As we make our way into August, back-to-school shopping is at its busiest. Some parents have been back-to-school shopping since June. A primary reason for this early bird back-to-school shopping is to beat the rush that happens mid-to-late August.
As the second-largest shopping season of the year ramps up, the time is now to target last-minute shoppers with back-to-school social media campaigns.
Strike Social has the latest back-to-school shopping statistics and insights to help you create powerful social media campaigns and get your message in front of back-to-school shoppers.

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