Back to School with Best Buy Ads
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Back to School is one of retail’s biggest moments — with parents and students lining up for the best deals on the products they need for a successful year — and our team at Best Buy Ads can help brands that are eager to drive consideration and conversion with Gen Z and their parents.
What Are Shoppers Looking For?
Incoming students are eager to secure computers, home office supplies, small appliances, TVs, and so much more. Some are looking for specific products, but others will become more enthusiastic about a potential purchase when advertising tees up inspirational scenarios they can see themselves in.
Reaching Gen Z
Students respond well to content that reveals how tech will make them feel organized, prepared, and confident. They demand transparency and authenticity, putting extra emphasis on brand values.
These students are also internet natives, so it’s important to understand their unique relationships with technology. For instance, many in Gen Z are excited about tech that helps them stay ahead, and this kind of messaging can motivate an early upgrade.
They’re more click-averse than other generations, so more traditional forms of advertising may not be as effective in driving Gen Z to action. However, 63% of Gen Z is more likely to click on a video than any other format — in fact, the average member consumes 23 hours of video per week.³
Reaching Parents
Not surprisingly, parents respond to a slightly different approach during Back to School shopping. They care about simple and efficient multi-channel experiences that detail how tech will set their students up for success. They’re also more likely to shop in-store so they can lean on the expertise of sales associates to make informed decisions.
Why Best Buy Ads?
Thanks to rich customer relationships, our retail media network is uniquely equipped to break through during critical moments to win consumer attention. Back to School is just one time during the year where we help brands tap into our deep connections by drawing impactful insights and planning full-funnel marketing campaigns.
Enroll Now
Students and parents are set to hit stores in mid-July through early August, and we have countless ways to build a campaign to help drive sales. Reach out to a Best Buy Ads Partner & Category Marketer to get started, or fill out the form below.
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1. Best Buy Internal Data, 2022
2. Insider Intelligence, 18 August 2022
3. eMarketer Gen Z Shopping Behaviors
4. Insider Intelligence, 24 March 2023
5. Deloitte to College Market Study
6. Best Buy FY22 Results & Investor Update
7. Internal Lift Study, Best Buy, 2022
8. C Space’s Hatch Platform Survey Data, 2022
