07/03/2022
Content marketing is an excellent fit for healthcare because it lets you deliver targeted brand messaging to build trust and support decision making for prospects and existing patients. ๐ฅ
Here are some of the best content marketing formats for you to try:
๐ฌ. 1. Video Marketing
๐ก Why does it works?: Video of procedures and medical information viewed in advance of treatments not only increase the quality of patient care and reduce the amount of travel required, but you can also use them on YouTube and your site to attract search traffic.
๐ Examples: Try case studies that engage and inspire action, internal comms that motivate and instruct, thought leadership from healthcare professionals or animated explainer videos that break down complicated concepts or procedures.
๐ฏ 2. Personalisation
๐ก Why does it works?: In the healthcare sector, a personal touch is especially important, and without getting face-to-face, it can sometimes be difficult or downright impossible to make those connections happen.
๐ Examples: At Nibble, we created a bespoke series of personalised videos for one of our healthcare clients to guide patients through their individual journeys. These span across the entire timeline of a patient's treatment, targeting otherwise tricky and expensive touchpoints to reach.
๐ 3. Social Proof
๐ก Why does it works?: Social proof is a psychological phenomenon where we conform to the actions of others because we assume that those actions are the correct behaviour. Basically: we feel better about doing something when we see that other people have done it and responded positively.
๐ Examples: In healthcare comms, you can create social proof using several ways, including patient testimonials (quotes and videos), expert point of view (key healthcare professionals communicating their expertise via trusted channels and outlets) or community involvement (patient's forums, Q&As, reviews and seasonal health campaigns).
๐ฉ๐ผโโ๏ธ 4. Foster community
๐ก Why does it works?: Speaking of community, extending care beyond the hospital bed proves that you're invested in more than just your bottom line. It shows your commitment to improving wellness throughout your community.
๐ Examples: The core things you can be doing to build an engaged community include blogs and content hubs (FAQs, guides, expert advice), newsletter (to share news) and social media.
๐ธ Video credit: Ieso explainer video by Nibble Video.