The MM+M Podcast

The 2025 MM+M Women of Distinction ceremony is here!Every year, we honor dozens of renowned women leaders who have contributed mightily to the medical marketing industry – whether as an agency lead, a pharma client or a media exec.We also recognize our Women to Watch – the ascendant talent who will come to leave their stamp on the industry sooner than later.In this two-fer episode, you'll hear pharma editor Lecia Bushak interview Deileta Kamhunga, VP of partnerships at MD Newsline. Then, reporter Heerea Rikhraj speaks with Jani Hegarty, CEO and founder, The HWP Group. Stay tuned at the end for some important updates about the release of the 2025 MM+M Agency 100 list, which will go live next week. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

As part of MM+M's coverage of AAPI month, reporter Heerea Rikhraj sits down with Sheldon Zhai, president and head of technology and AI at Supreme Group, to chat about his journey as the founder of Supreme Optimization, as well as the future of marketing and AI. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

As far as healthcare conferences go, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting is the top of the crop.Every year, thousands descend on Chicago for days worth of oncology-focused presentations, data readouts and industry-shaping news. Ahead of ASCO this weekend, Eisai's Dr. Corina Dutcus speaks with Pharma Editor Lecia Bushak to preview the annual oncology megaconference.Additionally, we dive into some data from the upcoming 2025 MM+M Agency 100 list, namely the representation of women at the C-suite level of leading medical marketing agencies. Also, don't forget to register to attend the 2025 Women of Distinction event on June 3 in New York. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Jon Nelson first appeared in MM+M's coverage in December 2021 when he penned an op-ed about his patient journey with mental illness.Over the ensuing years, Nelson has dedicated himself to mental health advocacy and — in his words — the mission of “pulverizing” the stigma around depression and mental illness.Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Nelson joins the show for a conversation with managing editor Jack O'Brien about his more than decadelong patient journey and the need to incorporate lived experience into the medical marketing process.And for our Trends segment, we're talking about former President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis and how SNL skewered pharma ads this season.The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a trained listener, call 988. Visit 988lifeline.org for crisis chat services or for more information. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

