Men against cancer

Project information

Customer

SPARK

Project

Men against cancer

Year

2025

Work

PR, website, social media

Concept

What men ignore can be life-threatening. Our campaign is a wake-up call - with a clear stance, prominent voices and a message that cannot be kept quiet.

"Men, we have a problem."With this wake-up call, Hanse Merkur, together with yeswecan!cer & Funke Mediengruppe, brought the topic of cancer prevention into the public debate - emotionally, directly and highly visible. Celebrities such as Marcell Jansen, Tim Oliver Schultz, Alina Merkau and Alvaro Soler lend the campaign reach and relevance. Photographer Tobias Schult staged them impressively: honest, strong, up close.

Courage begins with cancer prevention

For many young men, it’s a foreign concept. Cancer is seen as something for later—or for other people. Yet testicular, skin, and lymph node cancer primarily affect them: young men who feel invincible. The initiative has shaken this blind confidence among young men—with unambiguous messages, powerful images, and clear language.

Making cancer prevention visible

Because the social environment often plays a role in decision-making, the campaign also targets friends, partners, and mothers—through ads, social media, a partnership with McFit, CTV spots, and extensive reach. The campaign kicked off on May 9 at YES!CON, Germany’s largest cancer convention for patients, experts, and influencers. A venue that perfectly matched the message.

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