Sales & Marketing

Two Democratic Congressman have brewed up new legislation to target pharma erectile dysfunction ads rather than going after advertisements with sexually suggestive material in general. Industry experts don't think they have a chance, but the bill could still be a pain for fans of Viva Viagra.

New prescriptions for antiviral treatments get huge boost due to H1N1 epidemic. Numbers exceed those seen during this year's influenza season, and the numbers are climbing.

Marketers must stress that maintaining good health behaviors is one of the best things people can do to survive a down market.

Ortho-McNeil is reaching out to the adult ADHD segment through the popular social networking site. The plan is to grow followers through education and unbranded information. Pharm Exec takes a look at the new site.

After last week’s flurry of FDA warning letters directed at companies marketing through search ads, industry is left wondering what can be done be done to target patients online?

There's a temptation for companies to view predictive markets as a silver bullet. Can crowds actually do a better job than "experts," or is that viewpoint more of a fad than a foundation for accurate future forecasting?

The days of pharma sales reps going office-to-office with samples and brochures are done. These days, they need to turn their attention to payers, pharmacists, and consumers

How one conversation between a woman and her physician can make or break a brand

Big Pharma is finally making a commitment to partner-based outsourcing.

It's time for pharma market research to advance science-based decisions and foster judgement calls

Now that Vyvanse, Shire's innovative ADD drug, has been approved for adults, the company needs help to quickly roll out a complex message to neurologists. Its solution: a partnership that takes advantage of GSK's CNS muscle.

With the economy in turmoil, pharmaceutical manufacturers are reassessing where and how they spend their advertising dollars.

Pharm Exec sits down with Kathryn Metcalfe, Pfizer's new vice president of corporate reputation and policy communications to discuss the new position, the perception of pharma among laypeople, and what needs to be done to boost public opinion of the drug industry.

Manhattan Research singled out type 2 diabetes sufferers and their online search patterns; it turns out diabetes patients are less likely to confront doctors about branded drugs they?ve seen in DTC ads, yet more apt to take Lipitor.

The arms race is over, and it's time to reinvent pharma sales. Here's what forward-looking companies are experimenting with-and how it's working

Two pharma companies dabble in online video in two different but effective ways. Sanofi-aventis attempts to reach patients through educational videos, while AZ calls for consumers to upload their own testimonials.

A new study suggests the medical professionals are more active on social networking sites than ever before. With the rise of doctor-specific Web 2.0 outlets, pharma has a new tool for reaching elusive physicians. The best part: Doctors don?t seem to mind.

With the departure and retirement of two-thirds of Donahoe Purohit Miller, the middle child has rebranded itself Purohit Navigation and is going after the pharma market as a one-stop-shop for all its branding needs.

The graphic novel emerges as a versatile, effective medical education and marketing tool

With no formal fair market value guidelines imposed by the government, how "fair" is it for pharma to play by the rules?

Consumer pharma marketers are going to have to be a little more careful when using celebrity spokespeople or actors playing physicians. PhRMA has updated its rules and the consensus is clear - if you are paying for promotion, it must be noted in the ad.

Forget putting a cap on how much a gift to doctors should cost, the state of Massachusetts is considering outlawing everything from pens to meals - and don't even think about handing out free tickets to next week's Red Sox game.

The already crowded health portal market will get a bit tighter with the addition of myOptumHealth.com. But unlike the other WebMDs of the world (wide Web), Optum comes with a built-in base of 60 million users and the muscle of the UnitedHealth Group.

The Federal Trade Commission is tightening the rules for who is a paid endorser and what advertisers need to disclose about them. Look for new transparency on payment and new language to replace "your mileage may vary."

How to extract valuable market research from e-marketing campaigns