Ignite: Healthcare Marketing Podcast

Hear the latest performance marketing strategies, industry news, and innovative tactics that will help grow your healthcare organization. Brought to you by Cardinal Digital Marketing, our CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with industry leaders and the nation's top healthcare marketing professionals to uncover practical insights to boost your digital presence and attract more patients.

#187 - Building Strategic Investment Foundations

Too many healthcare marketers allocate budgets based on guesswork or last year's spend. Cardinal's approach is different.  On this episode of Ignite, Cardinal's media and analytics team break down how to build smarter investment foundations by understanding what is actually driving growth. The discussion covers how to separate paid impact from organic and other channels, align media investment with operational capacity and business goals, forecast outcomes before spend, and move beyond blended metrics using marginal economics. You'll hear honest conversation about common attribution traps, capacity constraints, and the trade-offs between efficiency and growth, along with practical frameworks for allocating budget across complex, multi-location healthcare organizations. You will learn: Understanding your digital mix before making investment decisions Capacity-driven, goal-aligned planning Forecasting outcomes using historical data and realistic assumptions Marginal economics and why blended metrics can be misleading Allocation frameworks for markets, locations, and service lines RELATED RESOURCES Why Capacity-Driven Marketing Is Non-Negotiable - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/capacity-driven-marketing-media-investment-strategy/ How to Set Smarter Healthcare Marketing Goals - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/marketing-goal-planning/ When & How to Expand Your Healthcare Media Mix - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/expanding-channel-media-mix-strategy/ Marketing + Operations: Why Total Alignment is Vital to Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-operations-alignment/

12-30
37:17

#186 - Healthcare Growth Starts With Marketing + Operations Alignment

When patient acquisition feels unpredictable, it is usually an operations problem hiding inside a marketing problem. On this episode of Ignite, Cardinal's VP of Brand Marketing Ashley Petrochenko is joined by Stephen Harrell, Director of Marketing at StrideCare, to break down why real healthcare growth depends on tight alignment between marketing, access teams, and clinical operations. You will hear how one of Texas's largest lower extremity healthcare providers is reshaping its patient journey by connecting marketing metrics to on-the-ground operational performance. This conversation shows what today's marketers must prioritize to drive reliable, scalable growth. You will learn: How marketing and operations partnerships unlock higher converting patient journeys Why call intelligence and CRM data reveal the real blockers to growth Ways to tighten workflows so patient demand actually turns into scheduled visits How to shift your team toward EOS style accountability that supports long term performance If you want marketing that consistently converts instead of guesswork, this is the episode for you. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Steven - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-harrell-tx/ 2026 Healthcare Marketing Trends: The New Rules Redefining Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-trends-2026/ Marketing + Operations: Why Total Alignment is Vital to Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-operations-alignment/ What is a Patient Journey? Examples to Grow Your Practice - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/what-is-a-patient-journey-grow-your-practice/ Why Capacity-Driven Marketing Is Non-Negotiable - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/capacity-driven-marketing-media-investment-strategy/

12-16
24:34

#185 - How We Fixed Meta's Lead Problem

Healthcare marketers write off Meta for one reason: lead quality. High volume or cheap leads don't matter when leads are unqualified, uninsured, or never convert to patients. Cardinal's paid social team cracked the code. Through systematic testing of Meta lead forms—adding SMS verification, progressive insurance qualification, and strategic engagement tactics—they transformed Meta from a brand channel into a legitimate performance driver. The result? A 78% reduction in cost per qualified lead compared to Google Ads, with quality that actually converts. In this episode, Lisa Fisher and Caro Costa walk through the exact testing framework and optimization strategies that made it work. You'll leave with a replicable playbook for your own Meta campaigns. RELATED RESOURCES 10 Ways to Succeed on Meta in 2025 - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/10-ways-to-succeed-on-meta-in-2025/ How Meta's Data Restrictions Impact Healthcare Advertising Strategies - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/meta-announces-major-changes-healthcare-advertising/ Performance Creative: The Key to Paid Media Success - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/performance-creative-the-key-to-paid-media-success/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patients - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/

