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Hear the latest performance marketing strategies, industry news, and innovative tactics that will help grow your healthcare organization. Brought to you by Cardinal Digital Marketing, our CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with industry leaders and the nation’s top healthcare marketing professionals to uncover practical insights to boost your digital presence and attract more patients.
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What If? So What? is the podcast where we discover what’s possible with digital and figure out how to make it real in your business. Join host Jim Hertzfeld, Principal and Digital Strategist, as he interviews industry experts and veterans to dissect the buzz, challenge the status quo, and translate grand visions into tangible actions. Because it's not just about dreaming big, it's about asking the right questions: 'What If?' 'So What?’, and most importantly, “Now What?”
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Send us a Text Message. In this compelling episode, host Jim Hertzfeld welcomes Carolyn Henry, vice president and general manager of Americas regional marketing at Intel. Together, they explore the pivotal role of semiconductors in the digital age and their fundamental impact on various industries and everyday life. Carolyn provides an in-depth loo…
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In this episode of the Ignite, Cardinal’s Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone and Director of Applied Analytics, Alex Kemp, dive into the practical applications of AI in healthcare marketing! You’ll discover how tools like call tracking and lead scoring can streamline your daily marketing tasks. Our hosts also emphasize the importance of context in …
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In this episode, Lindsey Kratzer, Partner at Spark Health Advisors, joins Cardinal’s Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone, for a conversation about the unique challenges faced by digital health and clinic-based organizations in reaching both B2B and consumer markets. You’ll gain insights into developing and implementing successful “land and expand” s…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "What If? So What?" Jim Hertzfeld sits down with Bradie Speller, a seasoned expert in the intersection of technology and organizational behavior, to dive deep into the concept of socio-technical systems. Bradie, who has a rich tech history going back to the early days of personal computing, discusses the e…
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This week on Ignite, you'll hear expert insights from Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo and Market Director, Marketing and Communications at CHI St. Vincent, Bonnie Ward. Discover innovative strategies for healthcare marketing, including patient podcasts and the use of online health quizzes to drive patient engagement and track results. This episode i…
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In this insightful episode of Ignite, Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo and Director of Marketing Strategy at HCA Healthcare, Andrew Henderson explore the critical role of patient experience in healthcare marketing. The discussion also covers strategies for tracking campaign success, engaging and retaining nurses, navigating compliance challenges, and…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "What If? So What?" Jim talks with Neelima Sharma, the Senior Vice President of Ecommerce, Digital, and Technology at Lowe’s. They discuss the challenges and successes of transforming the retail industry through digital innovation. Neelima highlights the importance of teamwork, trust, and a customer-centri…
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In this episode of the Ignite, Cardinal’s Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone and Director of Applied Analytics, Alex Kemp explore the intricacies of Google's Performance Max (PMAX) advertising platform. Our hosts discuss the initial challenges marketers faced, best practices for testing new media placements, and how PMAX has evolved over the past y…
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Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo and Director of Marketing for Home Health and Hospice at Medical Services of America, Alysha Wilkins-Smith, come together for a discussion about the importance of patient-centered care and the power of personal connections. You'll gain insights into leveraging both digital and face-to-face tactics to tell compelling p…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim welcomes Claus Torp Jensen, a seasoned expert in digital transformation and innovation, to discuss the fascinating realms of ambient computing and digital twins. Claus shares his insights on how these technologies are transforming industries, the importance of a proper mindset for innovation, and the cri…
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Dive into the dynamic world of healthcare marketing with our host and Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo, and special guest Kelly Meigs, Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Planning at Tanner Health System. Discover the secrets of building a robust marketing team, harnessing CRM for targeted outreach, and using video and PR to elevate service line…
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This week’s episode of Ignite is a goldmine as Lacie Randall, Director of Marketing, Pediatric Dentistry at Specialty Dental Brands joins our host and Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo. You'll learn the importance of educational content to preempt patient questions, the shift towards authenticity and personalization in dental marketing, and the signif…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim Hertzfeld sits down with Mike Kosiek, technology product director at a Fortune 100 retailer, to explore the technological innovations shaping 2024 and beyond. The two delve into a discussion that spans practical applications of emerging tech to speculative technologies that could redefine industries. Dis…
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This week on Ignite, Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo, is joined by Ibrahim Albaba, Analytics Manager at CLS Health. The two explore the intersection of healthcare services and marketing analytics and share their insights on marketing operations (MOps) alignment and the significance of seamless patient experiences. The episode touches on the use of E…
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This week on Ignite, Chief Growth Officer at the Smilist, Melanie Basile joins Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, for an insightful discussion that explores the cutting-edge marketing strategies and technological innovations within the dental industry. Discover AI's potential to transform healthcare marketing by offering invaluable insights into patient…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "What If? So What?" host Jim Hertzfeld sits down with James Hannis, the visionary chief architect at Cardinal Health. With a legacy in retail, James brings a unique perspective to the transformation of patient care through digital innovation. Dive into a discussion about the fusion of healthcare and retail…
