Baby Product Marketing: How PR Can Make Your Kid Product a Success
Selling baby products can be a tough market, but it can also be profitable. Keep this in mind: there will always be a need for baby products. The baby market is a constantly growing industry. More and more babies are born on average each year. So if you have chosen the baby market, you have chosen a great market.
Selling baby products is a competitive market. You are selling products that the baby will grow out of in a couple of months. Also, most new moms are in the work force, so they know a good deal when they see it. So if you are in the baby product market, then this article is for you. We will discuss tips to a successful product marketing campaign.
Pregnancy Magazines
We all can agree that when pregnant, pregnancy magazines are one of the first places a mom will go, especially if this is her first child. Pregnancy magazines have a section where they recommend baby products. It is wise to do whatever you can to be on their lists.
Most people think that magazine editors are hard to approach. The truth is, they are always looking for the next big item to talk about. The best way to approach them is to put together a press release and send it to all the major baby magazines. First time moms are always looking through these. Make sure that you include a few of your products and any deals you may offer.
Blogs and Social Media
If you have a blog on your website, it is a good thing to post engaging content. If the title catches a mom’s eye, she will read it. Once you have her reading it, talk about the benefits of your products. That will draw them to your online store.
People these days spend huge chunks of their time on Facebook and Twitter. Use that time to find groups that talk about first time mothers. Casually introduce your products as someone who uses those product on a daily basis. Make them believe that you can not get by without your products. Also do not forget the importance of influencers within your marketing campaign.
Specialized Themes
New moms go gaga over baby room themes. If you sell a product, make sure it goes with a specific theme. Moms love matching themes. Butterflies and sports themes sell the best. Selling products in a bundle will also increase your sales. For example, if you sell baby bed sheets, sell bundles with the same theme.
Marketing baby products can be a very profitable business. Marketing the right way can mean the difference in gains or losses. By using these simple tips, you will see a difference in your monthly sales. Get your brand out there.
Source: 5W Public Relations