MUMBAI:  HP Inc. India has recently launched its new TVC-led campaign ‘Print Befikar’ introducing the home segment to its new range of ink tank printers. The target of the campaign are parents of school-going children between the ages of 4 to 14. It is positioned as a solution to affordably meet printing needs of parents of school-going kids for projects and home paperwork.

Created and shot by BBDO, the TVC was conceptualised on the basis of HP’s research in printer uses highlighting that higher recurring cost remains the biggest barrier to buying a printer. HP found that parents print out their children’s assignments in the office free-of-charge, as they are dissuaded by the recurring cost of home printing, perceived inconvenience. While they secretively use the office printer for printing, they also feel ashamed of others noticing their frugalness.

HP Inc. India country marketing director Neelima Burra said, “HP is committed to understanding customers’ needs and requirements to introduce technology that fulfils their needs. Printing is extremely critical for parents of young children to address their homework and learning needs. With our campaign “Print Befikar”, we want to debunk the perception surrounding home printing and highlight how HP brings ease and affordability to printing.”

Not only does it offer a highly economical 10 paise print-per-page, but also easy, high-volume printing, colour-rich prints and mobile/computer compatibility. These features make it ideal not only for homework and coursework-related projects, but also as an enabler of edutainment for the whole family.  

The ad campaign also subtly positions its printers as a solution to the social stigma of not being able to afford a print-out.

The TVC-led campaign will be brought alive across TV, social media, digital media, and experiential activations at point of sale, dedicated print hubs at apartment complexes, and print stations at corporate parks, to drive purchase considerations.