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.
In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo chats with Genevieve Branco, Marketing and Communications Director at Adventist Health, about how healthcare marketers can drive patient acquisition and build brand trust—even with limited resources. You’ll learn why authentic storytelling and earned media are more valuable than ever, how to align closely with operations teams, and how to measure your marketing imp...
What happens when a health system takes a full-funnel approach to digital transformation? Find out in this episode of Ignite, where Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo chats with James Morgan, Digital Marketing Manager at Cape Fear Valley Health System. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how a fast-growing regional health system rebuilt its website from the ground up, streamlined patient journeys, and tackled online reputa...
In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal’s CGO Lauren Leone and CSO Rich Briddock continue the conversation on third-party audiences, this time with a focus on providers. They dive into how healthcare marketers can leverage third-party audience data to target not just patients, but also healthcare providers, unlocking new opportunities to drive referrals and support your business development teams. You’ll learn practical st...
In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo is joined by Kristy Barker, Vice President of Marketing at WellStreet Urgent Care, as they dive into actionable insights on how to diversify your marketing channels beyond paid search, improve patient experience, and drive real business results. You’ll learn how WellStreet is piloting new tactics like OTT, mobile, SEO, and email to build brand awareness, educate pa...
First-party data can only take you so far. To scale your healthcare marketing strategy and reach high-intent patients, you need to tap into third-party audiences. Cardinal’s CGO, Lauren Leone, and CSO, Rich Briddock, break down how to use third-party data to improve targeting, reach clinical and payer-based segments, and overcome data limitati...
Is your patient experience strong enough to fuel real growth? In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal’s CEO Alex Membrillo is joined by Daniel Goldberg, Senior Vice President of Sales and Growth at United Musculoskeletal Partners, to dive into the intricacies of healthcare marketing, offering valuable insights for healthcare marketers looking to e...
In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo is joined by Smile Partners USA Digital Marketing Director Ashley Minaudo for a conversation packed with valuable insights for healthcare marketers navigating the evolving landscape of dental and healthcare marketing. The discussion emphasizes the critical connection between marketing stra...
In this episode of Ignite, Confluent Health Chief Marketing Officer Meg Dietzel joins Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo to discuss the importance of building a strong employee brand to attract and retain clinicians amidst a healthcare shortage, emphasizing the need for strategic recruitment marketing. The episode also dives into effective patient acquisition strategies, focusing on educating patients and leveraging content m...
Performance creative isn’t just about great design—it’s about driving meaningful results. Host Lauren Leone, Cardinal’s CGO, and Jean Zhang, Sr. Creative Director, explore the critical role of performance creative in enhancing media strategies for healthcare marketers. You’ll gain insights into how audience segmentation and tailored messaging can significantly improve patient engagement and conversion rates. By underst...
In this episode of Ignite, marketing expert Kelly Green joins Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo to dive into the evolving landscape of healthcare marketing, focusing on why keeping patients engaged and loyal is just as important as attracting new ones. The discussion highlights the critical role of CRM and CDP systems in managing patient data and building long-term patient loyalty. By aligning marketing strategies with opera...
In this episode of Ignite, Sr. Director of Digital Marketing at Keck Medicine of USC, Todd Richards, joins Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo, for an insightful conversation on how healthcare marketers can adapt their digital marketing strategies to the evolving landscape influenced by AI and changing patient demographics. They explore the importance of truly understanding your audience by following the “Platinum Rule”—tre...
In this episode of Ignite, healthcare marketers can gain valuable insights into the importance of aligning marketing strategies with macroeconomic factors and consumer needs. Marketing expert Jennifer Rusk joins Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo,in a discussion that highlights the necessity for marketers to think like CMOs, considering broader economic trends to inform business strategies and create effective marketing pl...
Doubt that your social media ads are driving patient bookings? Here’s how to find out. Our hosts, Cardinal’s CGO, Lauren Leone and Senior Director of Analytics, Alex Kemp, dive into the hidden influence of social media on paid search—what we call ‘The Halo Effect.’ We’ll break down how we test, analyze, strategize, and forecast to maximize impact.
This episode of Ignite is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss! Join Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Christus Health’s Service Line Marketing Director, Alvaro Fernandez, as they break down the strategies, data, and technology shaping the future of healthcare marketing. From tracking KPIs to navigating the lag effect of brand advertising, you’ll learn how to make smarter, data-driven decisions that...
In this episode of Ignite, healthcare marketing expert, Jenn McClain, joins Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo, to share valuable insights into staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. The two delve into the importance of a full-funnel patient journey, the integration of digital and offline marketing, and the power of social media influencers to enhance your brand’s reach. By focusing on data-driven insights an...
This episode of Ignite is packed with actionable insights to help you not just generate leads but actually convert them into patients. Jeremiah Calvino, Co-founder or Recovery.com, and Samantha Metcoff, Head Consultant at Key Performance Consultants, joining Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo to break down the strategies that make a real impact—from optimizing admissions processes to leveraging technology like Google Analy...
Evolving privacy regulations, platform changes, and shifting consumer behavior are making it harder for healthcare marketers to reach the right patients. That’s where third-party (3P) data comes in. From claims and payor data to social determinants of health, these insights help brands build qualified audiences, optimize media, and drive patient acquisition. In this episode, Cardinal’s CGO, Lauren Leone and Group Media...
Choosing the right marketing agency can make or break your strategy—so how do you get it right? This week on Ignite, Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo and EVP, Strategy & Business Development of True North Custom, Jane Crosby, dive into the RFP process, red flags to watch for, and why industry expertise is non-negotiable when choosing a healthcare marketing agency. Plus, our hosts explore the latest in media, performance ...
This week on Ignite, Cardinal’s CEO, Alex Membrillo is joined by Vice President, Communications at MedVet, Sarah Berger, for a conversation packed with insights on how strategic communication can elevate your brand, align internal and external messaging, and build credibility in a competitive market. You’ll hear why collaboration between marketing and communication teams is key to crafting compelling stories, how a strong reputatio...
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