Millennials are the first-ever generation parenting with social media. According to Forbes, over 50% of millennial parents report using social media for parenting-related information and social support. Due to the pandemic’s negative consequences on parents, users have turned to social media for relatable content and to find common connections through a community that helps them feel less alone.

It’s not just parenting support that drives parents to their social accounts—over half of millennial parents care that the things they buy their children look good in their social posts, and over a third have bought something for their kids that they saw on social media. 

New York Times reported that there are over 60 million parents in the US alone, and at least 4.5 million of them are influencers. This is a massive audience and creator economy for brands to seriously consider. 

Like other niches, marketing to this group is unique. Here are some tried and true ways that the Open Influence agency has been able to land parents throughout the marketing funnel by leveraging creator marketing.

HOW TO WIN PARENTS OVER WITH CREATOR MARKETING

USE RELATABLE HUMOR

Both light humor and dark satire have become cornerstones within the parenting community, so long as it’s relatable. Parents are turning to social for relatable, comedic relief as a way to take a break, find community, and cut themselves some slack. Connect to parenting audiences with shareable memes and hilarious videos.

PROVIDE TIPS & TRICKS

Only a tiny percentage of Millennial parents are looking to books for parenting advice when they have questions—the majority are turning to their social feeds. Helpful tips, thoughtful advice, and #parentinghacks regularly go viral among Millennial parents.  If your brand has a product or tech that can make parenting easier or solve common parenting headaches, activate popular parenting creators to spread the word. 

Pro tip: when using baby gear in content, ensure it’s being used safely and correctly, or criticism, shock, and even disgust from parents might fill the comment sections.

SHARE REAL & RAW CONTENT

Millennials have been inundated with marketing and information like no generation before. They are tired of being made to feel like they have to be perfect parents and are trading in polished, perfect Instagram photos for the more raw, real, and relatable content in videos seen in reels and on TikTok. They’ve even found friends and community on Facebook in private parenting support groups. Build brand affinity and loyalty by partnering with creators who regularly post real, raw, and relevant parenting content.

ENCOURAGE SELF CARE

Parents, and particularly moms, are busy taking care of everybody but themselves. Parents are desperate for momentary escapes. From ASMR videos to relaxing visuals and messages of encouragement, parents are finding solace in social. Partner with creators to offer meaningful ways to practice self-care, and the millennial moms of social will be sold. 

OFFER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & ENCOURAGEMENT

Millennial parents are stressed, and a little bit of encouragement can go a long way. It might not seem like much, but having another parent, doctor, or other expert sharing that everything WILL be okay and that you’re doing a great job, makes a big difference for parents. The bonus for brands is that this content is engaging and highly shareable. Work with creators who can validate how challenging parenting can be while offering grace, encouragement, and a solution. 

According to Forbes, the millennial parenting market is worth over 46 billion USD. In 2023, if your brand wants a chance at a piece of that pie, you will have to cut through the masses with masterful marketing. Parenting creators are a great way to break in because they are already embedded in the community. Many have built large followings and have gained trust and legitimacy within the group. 

FAMILY INFLUENCER MARKETING CAMPAIGNS TO INSPIRE

@chelsea.jean 🤝 OFF! | @brittfusilier 🤝 Pharmvite

@whimsic_al 🤝 King’s Hawaiian | @thecheathamfamily 🤝 ABC | @babyfaceniko 🤝 IHOP

@mommystylefile 🤝 AT&T | @lilylove213 🤝 Raid Essentials

If you are interested in partnering with the best parenting influencers, Open Influence can help with creative strategy, campaign management, and cutting-edge data and insights. Contact our creator marketing agency team to partner with parents today!