Entries by Bill Kelly

Life science sales reps—what’s new?

While it’s no surprise that labs are gaining more control over the buying process, the real question is how to deploy a sales force to build relationships, act as intermediary between labs and suppliers and, well, increase sales.

The 2012 Market for Antibodies

Learn all about scientists’ usage and preferences with regards to brands, purchasing, product quality and budgets. Discover the purchasing habits of labs and how you can influence the buying decision. Find out how you are situated in the market and what kinds of opportunities you might be overlooking.

Put eMarketing to Work for You

Scientists don’t mince words when they’re not happy about something, do they? At least they’re clear about what they don’t like, which is helpful when you’re trying to sell to them.

The Sounds of Science

A few weeks ago, I was faced with the task of picking the music for the Life Science Industry Awards. The job was simple—find music that everyone would like. Something situation-appropriate. Easy as pie, right?

Scientific Social Objects

Think like an anthropologist. How do rituals, ceremonies, lore and objects bring people together in a village, a tribe, a family? Isn’t it the agreed-upon meaning attached to these artifacts that makes