Archive for March, 2017

Sampling Opportunity: MomSelect Swag Suite

Influencer Product Sampling: The MomSelect Swag Suite is back!

The MomSelect Swag Suite is traveling to Orlando, Florida this year! Headlined by HP and MyPrintly, the MomSelect event will gather more than 200 top Social Media Mom Influencers. Attendees of the invitation-only event, which takes place during BlogHer*, will receive an exclusive MomSelect Swag Bag which can feature YOUR product.

Whether you represent snacks, toys or tech, it’s a great way to gain visibility at one of the most highly anticipated events of the season:

  • 200+ attendees expected
  • Non-perishable packaged goods, coupons and accompanying collateral are welcome
  • Ability to contribute one product or vary to include several items across a product line

FAQ’s about the MomSelect Swag Suite:

Where and when does the MomSelect Swag Suite take place?
The MomSelect Swag Suite will be open on Friday, June 23rd from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek located at 14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821.

Who attends the Swag Suite*?
BSM Media invites members of MomSelect who are attending the popular blogger conference to visit the MomSelect Swag Suite. Due to demand, we have to cap participants at 200 mom bloggers.

What is the requirement necessary to participate?
It’s simple and turn-key. It only requires paying a small fee, the cost of shipping** and a minimum of 200 samples for moms.

Can you offer exclusivity by category
Yes, we can give brands category exclusivity, however, participation is first-come, first-serve.

Contact BSM Media today for additional information: Laura@bsmmedia.com or call (954) 943-2322 Ext 3# and speak to Laura. Please note that space is limited and BSM Media reserves the right to approve your inclusion.

Additional Sampling Opportunity: Email ElizaBeth@bsmmedia.com about Beaches Resorts Social Media on the Sand 2017 conference sponsorships and sampling opportunities.

 

*The MomSelect Swag Suite is not an official conference event, nor is BSM Media affiliated with BlogHer.
**All items must be sent directly to the event venue in Orlando. Detailed shipping instructions will be provided.

Move over “Selfies”- Meet the “Store Shelfie”: the Marketing Tactic Creating Sales for Brands

Retail Shelfies Expose the Best of Influencer Marketing on Instagram

Your product has finally hit the shelves of Target, Walmart, CVS or other retailers. After months spent in development, packaging and buyer meetings, you’re faced with the biggest challenge yet; driving consumers to stores to buy your product. Meet BSM Media’s Social Spotters, a diverse network of social influencers who seek out a brand’s product on the shelf and post a selfie with the product on Instagram, ultimately creating the “Retail Shelfie.” BSM Media’s Social Spotters network is made up of moms, dads, Millennials, and Gen Z influencers!

“Retail Shelfies” are successful for many reasons:

  • Brands engage with top Instagrammers AND promote the retail locations that carry the product
  • Social Spotters programs can be customized to geographic markets across the U.S.
  • Brands can select influencers by demographic profile
  • Social Spotters programs can be targeted to a specific retailer or retailers
  • Brands also see how their product is displayed on store shelves.

BSM Media has launched dozens of Social Spotter campaigns over recent months producing exceptional results for brands representing everything from toys to foods to electronics. A typical campaign can produce more than 500,000 social media impressions on Instagram and other social media platforms.

To learn more about Social Spotters, email ElizaBeth@bsmmedia.com or visit www.socialspotters.com.

Dear Doctor: How To Market To Moms

I recently completed a four-article series on marketing to moms for Bentson Clark reSource, a quarterly publication dedicated entirely to orthodontic practices. Why orthodontists, you may ask? This particular healthcare category is all about moms and their children, of course. For the back story, I have Chris Bentson to thank for the opportunity to contribute to his newsletters and reach this audience. Chris asked me to keynote at a conference way back in 2011, and we have worked together many times since then. It goes to show the power of moms across every category, and that Chris is smart for recognizing and promoting the connection in what is an annual $11 billion orthodontics niche.

Here are a few tips to consider for marketing to moms that work for orthodontists, health care practitioners and any business or brand that works with moms. These tips are from my latest book, “Millennial Moms: 202 Facts Marketers Need to Know to Build Brands and Drive Sales” (Wyatt-MacKenzie, 2015):

  • Upgrade Appointment Options: Moms don’t want to talk on the phone. Only 19% of GenX mothers want to speak with a customer service agent (i.e., scheduling rep or office manager). Explore options for online appointment software and appointment reminders via text or email. Make it easy for moms to calendar appointment days and times on their phones. While live phone conversations are not going away, especially in healthcare offices, moms will appreciate any time they gain back by avoiding long telephone calls.
  • Social Media Presence: Today’s moms (and their tweens and teens) will look for social media presence if only as a reflection of a progressive practice. If you and your staff can manage a social media account or two, start with Facebook and Instagram and start practicing social listening. Moms appreciate relevant, informative content, and they really love to be “liked” and followed on social media. Respond to comments when appropriate. Including this kind of engagement in your social strategy is imperative. On the flip side, if regular posting, maintenance and social listening is not an option, wait until resources are available to start and maintain a healthy and social media presence.
  • Social Listening and Audits: Every company and brand with a social media presence should be practicing social listening and conducting regular social media audits. Listen to what moms are saying. Search relevant keywords, hashtags, company and brand names to see what moms are talking about and respond when appropriate. Search your practice name and hashtags related to the industry on a regular basis to determine see what moms are talking about, then comment when appropriate. Perform an online audit by checking online search sites to check for accuracy of company contact information. Speaking from recent experience, nothing is more frustrating to busy moms than searching for a phone number or information that is incorrect.
  • Powerful Word of Mom: Finally, regardless of the many social media tactics that I consider a must for practices, good old-fashioned word of mouth, or “word of Mom” is invaluable in gaining new patients. Moms love to socialize and share their latest finds on the playground, in the carpool line and anywhere they gather with friends and family. Consider outreach at community events, sponsoring school activities and underwriting school sports teams (apparel, equipment, etc.) as just of the few ways to show moms that you are involved in the community.

As I wrote earlier, the power of moms in the marketplace is widespread. In writing this article about a specific niche, I can’t think of one consumer category where moms are not relevant. To continue the conversation, tweet me @momtalkradio.