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.

A Completed Genome: What the 8% Means for You

A Completed Genome: What the 8% Means for You

What does it mean to ‘complete’ a genome? Why is this information useful, and what does this completed genome mean ...
Uncontrolled Variables: Bringing Science and Comedy Together

Uncontrolled Variables: Bringing Science and Comedy Together

We chatted with the producers behind the Chicago comedy troupe Uncontrolled Variables, and learned how they bring comedy and science ...
Next-Generation Sequencing: To Boldly Go Where No Genome Has Gone Before

Next-Generation Sequencing: To Boldly Go Where No Genome Has Gone Before

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has ushered in a world where medicine is informed by personal genetics, bringing the science fiction of ...
Happy International Women's Day 2022!

Happy International Women’s Day 2022!

On March 8th, we honor all of the women in our lives who inspire us. At CG Life, there are ...
Finding Your Brand's Voice And Persona

Finding Your Brand’s Voice And Persona

Your brand's voice and persona allow you to create a personality and tell a consistent story across all of your ...
Love Shouldn't Hurt: Relationship Advice for Marketing Agencies and the Companies That Hire Them

Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Relationship Advice for Marketing Agencies and the Companies That Hire Them

Whether personal or professional, relationships take work. In this blog, we discuss the elements that make relationships between agencies and ...

Living our best CG Life: latest news

April 2020

MM&M Takes a Look at CG Life’s Acquisition of Strategic Communications Agency McDAY

Reporter Alison Kanski sits down with CG Life Co-founder Murad Sabzali and McDAY CEO Susan Stipa to discuss the two agencies combining their expertise in, and passion for, scientific communication.
April 2020

Cover Story: “The New World Needs your Company’s Voice”

In this article penned for the April magazine of Philadelphia Alliance for Capital & Technologies (PACT), CG Life Co-founder Murad Sabzali and McDAY CEO Susan Stipa explore ways in which some business leaders are quickly pivoting to maintain operations and strategize for a new, post-pandemic world. These lessons will need to
April 2020

CG Life in Forbes: “Marketing Rules To Follow During Uncertain Economic Times”

While uncertainty is reigning during the current global pandemic, economic indicators are pointing to a coming recession, if we are not already there. The speed and depth of a recession vary depending upon which talking head TV pundit you choose to listen to, but for marketers, there are certainties to
April 2020

CG Life Acquires Strategic Communications Agency McDAY

CG Life has acquired McDAY, a strategic marketing communications agency located in Philadelphia, to expand its specific technical marketing and public relations expertise in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals markets. The acquisition is the second completed by CG Life in 2020.
February 2020

CG Life Marks Decade of Creativity from Art Director

This February, Art Director Courtney Reynolds celebrated ten years at CG Life. During the past decade, she has brought her creative eye to countless life science and healthcare campaigns. So, it was only fitting that the agency celebrated by joining her to create art. The team gathered to paint together and
February 2020

CG Life Expands Leadership Team, Strengthens Health Communications Expertise

By advancing three members of its team to senior positions with increased responsibility in digital marketing, marketing strategy and business development, and adding a vice president of public relations, CG Life has enhanced its ability to support healthcare and life science organizations and manage continued agency growth. 
January 2020

CG Life Partner Interviews Presenting CEOs during Biotech Showcase, J.P. Morgan Healthcare

During biotech's biggest week of the year, CG Life Managing Partner Erik Clausen recently conducted a series of interviews on YouTube with presenting biotech CEOs. In this series of brief interviews, discussion topics ranged from rare diseases and drug pricing policies to evidence-based strategies guiding investment and how health companies
January 2020

CG Life Acquires Colorado-Based Digital Marketing Agency The Market Element

CG Life has acquired The Market Element, a digital marketing agency located in Colorado. The acquisition reflects CG Life’s continued organic and inorganic growth and sets the stage for future strategic partnerships.
December 2019

Senior Director Celebrates 10 Years at CG Life

In December, Senior Director Karen Sparks marked a decade at CG Life helping life science and healthcare organizations to bring their brands to life. The agency dedicated a day to celebrating Karen and her many accomplishments with gifts, fun and wine.