Reaching Oncologists Online: Aligning Online Marketing Strategies with
Demand
Introduction
- Oncologists are an important group of physicians to target given their
sizeable number and the specificity of drugs they prescribe. As it has
become increasingly difficult to present product information to oncologists,
the Internet has enormous potential as an effective marketing medium.
Pharmaceutical companies should prioritize Internet-based services according
to oncologist demand.
Scope of this report
- Examines current online activities of oncologists in the US and Europe,
and the online activities they would like to be involved with in the future
- Presents strategies on developing oncologist-targeted websites based on
the demands of oncologists
- Evaluates the market potential of various online services, including eCME,
online forums, eDetailing, eSampling and online disease management tools
- Looks at the future markets for oncologist-facing websites and online
services with the potential of building brand equity
Research and analysis highlights
- Pharmaceutical companies should take the demands of oncologists into
consideration when developing their oncologist-targeted websites. By
providing oncologists with relevant health information in a convenient and
efficient format, companies can enhance their branding efforts.
- Online resources experiencing significant demand from oncologists in the
US and Europe include health information websites, online continuing medical
education, eSampling and eDetailing. All online services provided should be
aligned with the overall marketing strategy and effectively integrated with
each other.
Key reasons to read this report
- Understand the current and prospective market for oncologist-targeted
online initiatives and where the key opportunities for your company lie
- Identify which types of information oncologists value the most if featured
on a health website
- Learn which online services should be prioritized when developing and
implementing online marketing strategies to reach oncologists