“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.” That quote isn’t just a motivational wall sticker — it’s a wake-up call for brands still dancing around the idea of marketing to moms. Despite decades of data proving their buying power, many businesses still hesitate. They worry about alienating…
DetailsAsk any marketer who has been around for a while what the greatest form of marketing is in the mom market, and he or she will undoubtedly answer “word of mouth.” Some may even cleverly call it word of mom. A decade ago, a marketer’s dream was to have a mom tell other mothers about…
DetailsWith every New Year come waves of change. We make resolutions to do things differently, whether it’s changing our eating habits or the manner in which we manage our money. For marketers, January presents the opportunity to evaluate the goals of the year past, test new initiatives in the coming year and re-evaluate insights of…
DetailsI love Twitter. Absolutely love it and as a marketer you should too. As the mother of four, I use Twitter much in the same way I used to use Google or Yahoo!. When I need a recipe for a quick kid-friendly snack, I tweet it. Looking for a great gift idea? I tweet it.…
DetailsThis article appeared in MediaPost Publications: Just in time for the holidays and mom’s rush to cross gifts off her list, the Marketing to Moms Coalition, a nonprofit industry group, has released the results its “Moms Holiday Spending Trends 2009” report. The group surveyed 1,225 moms with children under 18 living at home. Some might…
DetailsA lot has been written about “mommy bloggers” — a term, by the way, that most moms who blog dislike. Marketers clamor to sites with trips, product samples and incentives by the thousands. Rightfully so, marketers recognize the powerful influence these women have on their peers. It is a 180-degree move in the right direction…
DetailsThere is a rapid emergence of mom vloggers and it’s time for marketers who want to stay ahead of the game to take notice. Let me give you an example. Just three short weeks after launching MomTV, this online video destination for moms has over 30 live weekly shows booked on their 24/7 Mom TV online…
DetailsAs a mom who found her way into marketing, I’ve often seen how many marketers struggle to balance data-driven decisions with the human side of brand connection. Numbers matter, but so do emotions, and that’s where moms turn the tide. In my own journey, I’ve learned that social media marketing isn’t just about pushing products;…
DetailsAdd Chief Germ Buster to the many titles mother’s hold. According to a recent survey by BSM Media with over 600 mothers, 85% of moms claim to make the hygiene product decisions in their family. But just as the economy has challenged her to do more with her family’s dollars, she’s taking a different approach to family…
DetailsAfrican American and Caucasian Moms Differ on Battling a Down Economy, Aspirations for their Children and Parental Challenges When it comes to motherhood, nothing is black and white. As we usher in the historic inauguration of our first African American President, BSM Media examines the behaviors, values and habits of mothers across racial lines. Our…
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