Purohit Navigation Inc.: 2016
Purohit Navigation Inc.
111 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 4700
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-341-8100
Facsimile: 312-341-8119
Website: purohitnavigation.com
Accounts
Account wins 6
Active business clients 23
Brands by 2015 sales
Brand product accounts held 11
Services Mix
Advertising Print 50%
Advertising Digital 25%
Education 15%
Research 5%
Advertising DTP 2.5%
Advertising DTC 2.5%
Client Roster
Baxalta
Becton, Dickinson
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
Capital Education
CareDx
CSL Behring
Cutanea Life Sciences
DermAvance Pharmaceuticals
Egalet
Focus Diagnostics
Gilead Sciences
ImmuneTech
Janssen
OncoPlexDx
PBN Pharma
Promius Pharma
Purohit Navigation celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015, and its leaders say the agency stayed ahead of an ever-evolving industry by winning new business and significant awards in specialty brands.
“While the pharmaceutical marketing industry has changed dramatically since the firm was founded, Purohit Navigation has kept ahead of the curve by staying true to its vision,” executives say.
According to agency leaders, early in the company’s history, CEO/President Ahnal Purohit, Ph.D., outlined four guideposts to ensure her firm’s success: concentrate on emerging, specialized healthcare brands; devise sound strategy backed by extensive research; create powerful, award-winning creative that differentiates clients; and offer unparalleled client service.
“Today, Purohit Navigation relies on these proven goals to steer a successful course through an ever-changing industry landscape,” executives say.
The year’s achievements
Executives say smart strategic thinking goes into every aspect of the work Purohit Navigation creates. “We pride ourselves on executing strategy not just for strategy’s sake, but in order to really understand what can motivate behavioral change among our target audiences,” says Anshal Purohit, executive VP, strategic development. “Our campaigns and tactics are grounded in this perspective, which is a big part of what sets us apart.”
And executives add that this emphasis on strategy should be no surprise given that Ahnal Purohit has a Ph.D. in psychometrics, and began her communications career in market research. The firm even has a wholly owned research division, Fact Flow Research, offering unique methodologies to uncover actionable insights. Over the years, Purohit Navigation’s research capabilities have evolved to include metrics to measure a campaign’s impact. The agency has seen the demand for these tools grow, as their clients increasingly expect a higher ROI.
From its very first year in business, Purohit Navigation began winning a steady stream of prestigious awards, according to agency leaders. “But unlike much of the work in the pharma industry, the firm’s work was – and still is – praised as much for its strategic thinking as for its innovative creative,” executives say.
“The creative we produce isn’t just breakthrough,” says Executive Creative Director Monica Kanarek. “It’s smart. It’s informed by thoughtful strategic insights.”
Market development has always been a test of strategy and creative and – from the beginning – Purohit has excelled in this, executives say. “The firm’s past campaign for MetroGel is a good example of the powerful synergy between strategy and creative,” agency leaders say. “This campaign actually created the rosacea category, educating dermatologists about symptoms and diagnosis, and helping patients understand their condition.”
Executives say the agency’s “much-touted” HCV can be Cured campaign for hepatitis C was born out of key strategic insights about how doctors were treating the illness. The HCV work is a disease awareness campaign, educating clinicians and helping them identify patients.
Innovative tactics, such as a digital CRM campaign, website, and conference materials, were paired with traditional approaches such as a sales aid and direct mail, according to agency leaders.
Structure and services offered
The agency’s long-term relationships have been fostered by standout service, executives say. “Purohit Navigation has always been dedicated to going above and beyond to serve our clients,” says Ahnal Purohit. Each client is teamed up with one point of contact, who serves as a single source for all of Purohit Navigation’s services, which include traditional offerings such as strategy, print, digital, medical education, and market research.
According to agency leaders, experts in each of these areas bring the experience and dedication needed to take each brand to its highest possible level.
“We’re passionate about developing close client relationships that stand the test of time,” Ahnal Purohit says. “Clients we have had for many years ask us to help launch new brands, or rejuvenate older brands. And when our client contacts move to work for different companies, they often take Purohit Navigation along with them.”
From the very beginning, the agency’s management made a strategic decision to focus on specialty healthcare brands. “These are brands at the very forefront of the industry, enabling the agency to gain valuable experience in new therapeutic areas and breakthroughs in medical science,” executives say. “With proven results and an enviable knowledge of personalized medicine, Purohit will continue to bring smart strategic thinking and cutting-edge creative to the rapidly expanding area of healthcare marketing.
Future plans
Staying true to its original vision has helped Purohit Navigation forge a path to success in the ever-changing pharma landscape. After 30 years in the business, the best years for the firm are yet to come