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#SocPharm Tweetchat Transcript 12/1/2010

Posted by Eileen O'Brien | 8:15 pm on Wednesday December 01, 2010 | No Comments

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Welcome to #socpharm tweetchat about pharma marketing & social media. Please introduce yourself & why you are interested in this topic.

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We’ll assume that all tweets within #socpharm are your own and not your employers (unless you specifically declare them).

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<< Hi, joining in today for first time. Interested in clinical trials, and pt engagement, and what pharma are doing in SM space #socpharm

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@ Hi–joining interesting in everything about healthcare and patient marketing and support #socpharm

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I’m Eileen, work at Siren Interactive where we market #raredisease therapies & I’m fascinated by using interactive for health care #socpharm

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@ @ Welcome first timer, Janelle. And Ellen so nice to “see” you!! #socpharm

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@ here from NoviNordisk. Sorry I have been so scarce lately. #socpharm

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@ Lurking from #cenFL #socpharm

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Hi everyone–joining in for discussions on pharma and social media. Interested in communications and healthcare issues too. #socpharm

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@ Lurkers are welcome! Thanks for saying hello though too #socpharm

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@ #socpharm I create conversations and connections to intersect health with life-esp with women as activists. real time…

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From Bostonish MA, hello #socpharm

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First topic comes courtesy of @ #socpharm

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So what is topic for tonight? #socpharm

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What do you think of NEJM article about pharma & social media http://bit.ly/fE4Bg8 ?#socpharm

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hello, i am a marketing major in @ ‘s #mkt111 class here at #campchamp #socpharm

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What time is it in Australia?? RT @ I’ve been meaning to come for some time, but timing hasn’t work out. #socpharm

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@ It’s 12 midday Thursday here in Sydney #socpharm

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I had not seen this NEJM article about pharma & social media http://bit.ly/fE4Bg8. Let me scan it. #socpharm

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adds nothing new ! @ What do you think of NEJM article about pharma & social media http://bit.ly/fE4Bg8 ?#socpharm

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@ Agree it’s pretty much an overview of where we are now & what we’ve been saying for awhile ) #socpharm

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I know last year at hearings there was lots of talk about doing research on consumers & online px health info. Any updates? #socpharm

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Agree RT @ adds nothing new @ What do u think of NEJM article abt pharma & sm http://bit.ly/fE4Bg8 #socpharm

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And for the research to be taken seriously it would have to be done outside of pharma to avoid appearance of bias. #socpharm

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Agree w/ their point about research as well @. Lots of issues asso’d with pharma-funded research and credibility. #socpharm

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@ @ I don’t think pharma-funded research is the only with credibility issues. #socpharm

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Adds nothing new for we who are on this topic weekly but I have to think it adds new for the core readers of NEJM. #socpharm

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Did everyone see consumer “watchdog” groups complaint w/FTC re pharma interactive marketing? http://bit.ly/e1y4TU #socpharm

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Its a good historic summary and current issues for those not familiar. I will use in my company. #socpharm

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@ Glad we could be of service! #socpharm

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Research needs to evolve from multiple sources pharma, media, academia, FDA, etc., for is to see a consensus of findings. #socpharm

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#socpharm Agree RT @ adds nothing new and which “disinterested” party will interject and take a stand for greater exploration…

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Q2 – The FTC complaint seems to add another layer to the issue of digital/social media healthcare marketing. #socpharm

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@, what an you tell me and #mkt111 about interactive marketing? #socpharm

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Wonder how many complaints the FTC gets in a year? #socpharm

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Is soln 4 issues raised in NEJM and consumer group complaints to educate public not to rely on 1 source of online info 4 advice? #socpharm

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@ We focus on pharma interactive marketing in #socpharm, which is pretty unique due to seriousness of products & regulations.

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Its quite a mouthful-hard to get thru let alone consider all it says! @ Q2 The FTC complaint seems to add another layer #socpharm

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@ can i have an example? #socpharm

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@ I like the @ approach use common sense for health info both online and off! #socpharm

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@ I agree with you. #socpharm

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FTC complaint not surprising. What is always at issue is that neutral means can be used for beneficial or greedy ends. #socpharm

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Seems regulation is supposed to fix everything, but there will always be gaps. Common sense and education seem better approach #socpharm

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@ Whenever a pharma co talks abt px drug needs to talk abt risks & benefits. Can be challenge w/limited space like tweets #socpharm

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@ common sense is not as commonly agreed upon as we would like. -D #socpharm

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@ Can you elaborate on FTC complaint tweet? #socpharm

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My thoughts exact! RT @ @ common sense is not as commonly agreed upon as we would like. -D #socpharm

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@ true, and common sense can sometimes go out the window when one is desperate I suppose #socpharm

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Next topic is from @ How do you make sure social media integrates w/rest of your online marketing efforts? #socpharm

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Best intentions can be secondguessed & esp. where $ is involved. Theres no harm in checks & balances. It keeps all honest. #socpharm

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@ Agree FTC complaint not surprising privacy is the biggest issue facing sm I think #socpharm

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Watchdogs watching capitalist practices is what makes for a well balanced and functioning system. They are doing their job and… #socpharm

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Not a marketer so will dip out of T2. But my common sense tells me to make sure SM msgs complement your offline brand/mktg msgs #socpharm

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I think it makes us do our jobs better. All power and ambition needs checking. #socpharm

