RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING analyzed online conversations around the topic of “Back To School" from 4th to 10th September and uncovered interesting insights.
NEARLY 14M ENGAGEMENTS IN LESS THAN A WEEK
Conversations typically peaked later in the day, with a slight uptick noted on September 5th when social media posts discussed back-to-school outfit ideas and tech gadgets.
POSITIVE SENTIMENT DOMINATED
Positive sentiment was mainly driven by authors’ excitement for the upcoming school year or the humorous online jokes and memes related to returning to school.
PARENTAL SCHOOL PREP WAS HIGHLY ENGAGING
Content about parents preparing for the upcoming school year for their children was highly engaging, making parents the likely target audience for various brands and businesses.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON'S INFLUENCE ON SPENDING TRENDS
Particularly, content featuring fashion, tech gadgets, and school supplies flooded social media, emphasizing a prevailing culture of consumerism.
MOST DISCUSSIONS ABOUT BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAPPENED ON “X"
SHORT-FORM VIDEO WAS HIGHLY ENGAGING
9 out of 10 most engaging content came from TikTok.
OVER HALF OF DISCUSSIONS OCCURRED IN THE USA
This is likely because schools in the US typically start in early September while in many places in Europe, the start date is in October.
MILLENNIALS HAD THE MOST TO SAY
This is likely due to parents actively sharing content about their kids’ school.
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