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NEW YORK (April 2, 2019) – GLOBALHealthPR® (GHPR), the world’s largest partnership of independent healthcare-focused communications agencies, today announced the promotion of Tim Goddard to President. In this role, Goddard, who has served as an Executive Vice President of the organization for the past two years, will take on expanded responsibilities including overseeing all aspects of strategy, business development, partner relations and growth of the GHPR network. He initially joined GHPR and its chair agency, Spectrum Science Communications, in 2015 following nearly a decade at Chamberlain Healthcare Public Relations, holding roles in both New York and London.
With this appointment, former GHPR President Jonathan Wilson transitions into the Chair role, and will work hand-in-hand with Goddard to set the strategic vision for the network in the coming years. Wilson also maintains his day-to-day position as CEO of Spectrum, a leading U.S.-based healthcare agency.
“Tim’s tireless work ethic, focused leadership and genuine dedication to our mission make him the perfect leader to continue to meet the evolving needs of the companies and organizations we serve globally,” said Wilson. “He has been instrumental in delivering our vision for the network of the future, where independent agencies—all successful experts in their own right—seamlessly deliver impactful global strategies anchored in strong local and regional insights.”
During his tenure, Goddard has been instrumental in expanding the reach of the network in key markets across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa via the addition of seven new partner agencies, as well as further enhancing relationships in emerging markets, to enable the delivery of health communications programming in more than 60 countries under the GHPR brand. He has also overseen significantly expanded investment in the business and agency infrastructure to further foster international collaboration and improve client service.
“I am truly honored to work with our outstanding partner agencies in this expanded capacity as we continue to redefine the traditional agency network model to deliver the best in healthcare communications everywhere in the world,” said Goddard. “Beyond our depth of healthcare expertise, what differentiates this network is the strong collaborative relationships between agencies—relationships that fuel exceptional global communications strategies for clients across the health and life science industries.”
Prior to his career in healthcare public relations, Tim worked as a correspondent for the Times Argus, central Vermont’s leading daily newspaper. He is a graduate of Boston College’s Wallace E. Carroll School of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.
About GLOBALHealthPR®
GLOBALHealthPR is a partnership of independently owned and operated health and science communications agencies that choose to work together based on common values. With more than 700 health-specialist communications professionals, researchers and medical advisors on staff serving more than 200 organizations globally, the agencies that make up the partnership share a belief in insights-driven strategies and a commitment to collaboration in order to provide clients the best possible counsel and execution. GLOBALHealthPR’s presence spans more than 60 countries, covering Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.globalhealthpr.com or follow us on Twitter: @GLOBALHealthPR.
NEW YORK, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — GLOBALHealthPR (GHPR), the world’s largest network of independent health and science communications agencies, today announced Chile-based Strategika as its newest member agency. The addition further increases the partnership’s specialty reach and capabilities in Latin America.
Founded in 2001 by experienced public affairs and health communicator Paul Venturino, Strategika is a key healthcare communications player in the Latin American region. For more than 18 years, the agency has advised local and multinational clients in their relationship with stakeholders in Chile and throughout Latin America.
“Latin America is a rapidly growing region in the healthcare sector and Chile, in particular, is a market with unique opportunities,” said Tim Goddard, Executive Vice President of GHPR. “There’s no network, independent or holding company, that can rival the depth of our healthcare communications expertise in Latin America. The addition of Strategika to the GHPR family further solidifies our regional knowledge and local market know-how to meet the diverse needs of healthcare companies in this region.”
Chile is often seen as a beacon within Latin America for communications and PR and the market has a heavy investment into healthcare by multinational pharmaceutical companiesi. As the population of individuals over the age of 65 continues to increaseii, healthcare delivery is becoming more essential, with nearly 60 percent of people in the country relying on at least one medicine a dayiii. The country’s strong economic growth has bolstered government commitment to healthcare through innovation in the space; Chile is the number one country in Latin America for innovation.
“Strategika understands that the needs of each company in the healthcare sector are different depending on the country and region,” said Venturino. “For this reason, we develop strategies focused on the main stakeholders, with a global view and local tactics—a model we share with the GLOBALHealthPR network. My team and I are beyond thrilled to be a part of this dynamic partnership, which will drive value for our clients and our agency.”