12-09
26:07

#184 - Orthopedic Growth Starts With Urgent Care

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with Heather Lang, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at Twin Cities Orthopedics, for a deep dive into how TCO is innovating in patient acquisition, brand differentiation, and digital strategy. You'll gain actionable insights on aligning marketing with business outcomes, leveraging data to secure budget increases, and using consumer research and bold creative to stand out in a crowded market. If you're looking for practical ways to drive new patient growth, improve attribution, and take calculated risks in your campaigns, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways just for you. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Heather - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-lang-4126517/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patients - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/ Performance Creative: The Key to Paid Media Success - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/performance-creative-the-key-to-paid-media-success/ When & How to Expand Your Healthcare Media Mix - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/expanding-channel-media-mix-strategy/

12-02
16:10

#183 - Why Your Healthcare Brand Needs a Multicultural Strategy

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo talks with Diana Ochoa, Sr. Director of Multicultural Marketing at Sage Dental, exploring what it takes to authentically connect with multicultural audiences and drive real business growth. You'll learn why understanding data, cultural intelligence, and acculturation levels is essential for effective segmentation and communication, and how to move beyond simple translation to create meaningful, trust-based relationships. You'll gain actionable strategies to ensure your marketing, from ads to landing pages to community engagement, truly resonates with diverse populations—helping you stand out and succeed in today's rapidly changing healthcare landscape. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Diana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaochoa1/ How to Reach Niche Audiences with 3P Data - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/reach-niche-audiences-3p-data/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patients - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ Performance Creative: The Key to Paid Media Success - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/performance-creative-the-key-to-paid-media-success/

11-25
15:24

#182 - Scaling Growth Through Smarter Investment with Action Behavior Centers

How do you scale marketing while hitting aggressive growth goals? Matt Stringer, CMO of Action Behavior Centers, joins Cardinal's Chief Strategy Officer, Rich Briddock, to share how ABC quadrupled qualified lead volume by building measurement infrastructure while moving fast—not waiting for perfection before launching. Learn how they expanded into new channels, navigate the quality vs. quantity dance, and communicate strategic risk to executives. From incrementality testing to revenue-proxied metrics, discover the practical framework ABC used to test new channels like Meta, while maintaining guardrails that allow fast failure without burning budget or trust. RELATED RESOURCES 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patients - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/ When & How to Expand Your Healthcare Media Mix - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/expanding-channel-media-mix-strategy/ RevRx™: Unlocking the Power of Media Mix Modeling - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/media-mix-modeling-revrx/ Marketing + Operations: Why Total Alignment is Vital to Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-operations-alignment/

11-18
51:46

#181 - Urgency to Get Currency: The Patient Conversion Formula

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo chats with Jessica Walker, Founder & CEO of Care Sherpa, about strategies for healthcare marketers who want to maximize the ROI of their patient acquisition efforts. You'll learn how to identify and fix the biggest gaps in lead management—like missed calls, lack of follow-up, and insufficient nurturing—that are costing your organization revenue. By tuning in, you'll gain actionable strategies to improve conversion rates, leverage both technology and human support, and ensure your marketing dollars translate into real patient growth. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Jessica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkerjessica/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patient - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ What is a Patient Journey? Examples to Grow Your Practice - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/what-is-a-patient-journey-grow-your-practice/ Is Your Organization Actually Ready for Marketing? - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/marketing-readiness/

11-11
14:11

#180 - Building a Trusted Healthcare Brand in the Age of AI Search

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with Dane Titsworth, Manager of SEO & Digital Content at Ardent Health Services, for a must-listen conversation for healthcare marketers navigating the rapidly changing landscape of SEO and AI. You'll learn why accuracy, trust, and brand reputation are more important than ever, and how connecting with local teams and providers ensures your content truly reflects your services. By tuning in, you'll gain practical strategies to build a cohesive, authoritative digital presence that stands out in both traditional search and AI-driven recommendations—helping you educate patients, earn their trust, and drive real results in your market. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Dane - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-t-b021a0b8/ Optimizing for AI Search: A New Era in Healthcare Marketing - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/optimizing-for-ai-search-a-new-era-in-healthcare-marketing/ How a Primary Care Provider Futureproofed Their SEO in an AI-Driven Search World - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/search-content-strategy-ai-landscape/ Privacy First: Marketing Technologies That Prioritize HIPAA Compliance - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/hipaa-compliant-martech/ Marketing + Operations: Why Total Alignment is Vital to Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-operations-alignment/

