Archive for the ‘Government & Politics’ Category

Has the New York Times Become The Daily Show and Obama’s Communication Woes

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

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The unintended irony on The NY Times front page as they quote a demonstrator without fact checking the accuracy of his “You are trampling the constitution” claim. Ironically, the article next to it was about government officials trampling on the constitution.

Also, Obama’s communications mistake on Healthcare: Re-fighting the battle of ’94, a common mistake that, for example, derailed the Mets season.

Google, FDA, Pfizer and Ogilvy Experts Tell All at ExL Pharma

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

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Julie Zawisza, FDA , Sally Susman, Pfizer, John Bell, Ogilvy, and Eric Obenzinger, Google shared their insights on Health Communications, Social Media, Regulations and more at ExL Pharma.

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Julie Zawisza, FDA

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

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Julie Zawisza, Director of Communications for the FDA’s center for Drug Evaluation and Research, discusses the FDA’s communications enhancement, reputation management and transparency.

Some of Julie’s VlogViews:

“What the agency does well is generate information. If nothing else, we’re a scientific agency that generates scientific data. It’s not hard to put that information out. What is more difficult and challenging is to provide context and meaning to it.”

The FDA’s Guide for Presenting Risk Information in Prescription Drug and Medical Device Promotion

The ExL Pharma Communications Conference Series:

Julie Zawisza, FDA

Julie Zawisza, FDA

Sally Susman, Pfizer

Sally Susman, Pfizer

John Bell, Ogilvy

John Bell, Ogilvy

Eric Obenzinger, Google

Eric Obenzinger, Google