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The milliion dollar challenge -) @ Next topic @ How do u make sure SM integrates w/rest of online mktg? #socpharm

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T2 Integration is assured when SM objectives are same as OL program objectives. Common objectives & KPIs align and integrate. #socpharm

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T2 And communicate, communicate, communicate w/in teams. #socpharm

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important aspects- to have strong brand position and style guide and common obj leading all sm and mktg efforts@EileenOBrien #socpharm

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Now the trick is to establish and implement under common objectives and KPIs. -D I dont want to suggest its as easy as I said. #socpharm

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@ and #socpharm– so sorry, have to leave now for family obligations!! thanks for enjoyable 1/2 hour! PR_in_PinkGreat insights from folks in the know for T2 – thanks! #socpharm

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Next topic is little different, not nec related just to pharma how do you reconcile personal vs. professional sm presence? #socpharm

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RT @ Next topic is little different, not nec related just to pharma how do you reconcile personal vs. professional sm presence? #socpharm

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T2 Eileen, are you saying you have a personal SM life? #socpharm

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This fascinating blog post from @ & comments, inspired this question. Read it when you have time http://bit.ly/eAEaVP #socpharm

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LOL Wendy, no I don’t ) RT @ T2 Eileen, are you saying you have a personal SM life? #socpharm

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T3 For me, it is the tools I use. FB just personal, Linked in just professional, Twitter a mix of both #socpharm

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T3 I dont reconcile. I let them flow together but there is not a thick like between my personal and biz lives. #socpharm

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thank you everyone. Very interesting chat #socpharm

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T3 Mine is similar to @ FB personal, Twitter a mix of both but I try to stay true to my personality on both ) #socpharm

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My problem is the # of companies now using FB pages. I don’t want really want to share my personal life with them. #socpharm

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@ agree – have to stay true to self everywhere. But my prof colleagues don’t really need to see my niece’s bday party ) #socpharm

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@ My issue is that I “like” dozen different #rarediseases on #FB. People think I’m a mess #socpharm

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@ FB privacy settings let you go stealth for those cos. I like that the right cos find me based on my FB content. #socpharm

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I don’t think I could work someplace that wouldn’t let me tweet. Others? #socpharm

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T2 I have one sm presence that is professional but I make sure to let some light shine in w personality )) I am an entrepreneur #socpharm

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@ After a while we know u don’t have those diseases but r just interested in them. Same goes for me & mental illness. #socpharm

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@ I’m nervous I won’t get it right. Also wonder about pic appearing on their page. Does it suggest recommendation? #socpharm

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@ T3 I dont reconcile. I let them flow together but there is not a thick like between my personal and biz lives. #socpharm

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My professional life is also creeping into FB as @ has a page & other professional assocs too. #socpharm

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@ You dont need permission from ur co tweet, FB, LI or otherwise if you have a smartphone. -D #socpharm

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I learn so much on Twitter each day–news, industry trends, etc. It actually benefits my employer by enriching my knowledge ) #socpharm

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@ Ahh, but is your employer enlightened enough to realise that? #socpharm

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@ Reco is in the eye of the beholder. If you google me, do you think I reco the paid ads that show up w my listing. #socpharm

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Hmmm, good point! RT @ @ Ahh, but is your employer enlightened enough to realise that? #socpharm

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@ I think google ads are a little different. If your face is on a FB pg as a fan, you have linked yourself with that co. #socpharm

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Anyone have a last question to raise? Or an interesting article to share? Upcoming event? Joke? #socpharm

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@ You are 50% right based on who is looking. And 25% or 75% right is you thing those see care that much. #socpharm

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Eg. If you “like”/”fan” your acc’tant, your friends make see as a recommendation. What happens then if acc’tant found to be dodgy? #socpharm

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@ Agree. It’s just something I wonder… #socpharm

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I recently attended my first TED event, #TEDxPhilly. What an inspiring event. My notes are here http://bit.ly/gTRw0j #socpharm

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@ I heard #TEDxPhilly was great, I was bummed I was in Chicago. Thanks for sharing notes http://bit.ly/gTRw0j #socpharm

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@ Yes, the dodgy factor is 25% to 50% to 75% on anyone depending on the day of the week and the context. -D #socpharm

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In 2 weeks on December 15, @ will be guest moderating #socpharm. Rob Halper will be talking all things video & YouTube.

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Unrelated I’ve been reading manaing with the brain in mind. Very interesting. http://bit.ly/em7CSK #socpharm

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Sounds cool-looking fwd to it! @ December 15, @ will be guest moderating #socpharm.

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Gotta run & prep 4 Visual Literacy class tomorrow. See my first lecture at http://bit.ly/e2LT6i #socpharm

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Thanks for an interesting discussion all. Have to go for now. #socpharm

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Thanks everyone for joining in #socpharm tonight. I’ll let you know when I post the transcript!

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@ Thanks for tip. I love S&B! #socpharm

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Thanks everyone–enjoyed the conversation, as always! Have a great week ) #socpharm

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@ Gr8 takeaway #TedxPhilly You have to remember that you are an artist – Aptowicz. Budget, time, money, energy for this#socpharm

About Eileen O'Brien

Eileen has more than 16 years of digital healthcare marketing experience. She is an opinion leader on social media, and has been invited to speak at industry conferences and quoted in publications. As @eileenobrien she moderates the #SocPharm tweetchat the first Wednesday of every month at 8 pm ET which discusses pharma marketing and social media. She can also be found on Google+.

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