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A panel of elite mom bloggers will lead a conversation on the trends shaping the mom blogosphere, the business of blogging, the impact of Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms, where they get their creative inspiration and much more!
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The State of the Mom Blogosphere 2012
Jan 17, 2012 Tuesday, 1:00pm EST - Add as Favorites
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- Erin O 19 comments
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Does anyone have a favorite blog moment they'd like to share? Something that made you think, "Wow, I'm glad I do this."
4 months ago
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- Amie/MammaLoves 19 comments
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Now that mom blogging has been around for a while, do you think marketing folks will come to realize that not all of us have kids in diapers? Or that we're not all at home cooking dinner every night? As a mom with older kids, I'm constantly amazed at the missed opportunities on the part of marketers. What I'm buying are much bigger items now.
4 months ago
Amie/MammaLoves
Oh andtravel/vacations. now that my kids are older I am looking at vacations that will work for our whole family--that will provide us with exciting activities/memories.
4 months ago
Amie/MammaLoves
Oh Liz, technology, clothing/shoes, higher education, sports equipment, food--just to start. My kids may develop their own tastes, but I'm the one who does the buying. I spend thousands on sports equipment, technology and clothing.
4 months ago
IC_Jen
Maybe this is the next trend.... there's not as many mom blogs that talk about teens, though. As our kids reach the age of being able to google themselves, many have chosen to stop writing about their antics.
4 months ago
LOL -- of course that is when the antics get really good... lots to work from in my house (girls that are 16 and 12)
ConnieFoggles
They'll be getting it soon enough. There's a lot of us in your shoes. We need to educate them.
4 months ago
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lizgumbinner
I will answer from the marketing perspective -
4 months ago
marketers are realizing more and more that moms are a broad, complex niche. But the facts are that new moms are more engaged, more influential on the household purchases (like their kids' clothes) and spend far more money.
It's like you get smarter as you get older. Heh.
Are there any particular categories you think are missing the boat, Amie?
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lizgumbinner
I will answer from the marketing perspective -
4 months ago
marketers are realizing more and more that moms are a broad, complex niche. But the facts are that new moms are more engaged, more influential on the household purchases (like their kids' clothes) and spend far more money.
It's like you get smarter as you get older. Heh.
Are there any particular categories you think are missing the boat, Amie?
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Justice Fergie
I think there are some forward-thinking companies that get it. But they're def in the minority!
4 months ago
Amie/MammaLoves
Tracey, yes! Teens are seen has a huge market. But who do they think is giving teens the money to shop? I mean my 9 y.o. asked for an iPhone for Christmas (NO he did not get one). But my kids play sports, they are online. They are becoming interested in clothes. Shoot! My teenager could be a poster boy for cologne.
4 months ago
ThisFullHouse
I don't think media in general gets this, Amie.
4 months ago
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traceyclark
yes, the tween and especially teen markets are hugely overlooked. there's got to be a shift soon there, doesn't there?
4 months ago
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Christine Koh
That's a great question Amie -- it seems like such a ripe opportunity. And the pitches are either about diapers or, well, lubricant. Kidding. Sort of.
4 months ago
robin
I hope so...I have a teen now and feel like I could really contribute by finding advertisers that have products closer to his age group, but just don't know where to begin.
4 months ago
Rebecca Levey
This is all we talk about at KidzVuz! It's as if you're not a mom once your kids hit school age - and forget beyond that.
4 months ago
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Jennifer James
I'm where you are. My daughters are 11 and 13 and it's been years since I wrote about them on a regular basis. Marketers need to mature as we do.
4 months ago
Rebecca Levey
This is all we talk about at KidzVuz! It's as if you're not a mom once your kids hit school age - and forget beyond that.
4 months ago
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Jennifer James
I'm where you are. My daughters are 11 and 13 and it's been years since I wrote about them on a regular basis. Marketers need to mature as we do.
4 months ago
shari
Love this question.
4 months ago
Erin L.
Unfortunately, although blogging has come a long way the last few years, most companies are light years behind. They'll get there...eventually.
4 months ago
shari
Love this question.
4 months ago
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juliepippert
Anytime I've had a conversation with one of the amazing friends I've made through blogging, anytime I've had an amazing experience (sleeping with penguins, Emily!)...I count my blessings a lot.
4 months agoFeatured Guest
lizgumbinner
For me it's any private email I get from a reader saying "I never comment, but thank you so much for saying this. I really needed to hear it today."
4 months agoshari
when someone says they have heard of my website. it makes. my. day.
4 months agoshari
when someone says they have heard of my website. it makes. my. day.
4 months agoFeatured Guest
Justice Fergie
Oh this one's easy! It's ALL of the wonderful praise reports I get after a Blogalicious conference. It's crazy, but the sense of community and support really touches lives.
4 months agoConnieFoggles
Cooper, I knew I loved you. Now I have more proof why :)
4 months agoConnieFoggles
Cooper, I knew I loved you. Now I have more proof why :)
4 months agoConnieFoggles
Cooper, I knew I loved you. Now I have more proof why :)
4 months agoFeatured Guest
traceyclark
fun question! i love Cooper's answer. : ) And Christine, when I was at Camp Shutter Sisters I was totally BLOWN AWAY and reminded of how important our communities are. it's amazing to see something that started virtually blossom into something like that. i am still in awe.
4 months ago@AndreaUpdyke
When I wrote about my miscarriage and women came in droves to tell their stories or share support. I am constantly amazed at how much complete strangers can lift me up.
4 months agoFeatured Guest
traceyclark
fun question! i love Cooper's answer. : ) And Christine, when I was at Camp Shutter Sisters I was totally BLOWN AWAY and reminded of how important our communities are. it's amazing to see something that started virtually blossom into something like that. i am still in awe.
4 months agoThisFullHouse
One of my kids was working on a homework assignment regarding a favorite family memory when my youngest hollered out, "Go and check mommy's blog!" :)
4 months agokdc521
I did a 4 part interview series with the author of "Raising Cain", a classic book on raising boys. SO many moms of boys expressed their gratitude (especially those who didn't grow up with brothers), because they finally "got" their sons.
4 months agoSharing information that improves people's lives - that's what I love the most about blogging!
Felicia
Anytime you feel like you've made a connection or inspired others.
4 months ago@babysteph
When people say "me, too"
4 months agoFadra
That's an AWESOME question. Really, anytime my words inspire somebody, I get goosebumps.
4 months agoI once wrote a post about a girl from a Nat Geo photo taken right after Hurricane Katrina. I wrote a letter to her on my blog about how that photo affected me.
She found my blog and read the post and I think we all had tears.
Erin L.
I wrote about a very personal experience a few years back because I just needed to get it out there. I expected nothing. What i received was amazing comments and emails....my heart was full and I was so glad i decided to put it out there.
4 months agoFeatured Guest
Christine Koh
For me, hands down, it's when I'm at conferences, surrounded by people I love and who get what I do. This community has supported me through more than I can begin to share!
4 months agoCooper
Right this minute.
4 months ago