Cardinal Digital Marketing

Ignite: Healthcare Marketing Podcast

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Hear the latest performance marketing strategies, industry news, and innovative tactics that will help grow your healthcare organization. Brought to you by Cardinal Digital Marketing, our CEO Alex Membrillo sits down with industry leaders and the nation's top healthcare marketing professionals to uncover practical insights to boost your digital presence and attract more patients.

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Cardinal Digital Marketing

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#114 - The Power of Authenticity in DSO Marketing with Lacie Randall from Specialty Dental Brands 28.05.2024

This week's episode of Ignite is a goldmine as Lacie Randall, Director of Marketing, Pediatric Dentistry at Specialty Dental Brands joins our host and Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo. You'll learn the importance of educational content to preempt patient questions, the shift towards authenticity and personalization in dental marketing, and the significance of reputation management. Dive into strateg...

#113 - Revolutionizing Patient Care: The Intersection of Marketing and Technology with Ibrahim Albaba, CLS Health 14.05.2024

This week on Ignite, Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo, is joined by Ibrahim Albaba, Analytics Manager at CLS Health. The two explore the intersection of healthcare services and marketing analytics and share their insights on marketing operations (MOps) alignment and the significance of seamless patient experiences. The episode touches on the use of EMR data in healthcare analytics, the impact of tec...

#112 - DSO Marketing: How to Turn First-Time Visitors into Lifelong Patients with Melanie Basile 07.05.2024

This week on Ignite, Chief Growth Officer at the Smilist, Melanie Basile joins Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, for an insightful discussion that explores the cutting-edge marketing strategies and technological innovations within the dental industry. Discover AI's potential to transform healthcare marketing by offering invaluable insights into patient preferences and bolstering the capabilities of ma...

#111 - Marketing for Multi-Location Dermatology with Maite Uribe-Echevarria of Sanova Dermatology 30.04.2024

Join us on Ignite for an insightful discussion about the world dermatology dermatology marketing. our hosts, Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo, and VP of Marketing at Sanova Dermatology, Maite Uribe-Echevarria, discuss the importance of marketing and operations (MOps) alignment, HIPAA compliance, the challenges of prioritizing marketing strategies, and more!  RELATED RESOURCES Marketing + Operations:...

#110 - Converting Leads to Loyal Patients: Strategies for Patient-Centric Healthcare Marketing with Cailean Contini 23.04.2024

Discover how AI and word-of-mouth are revolutionizing healthcare marketing in our latest Ignite podcast. Learn from Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo, and industry expert, Cailean Contini, about leveraging AI for brainstorming and idea generation, while understanding the critical role of patient experience in converting leads to loyal patients. Dive into the importance of personal stories, strategic...

#109 - Content Quality Check: The Impact of Google's SEO Spam Update on Healthcare Marketing 16.04.2024

Stay ahead of the game with insights on Google's March 2024 core update. Our hosts, Cardinal's Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone and VP Earned and Owned Media, Rob Sauter, dive into the spam targeting update and explore its impact on healthcare marketing. In this episode, you'll get tactical advice on content evaluation and learn how leading teams are adapting, prioritizing quality over shortcuts...

#108 - Decoding the HHS Bulletin: Navigating HIPAA Compliance in Healthcare Marketing with Ray Mina of Freshpaint 09.04.2024

Discover how to navigate HIPAA compliance in digital marketing with our latest podcast featuring expert insights from Cardinal's Chief Strategy Officer, Rich Briddock and VP of Marketing at Freshpaint, Ray Mina. Learn about leveraging HIPAA-compliant MarTech, the impact of the recent HHS bulletin update on healthcare marketing, and strategic opportunities for using first-party data while maintaini...

