Vodafone ask New Zealanders to sleep-in for cancer research in latest campaign via FCB

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Vodafone is asking Kiwis to sleep-in to help find a cure for cancer in a new campaign via FCB.

Vodafone DreamLab, which launched in New Zealand this week, encourages people to donate their phone’s processing power to help fast track cancer research. Kiwis simply need to download the DreamLab app and turn it on while their phones charge overnight.

To promote the app FCB has instigated a nationwide sleep-in on Friday 18 May, challenging businesses to let their employees start work at 10am. The campaign is fronted by Kiwi musician and broadcaster Anika Moa, who has herself experienced a family loss to cancer.

Says Russell Stanners, CEO, Vodafone New Zealand: “Most people will be affected by cancer at some stage in their lives, either directly or indirectly so it’s fair to say that we all have a vested interest in finding a cure. We wanted to show Kiwis that you don’t have to sacrifice a lot to help, something as simple as downloading an app can have a massive positive influence. Vodafone DreamLab demonstrates a way we can use our smartphones for a greater good.”

Says James Mok, Chief Creative Officer, FCB New Zealand: “Getting New Zealand involved by inviting them to take part in a nationwide sleep-in is a great win-win-win for the public, accelerating cancer research, and everyone affected by cancer. And it’s brilliant how many companies are already getting onboard by asking their staff to download the app and giving them an extra hour of sleep. #goodnightcancer.”

The campaign consists of a hero TVC which is supported by a number of social videos, contextual pre-rolls and eDMs.