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Mommy Poppins Besties Business Headquarters Philadelphia

12/18/16 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

Congratulations on your nomination!

Your business has been selected as a FINALIST in the Mommy Poppins Philadelphia Bestie Awards for 2017. You are in great company: out of all the businesses we profile, only 10 per category were chosen to be finalists. Our devoted parent readers will be making the final call on which party place, enrichment program, dining spot, STEM program, and a number of other Philadelphia family-centric businesses will be the winners as they vote in our exclusive reader contest. The contest ends March 5; one winner per category will be announced shortly thereafter, and we do hope you want to be one of them! 

Buzz Worthy
This is a unique opportunity for your business to generate some publicity that can help you grow, by introducing you to new customers, readers, and social media followers. Get the word of your FINALIST status out there by sharing this incredible accolade with your customers, fans, and followers. Urge them to vote for you in our contest (they may even win a great prize to boot). The marketers at Mommy Poppins will be helping you throughout the contest period, sending you leaderboard updates tracking standings by category, along with marketing and social media tips to keep you going. 

Show the World
Visit our helpful Finalist Downloadables Page.  Here you can download a spiffy digital badge to place on your website and newsletters, blasts for your fans on social media, and a printable flyer to display or hand out in your physical location to help to push your business straight to the top.

Plus you can request a cool Mommy Poppins Window Cling to place in your storefront window, letting everyone know the esteem in which Philadelphia families hold your business! Click here and submit this form to get your Finalist cling mailed to you. 

Finally, check the Philadelphia Bestie Awards FAQ page to find out more about the contest, selection process, benefits, and other general information.

Congratulations again, and should you have any questions feel free to contact Stephanie@mommypoppins.com

 

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Stephanie Ogozalek

Stephanie was only eight-years-old when she watched Rhoda Morgenstern attempt to toss her hat into the air in the middle of a busy, '70s NYC street. She knew right away that she had to live there. Nearly 40 years later, Stephanie does live here, is married with a son, and can’t imagine residing anywhere else. In addition to being mom and all the “jobs” that come with that title, she is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the magazines Saveur, Chile Pepper and Family Fun, and on Disney’s website Go.com.

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