Award-Winning Hospital Branding Blog
Springboard Strategy | Brand is pleased to present to you our award-winning hospital branding blog. Therefore, as an innovative branding and communications firm with clients ranging from leading health systems to medical associations, we are constantly thinking and writing about many of the latest trends and forces impacting healthcare organizations.
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The Cost of Heading into 2026 Without a 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....
Celebrating the Strategists Powering Health Care’s Future
November 16–22 marks Health Care Strategy & Market Development Week, a time to celebrate the professionals who are shaping the future of our industry. From strategic planning and business development to marketing, digital engagement, and communications, this week...
Six Ways to Reposition Medical Society Branding, Marketing, & Membership as an Investment
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...
Six Ways to Reposition Health System Marketing as an Investment
For many healthcare organizations, marketing still sits on the wrong side of the ledger. It’s viewed as an expense – something to trim when margins tighten. Yet, hospitals and health systems that treat marketing as a strategic investment consistently outperform their...
Beyond the Silo: Where Strategy Meets Brand in Healthcare Leadership
In today’s healthcare landscape, whether in a health system, clinical practice, or medical society, the functions of strategy and marketing have never been more interdependent. Each holds a different set of tools, but both are responsible for advancing one goal:...
Moneyball for Health Systems
Winning with Analytic-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 and creative thinking to find hidden...
Moneyball for Medical Societies
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...
Why Medical Societies Need Strategic Messaging Partners to Secure Financial Sustainability
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,...
Springboard’s Brand EKG: A Foundational Diagnostic for Healthcare Strategy
Just as a physician uses an EKG to quickly assess heart health, healthcare strategy and marketing leaders can use Springboard’s Brand EKG to get an immediate read on their brand health. The Brand EKG is more than a marketing metric. Hence, It’s a strategic tool that...
The Power of a Positioning & Messaging Grid
In today’s competitive business landscape, creating a strong and unique brand identity is essential for success. One of the crucial tools in achieving this is the development of a positioning and messaging grid. This grid helps organizations outline how different...