Publicis Groupe sends a global wake-up call for 'Working With Cancer' initiative through 'Monday' campaign film

Working with Cancer is launching a global ‘wake-up call’ urging everyone to play their part in supporting colleagues with cancer.  

Working with Cancer, is a cross-industry coalition formed by Publicis Groupe to erase the stigma and insecurity of cancer at work.

After being diagnosed and treated for cancer last year, Arthur Sadoun CEO of Publicis Groupe launched Working with Cancer at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 17, 2023.

Today, the program is an alliance of major international companies united by a pledge to create an open, supportive and recovery-forward culture for cancer sufferers.

The founding partners include Abbvie, Adobe, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, BT, Citi, Google, Haleon, Labcorp, L’Oréal, Lloyd’s, LVMH, Marriott, McDonald’s, Meta, Mondelez, Microsoft, MSD, Nestlé, Omnicom, Pepsico, Renault Group, Sanofi, Toyota, Unilever, Verizon, and Walmart.  

Working with Cancer is now setting its sights on the wider world, through a wake-up call in time for World Cancer Day. It is anchored in the stark reality that half of the world’s population will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, so there’s a collective responsibility to support cancer patients at work. 

Central to this call is a campaign film, ‘Monday’ directed by Elena Petitti Di Roreto and Martin de Thurah, which depicts the often harrowing journey of cancer patients and the vital importance of workplace support.

Many of the crew behind ‘Monday’ are cancer survivors and caregivers themselves, bringing personal and authentic resonance to a film that highlights a universal issue. 

Because driving social change in the workplace can often take years, Publicis is harnessing the power of creativity and mass media to accelerate momentum and adoption.

A fully integrated campaign supported by $100 million in media donated by partners like Disney/ABC, NBCU, Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount, Fox, Roku, Snap, iHeart, Tiktok, YouTube, NCM, Screenvision, Clear Channel, Lamar, Zeta and Meta, who are contributing 1 billion impressions, will try to ensure this wake-up call is heard by all.

Publicis Groupe will also contribute by becoming the first holding company to purchase and invest in a Super Bowl spot.

Doug McMillon, President and CEO Walmart, said, “Walmart is proud to partner with Working with Cancer and others to eliminate the workplace stigma of a cancer diagnosis. Our purpose is to help people save money and live a better life, and supporting the health and well-being our own associates, including those who have been diagnosed with cancer, is at the core of that purpose. Together we can make the workplace better for those living with cancer and make a positive impact on people's lives.” 

Arthur Sadoun, Chairman and CEO Publicis Groupe, said, “Thanks to the coalition of our partners and the support of the World Economic Forum, Working with Cancer is already positively impacting the lives of 20 million people. Of course, we will continue to rally more companies to the movement. But just as vital is the role all of us can play by standing with our colleagues with cancer. That is why we are launching a call not only for awareness, but for action from everyone, to create a real cultural shift in the workplace.”

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