#107 - Optimize Healthcare Marketing: How to Enhance Patient Experience and Drive Appointments with Lyndey Brock of Invoca 02.04.2024

Discover how Invoca's AI-driven call tracking revolutionizes healthcare marketing with Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo and Director of Account Management at Invoca, Lyndey Brock! Invoca integrates with EHRs, CRMs, and analytics platforms, ensuring HIPAA compliance and efficient patient experiences. Check out this episode of Ignite to learn how to drive business forward with targeted data, and maximiz...

#106 -Attract, Retain, Grow: Strategies for Dental Marketing Success with Industry Expert Jacob DeMorris 26.03.2024

This week on Ignite, Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo and industry expert, Jacob DeMorris, explore how to enhance your dental practice's marketing and patient care. Our hosts dive into the importance of operational impact, patient satisfaction follow-ups, and leveraging both digital and traditional marketing tactics. Tune-in to gain actionable strategies to attract and retain patients, improve care,...

#105 - Strategic Storytelling: Video's Role in a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy 19.03.2024

Join Cardinal's Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone and Creative Director, Heather Richardson as they explore the role of video content in engaging healthcare consumers across different funnel stages. Tune in to discover the nuances of creating impactful video content, from choosing the right creative elements and platforms like TikTok and Facebook, to leveraging storytelling for maximum connection...

#104 - Driving Growth for Dermatology: How to Craft a Winning Marketing Strategy for Your House of Brands with DermCare Management's Steve Estévez 12.03.2024

Dive into the dynamic world of dermatology marketing with our latest episode of Ignite, featuring Steve Estévez, VP Marketing at DermCare Management! Steve joins Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, to share his insights on leveraging marketing wins to solidify brand identity, the impact of COVID on search marketing strategies, and the importance of a robust online presence. The two also explore the chal...

#103 - Strategic Healthcare SEO in 2024: Improving the Digital Patient Experience 27.02.2024

Explore the evolving landscape of SEO for healthcare organizations in the digital age on this episode of Ignite! Our hosts, CEO, Alex Membrillo, and VP of Earned and Owned Media, Rob Sauter share actionable strategies for enhancing the digital patient experience and ensuring privacy. Uncover the collaborative power of paid and earned media to boost reach, visibility, and reduce acquisition costs....

#102 - Explore the Digital Landscape of Behavioral Health with Joe Crosby of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare 13.02.2024

Join Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Director of Digital Marketing at Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, Joe Crosby, for an enlightening episode of Ignite that unveils the innovative strategies driving Odyssey's success across 9 states.  Whether through localized SEO initiatives or nationwide residential care campaigns, Odyssey's digital approach is crafted to shepherd individuals through their di...

#101 - Boost ROI & Patient Trust in 2024: How to Build and Implement a HIPAA-Compliant Tech Stack 30.01.2024

Join us this week on Ignite to explore how healthcare marketers tackle the challenge of lead attribution and marketing ROI within HIPAA constraints. Our hosts, CEO, Alex Membrillo and Chief Strategy Officer, Rich Briddock discuss how to build a compliant technology stack using tools like call tracking and analytics. They also explore how such a stack enhances lead quality, compliance, patient insi...

#100 - Innovative Marketing in Addiction Treatment: Insights from BrightView's Kevin Dugan 16.01.2024

Unlock the secrets of effective channel mix and content marketing strategies in the latest episode of Ignite! Kevin Dugan, an industry leader in addiction treatment and Director of Content Marketing at Brightview, joins CEO, Alex Membrillo to share decades of experience in B2B and content marketing. Explore Brightview's compassionate, patient-centric approach, breaking stigmas and fostering commun...

#99 - Exploring Scaling Up and The Future of Healthcare Marketing in 2024 04.01.2024

Step into the future of healthcare marketing as CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Chief Growth Officer Lauren Leone, recap Scaling Up: The Healthcare Performance Marketing Summit! As we usher in 2024, discover the groundbreaking insights and trends that are shaping the industry. Cardinal's mid-December summit was more than just an event; it was a convergence of marketing maestros sharing deep dives into th...

