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• Kerry Lyons: You Just Missed Black Friday. I know, I know. It’s not even Halloween yet but there’s no denying that this year is unlike any other and, the 2020 holiday shopping season was just jump-started by Amazon’s Prime Day. Alix Partners and Deloitte both predict that Prime Day’s timing will drive a surge in online holiday shopping and, for the very first time, Alix Partners added October to its holiday sales estimates; historically, only November and December have been included. What does this …and so much more unprecedented retail behavior…all mean as brands gear up for the holidays? READ MORE

• Katrina McCarter: 7 Major Mom Trends That Will Boost Your Business. Emerging trends uncovered in multi-year, on-going research that brands can harness now to increase sales and gain share. READ MORE

• Kerry Lyons: Covid19 just changed our grocery shopping habits…FOR GOOD . Even with the majority of retailers open for in-person shopping this summer, online sales in August were still up 40% versus last year and, Americans have spent over a BILLION dollars more online than they had by this point in 2019. The grocery category has seen some of the most remarkable growth; pre-COVID, only 3-4% of grocery spending in the US was online according to Bain & Company. Today, it’s holding steady at 10-15% with no sign of slowing down. You may have noticed that a trip to the supermarket isn’t what it used to be. COVID-19 has changed the way we shop for everything.  READ MORE

• Snippies: Count Down to Election USA … Watch Snippies America Tour – Your Vote, Your Voice. Voters across the country share their hopes. Return to watch all 5 of the Stops Along the Way! Watch #1 Leadership Watch #2 Top Issues Watch #3 Perceptions of US

• Pepper Miller: Black Lives Matter At Home Too READ MORE

MARKET INSIGHTS

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• Amy Henry: Play & Pandemic & How Brands Can Help – Part: 2

Last month, FlashLight Insights’ Amy Henry wrote about the power of play and how it persists through pandemics…In this “part II,” we go from theory to practice, with insights from the lived experience of moms and dads, and their kids. And we share our rules for the road ahead for brands, companies and organizations who are on this ride with families. READ MORE

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VIDEOS

Life During & After Lockdown … A video snapshot from Snippies!

Take a quick video voyage around the world … folks of all ages and stages tell us about their time in COVID-19 isolation and what they hope for most as they emerge to life back in the real world. Any of this sound familiar to you? What would your clients say? Send Snippies out in the field (anywhere!) to find out. Contact Tom Dicerbo, Managing Partner Snippies, tdicerbo@snippies.com

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RESEARCH

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CHARITABLE GIVING Across The Lifespan
Research Led by Vicki Levy
Senior Research Advisor, Consumer Insights
AARP

Americans are redefining what it means to give back as they seek to make a difference in their communities and themselves. A recent AARP study examines how and why American adults are donating to charities and finds that older adults are more likely to give—and give more—than their younger counterparts. What are the implications for brands who partner with charitable causes and seek consumer approval? What are the implications for non-profit organizations who seek volunteers and donors? Excellent insights. LEARN MORE HERE

WOMEN & GAMING: What Brands Should Know
Research led by: Patty David,  Director Consumer Insights & Personal Fulfillment, AARP
& Brittne Kakulla, PhD, Senior Research Advisor, Consumer Insights, AARP
Women 50+ spend more time than men 50+ playing video games, and women lead men in playing most often on mobile devices. So why do these avid female gamers lag behind men in game purchases? LEARN MORE HERE

►NEW RESEARCH◄ #ISO Mums: Understanding the impacts of home isolation

The PODCAST Featuring Katrina McCarter No one could have predicted just how challenging 2020 was going to be. Covid19 and extended periods of home isolation in many regions of the world has dramatically altered mothers’ behaviors. These changes, many of which are long term, are proving particularly challenging for brands. In this episode your host, Katrina McCarter, shares some of the key findings of the Marketing to Mums’ #ISOMums study of more than 1350 mothers. She identifies key insights from the report and shares some surprises findings which may provide new opportunities for brands. Her #ISOMums report is significant as it provides insights into important behavioral changes which can assist brands update their strategies and messaging. Download the Complete Report Here Listen to the Podcast Here

MOTHERS & COVID19 – A Podcast Interview

With Katrina McCarter & Jola Burnett
Without question the Covid19 pandemic has presented an enormous challenge and opportunity for many businesses and brands, but how has it impacted consumer behavior and will these behaviors be long term? Katrina McCarter of Marketing to Mums interviews Jola Burnet on the latest wave of GfK Consumer Research “Pulse” studies in this timely podcast about consumers in the time of Covid19.
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WOMEN & GAMING – What Brands Should Know!

Research led by: Patty David,  Director Consumer Insights & Personal Fulfillment, AARP
& Brittne Kakulla, PhD, Senior Research Advisor, Consumer Insights, AARP
Women 50+ spend more time than men 50+ playing video games, and women lead men in playing most often on mobile devices. So why do these avid female gamers lag behind men in game purchases?
LEARN MORE HERE

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Work/Life

Notes From Nan • What to Read For Biz • Stretch With “Stephanie Says”

New! “Stephanie Says”:

“Sitting is the New Smoking” What does that mean to those of us working from home? Let’s be honest, we are sitting more than ever. Covid19 has probably already accomplished what years of advocacy have failed to do, making telework not just a benefit for a select few but the new norm for many, especially in some jobs and categories such as marketing. Time to bring in a star trainer!  We welcome Stephanie Lang Bittner of Bittner Movement!  Read More & See Her WFH Stretch

Nan’s Notes …

From Nan McCann, The Co-Founder of M2Moms® Bits and pieces of news, ideas, trends, clever innovations and opportunities that might be helpful, good to know, or just interesting on how others find solutions.Read More

Welcome to M2Moms® 2020!! Doesn’t look the same does it??!! After 15 year’s of “live” conferences, Covid19 has chased us off the stage and on to the digital screen.Read More

Jim Madden: Madd About Books …

This special book unveils another little known, but vital, suffragette. You remember Rodney Dangerfield’s go-to comedic line, “I get no respect!” Well, after the unveiling of the statue on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19^th amendment I’ve been thinking of Mary Joslyn Gage as the suffragette who didn’t get a statue, nor the respect she rightfully deserves!! Read More

May I Make a Suggestion: Don’t Assume You Know Black Consumers Read More

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