GREATEST HITS: How to Humanize the Brand Experience ft. Justin Wartell (#445)

GREATEST HITS: How to Humanize the Brand Experience ft. Justin Wartell (#445)

Author: Shift Forward Health August 19, 2025 Duration: 30:07

(Originally aired in November 2022) Justin Wartell, Managing Principal at Monigle, walks through his agency's Humanizing Brand Experience report. Their extensive research identifies personas in ways that healthcare leaders can use to design consumer-first experiences. 

These personas are just as relevant today, so it’s worth another listen!

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