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How a Digital Campaign Achieved a 98% CTR Among Medical Students

Anirudha Khare | 08 May, 2025

Introduction

Medical students often find themselves in a tough spot: they need access to affordable, high-quality clinical resources while they’re training. To bridge this gap, a prominent medical education platform launched a focused digital campaign that offered discounted subscriptions, leading to an impressive 98% click-through rate (CTR). This case study showcases how well-planned content, outreach across multiple channels, and perfect timing resulted in record engagement from future doctors.

Objective: Solving Two Key Challenges

1. Make resources more affordable – Offer discounted access to top-notch medical materials.

2. Foster brand loyalty – Position the platform as the essential learning tool for students.

Target Audience - Medical students (excluding those in the EU, US, and India).

Strategy: A Multi-Channel Blueprint for Success

1. Content Tailored for Students

  • Benefit-focused messaging – Highlighted cost savings and exclusive features.
  • Concise, scannable formats – Optimized for quick consumption during busy study schedules.

2. Omni-Channel Promotion

Channel

Tactics Used

Frequency

Email Campaigns

Weekly newsletters sent every Monday

High open rates (AM delivery)

In-App Notifications

Alerts via partner healthcare platforms

Real-time engagement

Targeted Ads

Precision targeting by region & institution

Cost-efficient reach

 

3. Data-Driven Optimization

  • Real-time CTR tracking – Adjusted messaging based on engagement spikes.
  • A/B testing – Optimized subject lines and CTAs.

Results: Breaking Engagement Records

Campaign Period: April – May 2024

Metric

Performance

Impressions

11,950

Engagements

11,656

  Click-Through Rate (CTR)

98%

 

Key Insights:

  • Emails sent on Mondays drove the highest opens (students planning their study week).
  • In-app alerts outperformed emails (immediate visibility in a trusted environment).
  • 98% CTR is rare in healthcare- indicating perfect audience-product fit.

Conclusion: Why This Campaign Worked

  1. Right Audience, Right Offer – Medical students needed affordable resources.
  2. Strategic Timing – Weekly emails aligned with study habits.
  3. Trusted Channels – Partner platforms ensured credibility.

For Pharma Marketers:

  • Discounts + education = high engagement.
  • Healthcare platforms > generic ads for niche audiences.