This session explores CMI Media Group's continuous strive for innovation and Eli Lilly's commitment to improving health portrayals in media. Driven by the understanding that onscreen narratives significantly impact real-world health outcomes, this conversation explores Lilly's strategies for addressing the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of chronic conditions in film and television, focusing on actionable solutions for marketers and content creators. Mark Pappas, EVP, innovation at CMI Media Group and Lina Polimeni, chief corporate brand officer at Eli Lilly will share thoughts on the potential of unconventional platforms, like sports, to promote healthier narratives and maintain a human connection in health-related innovation. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Ahead of the end of Dead & Company's residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, managing editor Jack O'Brien talks with 2025 MM+M 40 Under 40 honoree Joey Cohen of Flora Management.For this week's MM+M Fast Break, Cohen draws parallels between jam bands and point of care marketing for pharma brands. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Plenty of health policy changes were announced during the first five months of 2025 – however, many medical marketing industry stakeholders are focused on one policy proposal that hasn't been unveiled yet: a ban on pharmaceutical advertising.In this week's episode, reporter Heerea Rikhraj speaks with CheckedUp CEO and 2024 MM+M Pinnacle Award honoree Dr. Richard Awdeh about the potential ban on pharma TV ads and its implications for healthcare communications. For Trends, pharma editor Lecia Bushak and managing editor Jack O'Brien break down President Donald Trump's decision to sign an executive order to enact the ‘most favored nation' policy for pharmaceutical drug pricing. And to wrap up, we have a live hit from last week's Pinnacle Awards with honoree Leslie Koby from Argenx. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this MM+M Fast Break, Pharma Editor Lecia Bushak talks with Dynavax chief medical officer Rob Janssen about the company's latest survey on Hepatitis B vaccination, as well as what medical marketers should keep in mind when it comes to the current vaccine messaging landscape. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this episode, leaders from Salix Pharmaceuticals and Syneos Health Communications share their real-world journeys to becoming truly "omni-ready" — from overcoming data roadblocks to rethinking ROI and scaling strategic pilots. Hear how cross-functional alignment, mindset shifts and bold decisions shaped their omnichannel success and get practical insights for navigating your own transformation. Check us out at: mmm-online.com   Follow us:  YouTube: @MMM-online TikTok: @MMMnews Instagram: @MMMnewsonline Twitter/X: @MMMnews LinkedIn: MM+M   To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Over the course of 30 years, in a variety of marketing, medical and leadership roles, Camille Lee has demonstrated an ability to drive transformative growth across diverse therapeutic areas.For this week's episode, Lee – who serves as SVP, U.S. head of immunology at UCB – previews the 2025 MM+M Pinnacle Awards and reflects on what it means to receive the career achievement honor.After that, managing editor Jack O'Brien and reporter Heerea Rikhraj recap the HealthFront hosted by Publicis Health Media last week. Then, editor-in-chief Jameson Fleming joins the show to play one of the board games submitted for the 2025 MM+M Agency 100, which is just over a month away from going live. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this MM+M Fast Break, Managing Editor Jack O'Brien talks with actress and MS patient advocate Selma Blair about her awareness work, what medical marketers need to know about working with celebrity ambassadors and how media is impacting the spread of health information. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Publicis Health Media is hosting its fifth annual HealthFront conference on Wednesday and Thursday, with programming featuring medical marketing leaders discussing the evolving nature of the health media and advertising opportunities for pharma brands.Additionally, top talent speaking on the stage will include comedian Chelsea Handler, actress and activist Sophia Bush as well as actress and MS patient advocate Selma Blair. In this week's episode, PHM CEO Andrea Palmer previews the annual industry get together with Managing Editor Jack O'Brien and explains what insights these celebrities plan to bring to the HealthFront stage. For Trends, we dive into the brave new world vaccine manufacturers are facing under RFK Jr.'s HHS and how drugmakers are navigating the regulatory uncertainties. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In an information-overloaded environment, how can we make sure that the right cancer treatment finds the right patient? That's the question Amino, a marketing agency dedicated to oncology, aims to answer. Josh Righter, head of Amino, explains how.Check us out at: mmm-online.com   Follow us:  YouTube: @MMM-online TikTok: @MMMnews Instagram: @MMMnewsonline Twitter/X: @MMMnews LinkedIn: MM+M   To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

It's all about GLP-1s on this week's episode. Pharma Editor Lecia Bushak speaks with Fractyl Health CEO Harith Rajagopalan about the company's prospects in the weight loss space, the recent developments in the GLP-1 arms race and how this will impact marketing around these disease states in the future.For the Trends segment, we're continuing the GLP-1 focus with an update on how Eli Lilly is overtaking Novo Nordisk in the diabetes and obesity treatment market. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this MM+M Fast Break, reporter Heerea Rikhraj talks with Bithiah Lafontant, director of corporate communications at ViiV Healthcare, about the impact of HIV on young people as well as the importance of providing resources for HIV prevention and linkage to care.  Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this MM+M Fast Break, Managing Editor Jack O'Brien talks with Snow Companies founder Brenda Snow about detailing her MS patient journey in her new book, Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient's Journey. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Marijuana has never been more popular in America and many believe there could be opportunities to utilize the drug for pharmaceutical purposes. So what's the hold up?Ahead of 4/20, Managing Editor Jack O'Brien talks with MMJ International Holdings CEO Duane Boise about growing pharmaceutical cannabis and what medical marketers need to know about the state of the legal cannabis market.For the Trends segment, Reporter Heerea Rikhraj unpacks Pfizer's decision to scrap its GLP-1 receptor after a patient injury and Pharma Editor Lecia Bushak details why Noom launched a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal advocating for policy changes regarding compounded GLP-1s.We wrap up with an analysis of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that the department will determine if there's a link between autism and vaccines by September. Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