11-04
18:44

#179 - How to Market Oncology Without Scaring Patients Away

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with Mindy Grantham, Director of Marketing at Mayo Clinic, to unpack the challenges and opportunities in oncology marketing—from demand generation and clinical trial accrual to leveraging AI, optimizing your website for both education and conversion, and building trust through community engagement and reputation management. You'll walk away with practical strategies for reaching patients at every stage of their journey, aligning marketing with operational capacity, and using digital tools to drive real results in a high-stakes, emotionally charged field. If you want to elevate your impact and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of healthcare marketing, this conversation is a must-listen. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Mindy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-grantham/ Optimizing for AI Search: A New Era in Healthcare Marketing - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/optimizing-for-ai-search-a-new-era-in-healthcare-marketing/ What is a Patient Journey? Examples to Grow Your Practice - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/what-is-a-patient-journey-grow-your-practice/ Why Capacity-Driven Marketing Is Non-Negotiable - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/capacity-driven-marketing-media-investment-strategy/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patients - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/

10-14
24:51

#178 - Inside Scaling Up 2025 and Healthcare Marketing's Next Chapter

This episode of Ignite is your inside look at the upcoming Scaling Up Healthcare Performance Marketing Summit, designed specifically for healthcare marketers like you who want to drive real patient acquisition and stay ahead of industry trends. Hosted by Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo and Cardinal CGO Lauren Leone, you'll hear about the event's top-tier speakers, actionable case studies, and focused tracks on AI, measurement, and performance marketing, all aimed at giving you practical strategies you can implement right away. Plus, you'll discover new networking opportunities, awards for marketing excellence, and ways to connect with peers facing the same challenges, ensuring you leave with both inspiration and tangible value for your organization. RELATED RESOURCES Optimizing for AI Search: A New Era in Healthcare Marketing - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/optimizing-for-ai-search-a-new-era-in-healthcare-marketing/ Why Capacity-Driven Marketing Is Non-Negotiable - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/capacity-driven-marketing-media-investment-strategy/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ How to Set Smarter Healthcare Marketing Goals - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/marketing-goal-planning/   Get your free ticket to Scaling Up 2025: https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/scalingup-healthcare-performance-marketing-summit/

10-07
11:34

#177 - Performance vs. Brand: Why Healthcare Marketers Need Both to Win

Healthcare marketers are under constant pressure to deliver immediate patient volume. But when performance campaigns take center stage at the expense of brand marketing, the long-term health of the organization suffers. In this episode of Ignite, Lauren Leone sits down with Cardinal's Katie Gray, Senior Account Director, to explore how performance and brand can work together—not against each other. They identify common mistakes healthcare organizations make when overemphasizing performance and outline strategies to build trust, drive volume, and support sustainable growth. Whether you're a CMO balancing pressure from the board or a marketer trying to prove ROI, this conversation will help you rethink how brand marketing fuels performance over time. RELATED RESOURCES How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ Why Capacity-Driven Marketing Is Non-Negotiable - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/capacity-driven-marketing-media-investment-strategy/ Performance Creative: The Key to Paid Media Success - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/performance-creative-the-key-to-paid-media-success/ How to Set Smarter Healthcare Marketing Goals - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/marketing-goal-planning/

09-30
18:30

#176 - Why Healthcare Marketing is Stuck in the Past (And How to Catch Up)

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with Kent Mora, a marketing expert, to explore how healthcare marketers can break through the barriers of HIPAA and outdated mindsets to build truly measurable, ROI-driven marketing programs. You'll hear firsthand how applying proven direct-to-consumer strategies, focusing on demand capture, and embracing both digital and traditional channels can transform patient acquisition—even in highly regulated environments. If you're ready to move past fear, leverage technology, and finally prove the value of your marketing, this conversation will give you the practical insights to take your results to the next level. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Kent - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentmora/ Privacy First: Marketing Technologies That Prioritize HIPAA Compliance - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/hipaa-compliant-martech/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patients - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ RevRx™: Unlocking the Power of Media Mix Modelingy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/media-mix-modeling-revrx/

09-23
19:07

#175 - Should You Use Reddit for Healthcare Marketing?

