Iki-Iki Jinja: COPD Awareness Campaign
Ambrose Lau and Maruan El Mahgiub
Campaign details
Brand owner: Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim (NBI)Agency: Cosmo PRBrand: COPD AwarenessCountry: Japan
Executive summary
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the 7th leading cause of death among men in Japan, but the diagnosis rate is just 13.9% (2011). On average, patients only get diagnosed 15 years after the onset of symptoms. However, there are prescription medications available that can help patients breathe more easily.
Advertising-driven awareness campaigns had proven to be ineffective in prompting patients to take action. A...