In the spirit of the back-to-school season, let’s open our math books and look at some big numbers. Moms spend an estimated $2.4 trillion on products and services every year. The global baby care market is expected to exceed $66 billion in US dollars by 2017, with close to 4 million babies born in the…
DetailsThe mom market is one of the most influential consumer segments in retail today. When we talk about this audience, we’re not just referring to mothers shopping for their children. The mom market covers women balancing multiple roles: caregivers, professionals, and household decision-makers, who drive purchasing decisions that extend far beyond diapers and school supplies.…
DetailsI love surveys, data and statistics that turn opinions and emotions in to concrete, quantifiable numbers. Whether it’s for social media conferences we host, the dozens I attend each year or at the request of a client, survey data bring it all together. That’s why I’m pleased to see this recent report by Kelby Carr…
DetailsWith an estimated 4 million babies born in the U.S. every year, the number for marketers to pay attention to is $10,000 to $12,000. That’s the average to low end of the budget that today’s mom-to-be will spend as she prepares for baby’s arrival. Women having babies and raising young children are the Millennial generation,…
DetailsThere was a day in the not-too-distant past when sponsors had only a few choices for event sponsorship in the mom blogosphere. However, as the space has matured and grown, so have the conferences that serve the assorted interests and experience level of mom bloggers. Before throwing your dollars at the same events you’ve been…
DetailsEveryone is looking for the next best marketing initiative to connect their brand with moms and ultimately drive sales of their products. As marketers, you have most likely dabbled in all the new marketing programs on Pinterest, Youtube, Instagram and Vine. We all want to find the silver bullet – that one program starts the…
DetailsIn the past, I’ve provided my annual list of trends in marketing to moms. Call it age. Blame it on Twitter or SnapChat. I feel the need to be short and sweet to get to the point; social media has trained me well. You want to connect to moms. Times are a-changin’ and marketing budgets…
DetailsFor the holidays, I decided to spread good cheer through song. As this season flies by due to a late Thanksgiving, I hope 2013 was a success and your 2014 plans include effective strategies, like those listed below, to reach moms. Since you (luckily) can’t hear me sing in a written post, sing the tune…
DetailsIn every industry, there are consumer groups that quietly shape markets while rarely getting the recognition they deserve. Moms are one of those groups—but “quiet” is hardly the right word anymore. Today’s mothers are decision-makers with unmatched influence, guiding not just household purchases but brand loyalties that ripple through families and communities. From food and…
DetailsYou are likely to find her sipping coconut water in a cafe while shopping on her wireless device. She’s sporting Tom’s shoes and garments tied to some kind of philanthropic cause. Her toddler sits in a stroller close to her, gliding chubby fingers comfortably over an iPod. She’s the Millennial Mom, and she’s all the…
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