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SUPERLATIVE is the brain-child of Ross Fetterolf, strategist and storyteller-at-large. A certified brand junkie with a quarter-century of marketing industry experience. Explore my POV to see my take on brands at their best and the strategies they use to succeed. Welcome to my brain and my brand. Welcome to SUPERLATIVE.

Best of August 2024
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Best of August 2024

The best healthcare marketing in August 2024 shows Lilly and Pfizer infusing brash new tones in campaigns that could signify a seismic shift for the space.

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Best of July 2024
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Best of July 2024

The best healthcare marketing in July 2024 shows Lilly setting a new gold standard in Pharma marketing partnerships.

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Best of June 2024
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Best of June 2024

The best healthcare marketing work from June 2024 showcases powerful public displays and transformative tales. There’s a lot to learn from these exemplary examples.

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Best of May 2024
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Best of May 2024

Reviewing the best healthcare marketing work in May 2024 uncovers some magnificent examples of empathetic mental health marketing.

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Best of April 2024
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Best of April 2024

Reviewing the best healthcare marketing work in April 2024 find Pharma borrowing from the Hollywood playbook.

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Best of March 2024
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Best of March 2024

Let’s have a look at some of the best healthcare marketing work in March 2024.

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The King of New York
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The King of New York

This 1997 photo of the Notorious B.I.G., taken three days before his death, is widely considered “The Mona Lisa of Hip Hop.”

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The Dumbest Idea Ever
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The Dumbest Idea Ever

Mike Cessario challenged himself to think of the "dumbest possible idea" for a product, which led to the concept of an aluminum can of water styled to look like a beer/poison. The resulting brand, Liquid Death, was valued at $700 million in 2022.

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The World’s Best Apple
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The World’s Best Apple

Released in 1991, the Honeycrisp has gained dominance as the premium apple brand, easily earning it the moniker “Moneycrisp.”

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The Rule of One
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The Rule of One

There’s a great scene in City Slickers between Mitch and Curly that manages to communicate the meaning of life in 5 lines of dialogue. It’s come to be known as “Curly’s Law.”

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The Coolest Photo Ever Taken
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The Coolest Photo Ever Taken

I’ve seen some pretty cool photos in my day, but this might just be the coolest ever taken. Let’s examine why.

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Brilliance from the Biggest Boss
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Brilliance from the Biggest Boss

Rick Ross’ second book, “A Perfect Day to Boss Up,” reveals wisdom from the world of hip hop entrepreneurship that can better any brand.

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