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The new Secretary of the DHHS has previously discussed the possibility of banning pharmaceutical TV ads. The rationale behind this ban is that it would encourage more informed and cautious prescribing practices, ultimately benefiting patient well-being. This article highlights findings from the MARS Consumer Health Study, which indicates that patients exposed to TV or digital healthcare advertising feel more knowledgeable about treatments, trust the companies that advertise, and take a more proactive role in their healthcare.

Digital pharmaceutical marketers are increasingly looking for more nuanced approaches to targeting patients outside of using medical claims data. By defining unique patient personas through research, marketers can create more personalized, meaningful digital strategies that resonate with the needs, behaviors, and concerns of specific patient groups. Utilizing two real world personas as example, marketers will learn how data can turn into insights to activate on beyond just targeting.