MUSE Gold

2025

SFC Group | Mammo Monster | Print Ad

Entrant Company

SFC Group

Category

Advertising - Magazine Ad (Single)

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

Breast cancer awareness campaigns often rely on clinical statistics or soft pink branding, but the Mammo Monster print campaign took a bolder, more disruptive approach to ensure its message couldn’t be ignored. Instead of another forgettable PSA, SFC Group created a visually striking, character-driven campaign designed to turn fear into familiarity and action.

At the heart of the campaign was the Mammo Monster, a larger-than-life character designed to resemble a breast, complete with a single eye, symbolizing observation, screening, and early detection. This unexpected, highly visual approach gave fear a face, making the often-unspoken anxieties around mammograms tangible, relatable, and even a little humorous.

The print execution included posters, direct mail, and educational materials, all reinforcing the “Catch the Mammo Monster” activation and the importance of yearly screenings. The high-contrast visuals, oversized typography, and cheeky messaging made the campaign instantly recognizable, while the inclusion of “Peek-a-Boobs” — a playful headline designed to spark curiosity — helped grab attention and encourage women to learn more.

Beyond awareness, the print materials worked as engagement tools, driving traffic to MammoMonster.com, where visitors could access testimonial videos, a downloadable awareness kit, and an interactive activation to claim a real-life Mammo Monster plushie.

By leveraging in-your-face design, humor, and strategic messaging, the Mammo Monster print campaign cut through the noise, proving that breast cancer awareness doesn’t have to be predictable to be powerful.

Credits

Executive Creative Director, SFC Group
Brian Zandman
Art Director, SFC Group
Brian Zandman
Copywriter, SFC Group
Jen Fry Devault
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