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Join us on Ignite for an insightful discussion about the world dermatology dermatology marketing. our hosts, Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo, and VP of Marketing at Sanova Dermatology, Maite Uribe-Echevarria, discuss the importance of marketing and operations (MOps) alignment, HIPAA compliance, the challenges of prioritizing marketing strategies, an…
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Discover how AI and word-of-mouth are revolutionizing healthcare marketing in our latest Ignite podcast. Learn from Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo, and industry expert, Cailean Contini, about leveraging AI for brainstorming and idea generation, while understanding the critical role of patient experience in converting leads to loyal patients. Dive i…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of “What If? So What?” Jim sits down with Keith Tomatore, a seasoned automotive industry veteran and leader of Perficient’s automotive practice. Together, they embark on a journey into the electrifying future of the automotive industry. Keith shares his unique journey from his start at Swiss Army Brands to sp…
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Stay ahead of the game with insights on Google's March 2024 core update. Our hosts, Cardinal’s Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone and VP Earned and Owned Media, Rob Sauter, dive into the spam targeting update and explore its impact on healthcare marketing. In this episode, you’ll get tactical advice on content evaluation and learn how leading teams…
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Discover how to navigate HIPAA compliance in digital marketing with our latest podcast featuring expert insights from Cardinal’s Chief Strategy Officer, Rich Briddock and VP of Marketing at Freshpaint, Ray Mina. Learn about leveraging HIPAA-compliant MarTech, the impact of the recent HHS bulletin update on healthcare marketing, and strategic opport…
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of "What If, So What?" host Jim Hertzfeld invites Eisaiah Engel, author of "Innovation Casino," to dive deep into the essence of innovation in today's business landscape. Engel shares his unique perspective on tackling innovation challenges across the spectrum as he and Jim explore the critical role of …
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Discover how Invoca's AI-driven call tracking revolutionizes healthcare marketing with Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo and Director of Account Management at Invoca, Lyndey Brock! Invoca integrates with EHRs, CRMs, and analytics platforms, ensuring HIPAA compliance and efficient patient experiences. Check out this episode of Ignite to learn how to driv…
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This week on Ignite, Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo and industry expert, Jacob DeMorris, explore how to enhance your dental practice's marketing and patient care. Our hosts dive into the importance of operational impact, patient satisfaction follow-ups, and leveraging both digital and traditional marketing tactics. Tune-in to gain actionable strate…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim talks with Kristine Swan, VP, Global Head of Digital Transformation & IT at Bayer Crop Science, to dive into the revolutionary role of digital innovation in agriculture. They unpack the challenges of modern farming, from climate change to food security, and explore cutting-edge solutions like carbon sequ…
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Join Cardinal’s Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone and Creative Director, Heather Richardson as they explore the role of video content in engaging healthcare consumers across different funnel stages. Tune in to discover the nuances of creating impactful video content, from choosing the right creative elements and platforms like TikTok and Facebook,…
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Dive into the dynamic world of dermatology marketing with our latest episode of Ignite, featuring Steve Estévez, VP Marketing at DermCare Management! Steve joins Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, to share his insights on leveraging marketing wins to solidify brand identity, the impact of COVID on search marketing strategies, and the importance of a rob…
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Send us a Text Message. In our latest episode, we're joined by May Habib, CEO of Writer, for an enlightening conversation on how Generative AI is revolutionizing digital strategies. We dive into the significance of AI guardrails, navigate the journey towards AI literacy, and present practical strategies for integrating AI into your business operati…
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Explore the evolving landscape of SEO for healthcare organizations in the digital age on this episode of Ignite! Our hosts, CEO, Alex Membrillo, and VP of Earned and Owned Media, Rob Sauter share actionable strategies for enhancing the digital patient experience and ensuring privacy. Uncover the collaborative power of paid and earned media to boost…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim Hertzfeld speaks with Nico Frantzen, director of data and AI solutions at Perficient, as they explore the transformative role of generative AI in business intelligence (BI). Nico explains how generative AI and BI come together to create generative BI, which revolutionizes decision-making and data analysi…
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Join Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Director of Digital Marketing at Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, Joe Crosby, for an enlightening episode of Ignite that unveils the innovative strategies driving Odyssey's success across 9 states. Whether through localized SEO initiatives or nationwide residential care campaigns, Odyssey's digital approach is…
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Join us this week on Ignite to explore how healthcare marketers tackle the challenge of lead attribution and marketing ROI within HIPAA constraints. Our hosts, CEO, Alex Membrillo and Chief Strategy Officer, Rich Briddock discuss how to build a compliant technology stack using tools like call tracking and analytics. They also explore how such a sta…
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Unlock the secrets of effective channel mix and content marketing strategies in the latest episode of Ignite! Kevin Dugan, an industry leader in addiction treatment and Director of Content Marketing at Brightview, joins CEO, Alex Membrillo to share decades of experience in B2B and content marketing. Explore Brightview's compassionate, patient-centr…
