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Post by bradleysbest on Jun 7, 2017 11:16:00 GMT -5
That is the crazy thing. It appears there is no interest from the medical TV shows (Doctors, etc...) with an FDA approved drug that would eliminate the need to poke yourself with needles. Hopefully scripts will pick up with DTC and the medical world will be calling Mike for interviews. Well that is my hope....
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Post by centralcoastinvestor on Jun 7, 2017 11:37:45 GMT -5
That is the crazy thing. It appears there is no interest from the medical TV shows (Doctors, etc...) with an FDA approved drug that would eliminate the need to poke yourself with needles. Hopefully scripts will pick up with DTC and the medical world will be calling Mike for interviews. Well that is my hope.... Perhaps the announcement of the launch of the Afrezza pediatric study would be the perfect time for a media push with the help of Damon and Charles.
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Post by kc on Jun 7, 2017 11:50:26 GMT -5
That is the crazy thing. It appears there is no interest from the medical TV shows (Doctors, etc...) with an FDA approved drug that would eliminate the need to poke yourself with needles. Hopefully scripts will pick up with DTC and the medical world will be calling Mike for interviews. Well that is my hope.... They don't want to bite the hand that feeds them. ADVERTISING DOLLARS.
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Post by akemp3000 on Jun 7, 2017 11:57:45 GMT -5
Would love to have the top executives at NOVO, SNY, LLY and MRK watch this ASM video and listen in on their comments. Having a good day just thinking about it.
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Post by mnholdem on Jun 7, 2017 11:58:15 GMT -5
That is the crazy thing. It appears there is no interest from the medical TV shows (Doctors, etc...) with an FDA approved drug that would eliminate the need to poke yourself with needles. Hopefully scripts will pick up with DTC and the medical world will be calling Mike for interviews. Well that is my hope.... That seems a bit bass-ackwards to me. The CEO needs to be pushing the media for interviews rather than waiting for the phone to ring.
Perhaps after MannKind and One Drop sign a Collaboration Agreement, both Castagna and Dachis will hit the circuit. Both of these gentlemen are enthusiastic, experienced speakers. It would be fascinating to watch them in action together.
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Post by bradleysbest on Jun 7, 2017 12:07:06 GMT -5
Agree 100 % ! MNKD team should be aggressively seeking free interviews & publicity to get Afrezza out to the public! I hope they have been trying.
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Post by kc on Jun 7, 2017 12:10:38 GMT -5
That is the crazy thing. It appears there is no interest from the medical TV shows (Doctors, etc...) with an FDA approved drug that would eliminate the need to poke yourself with needles. Hopefully scripts will pick up with DTC and the medical world will be calling Mike for interviews. Well that is my hope.... That seems a bit bass-ackwards to me. The CEO needs to be pushing the media for interviews rather than waiting for the phone to ring.
Perhaps after MannKind and One Drop sign a Collaboration Agreement, both Castagna and Dachis will hit the circuit. Both of these gentlemen are enthusiastic, experienced speakers. It would be fascinating to watch them in action together.
You can bet that in time Mike C will be doing just that plan. They have to start somewhere and he has building his team. you know that is on his agenda. The new MannKind will be more transparent if they get to that stage.
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Post by standup on Jun 7, 2017 12:19:40 GMT -5
Powerful ASM presentation and difficult not to be moved and excited for the future of Afrezza.
I will toss this tidbit out there - I remember early in the year 2000 the CEO of Razorfish was interviewed on CNBC. He came on like a rock star with mascara and hair standing on end and jibber-jabbing about nonsense. If my memory serves me right the stock price began an immediate sell off and that moment marked the high point in the stock price.
Funny the things that stick with you.
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Post by slugworth008 on Jun 7, 2017 13:19:40 GMT -5
Would love to have the top executives at NOVO, SNY, LLY and MRK watch this ASM video and listen in on their comments. Having a good day just thinking about it. They've already commented - By shorting the hell out of our beloved MNKD over the past several years - JMHO
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Post by sophie on Jun 7, 2017 14:56:09 GMT -5
The enthusiasm is pretty infectious. This was a great video.