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with Kaela Shupe, VP of Marketing at Tend, to share actionable insights on how to authentically manage your brand's reputation in today's digital landscape. You'll learn how Tend Dental leverages platforms like Reddit to shape brand perception, uses analytics to track not just lead volume but lead quality, and creates relatable, reassuring content that truly connects with patients. Tune in to discover practical strategies for improving patient engagement, optimizing your marketing spend, and staying ahead as search and AI tools evolve. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Kaela - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaela-shupe/ Optimizing for AI Search: A New Era in Healthcare Marketing - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/optimizing-for-ai-search-a-new-era-in-healthcare-marketing/ Harnessing the Power of AI Marketing for Healthcare - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/harnessing-ai-marketing-for-healthcare/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ Top Dental & DSO Marketing Trends for 2025 - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/dental-dso-marketing-trends-2025/

09-16
22:53

#174 - From 30 to 100 Locations: The Secret to Modern Dental Growth

In this episode of Ignite, Alex Membrillo, CEO of Cardinal, sits down with Emily Rose, VP of Marketing at Lightwave Dental. If you're a healthcare marketer, this episode is packed with actionable insights on how to drive growth in multi-location practices by leveraging doctor engagement, optimizing your tech stack for lead tracking and online scheduling, and embracing both traditional and digital marketing channels. You'll hear firsthand how a unique organizational structure empowers clinicians, how they've implemented AI and advanced lead tracking to boost scheduled appointments and lower acquisition costs, and why building a strong, field-based marketing team is essential for local success. Tune in to learn strategies you can apply to improve patient experience, streamline operations, and maximize your marketing impact in healthcare. RELATED RESOURCES Top Dental & DSO Marketing Trends for 2025 - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/dental-dso-marketing-trends-2025 Harnessing the Power of AI Marketing for Healthcare - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/harnessing-ai-marketing-for-healthcare/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patients - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/ When & How to Expand Your Healthcare Media Mix - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/expanding-channel-media-mix-strategy/

09-09
20:29

#173 - Winning Patients After the Click with Better Landing Pages

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal's CGO Lauren Leone is joined by Jean Zhang, Senior Creative Director, for a deep dive into what it takes to optimize your landing pages and turn ad clicks into real patient actions. This episode is all about helping you, as a healthcare marketer, avoid common mistakes, build trust with the right credibility signals, and design pages that work for both users and search algorithms. By tuning in, you'll get practical tips and future-focused insights to improve your campaigns' performance, scale your landing page strategy efficiently, and stay ahead as AI and consumer expectations evolve. RELATED RESOURCES Marketing + Operations: Why Total Alignment is Vital to Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-operations-alignment/ Optimizing for AI Search: A New Era in Healthcare Marketing - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/optimizing-for-ai-search-a-new-era-in-healthcare-marketing/ Performance Creative: The Key to Paid Media Success - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/performance-creative-the-key-to-paid-media-success/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/

09-02
19:53

#172 - The Human Side of Martech: Operations, Data, and the Patient Experience

How do you choose the right technology, measure what counts, and still keep patients at the center of your marketing? In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo chats with Chelsea Lockhart, Senior Director of Platform Management and Marketing Technology at Sutter Health, about what it really takes to build effective marketing operations in health systems. You'll hear firsthand how to choose the right marketing technology for your resources, why data quality and compliance are non-negotiable, and how to measure what really matters before chasing the latest trends. Most importantly, you'll walk away with a renewed focus on the fundamentals: delivering timely, relevant messages to patients and building strong internal partnerships to drive real results. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Chelsea - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsealockhart/ Privacy First: Marketing Technologies That Prioritize HIPAA Compliance - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/hipaa-compliant-martech/ Marketing + Operations: Why Total Alignment is Vital to Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-operations-alignment/ Is Your Organization Actually Ready for Marketing? - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/marketing-readiness/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/