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Step into the future of healthcare marketing as CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Chief Growth Officer Lauren Leone, recap Scaling Up: The Healthcare Performance Marketing Summit! As we usher in 2024, discover the groundbreaking insights and trends that are shaping the industry. Cardinal's mid-December summit was more than just an event; it was a convergenc…
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Discover Cardinal’s successful marketing strategy for Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA), a unique MSO with individual brand identities. From understanding ARSA's challenges and goals to discussing our meticulous approach to ad structuring, keyword strategy, and landing page optimization, CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Paid Media Supervisor,…
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Are you ready to revolutionize your multi-brand healthcare marketing strategy? Dive into the latest episode of Ignite, where CEO, Alex Membrillo, sits down with Paid Media Supervisor, Ruchi Patel, to unravel the complexities of managing Peak Dental, a dental service organization (DSO) with 60+ locations. Discover how to navigate the intricacies of …
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Join us this week on Ignite as CEO Alex Membrillo and Chief Strategy Officer Rich Briddock dive into the complexities of HIPAA-compliant full-funnel advertising strategies. Tune in to discover insights on crafting engaging content tailored to each stage of the marketing funnel, along with strategies to enhance patient acquisition and elevate conver…
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We are halfway through Q4 and 2024 is right on the horizon, which means it’s time to solidify your marketing strategy before the new year. In this highly anticipated episode of Ignite, CEO, Alex Membrillo and Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone focus on the top healthcare marketing trends for 2024, offering their insights and recommendations for suc…
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Explore the transformation of Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) and its impact on healthcare marketing with SEO expert, Jacquelyn Green, and CEO Alex Membrillo. In this episode of the Ignite, the two discuss Google's response to changing knowledge acquisition trends and increasing competition from platforms like ChatGPT, TikTok, and Reddit. So tu…
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In this episode of the Ignite, Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone, and Director of Patient Retention, Jordan Parrish, stress the significance of patient retention in the healthcare industry. They emphasize the cost-effectiveness of retaining existing patients and tackle common challenges, such as appointment cancellations. The discussion underscore…
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This week on Ignite, Cindy Berger, an experienced medical marketer, joins Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, to share her remarkable journey, which began with selling shoes online and eventually led her into the dynamic world of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). This episode delves into the DSO landscape, emphasizing its consumer-centric approach and…
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On this episode of Ignite, Paid Media Supervisor, Ryan Dobrin, joins CEO, Alex Membrillo for a discussion about optimizing media budgets. The episode covers common mistakes made by clients and agencies, emphasizing the importance of tracking the right metrics and setting up campaigns correctly. The two also highlight the significance of tracking co…
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Join us for an engaging episode of Ignite as we explore in-person events, AI-driven brand building, and the intricacies of healthcare marketing. Hosted by Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, this episode features a special guest, Vicki Luttrell, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in communications and marketing. So tune in to discover …
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This week on Ignite, our hosts, CEO Alex Membrillo and Director of SEO Jacquelyn Green, dive into the complex realm of SEO. The experts discuss common hurdles that confront multi-site healthcare organizations and hinder their ability to rank on Google. Tune in to hear valuable insights and practical recommendations that will empower you to overcome…
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Join us on Ignite as we dive into the world of behavioral health, the rise of value-based care (VBC) and practical strategies for implementing VBC in a competitive market. In this episode, Mark Potter, the CEO of Mirah, joins Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, to share how Mirah is working to improve behavioral health outcomes. Discover the challenges f…
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Are you ready to take your business to the next level in the coming year? Don't wait until Q4 to start planning! Join us on Ignite as CEO, Alex Membrillo, and SVP of Healthcare Marketing, Lauren Leone, dive into the crucial steps you need to take right now to ensure a successful future. The two will guide you through the process of analyzing your d…
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Are you a healthcare professional looking to enhance your online presence and engage with patients effectively? Discover the recent impact of Local Services Ads (LSAs) on the healthcare industry and unlock the potential of Google's new ad type with strategic insights. On this episode of Ignite, our hosts, CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Director of Paid M…
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On this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo is joined by Haley Hodgkins , VP of Growth at Triumph Orthopedic Partners, as she unveils her unique journey and strategies in the orthopedic industry. Discover the importance of relationship nurturing, direct-to-consumer marketing, and the power of Google reviews in boosting patient activatio…
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, Ray Mina, Head of Marketing at Fresh Paint and Cardinal’s SVP of Strategy and Analytics, Rich Briddock, delve into the complexities of adhering to HIPAA compliance in the age of digital marketing. The two discuss the role and potential pitfalls of customer data platforms, the shift to server-side data handling…
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In the field of dentistry, as well as in the broader healthcare industry, providers encounter a common issue: a significant number of new patients or customers would call, but only about half of them would actually go ahead and schedule an appointment. This problem prompted Amol Nirgudkar, founder and CEO of Patient Prism, to develop a solution. Pa…
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