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12-05-2025
- Business
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The Lockwood Group Welcomes IDEOlogy Health - Accelerating its Leadership Role in Community Oncology
STAMFORD, Conn., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lockwood Group, a global pharma services organization, announced today the acquisition of IDEOlogy Health, based in Austin, TX, a best-in-class omnichannel medical education company known for its innovative engagement platforms and strategic healthcare provider communications tools. The acquisition strengthens The Lockwood Group's commitment to delivering data-driven, high-impact medical strategy and communications for life science companies worldwide. This strategic move combines The Lockwood Group's deep scientific expertise and integrated services with IDEOlogy Health's proprietary non-promotional educational solutions and strong reputation in oncology and hematology—including exclusive community oncology partnerships. Together, the unified organization will offer clients expanded capabilities, enhanced digital engagement tools, and greater scale across all facets of medical communications. "We are thrilled to welcome IDEOlogy Health to the Lockwood team," said Matthew Schecter, Founder & CEO of The Lockwood Group. "Their culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and unique engagement tools are a perfect complement to our strategic vision. This partnership accelerates our ability to offer differentiated value to our clients and deepens our impact on healthcare providers and, ultimately, patients. We look forward to working alongside Mike Gramling (founder IDEOlogy Health), Cameron Lush, PhD (President), and their team as they continue to execute on their vision while leveraging The Lockwood Group's strong operational success and history" The integration of IDEOlogy Health's technology platforms—including IDEO Talks and Sound Bites—into The Lockwood Group's offering will enable more personalized, data-driven engagement strategies for clients navigating increasingly complex therapeutic landscapes. Additionally, this acquisition positions The Lockwood Group for continued growth in the oncology and rare disease sectors. "This is an exciting new chapter for IDEOlogy Health," said Mike Gramling, "Joining forces with The Lockwood Group allows us to scale our impact, expand our reach, and elevate the work we do with our clients and our partners in community oncology. Together, we're poised to redefine what excellence in medical communications looks like." Jefferies acted as exclusive financial advisor to IDEOlogy Health. About The Lockwood GroupThe Lockwood Group is a global pharma services organization with over 600 employees, that partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to translate complex science into compelling strategies that drive clinical and commercial success. Learn more at About IDEOlogy HealthIDEOlogy Health's unique strategic collaborations with leading community oncology partners allow them to build customized multichannel medical communications that are unique to their networks. Additionally, IDEOlogy Health is host to multiple congresses including the CME-accredited Texas Lung Cancer Conference, World Conference on Genitourinary Cancers, and the Nashville Hematology Conference. IDEOlogy Health's platforms are known for driving measurable impact in specialty medicine. Learn more at CONTACTS: The Lockwood Group info@ 203-883-8747 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Lockwood Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Downtown Champaign plaza opens; city announces live music plans
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Downtown Champaign has officially opened its plaza. 'Construction crews have been on a roll downtown: pouring and sandblasting concrete, planting trees, installing new bike racks, and finishing the stage decking,' city officials posted on Facebook. 'There are still a few final touches but…the plaza is open!' Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend offering free entries through donation Final touches that still need to be completed include bench swings, which should be installed at the end of April, and completing the stage in May. Nearby businesses are also setting up outdoor dining. 'From unique bike racks to wood-capped seating with accessibility cutouts, every detail in the plaza contributes to this space being one for everyone to relax, gather, and celebrate,' officials added. 'Come out and explore the space!' In addition, the city has also announced there will be three weekly concert series performing in the plaza this summer. These include: Rhythm & Roots – Live music during the Tuesday Farmers Market from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sound Bites – A lunchtime series on Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. And the return of Friday Night Live – on Fridays from 6 p.m. to – 9 p.m. Phase 2 for the plaza, which will include a public lawn, pop jet fountain and small business kiosks, will break ground next year. Construction for the plaza is funded by state grants. More pictures of the new plaza can be found by visiting Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
