McCann Health Managed Markets Named Agency Of The Year At Med Ad News' 2020 Manny Awards

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McCann Health Managed Markets has been awarded "Agency of The Year" at the 2020 Manny Awards by Med Ad News, marking a milestone as the first managed markets agency to receive this honor. The agency achieved a record 26% growth and has expanded its team with over 30 new hires. Notably, it won the Best Managed Markets Campaign for 'Access Adventure' for the third consecutive year. Key business wins with Janssen Immunology, Novartis, and AstraZeneca contributed to this growth, demonstrating the agency's increasing prominence within the healthcare communications sector.

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• Awarded 'Agency of The Year' at the 2020 Manny Awards.
• Achieved 26% business growth over the previous year.
• Expanded staff by hiring over 30 new employees.
• Won Best Managed Markets Campaign for 'Access Adventure' for three years in a row.
• Secured new business from Janssen Immunology, Novartis, and AstraZeneca.

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NEW YORK, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health Managed Markets was named "Agency of The Year" for healthcare communications agencies $25M in size or smaller at the 2020 Manny Awards, awarded by Med Ad News. The magazine is the leading pharmaceutical business and marketing publication and the awards celebrate the best in the healthcare communications industry.

This represents the first time a managed markets agency has won an Agency of the Year award in this competition. McCann Health Managed Markets was also a finalist with two nominations for the Best Managed Markets Campaign category. The Mountain Lakes, NJ-based agency won this category for the third straight year with a win for Regeneron's 'Access Adventure.'  

McCann Health Managed Markets was recognized for growing the agency's business by 26 percent, overachieving both growth and revenue records. "We hired over 30 new people to handle our amazing growth and have become a talent destination for market access expertise," says McCann Health Managed Markets President Kim Wishnow-Per. "We have a great culture that people say is unique, and we're committed to programs that support professional growth and work-life balance. Identifying and growing that talent is critical to driving the right solutions for our clients."

McCann Health Managed Markets is the cornerstone of the McCann Health network's access, value and evidence offering in the US. New business wins in 2019 with Janssen Immunology, Novartis and AstraZeneca helped fuel this record-breaking year. To support this new work, the agency also expanded its strategy department with seasoned market access experts and increased its Payer Consultancy Panel. Additionally, McCann Health Managed Markets expanded its Strategic Marketing Fellowship Program, which is part of the prestigious Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, and its academic partnerships by adding Purdue College of Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) PharmD program to its roster.

As the spotlight on access to treatments intensifies, McCann Health Managed Markets understands that the fast-paced movement of the industry requires agility. With breakthrough achievements, the agency's momentum shows no signs of stopping.

About McCann Health
McCann Health, three-time Network of the Year winner at Cannes Lions Health and winner of an unprecedented twelve Network of the Year titles from the industry's top five creative award shows, is one of the world's most awarded global healthcare communications networks. Through combining science, creative and strategy we strive to deliver best-in-class services to our clients. Our 1,900+ employees in 60 offices across 20 countries and 6 continents are united by one vision: to help our clients play a meaningful role for healthier lives. McCann Health spans a range of global practices including strategic consulting, healthcare professional marketing, medical communications, consumer health and wellness, global health and specialty practices like pharmacy, payer and patient engagement. McCann Health is a part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), a global leader in modern marketing solutions.

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FAQ

What key achievement did McCann Health Managed Markets receive at the 2020 Manny Awards?

McCann Health Managed Markets was awarded 'Agency of The Year' at the 2020 Manny Awards.

How much did McCann Health Managed Markets grow in the past year?

McCann Health Managed Markets grew by 26% over the past year.

Which campaign won the Best Managed Markets Campaign award for McCann Health Managed Markets?

McCann Health Managed Markets won the Best Managed Markets Campaign award for 'Access Adventure'.

What significant new business did McCann Health Managed Markets secure in 2019?

In 2019, McCann Health Managed Markets secured new business wins with Janssen Immunology, Novartis, and AstraZeneca.

How many new employees did McCann Health Managed Markets hire to support its growth?

McCann Health Managed Markets hired over 30 new employees to support its growth.