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Post by liane on Mar 12, 2021 16:28:49 GMT -5
I think it's good.
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Post by longliner on Mar 12, 2021 16:29:08 GMT -5
Nice looking ad. As said above, getting people to see it is key. Also, when you click “Talk to a Doctor” the disclaimer there is less than ideal, before it takes you to a third party site “not endorsed by MannKind...” Would be so much better if instead of that, which will turn people off immediately, it took you to a VDEX doctor. MannKind would not have to issue such a stern disclaimer, as it would know that the person will get appropriate advice. It's a Great Ad. You'd like people to think Cretin that a referral to vdex (which IS a 3rd party) would be a better reference. Do you think that a Physician from Vdex answers the call when the phone rings. Laughable. Here we are again. Mannkind comes out with a very good Ad and you and the other Vdex crowd put a cloud over the company I'm invested in. I'm not invested in Vdex. I'm invested in MNKD. I believe that the CEO and the Board are doing a great job. However, You and another Paid employee of Vdex what to ride the coattails of what looks like to be a promising Ad campaign. And yes.. Vdex adds prescriptions to MNKD's bottom line but it is Not a replacement for this company's advertising and recruitment for more scripts. Unfortunately, You make it the issue for this company and suggest it can do a better job than the Mannkind Corporation. This comes up by you and others time and time again. Vdex IS a 3rd Party. They didn't create the Ad. They are not involved in the Ad. The Credit goes to Mannkind. Seems clear enough to me no matter how much you try to cloud the issue. I have to also say that this lame argument you provide is on a Friday when Symphony Scripts are posted here. Maybe you haven't heard from Mike Castagna that the script count is NOT sourced the way it once one. The baseline has changed. All scripts are not recorded the way they once were; making the count irrelevant. If the baseline changes so does the accuracy. What we are getting every Friday is inaccurate data which can not be used to accurately calibrate increases or decreases in Script orders. Friday's #'s only give ammunition to those who want to undermine the success of the company we are invested in with effort to promote a private company Vdex; a company that has NO influence on the direction or the partnerships or the new molecules brought forth for profit by Mannkind Corporation. Friday Scripts are a distraction and no longer have merit in representing the advancement of Afrezza. Likewise, Afrezza is no longer the one trick pony. Technosphere is the Star. Charlie, you make some valid points. Mannkind is responsible for the success and failure of the company. Mannkind should be the voice of all their products (unless their partner has competitive reasons for controlling the narrative). Mannkind is absolutely a company that is moving beyond Afrezza as a value driver going forward. I believe that these are exciting times in the companies life for investors. I appreciate that the metrics are changing, given time the reporting will evolve to include these additional value drivers (profit centers). I appreciate the symphony information being shared here, and the work members put into graphing Mannkind's historical growth. The evolving nature of Technosphere through partnerships will add challenges to accurately track the companies progress. If you have more accurate tracking of script numbers I would appreciate you sharing them here. I follow this company to closely and don't yet have the available resources to improve upon what is currently shared here. While I don't support VDex speaking for Mannkind I do appreciate the sales and awareness they bring to Afrezza. I too like the new advertisement! |
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Post by sportsrancho on Mar 12, 2021 17:02:37 GMT -5
I like the ad ...and appreciate the Mannkind reps that are servicing our clinics, and being on the find a doctor list.
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Post by falconquest on Mar 12, 2021 17:04:24 GMT -5
"It's a Great Ad. You'd like people to think Cretin that a referral to vdex (which IS a 3rd party) would be a better reference."
Hmmm, Isn't any "Doctor"/Endo a third party?
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Post by buyitonsale on Mar 12, 2021 17:04:56 GMT -5
I consider Symphony weekly script number as noise, and not a reflection of the company's progress, especially now that MNKD changed some if it's distribution channels.
Afrezza sales are work in progress, mostly reliant on provider education, depth of scripts per prescriber and consumer awareness, and with the additional money raised that work should show better results by end of this year. This consumer ad is a pilot as MC mentioned and hopefully will get traction. Depth of prescribing is also huge and the sales team is focusing on that, as MC mentioned.
Share price however is now decoupled from the script numbers and is dependent on 2 things:
1. Achieving CFBE
2. Pipeline business developments
As things progress in the areas above, so will the share price.
Looking forward to April.
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Post by Charlie on Mar 12, 2021 17:08:03 GMT -5
Nice looking ad. As said above, getting people to see it is key. Also, when you click “Talk to a Doctor” the disclaimer there is less than ideal, before it takes you to a third party site “not endorsed by MannKind...” Would be so much better if instead of that, which will turn people off immediately, it took you to a VDEX doctor. MannKind would not have to issue such a stern disclaimer, as it would know that the person will get appropriate advice. Falcon. You must be asking Cretin this question re: 3rd Party |
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Post by Charlie on Mar 12, 2021 17:17:01 GMT -5
With regard to the specific complaint about the doctor referral; a call center is going to pick up. A Doctor will make contact with the potential new patient. I think that is pretty Great. How much easier can it be than that!? To invalidate how the call is processed is one person's "respected" opinion. Again. The topic of the Ad is overshadowed by vdex. why? and why put up with it? Vdex is an excellent service provide but why would MNKD give away their hard earned and costly investment to a service provider when our own representatives are working to get the word out? It's important to be able to separate reality from the make believe stuff put out here.
