2019 Bronze Best Use of Moving Image or Audio
04 Dec 2019
Agency: MullenLowe Open
Client: Health Education England
Campaign Name: NHS: We Are Returning Nurses
Campaign Overview
The NHS is facing crisis.
More nurses are leaving than joining - and there are over 40,000 vacancies. Training new nurses takes three years and freelance recruitment costs billions.
The campaign needed to convince ex-nurses to come back.
Strategy
Nurses were asked why they were leaving the profession and segmented into three categories: disillusioned, retiring and time out.
The latter “planned returners” - the biggest pool but easiest to turn round - became the target.
Many had rational barriers such as childcare, but others were having a crisis of confidence.
To combat this on a small budget, reaching as many lapsed nurses as possible, the initiative needed to punch above its weight and get noticed.
Mumsnet was singled out as a key partner, with a high number of site users in the target market.
Reminding people what they love about nursing was critical to them building a renewed emotional connection with the job.
Reassuring them was just as vital.
Creativity
Real stories of current “returners” were told through relatable and inspiring films.
These empowered people to remember their own nursing experiences and create applications.
Showing the returner journey from the beginning to their current position in the NHS, discussing barriers to soothe concerns, proved inspiring and emotive.
The creative followed the audience from inspiring acquisition and on-site media on Mumsnet to a personalised CRM programme.
The final stages of the journey overcame “application anxiety” with reminders of the love of nursing and inspiring quotes, along with practical guidance.
Results
The campaign reached the national news, resulting in £2m free media, a 305% web visit increase, and 1,267 CRM registrations, achieving 56% average open rates.
Hundreds applied to return, leading to a recruitment ROI 10 times greater than ever before, saving over £500,000, and resetting the NHS' long-term recruitment strategy.
The inspirational films and interactive Q&A content doubled expected engagement in just two days, with hundreds of questions submitted from Mumsnet users.
The Team
Fran Griffin, Senior Strategist, MullenLowe Open - Dean Lanzman, CRM Strategy Director, MullenLowe Open - Stefan Bocos, Data Planner, MullenLowe Open - Rob Tavare, Account Manager, MullenLowe Open - Katie McCambley, Account Director, MullenLowe London - Hugh Todd, Creative Director, MullenLowe London - Lovisa Silburn, Creative Director, MullenLowe London - Zack Langsdon, Creative Editor, MullenLowe London - Ben Knight, Executive Creative Director, MullenLowe Open
Contributors
Mumsnet
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