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Mom Bloggers Fuel Online Brand Talk

November 4th, 2008

This article fuels our findings: moms like to talk about products, and they trust brands who treat them right.

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Article excerpt:  Many are open to direct contact from brands. More than three-quarters of mothers who blog in the US review products, according to recently released data from Mom Central Consulting.  The company also found that [...]

Changing Video Gamer Demographics

July 29th, 2008

They ain’t playing Resident Evil 4, but the picture you have of a gamer in your head may not reflect reality.

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Article excerpt: Move over, guys. Mom wants to play. It has been years since the stereotype of teen boy video gamers in the US was wholly true. Most video gamers are adults, [...]

Want To Reach Gen Y Moms? Go Online With A Softer Sell

May 5th, 2008

More evidence for “word of mom” – this time more focused on younger moms who are more used to the latest technology.

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Article excerpt:  While the daily drill of motherhood is the same no matter how old you are, new research from Moxie Interactive is finding that when it comes to getting the help she [...]

Brands Are Big Word-Of-Mouth Topics Among New Moms

April 29th, 2008

Word-of-mom is a better example of what true viral marketing is than Subservient Chicken – because pass along is only one measure of viral impact.  The more important measure is how pass along improves consumers’ impressions of the brand.

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Article excerpt:  When it comes to word-of-mouth (WOM) buzz about products–and specific brands–across a wide range [...]