TOP PERFORMING CONTENT

USING BEST PRACTICES TO GET RESULTS

APRIL 2025:

Explore our quarterly collection of DocNews® articles that resonated with physician audiences. These are real, blinded examples that exceeded benchmarks this quarter. One thing they all have in common? They adhere to our best practices.




Understanding What Resonates

After reviewing top performing content this quarter, here are key insights to keep in mind when developing content for the physician audience

Ensure your content is:

  • Straightforward: Physicians prefer clear, to-the-point content
  • Evidence-Based: Physicians value data-driven, evidence-based content and prefer original study titles over newsy headlines.

Top performing articles often include mentions of:

  • Long-Term Risks: Content mentioning long-term risks tends to get clicks.
  • New Treatments and FDA Approvals: Novel treatments and FDA approvals perform well.
  • Procedures: Headlines that list specific procedures attract attention.
  • Case Studies: Popular across specialties, providing practical insights.

Headline Strategies

  • Lead with Key Information: Begin with the treatment, study finding, or specialty.
  • Concise and Direct: Avoid unnecessary words and focus on the core message.
  • Highlight Achievements: Use active verbs like “uncovers,” “reveals,” and “determines” to make headlines more dynamic.
  • Name Recognition: Using well-known physician names can be effective but varies based on the name’s recognition.

Content Types and Topics:

  • Academic and Research-Oriented: Lean towards academic content, linking directly to studies.
  • Clinical Comparisons and Decision Aids: Articles comparing treatments or offering decision-making support are well-received.
  • Current Trends and Findings: Stay updated with recent studies, new treatments, and trending medical topics to maintain relevance. Consult our quarterly updated Trending Topics for assistance.

What best practices can you adopt when creating content this quarter? Consider incorporating what topics are trending among physicians, updated quarterly.

Sponsoring organization names and physician names have been edited for privacy.