Perley Health
Elevating leadership in senior care through thought-leadership.
The Challenge
As expectations around aging, healthcare innovation, and community engagement evolve, Perley Health saw an opportunity to tell a broader story that connected clinical expertise with real human impact.
BlueSky partnered with Perley Health to bring that story to life in a way that resonated with diverse audiences, from residents and families to healthcare professionals. The goal went beyond awareness to strengthen trust, support long-term sustainability, and position Perley Health as a leading voice shaping the future of aging.
The Approach
BlueSky built a marketing communications program rooted in authenticity, balancing storytelling with thought leadership and integrated activation supporting key business lines.
The strategy began with amplifying the human experience; spotlighting residents, Veterans, and caregivers to create connection and credibility while simultaneously translating complex research and senior care insights into accessible, solution-focused stories that highlight Perley Health’s role as an innovator.
As momentum grew, campaigns expanded across earned media, social, paid, search, programmatic and OOH channels, ensuring Perley Health remained visible throughout the year. A dedicated photo and video library featuring real residents captured authentic moments, enabling consistent storytelling across platforms while supporting ongoing campaign optimization.
Key strategic pillars included:
- Thought leadership & education: Translating research into accessible narratives to help further the industry as a whole
- Integrated PESO activation: Coordinated earned, shared, owned, and paid media to drive business results
- Always-on optimization: Continuous testing of messaging, formats, and channels
Campaigns supported major priorities, including the Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™ theActive Seniors & Veterans Living Centre, the onsite Care Clinic and Living Well at Home which provides support to help people continue to age in place.
The Results
The integrated strategy delivered strong visibility and measurable growth:
- 55M+ media impressions in under one year
- 34% YoY increase in website traffic to Perley Health; 193% YoY increase in web traffic to the Care Clinic.
- Program growth: AS&VLC signups up 10% per quarter; Veterans service inquiries up 15%
- Community impact: Donations increased 15% year-over-year
- Industry thought-leadership content developed in support of the Centre of Excellence say 3.79% engagement rate – well above the average 0.4% from other content.
The Impact
Perley Health strengthened its position as a trusted leader in seniors’ and Veterans’ care while expanding engagement with families, donors and healthcare professionals. More importantly, the work established a scalable storytelling and communications framework, enabling Perley Health to continue advancing innovation in aging while deepening community trust and long-term sustainability.