As the biopharma industry's needs evolve, discover how moving beyond the traditional network agency model can lead to more effective, integrated solutions. The transformation from ClinicalMind to Woven Health Collective highlights the power of intentional collaboration and patient-centric approaches. This conversation is essential for health care professionals, strategists, and innovators looking to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change in the health care sector. Access the podcast on-demand to explore new ways to enhance your collaborative efforts and impact patient care. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Guided by complex regulatory and trademark requirements, brand teams have often had to sacrifice creativity for compliance. Traditional naming methods, unchanged for decades, alongside crowded markets have led to shrinking white space, high attrition rates and weakened brand strategies. In this episode, Joe Daley, president of Addison Whitney, powered by Syneos Health, explores how Ari, the industry's first AI-driven naming platform, is breaking through these barriers. By integrating real-time regulatory and trademark screening, Ari expands creative white space within set guardrails, empowering deeper strategic exploration and compliance like never before possible — reducing risk while increasing creativity. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Longtime MM+M staffer Marc Iskowitz, who's passing the baton after 15 years, takes a walk down editorial memory lane with colleagues in this farewell episode. We also bring you audio highlights from last Thursday's MM+M Transform conference. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Sabrina Traskos, VP of global procurement for Regeneron, explains how marketing procurement is trying to coexist with AI by developing new compensation models that aim to ease tension in the relationship between agencies and in-house marketers.And for our Trends segment, we talk about the massive, ongoing layoffs roiling HHS, and one very high-profile resignation at the FDA. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Avalere Health has united its 1,500-plus experts in a single mission to ensure every patient is identified, supported, treated and cared for equally. Every Patient Possible is about tackling the issues that are important for patients, no matter who they are or where they live, and creating solutions that drive change for every patient everywhere.During a recent MM+M podcast, Marc Iskowitz, editor-at-large of MM+M, sat down with Amar Urhekar, CEO, Avalere Health, and Ryan Mason, chief strategy officer, Avalere Health, to discuss what Every Patient Possible means and how the organization is uniquely positioned to make an impact. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Maria Lloyd, VP at Harrow, explains the pharma company's newly launched DTC program, meant to help patients access its dry-eye treatment at a reduced cash price, as well as patient-centric models as a blueprint for others, in conversation with MM+M's Lecia Bushak.And for our Trends segment, we discuss the spate of editorials written by mainstream and medical media in response to the Trump administration's vaccine policy.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Alise Reicin, president and CEO of Tectonic Therapeutic, tells MM+M's Marc Iskowitz how women are breaking biotech's glass ceiling, piece by piece, and what companies can do to boost representation of women in the biotech C-suite, despite the attacks on DEI nationally. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

NCODA's Sharita Howe, Acclinate's Camille Campbell and MBooth Health's Tayla Mahmud sit with MM+M's Heerea Rikhraj to discuss the state and future of health equity - a key theme that has been under fire as federal funding cuts and a rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion persist across multiple industries.  Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

2025 is finally upon us and the trends for healthcare marketers continue to evolve. EHR is quickly growing into an industry favorite for engaging HCPs in a contextually relevant location, brands and agencies are embracing Next Best Engagement (NBE) strategies to fine tune their media, and data quality remains an ever-important aspect of a marketer's toolkit. Join Louis Naimoli, who is the VP of programmatic at Haymarket in this candid conversation with MM+M.  Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

