Med Ad News

Steven Michaelson, Founder and Chairman, Announces Retirement from Calcium + Company

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven Michaelson, a four-decade advertising and marketing veteran who founded two celebrated agencies during his career—Wishbone (1998) and Calcium (2012)—has announced his retirement from Calcium + Company.

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  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven Michaelson, a four-decade advertising and marketing veteran who founded two celebrated agencies during his career—Wishbone (1998) and Calcium (2012)—has announced his retirement from Calcium + Company.
  • He will do whatever it takes and make it happen," explained Judy Capano, Mr. Michaelson's long-time business partner and wife, and current Calcium + Company CEO.
  • Some of my other partners, like Steve Hamburg, Chief Strategy Officer, followed me from Wishbone to Calcium.
  • This is a team sport, and I couldn't have done it without all the incredible people at both Wishbone and Calcium.

Heartbeat Selected for Ad Age Best Places to Work 2023 List, Celebrates 7 Consecutive Years of Workplace Honors

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Monday, January 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat has been named to the 2023 Ad Age Best Places to Work list, ranking 2 overall in the large agency category. 2023 marks the 3rd consecutive year, and 4th overall, that Heartbeat has been recognized as part of the prestigious Ad Age listing.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat has been named to the 2023 Ad Age Best Places to Work list, ranking 2 overall in the large agency category.
  • 2023 marks the 3rd consecutive year, and 4th overall, that Heartbeat has been recognized as part of the prestigious Ad Age listing.
  • The Ad Age Best Places to Work program is an annual ranking of companies that lead the pack in factors ranging from pay and benefits to corporate culture and leadership.
  • In addition to previous Best Places to Work selections from Ad Age (2017, 2021, and 2022), Heartbeat is also a 3-time selectee to the MM+M Best Places to Work list (2018, 2019, and 2021).

Heartbeat Named to "Inclusive Workplace" List by Best Companies Group

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat has been recognized as an "Inclusive Workplace" by Best Companies Group, a workplace culture and employee engagement expert, and COLOR Magazine, a leader in corporate inclusivity. Heartbeat is the only healthcare-focused advertising agency to be named to the distinguished company listing.

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  • Leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat has been recognized as an "Inclusive Workplace" by Best Companies Group, a workplace culture and employee engagement expert.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat has been recognized as an "Inclusive Workplace" by Best Companies Group, a workplace culture and employee engagement expert, and COLOR Magazine, a leader in corporate inclusivity.
  • Heartbeat is the only healthcare-focused advertising agency to be named to the distinguished company listing.
  • Companies are evaluated based on their survey results, and only those that score high enough are eligible for the prestigious honor.

1798, a Fingerpaint company, recognized as DE&I Champion at the 2022 Manny Awards

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Monday, April 25, 2022

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerpaint ,biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions, celebrated a milestone win at the 2022 Manny Awards, as 1798, Fingerpaint's market access and commercialization firm, was named Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion.

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  • SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerpaint ,biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions, celebrated a milestone win at the 2022 Manny Awards, as 1798, Fingerpaint's market access and commercialization firm, was named Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion.
  • This award recognizes 1798 as a leader in diversity and inclusion, embedding them in all aspects of its business operations.
  • All Fingerpaint companies share this commitment to creating and maintaining a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • "We could not be more honored to have 1798 receive this award," said Bill McEllen, Global President of Fingerpaint.

Dermavant Appoints Nancy Beesley to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Dermavant Sciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics in immuno-dermatology, today announced the appointment of Nancy Beesley to its Board of Directors.

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  • Dermavant Sciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics in immuno-dermatology, today announced the appointment of Nancy Beesley to its Board of Directors.
  • Nancy joins Dermavant with over 25 years of experience in commercializing and branding therapeutics for the treatment of various dermatological, ophthalmic, and neurological conditions and rare diseases.
  • I am delighted to be joining Dermavant at such a pivotal time in the companys history, said Nancy Beesley.
  • For more information, please visit www.dermavant.com , and follow us on Twitter ( @dermavant ) and LinkedIn ( Dermavant Sciences ).

