social media
Social media: are you rude or responsive?
If all you do is sell on social media, you need to think again, writes Hamish Chadwick Consider this scenario for a minute. A customer walks into your pharmacy and …
7 social media stats
More men than women post selfies, nearly a third have talked about Donald Trump (covfefe!) on social media – and other surprising and not so surprising facts Sensis has released …
Social media obsession could be rewiring brains
Young people are showing “obsessive tendencies” over social media, a new report suggests The latest Sensis Social Media Report shows that 79% of people are now using social media, rising …
Twitter roundup: June edition
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? These 20 top tweets range from informative and insightful to plain hilarious An old lady came into the pharmacy today and asked …
How social media impacts mental health
Instagram has been singled out as the most harmful social media platform when it comes to mental health If you’ve ever suspected that social media use can be unhealthy, you’re …
Online branding 101
It’s vital to open up a true dialogue with your patients, writes Hamish Chadwick Before we start delving into the specifics of branding in an online environment we first need …
Making sure you get social
Does a dedicated social media strategy offer benefits to a pharmacy? Chris Brooker investigates The social media landscape continues to evolve rapidly for both consumers and businesses. With nearly three …
How do pharmacists navigate social media?
Community pharmacists are very aware of blurring the boundaries of professional and personal through social media, and mostly use it to correct misleading health information Research led by the Faculty …
Getting social
We share some digital marketing and social media tips from the experts at #APP2017 Several presenters at APP provided some super valuable tips on how pharmacies can manage their online …
Twitter roundup: APP2017
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? We wrap up the top tweets for #APP2017 ‘I cannot give you the healthcare you deserve for no cost’ @EliseApolloni on …
Four Corners story sparks controversy and conversation
What members of the Twitterati had to say about the #4corners story on CMs Pharmacists respond… Surprisingly it was hospital pharmacists who raised the loudest cry against non-evidence-based complementary medicines, pointing …
More credibility for Dr Google?
Even a more trustworthy Dr Google does not replace health professional advice, says a leading pharmacist Yesterday, Google launched a new initiative by which its search results will show “health …