#98 - Driving Remarkable Marketing Results for Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance 19.12.2023

Discover Cardinal's successful marketing strategy for Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA), a unique MSO with individual brand identities. From understanding ARSA's challenges and goals to discussing our meticulous approach to ad structuring, keyword strategy, and landing page optimization, CEO, Alex Membrillo, and Paid Media Supervisor, Ruchi Patel, unveil how our strategies led to rem...

#97 - Unraveling PPC Strategy in Multi-Brand Healthcare: A Peak Dental Case Study 12.12.2023

Are you ready to revolutionize your multi-brand healthcare marketing strategy? Dive into the latest episode of Ignite, where CEO, Alex Membrillo, sits down with Paid Media Supervisor, Ruchi Patel, to unravel the complexities of managing Peak Dental, a dental service organization (DSO) with 60+ locations. Discover how to navigate the intricacies of PPC and SEO for a house of brands and learn tactic...

#96 - Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing: How to Engage Patients at Every Step of Their Journey 28.11.2023

Join us this week on Ignite as CEO Alex Membrillo and Chief Strategy Officer Rich Briddock dive into the complexities of HIPAA-compliant full-funnel advertising strategies. Tune in to discover insights on crafting engaging content tailored to each stage of the marketing funnel, along with strategies to enhance patient acquisition and elevate conversion rates. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: How to Engage Pa...

#95 - Healthcare Marketing Trends in 2024: A Roadmap to Success 14.11.2023

We are halfway through Q4 and 2024 is right on the horizon, which means it's time to solidify your marketing strategy before the new year. In this highly anticipated episode of Ignite, CEO, Alex Membrillo and Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone focus on the top healthcare marketing trends for 2024, offering their insights and recommendations for success. The two discuss industry changes like the sh...

#94 - Unlocking SEO Success: How Google's Evolving SERP is Impacting Healthcare 07.11.2023

Explore the transformation of Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) and its impact on healthcare marketing with SEO expert, Jacquelyn Green, and CEO Alex Membrillo. In this episode of the Ignite, the two discuss Google's response to changing knowledge acquisition trends and increasing competition from platforms like ChatGPT, TikTok, and Reddit. So tune in to learn how the SEO landscape is evolving a...

#93 - The Secret to Patient Retention: How to Engage and Reactivate Your Patients 24.10.2023

In this episode of the Ignite, Chief Growth Officer, Lauren Leone, and Director of Patient Retention, Jordan Parrish, stress the significance of patient retention in the healthcare industry. They emphasize the cost-effectiveness of retaining existing patients and tackle common challenges, such as appointment cancellations. The discussion underscores the role of pre-appointment automation, personal...

#92 - Mastering the Dental Marketing Maze: Insights from Industry Expert Cindy Berger of Shore Dental Partners 10.10.2023

This week on Ignite, Cindy Berger, an experienced medical marketer, joins Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, to share her remarkable journey, which began with selling shoes online and eventually led her into the dynamic world of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). This episode delves into the DSO landscape, emphasizing its consumer-centric approach and the myriad advantages it offers to dental care. S...

#91 - Optimizing Your Media Budget: Strategies for Healthcare Groups to Maximize ROI 26.09.2023

On this episode of Ignite, Paid Media Supervisor, Ryan Dobrin, joins CEO, Alex Membrillo for a discussion about optimizing media budgets. The episode covers common mistakes made by clients and agencies, emphasizing the importance of tracking the right metrics and setting up campaigns correctly. The two also highlight the significance of tracking conversions that impact revenue, such as new patient...

#90 - Building Trust and Brand Loyalty in Healthcare: Insights from Vicki Luttrell 12.09.2023

Join us for an engaging episode of Ignite as we explore in-person events, AI-driven brand building, and the intricacies of healthcare marketing. Hosted by Cardinal CEO, Alex Membrillo, this episode features a special guest, Vicki Luttrell, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in communications and marketing. So tune in to discover the power of in-person connections and learn valua...

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