Are Consumers Really Ill? The Importance of Effective and Accurate Marketing and Communication Strategies by Pharmaceutical Companies
Date of Award
3-7-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Communication Managament
Disciplines
Organiz. & Prof. Communication
First Advisor
Lora Louise Broady
Keywords
Biotech, Clinical trials, Consumer, Marketing, Patient recruitment, Pharmaceutical
Abstract
Abstract \ Recruitment campaigns and media communication are becoming increasingly important aspects of the overall marketing strategies for pharmaceutical companies. Currently the industry faces credibility issues due to media exposure of adverse events that have occurred in certain patient populations and specific negative corporate behavior that has resulted in fines and sanctions. It is these same pharmaceutical organizations that also provide a significant value in both educational materials and new product development. This capstone researches both recent media coverage of pharmaceutical companies marketing practices and surveys consumer awareness and behavior regarding pharmaceutical companies' messages. The results describe the best media tools to reach consumers and create a strong, positive, accurate and believable message for patients.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Grant Schneider, Susan, "Are Consumers Really Ill? The Importance of Effective and Accurate Marketing and Communication Strategies by Pharmaceutical Companies" (2011). University College: Communication Management Capstones. 51.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_comm/51