· Highlights that parenting is not equal to constant protectiveness
· Speaks about instilling a sense of self-reliance in children from early years, carrying forward the brand thought of Apno Ko Apne Dum Pe Jeena Sikhao
· Emphasizes on parents empowering children financially as well as emotionally
· The campaign will be leveraged on both TV and digital platforms
Mumbai, December 26, 2017: HDFC Life Insurance Company, one of India’s leading private life insurers, has launched a new ad campaign on Unit Linked Insurance policies for planning children’s future. The ad highlights the issue of bullying and conveys a message that parents need to empower their children to fight their own battles, making them self-reliant.
As an organization, HDFC Life draws from the changing consumer needs and social behavior. This campaign emerged from a consumer insight that parents are inherently wired to be protective towards their children, but at the same time, they also want their children to be equipped with life-skills to navigate through the unexpected twists and turns that life throws their way. It shows parents’ efforts in preparing their loved ones for the future. The TVC will run for one and half months.
What is the campaign all about?
Today, there is a lot of conversation on bullying amongst children and its emotional and physical impact. The film narrates the story of a young boy who is bullied for his weight. The twist comes when the father, although concerned for his child’s well-being, sends him back to confront his tormentors. HDFC Life has tried to highlight the valuable life lessons that parents try to inculcate in their children; making them face their fears against their natural instincts of protecting their children. The film brings out the brand thought of 'Apno Ko Apne Dum Pe Jeena Sikhao', an interpretation of 'Sar Utha Ke Jiyo', showing the bread winner of the family as more than just a conventional financial provider.
Commenting on the new campaign, Mr. Pankaj Gupta, Executive Vice President- Strategic Alliances, Bancassurance and Marketing, HDFC Life said, " As parents, financial security is not the only gift we want to leave behind for our children. We also want them to be emotionally independent. Our motto of ‘Sar utha ke jiyo’ is all about holding one’s head high – no matter what the situation is. So, through this campaign we aim to convey this in the context of a prevalent concern among children – bullying. Instead of showing the child as the victim and having viewers sympathizing with him, we wanted to show how the right kind of encouragement from parents empowers and prepares him to face the future. Planning for the child's future and securing it, is the priority for every parent. In fact, our research shows this as one of the key reasons for buying life insurance, specially the savings and investment plans. Our ULIP offerings enable parents to plan their child's future over the long-term."
On the creative front, Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett South Asia said,“To truly imbibe ‘Sar Utha Ke Jiyo’ in today’s world, we needed to understand what’s happening with the kids today. Of the many problems that they face today, bullying is something that kids are unable to tackle head on. We wanted to use this as a metaphor to highlight the importance of teaching children to be emotionally independent. I am proud of how our philosophy flows through this entire campaign, and I am confident consumers will relate to it and do what is best for the emotional health of their children.”
The ad articulates the essence of the brand - helping your loved ones live with pride, while making sure they have a secure future. And ULIPs offer dual benefits of growth and security which enables one to fulfil long-term financial goals and also ensures financial security. Thus, the campaign brings to light the necessity of not only providing financial strength in achieving future dreams, but also the strength of character that helps one endure times of difficulty.
Campaign Credits:
CEO, Publicis Communications and Leo Burnett, South Asia: Saurabh Varma
Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett South Asia: Rajdeepak Das
Chief Strategy Officer, Leo Burnett South Asia: Dheeraj Sinha
Executive Creative Director: Pravin Sutar
Art director: Vijay Kumbhar
Copy writer: Shruti More
Head of planning, Mumbai: Ajeeta Bharadwaj
Planning Director: Amrita Chatterjee
Business Head: Oindrila Roy
Brand Associate: Kiron Kumar
Production House: Red Ice
Director: Saket Chaudhary
Producer: Gary Grewal
Music: Hanif
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited ('HDFC Life' / ‘Company’) is a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, one of India’s leading housing finance institutions and Standard Life Aberdeen plc (one of the world’s largest investment companies), initially through its wholly owned subsidiary The Standard Life Assurance Company and now through its wholly owned subsidiary, Standard Life (Mauritius Holdings) 2006 Limited.
Established in 2000, HDFC Life is positioned as a leading life insurer in India, offering a broad, diversified product portfolio covering five principal segments across the individual and group categories, namely participating, non-participating protection term, non-participating protection health, other non-participating and unit-linked insurance products. As at September 30, 2017, its product portfolio comprised 32 individual and ten group products, as well as eight optional rider benefits.
HDFC Life has a pan India presence, comprising 414 branches and spokes, and over 11,200 branches across India of its top 15 bancassurance partners, as on September 30, 2017.
In Fiscal 2012, The Company established a wholly-owned subsidiary, HDFC Pension, to operate its pension fund business under the National Pension System (NPS). And in Fiscal 2016, the Company established its first international wholly-owned subsidiary in the UAE, HDFC International, to operate its reinsurance business.
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