For medical practice, it can be challenging to find the time to think about your brand and how your practice is being perceived in the market. Why? Because you’re very busy helping people feel better and live better lives! However, you also know that in order to stay competitive and relevant in the market, you need to spend some time working on your brand image.
As a branding agency, we are able to diagnose a medical brand in need. Some of the symptoms of “lack of brand attention” include inconsistent messaging, a poor or out-of-date website and logo design, or marketing that does not designate your practice as unique.
Now that you might have an idea of your brand condition, what’s the treatment? Well, we have a couple of suggestions that will help your medical practice stand out from the rest. Keep reading!
How To Brand Your Medical Practice
Get a Brand!
While this seems obvious, it’s not. Many doctors are so deeply focused on their practice and their patients that they may forget about the marketing side of things. A simple name on a sign should do, right? Not right. If this is the case for you, it’s time to invest in a brand that uniquely represents your practice and stays far away from being dated or generic. Our talented team of designers can craft a look that is uniquely for you. We’ll start by designing a brand mark or logo that represents your business’s unique personality and market position. After that, we can craft everything from print advertisements to social media graphics to help tell your unique story and spread the word in the market.
Establish a Budget!
One thing that may deter you from investing in a beautiful brand is budget. However, something to keep in mind is that you’re investing in someone else’s time. This means that you are paying someone else to do the work for you so that you can continue to focus on what’s important…your practice and your patients. This short-term investment can build some serious long term equity and take a huge weight off your shoulders! We recommend establishing a budget and then working within that budget to make maximum impact.
Define Your Unique Selling Proposition
New and unique types of medical practices are on the rise. While most practices retain standard procedures, doctors are beginning to bring in more desirable elements such as natural medicine and alternative service options. To define what makes you unique, your USP, you must first define your audience and what their needs are. From there, you can decide why your audience would choose you over other similar practices, and market this like crazy!
Invest in Support
Putting your brand out there is all about consistency as well as marketing in the right places to the right people. If you don’t have time or know how to do this, it’s time to invest in some support. A branding agency like ours can help you determine a plan of action and timeline, including social media marketing strategies, digital and print ad ideas, events, and much more and all with your budget and resources in mind.
Let Kudzu Take Over
Investing in a branding agency is all about getting a team of experts behind you. As a medical practice, you need to focus on the bigger details such as running the business, customer relationships, taking good care of your patients, and so much more. Knowing that you have a partner on your side that is growing your business right beside you is one of the best investments you can make in your growing practice!
If you are a medical practice that’s ready to make an impact in the market, we are ready to support you in becoming established and well-known in your area. We are a full-service brand and marketing agency that has helped hundreds of growing businesses tell their story and make an impact in the market. Contact Kudzu Brands today!
Heather Johnson is the senior principal at Kudzu Brands. As a skilled marketing professional, her expertise is in crafting compelling narratives and strategic guidance that elevate brands and connect them with their target audiences. Heather is passionate about every client’s success and works alongside businesses and nonprofits to deliver expert marketing plans designed for growth and sustainability.