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Post by Charlie on Mar 12, 2021 17:18:46 GMT -5
"It's a Great Ad. You'd like people to think Cretin that a referral to vdex (which IS a 3rd party) would be a better reference." Hmmm, Isn't any "Doctor"/Endo a third party? as an investor in advertising for your product; when you got a hit, would you give that sale away to another business? |
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Post by falconquest on Mar 12, 2021 17:21:28 GMT -5
Nice looking ad. As said above, getting people to see it is key. Also, when you click “Talk to a Doctor” the disclaimer there is less than ideal, before it takes you to a third party site “not endorsed by MannKind...” Would be so much better if instead of that, which will turn people off immediately, it took you to a VDEX doctor. MannKind would not have to issue such a stern disclaimer, as it would know that the person will get appropriate advice. Falcon. You must be asking Cretin this question re: 3rd Party The point is, whomever it connects to is going to be third party. What's wrong with connecting them to Vdex in some instances? Obviously they are qualified to handle the customer inquiry and likely will have a better patient outcome than most Endo's. I just don't get the angst with Vdex. But I also don't want to dredge up this old argument that has been beaten to death. Some people like Vdex and others don't. They are helping your investment so get over it. Besides, there are never clear skies in life, there will always be a mixture of clouds and sunshine. |
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Post by Charlie on Mar 12, 2021 17:21:30 GMT -5
I think it's really good. A departure from the past. It's interactive. Instead of thinking about it; people can respond in the moment they see it. Things get put on the back burner... this ad takes advantage of the moment. Happy to see this Ad. Cheers to Mannkind! |
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Post by falconquest on Mar 12, 2021 17:24:37 GMT -5
"It's a Great Ad. You'd like people to think Cretin that a referral to vdex (which IS a 3rd party) would be a better reference." Hmmm, Isn't any "Doctor"/Endo a third party? as an investor in advertising for your product; when you got a hit, would you give that sale away to another business? Same/same, Endo or Vdex, how is that giving anything away? Call Ford motor company and tell them you want to buy a fancy new Mustang, see where they send you. |
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Post by mannmade on Mar 12, 2021 17:28:19 GMT -5
I think connecting them to Vdex is a great idea! Even if there is no Vdex in the area they will be able to get them to a doctor in the area and serve as a secondary consultant for docs that aretoo busy.
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Post by Charlie on Mar 12, 2021 17:28:42 GMT -5
Falcon.
Vdex has it's place. If I were in charge of sales and I could handle it in house that is what I'd do. I'm not dredging up anything. I think the sun should shine on the positives that occur created by MNKD. Not given away because someone who is paid by the company tries to manipulate business for them. I suppose to you that Vdex paid employee working the boards is ok. I think I'll stick with the company I have bought stock in. Your argument for 3rd party is understood. If it were my business I'd prefer to use my own 3rd party than someone else's. I would not hand over my sales leads because that would be insane.
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Post by mannmade on Mar 12, 2021 17:31:30 GMT -5
Point is they cannot handle it in house or it would have been done by now and I beleive they have tried. Do a deal with Vdex for referrals or as a consultant.
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Post by Charlie on Mar 12, 2021 17:33:59 GMT -5
I think connecting them to Vdex is a great idea! Even if there is no Vdex in the area they will be able to get them to a doctor in the area and serve as a secondary consultant for docs that aretoo busy. Isn't that up to Mannkind and the decisions made by the company? Doctors may be overwhelmed right now during Covid but they are hungry for business because people haven't been keeping up with their appointments during the pandemic. Your thinking is liken to Mcdonalds making the burger and selling it at Wendy's while Mcdonalds pays for the advertising. Really? Let's give it all away. The confidence you have for management is surprising. and now back to the topic. afrezza.com/meet-afrezza/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-aGCBhCwARIsAHDl5x9MuVf9agd7UtFMveLvqVOKC3FAeOvonVCygN8OHuYhb52iCNCiQ6oaAqLZEALw_wcB "Point is they cannot handle it in house or it would have been done by now and I beleive they have tried. Do a deal with Vdex for referrals or as a consultant." I disagree with this. We are emerging as a different company with more strength. We are financially liquid; everything is changing. It is not time to hand over a work in progress unless it benefits Mannkind. Have you any opinions about the AD apart from Who receives the call? If you were diabetic and tired of needles how would you interpret this Ad? |
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