Mom Market Trends is an ongoing look at the social and marketing developments that affect today’s moms, with frequent emphasis on the power of the online mom community. Stephanie Azzarone, author of the blog and president of Child’s Play Communications, specialists in publicity and marketing communications for products and services targeted to moms, shares studies, trends, relevant articles, feedback from the Child’s Play Communications network of moms, and more, to keep marketers informed of the latest news and concerns impacting this $2.1 trillion dollar demographic.
My Son Turned 21 Today
My son turned 21 today.Yes, I know. This blog is supposed to be about the social and marketing trends that impact moms - and it has been since its start.But not today. Today, my son turned 21 and for once, I'd like to blog as a mom rather than as a marketer.Until I was in my early 30s, I had no interest in parenthood. None. I loved working: It challenged and motivated and excited me. There was... Read More
Comments (0)How to Value Your Blog
Most posts on this blog talk about how marketers can most effectively work with bloggers. But it also helps for bloggers to learn about how to work with marketers - and how to make their blogs valuable to those companies.I had the pleasure of being interviewed by MomsWhoBlog for an article on this subject, one that also quoted the advice of some leading bloggers with marketing background - Liz Gu... Read More
Comments (0)A Woman's Worth
As a stay-at-home mom, what’s your worth? The bad news is: This year, less than usual. Earlier this month, Salary.com released the results of its 10th annual survey on the subject. It found that stay-at-home moms should earn $117,856 and that mothers who also work outside the home would earn an additional $71,860 above their regular salary for doing what they do as moms. But the recession impac... Read More
Comments (0)Oh Dad, Poor Dad
It’s not news that moms may have a tougher time finding work if they’ve taken extended time off to raise their kids. Now, however, stay-at-home dads are feeling the pinch. To the work world, time away is just as – perhaps more – detrimental for a man than for a woman. Just a generation ago – when my own child, CollegeBoy, was growing up — the stay-at-home dad (Mr. Mom as he was known then) was a t... Read More
Comments (0)Orlando Mom Love
Though I couldn’t stay for the whole event (disclosure: I did squeeze in 45 minutes at the pool and 5 in the hot tub), I was thrilled to have the opportunity this weekend to connect in person with the wonderful mom bloggers I’d invited for a tour of Orlando’s theme parks, courtesy of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. I met Miranda, Keeper of the Cheerios, Amy, Mom Advice;... Read More
Comments (0)Orlando, Here We Come!
I am SO excited about this coming weekend! As mom-blogger liaison for the Orlando/Orange Country Convention & Visitors Bureau, I had the pleasure of inviting eight fabulous mom bloggers and their kids to town for three days of sun and fun that will include a tour of Disney Hollywood Studios, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Seaworld and Gatorland, plus a trip to a Blue Man Group perform... Read More
Comments (0)Mommy Bloggers Build Their Brand
Fabulous story in yesterday’s New York Times by Jennifer Mendelsohn on the evolution of mommy bloggers and their relationship with brands. Despite the somewhat snarky title, “Honey, Don’t Bother Mommy. I’m Too Busy Building My Brand,” the piece provided a very thorough and fair assessment of where the momosphere stands today and the issues that apply. It traces the development of blogs from “glor... Read More
Comments (0)Child's Play Hosts LA Bloggers Brunch, April 13th
We had so much fun before, we’re doing it again! I’m pleased to announce that on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, Child’s Play Communications will hold its third annual Bloggers Brunch, an ideal opportunity for companies to connect directly with leading mom bloggers in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere, conducive to conversation and personal connections. As with our most recent Bloggers Brunc... Read More
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