TikTok wants to be a major player in influencing consumer behavior and increasing sales during the Western back-to-school season. The TikTok back-to-school Playbook, which was just released, offers useful information and trends that are mostly from the US but can be successfully modified for the South African market.
With the help of this playbook, you may interact with parents and students and turn school supply lists into fun shopping excursions.
In August of 2023, the month before the US school year started, TikTok witnessed over 300,000 user videos with the hashtag #BackToSchool. Parents and students are expected to use the platform more frequently in 2024 as a source of inspiration and advice. According to TikTok’s internal analytics, there has been a notable surge in videos and engagement, indicating the platform’s impact on consumer decisions.
Back-to-school shopping is started in July by 29% of US parents, and in 2024, 44% of them intend to start even earlier. To take advantage of sales and avoid last-minute crowds, early shopping can be encouraged in South Africa.
It’s a great moment for marketers to debut their advertisements because August in the US coincides with South Africa’s back-to-school season in January.
TikTok is the site of choice for discovery; 63% of US consumers locate things linked to education there. In a similar vein, parents and students in South Africa are increasingly seeking product suggestions on social media.
According to 72% of American parents, their kids have suggested products or businesses they saw on TikTok. This is a trend that is probably going to catch on in South Africa as well.
TikTok has a significant influence on shopping decisions, as evidenced by the fact that 42% of US parents have used the site to purchase education-related goods or services.
TikTok users are most likely to purchase office supplies, apparel, food and drink, personal care products, tech, and cosmetics as back-to-school purchases. Parents give top priority to things like pricing, product quality, promotions, reputable brands, and product reviews when they go shopping. These criteria are particularly relevant in the South African market, where quality and price are important determinants of choice. During the back-to-school season, South African customers might be successfully drawn in by brands that incorporate these elements into their marketing strategy.
Content like product reviews, daily routines, new trends, expert advice, and tips & tricks is what users on TikTok are most interested in. Working with artists who share these passions can greatly increase brand awareness and interaction.
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