DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5rf6sd/direct_to_consumer) has announced the addition of the "Direct to Consumer (DTC) Advertising in Pharmaceuticals - Shift from Traditional Mass-Media Platforms towards Personalization via Online and Social Media" report to their offering.
MedicationMarketing: How the Pharma Industry is Using Social Media to Sell.
A multi-billion dollar industry that's banned in all but the US and New Zealand, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical marketing is beginning to embrace social media, explains the latest report by international business experts GBI Research.
According to the report*, the pharmaceutical marketing industry is adapting strategies to take advantage of sites such as Twitter and Facebook, including the tailoring of campaigns to specific medications and interacting directly with consumers.
Online advertising has many advantages over traditional means, by no means the least of which is the relatively low expense. In 2006, over $5 billion was spent on DTC advertising, mainly on the most costly medium - television. As pharmaceutical firms tighten their belts, cheaper online advertising has allowed pharmaceutical advertisers to maintain a campaign presence.
Although marketing via social media can be risky, its rewards are becoming increasingly well known. Though online discussions may raise adverse product testimonials, companies are given the opportunity to answer questions, ease concerns and respond quickly to shifts in public sentiment.
The open nature of the online community can also be tremendously beneficial for product promotion. A friend's recommendation is trusted by 90% of people and 70% trust consumer opinions posted online (Google, 2011a). Accordingly, positive word of mouth can be more effective than typical methods of DTC advertising.
Key Topics Covered:
- 1.1 List of Tables
- 1.2 List of Figures
- 2 Direct to Consumer (DTC) Advertising in Pharmaceuticals -Introduction
- 3 Direct to Consumer (DTC) Advertising in Pharmaceuticals - Media Types
- 4 DTC Advertising in the US
- 5 European Union
- 6 Other Markets
- 7 Conclusion
- 8 Key Takeaway
- 9 Appendix
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