by Mike Chapman | Dec 2, 2025 | Healthcare Branding, Medical Association Branding, Springboard News, Strategy
In healthcare, failing to plan is planning to fall behind – and that’s a cost no organization can afford. New regulations, labor shortages, stakeholder expectations, and financial pressures are pushing organizations to do more with less – or simply do more, period....
by Mike Chapman | Nov 11, 2025 | Medical Association Branding, Strategy
For many medical societies, branding, marketing, and membership still sit on the wrong side of the ledger. It’s viewed as an expense – something to trim when margins tighten. Yet, medical associations that treat marketing and membership (inclusive of branding) as a...
by Mike Chapman | Oct 1, 2025 | Medical Association Branding, Strategy
Winning with Data-Driven Strategy In the early 2000s, baseball’s Oakland Athletics did something extraordinary. With one of the lowest payrolls in Major League Baseball, they built a playoff team by using advanced analytics to find hidden value in players that others...
by Mike Chapman | Sep 18, 2025 | Medical Association Branding, Strategy
For decades, medical societies built their business models on reliable revenue streams: membership dues, income from annual meetings, educational programs, and journals. These revenue sources not only supported the organization’s operations but also funded advocacy,...
by Paul Szablowski | Jun 30, 2025 | Hospital Branding, Hospital Marketing, Medical Association Branding, Springboard News
In today’s healthcare landscape, many executives share a common concern: their teams may execute marketing tactics well but lack a deeper understanding of the business objectives that truly matter. Too often, marketing is viewed as a series of campaigns. Such as...
by Mike Chapman | May 14, 2025 | Healthcare Branding, Healthcare Marketing, Hospital Branding, Hospital Marketing, Medical Association Branding
The same engagement lessons that apply to medical societies can be highly valuable to health systems and vice-versa. Especially as each navigates increasing pressure to demonstrate value, improve loyalty, and retain staff. Here are some lessons your organization may...