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Darby Brignac is an Account Coordinator for CRT/tanaka’s Health Practice. She assists with media relations and social media outreach efforts for several clients, including American Physical Therapy Association, Universal American and Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System. Prior to joining CRT/tanaka, Darby worked for the Indiana State Senate, informing the media about senate affairs and managing the senators’ website initiatives.

12/5/12: PR Experts Invited to Share Their #bestPRday in 2012

By Darby Brignac (@darbydarbydarby) As 2012 comes to a close, it’s natural for us to reflect on the past year and prepare for the future. TIME.com’s Techland recently shared its choice of best websites in 2012. Revolver Magazine recapped its top picks for best 2012 music videos. This list of best travel locations by National Geographic may [...]

Olympics on Your Mind? Three Ways to Become a Better Athlete

If the 2012 Olympic Games chatter is inspiring you to step up your athletic performance, read here for three strategies that may help you become a better athlete.

The Science of Getting Healthy – What Marketers Can Learn from Research

From corporations to insurers to health care providers, there is a rush to reward those who take proactive steps in living a healthier lifestyle…even in academic research. Read how Denver is taking the lead in this trend.

Make a Facebook Fix…in Five Minutes

A recent study suggests that perhaps hospitals aren’t using social media to its full advantage.  Of 120 hospitals on Facebook, less than 40 percent posted daily.  In addition, less than half used Facebook’s event calendar, and 58 percent had fewer than 1,000 fans. Perhaps most importantly, a staggering 80 percent did not use Facebook’s discussion [...]

Unwrapping Insurance for my Birthday: Why Marketers Should Care

By Darby Brignac One in 3 people under 30 say they are not covered by health insurance, compared to 19 percent of Gen Xers or 12 percent of Baby Boomers. I have to admit… I ashamedly fall into that category. People my age don’t understand nor feel the urgency for health insurance. Why should we? Through [...]