Bailey examines the viable idea that moms are a separate and distinct group that responds to different stimuli. This book uncovers the critical components necessary for eliciting the desired response from marketing to moms and explains how to gain tangible results.

Internationally recognized marketing trend specialist Maria Bailey's cutting edge information on marketing to today's mothers with tomorrow's technology.

Word of Mom is the most powerful form of marketing for brands who want to connect with the $2.4 trillion Mom Market. The Power Moms-influential mothers who help spread the word about products and services-build brands and boast sales. Learn how to identify and engage this powerful group of consumers... Examine how the sphere of influence of today's mom maven is transcending from virtual world to cyberspace and back Engage moms who will drive sales to your bottom line by creating a buzz online and offline Hear first-hand from over 300 Power Moms on their rules of engagement with brands and how they spread the word about products they love Empower yourself with access to the most influential moms in the US and around the globe with the directory of Power Moms REVIEWS "Thanks to Maria, I have built one of the fastest growing franchises based on her teachings!"- Lisa Druxman, Founder and CEO of Stroller Strides Franchise "Maria's creativity for engaging moms is passionate, instant, and real." - Steven Betesh, President, Baby Brezza Enterprises "For over a decade, Maria has been a trailblazer in the Mom Market and has empowered businesses who want to build sales and great Mom brands." - Liz Lange, Fashion Designer and Shopafrolic.com Founder THE AUTHOR For more than a decade, Maria Bailey has educated CEOs, CMOs and Industry leaders on the consumer behaviors of mothers. She is internationally known for her insights, books, and award-winning marketing program which engage and connect brands with moms. She was the first to quantify the trillion dollar spending power of U.S. Moms. She is the CEO of BSM Media, a marketing and media company specializing in the mom market. Over 8 million moms a month are entertained and informed by Maria via blogs, vlogs, podcasts, radio, Facebook, Twitter and magazines. Maria has been featured in Business Week, USA Today, New York Times, BrandWeek and The Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC and The Today Show. To contact her visit www.marketingtomoms.com or www.bsmmedia.com or follower her on Twitter @MomTalkRadio.

The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little . As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right . Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right. This book is going to show you how customer conversations go wrong and how you can do better.

This book provides an education about the many reasons that the Network Marketing Industry is a perfect fit for mothers, and the benefits this industry provides for mothers and families. It also walks the reader through the steps of finding the right company, and it is a great educational tool for mothers as well as anyone in the Network Marketing Industry who is sharing their business with mothers. Four chapters in the book have been contributed by four other successful mothers in the Network Marketing Industry: Nicole S. Cooper "As a mother we're faced with all kinds of challenges, and when we get around our network marketing community, it's like a breath of fresh air." TheMailboxMoneyBlog.com Chante Epps- McDonald "This industry and being an entrepreneur and just Network Marketing in general is helping me to develop into everything that I know I'm supposed to be." ChanteEpps.com Cindy Lapp "This business is a total no-brainer for moms." BalanceYourBodyForLife.com Ali Alvarez "One day you wake up and you have built a whole new life of freedom for yourself and your family." PhoneOnFire.com

Mums are the powerhouse of the Australian economy - they're responsible for more than 80 per cent of consumer spending. How well do you know them? Whether you are a small business owner who needs to increase sales on a low budget, or a corporate marketing manager, wondering why you're not selling more of a certain product, award-winning businesswoman Katrina McCarter has important information that can help you become more profitable. Marketing To Mums offers a simple 8-step framework that shows you how to successfully market your product or service to mums. - Recognise the diverse nature of mums - Avoid the nine mistakes most businesses make - Attract mums to your business, then turn them into raving fans - Harness the power of social media and word of mouth advertising - Grow your business through partnerships By understanding who mums really are and how they make decisions, you will increase sales and improve your bottom line without breaking the bank.