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christopherhatton2
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Who let the dogs out? Not us.
Marketing canine pharmaceuticals has the exact same challenge as marketing human ones. Veterinary clients always want to show dogs just...
christopherhatton2
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Never take yourself too seriously
Humor in pharmaceutical advertising is a tough sell. But if every TV commercial nowadays is doing it, why can't we? This was in the era...
christopherhatton2
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Supporting those in real need
Pschysophrenia is among the worst mental-health issues. We wanted to simultaneously show that we understood the effects on patients lives...
christopherhatton2
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Product as Hero
When your product is one-of-a-kind, putting it front and center is a surefire way to make sure people know it. Apligraf was a...
christopherhatton2
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Alzheimer's for All (well at least Hispanics)
Unfortunately cultural differences don't prevent Alzheimer's disease, but they may prevent people or their loved one's from seeking help....
christopherhatton2
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Representing the Rent-a-Reps
A cool B-to-B project marketing PDI contract sales forces. Twisted CTA headlines purposely make readers say... "What?" This was a series...
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Mascots in Marketing
From the energizer bunny to the Geico gecko, mascots are proven to make memorable spokes-"people" for brands. Levaquin was eager to get...
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Show some skin
No this is no Victoria's Secret ad. It's not even Dorito's-level of blatant "sex sells" stuff. But you gotta admit that a belly button in...
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Cardiology can be cool.
Oncology is all everyone is looking for nowadays, but if you haven't worked in cardiology, you are missing out. I've worked in just about...
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
What's that doing there?
Taking something symbolic from one setting and placing it where it doesn't belong is a fun trick. Jacks up the stopping power and can be...
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Ewww. Old people do what?
Shock value works in ads and advertorials alike. This AIDs awareness campaign was meant to draw attention to a less obvious slice of the...
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Introducing Nothing
Before there was Skyrizi, there was AVIVA. Irony and simplicity can do a lot to sell IV bags. Or psoriasis drugs. The biggest attributes...
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Seeing is Believing–In Yourself
Using emotion to demonstrate the importance of eyesight for children in their developmental years really hit the mark for Bausch & Lomb....
christopherhatton2
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Imagination at work
GE has a standardized concept template, but that doesn't mean we can't come up with a number of different ways to stand out within the...
christopherhatton2
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Aetna: Access Anywhere
Introducing PHR Personal Health Records and making insurance seem like its actually on your side. Once upon a time, having access to your...
christopherhatton2
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Ted Thomas Associates: Doing whatever it takes
My first "real" Pharma agency had a corporate branding issue. I still think if they ran this awareness campaign it could have avoided the...
christopherhatton2
Aug 17, 20211 min read
UNIVASC: Heart of the matter
Standing out within a class effect. All ACE inhibitors were considered the same so capturing attention was key. This is an oldie but a...
christopherhatton2
Aug 17, 20212 min read
Life before Pharma
Billboards on I-95 introducing Tastykake pies are just one highlight of what could have been if not for the allure of "selling drugs."...
christopherhatton2
Aug 17, 20211 min read
History is the greatest teacher
Branded direct mail has a tendency to get tossed in the trash. But not when you pique their interest first with something seemingly out...
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