08-26
22:21

#171 - Earning the Recommendation: How AI is Reshaping SEO Strategy

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal's CGO Lauren Leone sits down with VP of Owned & Earned Media Rob Sauter to help healthcare marketers understand and adapt to the rapidly changing world of search and SEO driven by AI and new Google features. You'll learn why traditional SEO tactics aren't enough anymore, how AI is changing what it means to "rank," and what practical steps you can take to improve your visibility and reputation in this new landscape. By listening, you'll gain actionable strategies to measure your presence in AI search, address perception gaps, and create content that truly differentiates your organization—so you can continue to win patient trust and business in a complex, evolving environment. RELATED RESOURCES Optimizing for AI Search: A New Era in Healthcare Marketing - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/optimizing-for-ai-search-a-new-era-in-healthcare-marketing/ How a Primary Care Provider Futureproofed Their SEO in an AI-Driven Search World - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/search-content-strategy-ai-landscape/ How to Avoid Keyword Cannibalization Between Paid Search & SEO - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/avoid-keyword-cannibalization-between-paid-search-seo/ Harnessing the Power of AI Marketing for Healthcare - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/harnessing-ai-marketing-for-healthcare/

08-19
29:19

#170 - Healthcare SEO Isn't Dead (Yet)

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo chats with Michael Stevenson, SEO and CRM specialist, about how AI is reshaping SEO and digital marketing in healthcare. You'll learn why focusing on quality content, building your reputation through PR, and integrating your marketing systems are more important than ever. The episode offers practical advice on how to adapt your strategies, specialize your offerings, and future-proof your skills to drive real patient growth in an evolving digital landscape. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Michael - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjbstevenson/ How a Primary Care Provider Futureproofed Their SEO in an AI-Driven Search World - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/search-content-strategy-ai-landscape/ Harnessing the Power of AI Marketing for Healthcare - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/harnessing-ai-marketing-for-healthcare/ Winning SEO in the Age of AI - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/webinars/ai-impact-seo/ Marketing + Operations: Why Total Alignment is Vital to Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-operations-alignment/

08-12
23:25

#169 - How Influencer Marketing is Changing Healthcare

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with Pavllo Zengo, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at The Influencer Marketing Factory, to explore how influencer and user-generated content marketing can build authentic trust and brand awareness in healthcare. You'll learn practical steps for launching successful campaigns, from setting clear goals and budgets to choosing the right partners and measuring what really matters. By tuning in, you'll gain actionable insights on leveraging real patient stories, maximizing your marketing investment, and creating content that resonates across platforms—helping you stand out in a competitive healthcare landscape. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Pavllo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pzengo/ Performance Creative: The Key to Paid Media Success - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/performance-creative-the-key-to-paid-media-success/ When & How to Expand Your Healthcare Media Mix - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/expanding-channel-media-mix-strategy/ How to Set Smarter Healthcare Marketing Goals - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/marketing-goal-planning/ Healthcare Marketing Trends in 2025: Marketers Doing More - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-trends-2025/

08-05
23:39

#168 - Why Your Healthcare Paid Social Isn't Engaging (And How to Fix It)

Want to make social media work for your healthcare marketing strategy—even with today's privacy limitations? Join Cardinal's CGO, Lauren Leone, and Associate Media Director, Lisa Fisher, as they dive into how healthcare marketers can maximize the impact of social media advertising despite increasing privacy and tracking restrictions. You'll learn actionable strategies for building trust, nurturing patient relationships, and driving brand awareness using platform-native tools and creative approaches, even without website pixels. If you're looking for practical ways to engage audiences, diversify your social presence, and keep your marketing funnel strong in a privacy-first world, this episode is packed with valuable insights tailored just for you. RELATED RESOURCES How Meta's Data Restrictions Impact Healthcare Advertising Strategies - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/meta-announces-major-changes-healthcare-advertising/ 10 Ways to Succeed on Meta in 2025 - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/10-ways-to-succeed-on-meta-in-2025/ Performance Creative: The Key to Paid Media Success - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/performance-creative-the-key-to-paid-media-success/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ Get your free ticket to Scaling Up 2025: https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/scalingup-healthcare-performance-marketing-summit/

07-29
22:52

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