GCI Health's Kristin Ryan and MedFluencers' Dr. Adam Goodcoff recap a key theme discussed during the health track at this week's SXSW conference - the need for authenticity in an AI world - in conversation with MM+M's Heerea Rikhraj and Jack O'Brien.And for our Trends segment, we'll share reflections on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.Music by Sixième SonCheck us out at: mmm-online.com Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Kevin Morra, co-founder of Power to the Patients, speaks with MM+M's Jack O'Brien about how the advocacy group rallies A-list artists - from Fat Joe to the Foo Fighters and Shepard Fairey - to the cause of healthcare price transparency, and why Trump's executive order could boost those efforts.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Walgreens' Ramita Tandon, chief clinical trials officer, explains how the pharmacy chain is working with biopharma to enhance research inclusivity amid ongoing challenges to DEI on the federal and corporate level, in a conversation with MM+M's Heerea Rikhraj. For our Trends segment, we'll discuss what the end of the semaglutide shortage means for Hims and Hers and other telehealth firms that have been selling compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs, as well as how RFK Jr. is harnessing the CDC's comms apparatus to further his MAHA agenda.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this podcast, we delve into strategies and tactics for a successful launch in a competitive landscape, exploring key elements such as market analysis, brand messaging, omnichannel execution and data-driven optimization. Through real-world case studies, we showcase how PRI has helped clients achieve remarkable results. Join us as we unlock the secrets of effective product launches and gain insights from industry experts. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Sara MacDonald, CEO of non-profit Life Science Cares, discusses how biopharma firms are committing their time and proceeds to community impact, in a conversation with MM+M's Marc Iskowitz.During our Trends segment, we'll discuss how the Trump administration's HHS cuts are impacting the federal regulatory landscape.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In what can seem like a polarizing pharma-PBM dynamic, MM+M 40 Under 40 honoree Mnwabisi Mbangata, associate director, market access strategy at Vertex, explains how he looks to build bonds with payers, in a conversation with MM+M's Heerea Rikhraj.And for our Trends segment, we'll break down all the analysis of ads from healthcare brands that aired during Super Bowl LIX, including our opinion on who won the pharma ad extravaganza. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Sharon Callahan and Nick Colucci, this year's inductees into the Medical Advertising Hall of Fame, look back on their pioneering efforts to architect the holding company model and the big health agency merger, in a conversation with MM+M's Marc Iskowitz.And for our Trends segment, we discuss which health brands will run ads during this Sunday's broadcast of Super Bowl LIX.Music by Sixième Son  Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

TKTK Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Calcium + Co.'s Greg Lewis, group president and managing partner, explains why 2025 may be a year of AI pragmatism, as pharma develops more concrete use cases and ways to harness genAI from a health perspective, in this wide-ranging interview with MM+M's Jack O'Brien.And for our Trends segment, we'll discuss the health-comms chaos unfolding on Capitol Hill caused by the Department of Health and Human Services' clampdown on mass communications and public appearances.Music by Sixième SonCheck us out at: mmm-online.com Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this episode, Marc Iskowitz, MM+M's editor-at-large, rounds up the five executives he interviewed over the first two days of the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Hear a variety of takes on the state of dealmaking, from the CEOs of a blood-testing startup and clinical-stage biotech firm to the CFO of a med-tech company and the CMO of a health benefits firm.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

James Potter, executive director of the Coalition for Healthcare Communication (CHC), tells Lecia Bushak what health policy issues pharma marketers should keep their eye on, including a possible attempt at a direct-to-consumer ad ban on TV.And for our Trends segment, we'll recap some of Trump's early healthcare moves.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

