ASCO 2024 Case Study with Onomi
Case study

Streamlining Pharma Engagement and Coordination at ASCO 2024

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750+

KOL touchpoints
achieved

300+

reps engaged with app
gamification

40%

time savings compared to
a DIY approach

Each number represents a specific company’s achievement, showcasing the positive impact they experienced from using
Onomi’s Field Force Hub App at ASCO.

Situation

At ASCO 2024, some of the biggest names in pharma needed to connect with HCPs, manage their teams, and keep everything running smoothly. 8 of these companies chose Onomi to help them stay organized, communicate effectively, and keep everyone engaged throughout the event.

In this case study we will explain the challenges they faced, our solutions, how they were implemented, and the final results achieved.

Challenge

  • Discover how Onomi helped keep everyone on the same page: With so many people and sessions, making sure everyone knew where to be and when was a big task.
  • Discover how Onomi helped handle the logistics: There was a lot to manage, from booth schedules to shuttle services, and it all had to be spot-on.
  • Discover how Onomi helped increase HCP engagement: It was important to keep HCPs interested and involved.
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Solution

Onomi stepped in to tackle these challenges by:

  • Streamlining Communication: We used tools like notifications and emails to make sure everyone got the updates they needed, right when they needed them.
  • Supporting Logistics: Our Field Force Hub app made it easy for attendees to find their way around with maps, floor plans, and all the information they needed.
  • Organizing Content: Onomi helped reps access everything from pre-read materials to session schedules, so they were always prepared.
  • Boosting Engagement: Features like activity challenges and chats drove rep engagement and performance.
"I am very satisfied with Onomi as it is a professional tool to offer our customers. I like all the features it has. The platform integrated smoothly with our systems, and the interactive maps and custom agendas were super helpful. Onomi really helped us stay organized and make a strong impact at ASCO 2024."

Customer Engagement Manager from a top 20 pharma company

In addition, Onomi played a critical role in managing the logistical complexities of ASCO with:

  • Pre-Event Coordination: Helping teams align strategically with pre-reads and pre-ASCO meetings.
  • Logistics Management: Providing vital details on badge pickup, travel, lodging, booth setup, and rotation.
  • Customized Agendas: Delivering tailored agendas covering the entire ASCO schedule, company sessions, competitor sessions, and HCP meetings.
  • Event Coordination: Managing side events and satellite symposia efficiently.
  • Internal Communication: Ensuring teams and reps were in sync with scheduled notifications and messaging tools.
  • Competitive Insights: Using interactive forms to gather critical competitive intelligence.
  • KOL Engagement: Facilitating meaningful interactions with KOLs.
  • Interactive Maps: Making venue navigation easier with detailed maps, including booth and meeting room locations.
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Implementation

Here’s how we made it happen:

  • Custom Agendas: We set up tailored agendas for each company, blending the overall event schedule with their specific activities.
  • Document Access: Important documents, like pre-reads and logistical details, were uploaded to the app so everyone could find what they needed quickly.
  • Interactive Features: We added things like activity challenges and chat functions to help keep HCPs engaged. Feedback forms were available too.
  • Real-Time Updates: With notifications and emails, we kept everyone in the loop about any last-minute changes or important information.
  • Meeting Scheduling & Management: We enabled the appointment scheduler, which allowed reps to arrange and manage 1:1 and group meetings, with invites, responses, and all the logistical details handled within the app, including a calendar overview.
  • Universal Lead Scanning: With the QR code scanner, we enabled reps to easily capture and qualify leads in real time for faster, more efficient HCP follow-ups.
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Results

What did the 8 top global pharma companies achieve with Onomi:

  • Smooth Coordination: On average, 267 reps per company had everything they needed at their fingertips, making coordination easier.
  • Better Engagement: Our tools helped companies engage with HCPs, from organizing booth schedules to running satellite events.
  • Efficient Logistics: Our support meant that HCPs could navigate the event without a hitch, leading to a smoother experience overall.

Here are 3 standout uses of Onomi at ASCO 2024:

  1. Engagement Through Gamification: A top 10 global pharma company used our gamification features, including leaderboards and awards, to drive engagement among their field force. Over 300 reps participated in this friendly competition!
  2. Coordinating All-Hands Meetings: A top 50 global pharma company leveraged Onomi to run all-hands team meetings, aligning everyone’s goals for ASCO. They targeted 750+ KOL engagements and used our Field Force Hub to gather insights on their top 4 competitors.
  3. Streamlining HCP Meetings: A top 30 pharma company coordinated over 300 HCP meetings with a 40% time savings compared to their previous DIY approach. All meetings were seamlessly integrated into reps’ mobile app agendas with automated reminders, and engagements were recorded directly into their CRM.
Excellent experience on Onomi. The app was easy to use and made everything run smoothly, from booth rotations to HCP meetings. Real-time notifications kept us on track, and the competitive insights were a bonus. Onomi was a big part of our success at ASCO.

Global Congress Manager from a top 20 pharma company

Conclusion

Onomi made a big difference for these 8 pharma companies at ASCO 2024. By helping them stay organized, communicate better, and keep their teams engaged, we allowed them to focus on what really mattered – making an impact at the event.

We are proud of the thousands of HCP engagements we facilitated and the new campaigns launched. We look forward to continuing to support our customers with our Congress Excellence Suite at upcoming medical congresses.

Solution

Onomi Congress Excellence Suite

Capabilities

Field Force Congress Hub, HCP Congress Hub, Symposium Web App, pre- & post-congress webinars, Veeva integration, Salesforce integration

Company size

8 top global pharma companies

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