Understanding the evolution of the health industry and the new challenges created by the empowerment of patients and interest groups, Strategika’s model is based in utilizing analysis and strategy as key drivers for campaign implementation. Their method is extremely strategic and client-based, with the notion of flexibility and security that gives their team an in-depth understanding of the sectors in which they do business.
Strategika’s partnership in the region enhances GHPR’s already-strong roster of leading healthcare-focused members in Latin America, including Argentinean partner Paradigma, Brazilian agency Tino Comunicação and Mexico-based PRP. These agencies work collaboratively to satisfy both regional and local needs, with additional coverage throughout Central and South America via an extended affiliate network.
About GLOBALHealthPR®
GLOBALHealthPR is a partnership of independently owned and operated health and science communications agencies that choose to work together based on common values. With more than 700 health-specialist communications professionals, researchers and medical advisors on staff serving more than 200 organizations globally, the agencies that make up the partnership share a belief in insights-driven strategies and a commitment to collaboration in order to provide clients the best possible counsel and execution. GLOBALHealthPR’s presence spans more than 60 countries, covering Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.globalhealthpr.com or follow us on Twitter: @GLOBALHealthPR.
About Strategika
Strategika is an independent Chilean integrated communications consultancy established in 2001 and specialized in corporate communications, public affairs and healthcare communications. Based in trust and transparency, Strategika advises Chilean and multinational public and private companies and institutions to strengthen their corporate positioning and to enhance their relations with key interest groups. For more information, visit www.grupostrategika.cl or follow us in Twitter @GStrategika .
i https://www.export.gov/article?id=Chile-Healthcare
ii https://www.indexmundi.com/chile/age_structure.html
iii http://www.cifchile.cl/2018/12/26/encuesta-nacional-de-salud-revela-aumento-en-uso-de-medicamentos/
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Music is considered a universal language—an art form used to unite people all over the world. To celebrate the holidays this year, GLOBALHealthPR is sharing favorite songs from our partners around the world.
From raps and mashups to traditional carols, check out our holiday playlist! Then, read on to learn more about how we get in the holiday spirit.
Argentina
We celebrate Christmas with a popular song called “Los Reyes Magos,” which describes the arrival of the three wise men. This song is a part of “Navidad Nuestra,” one of the great Argentine folkloric creations from musician Ariel Ramírez and poet Félix Luna.
-Eugenia de la Fuente, Paradigma PEL Comunicación
Australia
We wanted to share Christmas songs that best encapsulate the hot down under during the holidays. While not the most traditional of holiday songs, “Aussie Jingle Bells” from Aussie Christmas with Bucko & Champs is all about the beach, BBQs, seafood and having a blast with your family!
–Kristen Bruce, VIVA! Communications
Canada
There is no shortage of Canadian musical talent! Did you know that some of your favorite traditional Christmas songs are sung by Canadians? Our go-to songs are the classic “O Holy Night,” performed by Celine Dion, and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Michael Bublé.
–Carol Levine, energi PR
France
Here in France we like to celebrate with holiday songs from around the world! A few of our favorites are from U.S. artists like Chet Baker’s “Silent Nights” and Bill Evan’s rockin’ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Also—who can forget about Argentinean composer Ariel Ramirez’s classic, “Missa Criola”?
–Marie-Hélène Coste, MHC
Germany
We celebrate Christmas with many songs heard around the country! Our favorite is the joyful “In der Weihnachtsbäckerei” or “In the Christmas Bakery” by Rolf Zuckowski. Who doesn’t love flour, milk and cookies? Another is “Kling Glöckchen, Klingelineling” or “Ring, Little Bell, Ring!” by Helene Fischer.
–Sabine Reinstädler, fischerAppelt
Hong Kong
During Christmas in Hong Kong, we enjoy traditional Christmas songs, but we also like to take those songs and mash them with our own Cantonese lyrics! One of the most popular comes from a cartoon called “McDull,” or “cute pig,” and is a riff on “Oh, Christmas Tree.”
We also celebrate the Lunar New Year with our favorite song「財神到」, which means “Arrival of the God of Wealth.” This song was created by Hong Kong’s most popular pop singer, Sam Hui, nearly 40 years ago. You can still hear us playing this song every new year!
