Posted on April 8th, 2014 by sheconomy
How well do you know today’s Digital Mom? According toPunchbowl®, moms adopt new technologies faster than the average American. They keep their smartphones by their side at all times to look up information on-the-go, post photos of their kids and stay connected with friends and family. They quickly transition to their tablet to shop online, browse family dinner recipes, and search for birthday party ideas. They interact with bloggers, brands, and loved ones. They check email, watch videos, and read the news. They manage their family’s calendar and keep their photo memories. Mom is the ultimate Household CEO and many of her actions take place online with
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Filed under: Blogging, Buying Power of Women, Connecting with Women, Marketing 2.0, Marketing to Single Women, Marketing to Women, Marketing to Women Myths, Marketing-to-Moms, Targeting Women, Web 2.0, Women and social media, Women and the Internet | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 17th, 2014 by sheconomy
As noted by FinancesOnline.com, social media is now the top Internet activity, according to Business Insider. Americans spend an average of thirty-seven minutes daily on social media, and more than half of them are women. So, if women are the driving force behind these billion-dollar social networking websites, it is safe to say that brands must figure out how to find and connect with the female market. They must learn to socialize, not simply market and sell. Six reasons why women are considered the real power behind the social media phenomenon: More women use the top social media including Facebook,
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Filed under: Marketing 2.0, Marketing to Boomer Women, Marketing to Single Women, Marketing to Women, Social Media, Targeting Women, Women and social media, Women and the Internet | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 15th, 2012 by sheconomy
Pinterest, the incredibly popular online bulletin board/scrapbook/inspiration organizer now has more than 11 million unique monthly users. And according to recent numbers from Internet-monitoring firm comScore, it has more than doubled its audience over the past six months. So, who’s using it? You guessed it. WOMEN. Eighty percent of Pinterest users are female and they are spending more time on there than Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ combined. The rapid growth can certainly be attributed somewhat to a higher acceptance of social networks now. But keep in mind, there are thousands of new startups in the social arena. What makes Pinterest different?
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Filed under: Advertising during recession, Advertising to Women During Recession, Effects of recession, Female Business Owners, Marketing 2.0, Marketing to Boomer Women, Marketing to Women, Marketing-to-Moms, Targeting Women, Viral marketing, Women and Customer Service | 13 Comments »
Posted on March 9th, 2012 by sheconomy
As I review the explosive stats on the MBAonline INFOGRAPHIC shown below, I am amazed at the number of male marketers who still question the validity of using social media to connect with women. But they do, and I hear from them daily. After many discussions, I have noticed several common mistakes marketers continue to make when attempting to reach the female audience which keeps them from realizing success with social media. 12 Mistakes Male Marketers Continue to Make When Marketing to Women With Social Media They are still trying to tell women what they want They are not listening to what
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Posted on March 8th, 2012 by sheconomy
[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/31678404 w=400&h=225] I just watched the recently released documentary titled, Design the New Business. A big thanks, by the way, to BI watercooler for this great find! Seven months in the making, Design the New Business, is a collection of interviews with business and design strategists from around the world. In it, they deliberate the role that DESIGN will, or should play, as companies address today’s ever-changing and complex issues. Want To Market To Women? This Video Is A Must See. Interestingly, what you won’t find in it, is the specific mention of women. But, what you will find are creative discussions
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