The 1-2-3’s of Mom Engagement

Maria Bailey
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...
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What’s Not to Love About Forever 21?

Maria Bailey
On any given night, on a not-so-infrequent basis, you can find me at the Forever 21 store in New York’s Times Square. Call it a guilty pleasure or perhaps a convenient stop at 11 p.m. after a business dinner; however,...
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Bloggers, Mothers, Fathers Or Not, Mean Business

Maria Bailey
I 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...
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You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby

Maria Bailey
With 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...
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New Marketing Trends Come With Caution Signs

Maria Bailey
Everyone 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...
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