month into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure as HHS Secretary, leaders in pharma, medical marketing and media circles are preparing for a potential TV pharma ad ban. www.mmm-online.com/news/prepare...
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Prepared, not panicked: Leaders await RFK Jr.’s potential TV pharma ad ban
Over a month into Robert F. Kennedy’s tenure as HHS Secretary, leaders in pharma, medical marketing and media circles are preparing for a potential TV pharma ad ban.
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Shane Harris @shaneharris.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Read for yourself: Here are the attack plans that Trump advisers shared on Signal. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
MM+M is once again nominated for a pair of honors at the upcoming Neal Awards, also known as the ‘Pulitzers of B2B journalism.’ The 2024 MM+M Agency 100 issue is nominated for Best Single Issue of a Tabloid/Newspaper/Magazine and Marc Iskowitz is nominated for Best Range of Work by a Single Author.
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MM+M Agency 100 is nominated at Neal Awards, Marc Iskowitz eyes four-peat
The 2024 MM+M Agency 100 issue is nominated for Best Single Issue of a Tabloid/Newspaper/Magazine for a brand with revenue between $3 million and $7 million.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
TikTok once again faces a ban, so pharma brands may need to consider taking their marketing efforts to other social media platforms. With the social media app once again at risk of going dark, there are best practices pharma brands can use on other platforms. www.mmm-online.com/news/tiktok-...
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TikTok lessons pharma brands can bring to Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
With the popular social media app once again at risk of going dark, there are best practices pharma brands can use on other platforms.
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Jason Mast @jasonmast.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
In stunning move, White House pulls nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before hearing Sources said the administration had concerns about Weldon’s longtime vaccine criticism. www.statnews.com/2025/03/13/t...
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White House pulls nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before hearing
The White House has pulled the nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before heh was set to appear for his confirmation hearing.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
And the Oscar goes to…pharma ads. Yes, Anora took home the most honors at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night — including Best Picture — but medical marketing made an impact, too. www.mmm-online.com/news/pharma-...
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Novo, Lilly and Novartis lead pharma’s stellar ad performance at Oscars
While the Super Bowl may not always be the ideal spot for pharma, cultural events like the Oscars can offer a more appropriate opportunity for advertising.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
After leaving Entrée Health just over a year ago, Andrew Gottfried has returned to the medical marketing scene with his next act: Nexus Health Group. Backed by the Lockwood Group, the market access shop is making its public debut this week. www.mmm-online.com/news/ex-entr...
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Ex-Entrée Health CEO Andrew Gottfried launches market access shop Nexus
At launch, Nexus has a team consisting of 30 strategic consultants, clinical and payer strategists, creatives and account managers.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
How pharma brands can reach consumers in a fragmented media landscape The path forward, while uncertain, is navigable through refined data strategies and a better understanding of the target audiences.
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How pharma brands can reach consumers in a fragmented media landscape
The path forward, while uncertain, is navigable through refined data strategies and a better understanding of the target audiences.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the next HHS Secretary.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Pharma brands are struggling to keep the attention of digitally savvy HCPs It’s critical to understand what a digitally savvy HCP is in 2025 and what’s impeding pharma's communications with this target audience. www.mmm-online.com/features/pha...
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Pharma brands are struggling to keep the attention of digitally savvy HCPs
It’s critical to understand what a digitally savvy HCP is in 2025 and what’s impeding pharma's communications with this target audience.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Pharma brands are struggling to keep the attention of digitally savvy HCPs It’s critical to understand what a digitally savvy HCP is in 2025 and what’s impeding pharma's communications with this target audience. www.mmm-online.com/features/pha...
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Pharma brands are struggling to keep the attention of digitally savvy HCPs
It’s critical to understand what a digitally savvy HCP is in 2025 and what’s impeding pharma's communications with this target audience.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
How pharma and health ads performed at Super Bowl 59 There were a number of health brands that advertised during the big game, namely Pfizer, Novartis and Hims & Hers. Most considered Pfizer’s 60-second ad 'Knock Out' to be the winner of the night. www.mmm-online.com/news/how-pha...
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How pharma and health ads performed at Super Bowl 59
Most considered Pfizer’s 60-second ad 'Knock Out' to be the winner of the night.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
For the second consecutive year, Pfizer is advertising at the Super Bowl. The pharma giant announced Friday morning that it is doubling down on its fight against cancer with a 60-second ad set to air during the first quarter of the game. www.mmm-online.com/news/pfizer-...
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Pfizer to air second Super Bowl ad, doubling down on fight against cancer
Pfizer is doubling down on its fight against cancer with a 60-second ad set to air during the first quarter of the game.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Why isn’t the Super Bowl a bigger moment for pharma marketing? Though the big game has long been hallowed ground for some of the most entertaining and memorable commercials, they often don’t come from pharmaceutical companies. www.mmm-online.com/news/why-isn...
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Why isn't the Super Bowl a bigger moment for pharma marketing?
Though the big game has long been hallowed ground for some of the most entertaining and memorable commercials, they often don’t come from pharmaceutical companies.
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Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
RFK Jr. says he will instruct the NIH and FDA to review the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone.
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Jack O'Brien @imjackobrien.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
A challenge facing Dem senators who may consider voting for RFK Jr. -- Bernie, Fetterman, etc. -- is his critical stance on Big Pharma and Big Food enough to offset his now public pivot to a pro-life stance? Especially if he would be guiding HHS in a post-Roe world.
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