INDUSTRY PANEL: Healthcare Rebrands (#525)

INDUSTRY PANEL: Healthcare Rebrands (#525)

Author: Healthcare Rap Media August 20, 2026 Duration: 39:09

Jared welcomes a panel of marketing leaders to talk about new research on healthcare rebrands. Featuring Jennifer Lagemann, Fractional CMO and Founder, NextJenn Copy; Stephen "Stix" Nilsen, former VP of Cult Indoctrination at Liquid Death; and Steve Schildwachter, Chief People and Brand Officer at Interim HealthCare. 

All that, plus a Shout Out to Zocdoc for becoming Gemini's first partner for health appointments, marking the first time a leading AI platform can connect users directly to real-time care. 

CHECK OUT THE HEALTHCARE REBRAND INDEX 

https://nextjenncopy.com/rebrand-review 

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For eight years running, Healthcare Rap has carved out a unique and essential space in the audio landscape, consistently ranking among the world's most-listened podcasts. Hosts Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail, from Shift Forward Health, steer conversations that fundamentally shift the perspective on health from a system-focused model to one built around the individual's experience. Each episode digs into the practical innovations and emerging strategies that are finally bridging the long-standing divide between reactive sick care and proactive, preventive well-being. You'll hear from the founders, executives, and thinkers who are actively redesigning what healthcare can be, moving it beyond clinic walls and into daily life. This isn't theoretical discussion; it's a frontline report on the business of health, fitness, and consumer empowerment. The longevity of this podcast-hitting 500 episodes-is a testament to its relevance, offering healthcare leaders and curious listeners alike a sustained look at the evolving playbook for a more human-centered system. Tune in for candid analysis and stories that put the consumer's point of view at the very center of the health conversation.
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