CASE STUDIES

Telehealth-First Drug Launch Strategy
CHALLENGE
Launch New Brand in Crowded Market During Global Pandemic
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Target audience perception that non hormonal therapy is less effective than hormonal therapy
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Perceived as less accessible than OTC products
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Low to no HCP and Consumer awareness for product efficaciousness and brand
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Target audience visits their HCP infrequently
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Global COVID-19 pandemic significantly decreases ability to facilitate in-person exams, sales calls and willingness to make changes to existing behavior
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Due to limitations as a result of COVID-19, brand needed to drive at least 50% of all prescriptions through digital means
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Efficacy dependent on correct use each and every time a woman has sex
SOLUTION
Create New Engagement Process Leading to Immediate Physician Consult Through Telehealth
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Leverage Custom Connect as first-to-market telehealth-based engagement platform, allowing consumers to be connected directly to a physician consult by clicking on an advertisement or link upon owned media platforms.
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Integrate advertising and awareness in existing telehealth consult platforms
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Precise behavioral-based targeting strategy
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Supported by a “surround sound” plan at launch with Paid Search, Paid Social, Endemic & Programmatic Display, Emails, and HCP Conference support

RESULTS
Exceeding Sales Goals & Maximizing Reach and Frequency Among HCPs and Consumers


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Allowed organization to pivot quickly through new method of product launch
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Exceeded goals by driving over 55% of all prescriptions through telehealth platform in the first two months
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75% of consumers seeing the digital advertising moved through process to speak to the HCP
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Provided ability for consumers to get a prescription within minutes
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Created a fast-start launch and came out of the gate incredibly strong
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Utilized geo-tagging to demonstrate immediate results through written scripts
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Telehealth launch approach is recognized as one of the most successful tactics the brand team has ever done