Cannes Lions

CANCER RESEARCH

EURO RSCG 360, Paris / CANCER ASSOCIATION / 2012

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In France, figures show that 1 man out of 2, and 1 woman out of 3 will one day get cancer. 350,000 new persons are affected each year, and the numbers are on the raise. There are not enough cancerologists and not enough equipment. The care is not human enough and the prevention is not developed enough.

Execution

The first phase of the campaign was a teaser: videos counting down to a day where new civil movement would be launched were sent to the political journalists. They were promising the arrival of a mysterious candidate.On the 5th of October, his name was revealed in the press by an interview in one of the most popular newspaper.As his interventions spread all over the medias, the campaign starts on TV, press and outdoor.Finally, a website 'movement against cancer' allows all the citizens to support his candidature and provides them with all the tools necessary to propagate his message among social networks and as guerilla.

Outcome

When his identity was revealed, Professor Izrael was all over the media. His action was relayed in debates, during the Council of the ministers and the government even called his action useful.The support kicked in across social networks, launching an engaged buzz. The fight against cancer successfully invaded the presidential campaign and is now a priority. The awareness of APREC, the professor’s association has exploded.Outcomes :- About 50 articles in magazines and newspapers - 27 TV and radio interviews of Professor Izraël - About 100 articles on the Internet - About 40,000 views on YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/NvleDC) and others video-sharing websites - About 13,000 supports on the official website: http://www.particontrelecancer.com

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