FDA reprimanded Bayer for running misleading advertising touting unproven benefits of the
contraceptive Yaz. Now the drug company will shell out $20 million for new ads setting the record
straight.
2009/02/20
Bayer to Run Corrective Ad for Birth-Control Pill
Physicians Continue to Limit Face Time with Reps
SK&A released grim news last week – nearly two-thirds of sales reps are either banned or
forced to make an appointment before they can set foot in a doctor?s office.
Sanofi-Aventis and AZ Launch YouTube Sites
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.
Bridging the Talent Gap in Generics
The hunt is on. Generic drug companies must find executives with the requisite capabilities for
managing a global yet highly local business, and that can maintain the entrepreneurial culture on which their
competitive advantage depends.
Transforming Clinicians into Industry Leaders
Could physician behavior have a positive impact on Drug Development?
Pharma Beats Sunshine Act to the Punch
Pfizer is the latest addition to Big Pharma’s data disclosure club; the drug giant will be disclosing
all physician payments that total more that $500 a year.
GSK and KV Downsize in the Wake of Q4 Numbers
GlaxoSmithKline to lay off thousands while embattled KV Pharma drops 40 percent of its work force in
latest wave of cuts.
The Future of Media and Social Influence Marketing
Communications planning in 2009 and beyond will include online, offline, mobile, out-of-home,
point-of-sale, gaming consoles, and more—even your car’s navigation system will be tied to Google!
Perhaps most importantly, communications planning will begin to include social influence marketing.
Biologic Drugs Are like Siblings
Though they are made up of similar genetic material, siblings are very different people. Michael
Jackson is different from La Toya Jackson. Julia Roberts is different from Eric Roberts. They share many
characteristics, but they certainly are not the same.