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2025-09-03

Opening a New Era of Patient-Provider Dialogue! “Virtual IP Marketing” Bridges Healthcare to Deliver Impactful Health Education

In the era of digitalization and AI-driven virtualization, the image of brand ambassadors is undergoing rapid transformation. Traditionally, companies relied on real-life celebrities or KOLs to convey messages across various platforms, leveraging their reach and popularity to capture attention. However, when the same celebrity endorses multiple brands frequently, consumers often struggle to distinguish each brand’s unique positioning, leading to blurred brand recall and diminished marketing effectiveness. In contrast, virtual ambassadors offer greater flexibility and adaptability, allowing their appearance and behavior to be tailored to different product features and marketing strategies. This enables the creation of distinct and lasting brand impressions, positioning virtual ambassadors as a key trend and breakthrough in modern marketing.

Virtual Characters “Kpop Demon Hunter Girls” Ignite a Sensation, Unique Traits Become Memorable Highlights

The Netflix original animated series *“Kpop Demon Hunter Girls”* has recently created a massive sensation. With its unique virtual idol concept and distinct character personalities—from dazzling stage designs to lively character interactions—each figure leaves a strong impression. Within just a few days of release, the series quickly topped the charts. Moreover, its movie theme song has also sparked a global music trend, making it one of Netflix’s most-watched original animated series and demonstrating the high public acceptance of animation and virtual characters.

Similarly, Cyhons PR has leveraged virtual characters to transform traditional approaches to health education and disease promotion. As public fatigue with celebrity endorsements grows, conventional educational materials often lack appeal and novelty, failing to capture attention. Notably, the 2024 Taiwan Cultural Expo attracted over 620,000 visitors, highlighting the increasing public acceptance and enthusiasm for virtual characters. By tapping into this trend and combining it with the audience’s affinity for IP characters and merchandise, Cyhons PR redesigned health education leaflets with playful, engaging, and witty elements, generating enthusiastic responses across medical channels and even creating a “sell-out” phenomenon. Through story-driven content, complex medical knowledge is transformed into approachable, relatable information, significantly enhancing both public engagement and retention.

The 1+1>2 Marketing Magic: Dual-IP Dominates Influenza Health Education

Autumn and winter mark the peak season for viral activity. To raise public awareness and promote influenza prevention, Cyhons PR, with the support of a Japanese pharmaceutical company, invited the popular illustration IP “Ugly White Rabbit” and judo national athlete Yang Yong-Wei to serve as “Flu Guardians.” This dual-IP combination is both innovative and approachable, successfully capturing public attention and resonance. Building on this momentum, we plan to launch a series of on-site health education exhibitions at selected hospitals across northern, central, and southern Taiwan. Through vibrant and unique character imagery, these events aim to energize healthcare settings, encourage patient interaction, and make educational content more accessible and engaging.

From One-Way Education to Two-Way Engagement: A New Early-Stage Marketing Model

In a rapidly changing environment where the public is growing weary of traditional health education, brands and PR agencies face new challenges. Cyhons PR, anticipating these trends, implemented a “Dual-IP Health Education” strategy that spans social media, official platforms, and on-site medical events. Utilizing diverse formats such as graphics, LINE stickers, and educational animations, the campaign reaches audiences across different age groups. The two IP characters create multifaceted online and offline interactions, not only encouraging active fan engagement but also driving word-of-mouth and social sharing. This approach transforms health education from a one-way broadcast into dynamic, compelling two-way communication. Looking ahead, Cyhons PR aims to collaborate with more innovative brands that value health communication, collectively ushering medical marketing into a new era.