What’s shaping our thinking and what’s new

There’s no better way to crystalize a new idea or strategy than to commit it to writing. This is a discipline we employ every day at CG Life. Here’s some of our latest thinking about the industry and where the opportunities are for innovative leaders.

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What We’re Watching for at J.P. Morgan Week 2024

The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and associated events in January remain a bellwether for the economic health of the life ...
We Are Shaped by Science

We Are Shaped by Science

Once upon a time, a myth was forged that science and creativity were contrasting forces that couldn’t occupy the same ...
Strategic Communications for Pre-Commercial Biopharma Organizations

Strategic Communications for Pre-Commercial Biopharma Organizations

Recent economic stressors are challenging the biopharma R&D pipeline, forcing many companies to make tough strategic decisions and unprecedented cuts ...
Our Guidelines to Gain Strategic Marketing Value Through AI and Emerging Technologies

Our Guidelines to Gain Strategic Marketing Value Through AI and Emerging Technologies

AI is changing the way the world works. From ChatGPT to Google's new Search Labs, the power that AI has ...
The Elimination of Third-Party Cookies and New Consumer Privacy Policies

The Elimination of Third-Party Cookies and New Consumer Privacy Policies

In this blog post, we discuss the future elimination of third-party cookies, and what the future looks like for web ...
8 Quick Tips for Using Inclusive Language

8 Quick Tips for Using Inclusive Language

If language can change how we perceive things as seemingly concrete as color, think about how it could affect implicit ...

Living our best CG Life: latest news

December 2023

Ragan’s PR Daily: EVP Susan Stipa Receives 2023 Top Women in Communications Award

The award recognizes trailblazing achievements of the women who have raised the bar for the rest of the comms world through their work developing high-performance, relentlessly creative work across communications, HR, PR, and beyond.
November 2023

CG Life Welcomes David Ormesher as CEO

Biopharma marketing agency veteran David Ormesher has joined CG Life as chief executive officer. He most recently served as Lead Independent Director of CG Life’s Board and brings to CG Life more than 35 years of agency leadership experience.
October 2023

Life Science Success: Podcast Featuring EVP Susan Stipa

This podcast episode is filled with biopharma trends, tips for effective communication within the biotech industry, and leadership insights as Susan draws on her diverse background in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and financial services before transitioning into life sciences marketing.
October 2023

CG Life Named Largest Life Science PR Agency in San Diego

For the second straight year, the San Diego Business Journal has named CG Life as the top public relations agency serving life science companies in the region. The annual ranking is featured in the October 9th edition of the weekly publication.
September 2023

CG Life Managing Partner to Lead Panel at the Cell & Gene “Meeting on the Mesa” 2023

On October 11 in Carlsbad, California, Managing Partner Erik Clausen will lead a group of cell and gene therapy leaders to discuss best practices in manufacturing at the preeminent industry conference. The "Simplifying the Pathway to Early-phase ATMP Manufacturing" session will feature senior leaders from Azzur Group, Elevate Bio, Editas
August 2023

CG Life Partners on Advances in Single Cell & Spatial Biology 2023

As a co-host and sponsor, CG Life will support the Precision Medicine Leader's Summit conference September 14-15 in San Diego. The two-day conference is specifically focused on how technological and business advances in spatial biology and single cell research are advancing precision medicine.
July 2023

CG Life Named a Best Place to Work in Southern California Once Again

Companies in Southern California that meet specific criteria and rate highest on issues that matter most to employees are highlighted as Best Places to Work - Southern California. CG Life has been named to this list based on an analysis of employee survey responses about corporate culture, training and development,
June 2023

CG Life Celebrates 20 Years of Creating Life Science & Healthcare Brands

In a weeklong celebration, the entire CG Life team from around the country gathered in Chicago to reflect on 20 years of discovering new ways of telling life science and healthcare stories. Days of working sessions, collaborative discussions and a volunteer day at the Chicago Food Bank were followed by
June 2023

CG Life Honored as a Top 100 Healthcare Agency by MM&M for 5th Consecutive Year

CG Life was named one of the top agencies in the industry by MM&M (Medical Marketing & Media) again this year, reflecting the firm's dramatic growth and expertise in brand storytelling in the life science and healthcare sectors. The agency's managing partners were interviewed for the June 2023 edition of