–Sam Mak, Madison Communications
India
Every Diwali festival and New Year is celebrated with equal enthusiasm. While we celebrate Christmas with the same songs and carols as around the world, for Diwali we also have religious bhajans, which are songs with religious themes or spiritual ideas. We sing them for Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. We’re sharing our favorite “Diwali Song” and “Happy Diwali”!
–Priti Mohile, MediaMedic Communications
Italy and Switzerland
Christmas is a joyful celebration for adults and children alike! One of our favorite and most well-known songs is called “Tu scendi dalle stelle,” and is traditionally sung every year by children’s choirs in schools. It was written in 1754, so it’s highly likely almost all of us have sung it at one point in our lives!
–Martin Slater, Noesis
Mexico
We have a tradition called “Posadas,” which is tied to the Christian Bible story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Like a nativity scene, we stage reenactments of Joseph and Mary’s journey going door to door looking for shelter. Once the couple has found shelter, we perform a series of songs and the party begins! We always kick off the celebration with one of our favorites, “Para Pedir y Dar Posada.”
-Paola de la Barreda, PRP
Nordics
We don’t celebrate with a traditional Christmas song… we celebrate with a popular rap song! Called “Jul Det’ Cool”—or “Christmas, It’s Cool” in English—this song is performed by MC Einar in Danish and has become a hit across the country. So, we don’t just wrap presents—we RAP them, too!
One of our favorite traditional Christmas songs is “Julebal i Nisseland.” While it’s not a rap, it brings just as much holiday cheer!
–Christian Juul Nyhus, Effector
Poland
We believe that it’s not quite Christmas without Polish Christmas carols! There are hundreds to choose from, ranging from traditional to light-hearted. There’s truly one for every mood you’re in! For your listening pleasure, we chose “Dzisiaj Z Betlejem” by Anna Maria Jopek and “Świeć, gwiazdeczko, świeć” by Arka Noego.
–Andrzej Kropiwnicki, Alfa Communications
Portugal
We celebrate Christmas with two classic Portuguese songs: “A Todos Um Bom Natal,” or “Merry Christmas to All,” and “Nesta Noite Branca” by Anjos and Susana. You can count on hearing either of these played on the radio or hummed by passerby during the holiday season!
–Jorge Azevedo, Guess What Communications
Romania
Move over Mariah Carey! Here in Romania, we have somewhat of a Christmas king, Ștefan Hrușcă. Hrușcă is known for his songs about the holiday season and we enjoy all his holiday spirit! While it’s hard to pick just one, we’ll leave you with “Deschide Usa Crestine,” or “Open the Door, Good Christian!”
Not a big Hrușcă fan? We also love Paula Seling’s “Din an in an.”
–Andreea Cristea, MedicalPR
Singapore
We like to celebrate the holidays with a contemporary and original Christmas song by one of Singapore’s most popular bands, The Sam Willows. “I’m Gonna Be Loved (This Christmas)” was released November 2018—and we’ve been playing it on repeat ever since!
–Emma Thompson, Spurwing Communications
Spain
We call Christmas songs “villancicos,” which translates to “Christmas carols.” Like the rest of our partners, we have a few that sit just a bit closer to our hearts! Our favorite is “Compana Sobre Campana,” or “Bell After Bell.”
–Juan Luis Recio, Berbes Asociados
United Kingdom
In the words of one of our favourite Christmas songs from UK rock band Slade: “IT’S CHRISTMAS!” We also think that the best part about the holiday season is the joy and giving! “Do They Know It’s Christmas” by Band Aid celebrates the season of giving by reminding us that we’re the world.
–Neil Crump, Aurora Communications
United States
It’s not Christmas without a little Mariah Carey, so we had to go with the classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” You’d be lying if you said you haven’t belted out this one every holiday season!
It’s also not Hanukkah without at least one hit from The Maccabeats, an American Orthodox Jewish a cappella group! Our favorite is “I Have a Little Dreidel.”
-Michelle Anderson, Spectrum
Happy Holidays! We look forward to working with you in the new year. To get in touch with GLOBALHealthPR, please email ghprhq@globalhealthpr.com.
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