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Motherly

Digital Media & Publishing

Motherly gives brands direct access to a highly engaged audience of millennial and Gen Z mothers through premium editorial content, branded partnerships, and proprietary audience research.

Last updated Nov 2, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Nov 2, 2026

Founded
2015
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Connections
3

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At a glance

Employees
51-200
2integrations

About

Leading digital media brand for millennial mothers, competing in the parenting and lifestyle media niche with a premium, trust-driven editorial environment

Motherly is a modern media and lifestyle company built for millennial and Gen Z mothers, offering a blend of editorial content, expert-backed parenting guidance, wellness resources, and community engagement. Founded in 2015, the platform reaches millions of mothers through its website, social media channels, newsletters, and a top-ranked podcast, making it a significant media property for brands seeking to connect with the maternal demographic. Motherly monetizes its audience through branded content partnerships, display advertising, sponsored posts, and affiliate commerce, positioning itself as a premium environment for advertisers targeting new and expecting mothers. Beyond media, Motherly has expanded into e-commerce and data-driven insights, publishing an annual State of Motherhood survey that provides marketers with proprietary research on the attitudes and behaviors of modern mothers. The company has attracted investment and brand partnerships from major consumer goods, health, and family-oriented advertisers who value its highly engaged, trust-driven audience. Its content spans pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, career, and self-care, giving advertisers a broad range of contextual environments. Motherly occupies a strong niche position in the parenting media landscape, competing with legacy publishers and digital-native brands alike. Its combination of editorial credibility, community trust, original research, and multi-platform distribution makes it a compelling media partner for brands marketing to mothers, a demographic that controls a significant share of household purchasing decisions.

Business model

Media / Advertising & Sponsorship / E-commerce

Target market

Consumer brands and advertisers targeting millennial and Gen Z mothers

What they offer

  • Editorial Platform

    Expert-backed articles and guides covering pregnancy, parenting, wellness, and career for modern mothers

  • Motherly Podcast

    Top-ranked parenting podcast featuring expert interviews and storytelling for mothers

  • Newsletter

    Curated email newsletters delivering content and brand messaging directly to subscribers

  • State of Motherhood Survey

    Annual proprietary research report on the attitudes, behaviors, and purchasing habits of modern mothers, used by brands and media buyers

  • Branded Content & Sponsorships

    Custom content partnerships and sponsored integrations for brands targeting the maternal demographic

  • E-commerce / Shop

    Curated product recommendations and affiliate commerce for mother and baby products

Key features

Highly engaged millennial and Gen Z mother audienceMulti-platform distribution (web, social, podcast, email)Proprietary annual audience research (State of Motherhood)Branded content and native advertising capabilitiesExpert-backed editorial credibilityAffiliate and e-commerce integration

Use cases

Brand advertising targeting new and expecting mothersSponsored content and native advertising campaignsAffiliate marketing for baby, family, and wellness productsAudience research and consumer insights for marketersPodcast sponsorships reaching engaged parenting audiences

Customer segments

Consumer packaged goods brandsBaby and children's product brandsHealth and wellness brandsMaternity and fashion brandsFinancial services targeting familiesMedia buyers and agencies targeting the maternal demographic

Tech & specs

Technology stack

WordPress (CMS)Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok)Email marketing platformsPodcast hosting and distribution platformsAffiliate marketing networks

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 2015 · Founded
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