Bill McEllen Named Global President of Fingerpaint

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerpaint, biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions, announced the appointment of Bill McEllen as global president effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerpaint, biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions, announced the appointment of Bill McEllen as global president effective immediately.
  • A Fingerpaint partner, McEllen will continue to build on the exponential year-over-year growth the company has experienced, set in motion by Fingerpaint founder Ed Mitzen, who will serve as Fingerpaint's chairman and CEO.
  • Since joining Fingerpaint in 2016, McEllen has held a number of executive leadership positions, most recently as the head of all Fingerpaint full-service agencies.
  • Independent by design and built on a foundation of empathy, Fingerpaint is biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions.

Fingerpaint Acquires London-Based Data and Analytics Firm Engage, Solidifying Its Global Footprint

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. and LONDON, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerpaint, biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions, announced it acquired Engage, a London-based, award-winning, data and analytics–enabled healthcare marketing firm. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. 

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  • Engage will expand Fingerpaint's European footprint and complement the company's current data and analytics expertise.
  • "Strengthening our global infrastructure is reflective of the diversified biopharma industry we serve worldwide," said Ed Mitzen, founder of Fingerpaint.
  • Independent by design and built on a foundation of empathy, Fingerpaint is biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions.
  • Engage, a Fingerpaint company, is a London-based, award-winning, data and analyticsenabled healthcare marketing firm.

Fingerpaint Acquires London-Based Data and Analytics Firm Engage, Solidifying Its Global Footprint

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. and LONDON, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerpaint, biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions, announced it acquired Engage, a London-based, award-winning, data and analytics–enabled healthcare marketing firm. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Key Points: 
  • Engage will expand Fingerpaint's European footprint and complement the company's current data and analytics expertise.
  • "Strengthening our global infrastructure is reflective of the diversified biopharma industry we serve worldwide," said Ed Mitzen, founder of Fingerpaint.
  • Independent by design and built on a foundation of empathy, Fingerpaint is biopharma's global commercialization partner for analytics-enabled integrated solutions.
  • Engage, a Fingerpaint company, is a London-based, award-winning, data and analyticsenabled healthcare marketing firm.

Fingerpaint Acquires MedThink, Adding Medical Communications to Its Suite of Capabilities

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The acquisition of MedThink will bring extensive medical communications capabilities to Fingerpaint through 2 distinct divisions: MedThink SciCom, which harnesses deep scientific knowledge and extensive industry experience to develop solutions for medical affairs, medical communications, and publication groups; and MedThink Communications, which provides medical education and marketing services that influence perception and change the behavior of healthcare professionals to commercial teams of all sizes.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition of MedThink will bring extensive medical communications capabilities to Fingerpaint through 2 distinct divisions: MedThink SciCom, which harnesses deep scientific knowledge and extensive industry experience to develop solutions for medical affairs, medical communications, and publication groups; and MedThink Communications, which provides medical education and marketing services that influence perception and change the behavior of healthcare professionals to commercial teams of all sizes.
  • "Adding to our capabilities as our clients' needs evolve has always been a priority for Fingerpaint," said Ed Mitzen, founder of Fingerpaint.
  • "Joining Fingerpaint will accelerate our mission of moving minds, moving markets, and moving medicine by leveraging the company's capabilities at every step of the commercialization process," said Goudy.
  • MedThink, a Fingerpaint company, isa North Carolinabased company that empowers healthcare providers through medical communications built on a foundation of science, strategy, and innovation.

Heartbeat President, ECD, James Talerico Selected for 2021 PharmaVOICE 100

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Monday, August 2, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leading Healthcare advertising agency Heartbeat is proud to announce the selection of James Talerico, Heartbeat's President and Executive Creative Director, for inclusion in 2021's PharmaVOICE 100.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leading Healthcare advertising agency Heartbeat is proud to announce the selection of James Talerico, Heartbeat's President and Executive Creative Director, for inclusion in 2021's PharmaVOICE 100.
  • PharmaVOICE is a respected industry publication serving as a resource for life-science executives and other healthcare-service professionals.
  • James joins the PharmaVOICE 100 as an already highly decorated creative talent and industry leader.
  • Heartbeat is immensely proud to work with a leader of James Talerico's caliber and wholeheartedly congratulates him for this well-deserved honor.