With the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference underway, MM+M's Editor-at-Large Marc Iskowitz provides an on-the-ground update from San Francisco. Additionally, Managing Editor Jack O'Brien, Senior Pharma Reporter Lecia Bushak and Reporter Heerea Rikhraj discuss Publicis Health Media President Andrea Palmer's takeaways from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show as well as Haleon's Dry January event in the West Village.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this MM+M Fast Break, Jack O'Brien talks former New England Patriots star Vince Wilfork about his role in Tums' Foodball partnership with DraftKings.Check us out at: mmm-online.com Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this MM+M Fast Break, Jack O'Brien talks with Alison Woo, formerly of GSK, Novartis and CNN, about the four major healthcare takeaways at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Jeff Berg, president of AbelsonTaylor Group, offers an independent's perspective on last year's announced merger of Omnicom with Interpublic Group, in an interview with Jack O'Brien.And on our Trends segment, Marc Iskowitz previews the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, kicking off next week in San Francisco. Tune in, as well, for a big reveal involving the brand's spring conference, MM+M Transform, coming up on April 3, 2025, in New York City.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Listen to a compilation of MM+M's most memorable talks of 2024, highlighting everything from the summer Olympics to some of our favorite awards shows to interviews with new staff members. Music by Sixième Son  Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Important points to know about engaging your target customers in the EHR brought to you through a practical and real-world myth versus reality format.Check us out at: mmm-online.com   Follow us:  YouTube: @MMM-online TikTok: @MMMnews Instagram: @MMMnewsonline Twitter/X: @MMMnews LinkedIn: MM+M   To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Sneha Dave, executive director of advocacy group Generation Patient, discusses a Senate bill that would increase transparency of social-media ads by requiring influencers to disclose payments in a federal database.This week's Trends segment focuses on what a new Federal Trade Commission means for biopharma dealmaking in the year ahead.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Brian Wieser, CEO of Madison and Wall, explains how the “benefits of being big” spurred Omnicom's takeover of Interpublic Group, and what that scale-play bodes for the new company's healthcare agencies.And for our Trends segment, we'll discuss public reaction to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, and the wave of hostility it unleashed on health insurers.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

We formally welcome MM+M's newest healthcare reporter, Heerea Rikhraj, whose work specializes in uncovering hidden stories at the intersection of race, health and access to care. And for our Trends segment, we'll unpack the recent acceleration in MedTwitter's migration to social media platform Bluesky - and what it portends for public health messaging.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Jared French, partner and creative director at indie agency Holden Ellis, tells Jack O'Brien why his latest campaign for wholesaler McKesson — dubbed Meet the Moment — spotlights the “grit and determination” of healthcare workers Our Trends segment breaks down president-elect Trump's latest slew of cabinet picks and what they could mean for the life sciences industry.Music by Sixième SonCheck us out at: mmm-online.comFollow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+MTo read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

We all are familiar with why preventative care is important for our personal health — it keeps us healthy and enables us to get ahead of any issues so that we're our best selves at home and at work. But what if we applied the idea of preventative care to our organizations? The healthcare industry, more than any other, has gone through intense change over the past five years – from pandemic burnout on the frontlines to layoffs in corporate and biotech. And as a result, employee engagement is lagging.  Join Chris Payne and Ellyn Michalak, leaders at United Minds, who will share insights from their 10-year Employees Rising study to better understand how and why employee engagement has fallen behind in the healthcare sector. They'll also provide tips for leaders to get ahead of employee engagement issues – ensuring employees are motivated to bring their best selves to work and are successfully equipped to manage change.   Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Manuel Frank, who left Europe's heavily regulated pharma ad market to become CCO for three U.S. offices of Havas Life, says the job promises to “dramatically” open up his creative possibilities for pharma advertising.In our Trends segment, we explore the industry implications of president-elect Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.We also welcome the latest addition to the MM+M news desk, reporter Heerea Rikhraj.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Leo's Brian Hilberdink, EVP and president, talks with Jack O'Brien about how the drugmaker is seeding the market ahead of the anticipated launch of its topical eczema treatment.And for our Trends segment, we'll take a look back at highlights from last Wednesday's MM+M Media Summit in NYC.Music by Sixième Son Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Novartis' Jennifer Yip, clinical digital leader, and Haylo's Louis Naimoli, VP of programmatic business development, preview their session on the reemerging pharmacy point of care at this week's MM+M Media Summit, with Marc Iskowitz. And for our Trends segment, we discuss Novartis' plan to sponsor the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, as well as some of the political and policy issues intersecting with medical marketing as the 2024 election cycle draws to a close. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.