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Post by Chris-C on Jun 7, 2017 16:30:18 GMT -5
I agree. It was a very reassuring video/panel presentation. I can't help but believe that savvy investors would be jumping on board if some reassurance of a cashflow infusion to provide a ramp to profitability were evident. It's hard to imagine all of this being done with an expectation of folding the tent in a couple of months. So, if they do announce a deal to provide some operating cash, I will buy some shares for the first time in quite awhile. Disclaimer: I'm not even coming close to claiming savvy status here. If I had that ability, I would have sold at 11 and saved a bolus of sideline cash ready to pounce at first opportunity.
I too, having invested in RAZR at one point, was not naive to the history and the irony involved there. But One Drop makes sense to me for lots of reasons as would a partnership with a CGM distributor. They've clearly worked hard at MNKD corporate offices to put together an encouraging strategic plan. For the sake of healthcare and PWD, let's hope they can execute to even our adjusted levels of expectation. I truly expect some shorts to bail if they announce a cash infusion and what a glorious sight that would be. Lots of lost ground to make up, but I'll have to admit that the video was highly encouraging. I'm troubled by the announcement concerning Matt, but I have to admit that Castagna executes and he's a capable man with a plan.
Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a funding announcement of some kind...
GLTAL
Chris C
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Post by slugworth008 on Jun 7, 2017 18:57:17 GMT -5
I agree. It was a very reassuring video/panel presentation. I can't help but believe that savvy investors would be jumping on board if some reassurance of a cashflow infusion to provide a ramp to profitability were evident. It's hard to imagine all of this being done with an expectation of folding the tent in a couple of months. So, if they do announce a deal to provide some operating cash, I will buy some shares for the first time in quite awhile. Disclaimer: I'm not even coming close to claiming savvy status here. If I had that ability, I would have sold at 11 and saved a bolus of sideline cash ready to pounce at first opportunity. I too, having invested in RAZR at one point, was not naive to the history and the irony involved there. But One Drop makes sense to me for lots of reasons as would a partnership with a CGM distributor. They've clearly worked hard at MNKD corporate offices to put together an encouraging strategic plan. For the sake of healthcare and PWD, let's hope they can execute to even our adjusted levels of expectation. I truly expect some shorts to bail if they announce a cash infusion and what a glorious sight that would be. Lots of lost ground to make up, but I'll have to admit that the video was highly encouraging. I'm troubled by the announcement concerning Matt, but I have to admit that Castagna executes and he's a capable man with a plan. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a funding announcement of some kind... GLTAL Chris C Remember this: The Mann foundation took a 5 for 1 haircut as well. And I'm sure they were not happy with Matt - JMHO
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Post by sophie on Jun 7, 2017 20:25:09 GMT -5
I agree. It was a very reassuring video/panel presentation. I can't help but believe that savvy investors would be jumping on board if some reassurance of a cashflow infusion to provide a ramp to profitability were evident. Only thing I am waiting for, not that I'm a savvy investor. Mike fits the role as the face of the company. Great spokesperson and the kind of person I wanted to take over for Al when he stepped down. I was pretty surprised at the production value they put into the ASM video. They had good editing and good camera equipment. I wonder how much of that was Dame's influence.
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Post by brotherm1 on Jun 7, 2017 21:08:37 GMT -5
He is certianly very personable and soulful. And being a producer, I would think he played a very big part in the production. All good peoples working for Afrezza. And the thing about having a product that one truly believes in, makes it far more of a pleasure than a task to sell it. Great product, great peeps....just need some moanie and we'll be rolling.
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Post by straightly on Jun 8, 2017 9:25:28 GMT -5
He is certianly very personable and soulful. And being a producer, I would think he played a very big part in the production. All good peoples working for Afrezza. And the thing about having a product that one truly believes in, makes it far more of a pleasure than a task to sell it. Great product, great peeps....just need some moanie and we'll be rolling. Yes, all good people. But have we cracked the case of selling scripts? And keep them renewed? Our people exicited is good but how do we translate? Cannot wait for tomorrow numbers.
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