Reach Greater Portland families while they’re planning
Real Maine Mom is a local media company and family resource for Greater Portland, Maine. Families come to us to find things to do, birthday spots, camps, kid-friendly restaurants and seasonal events. Local businesses partner with us to be part of those plans.
Who you’ll reach
- About 7,200 local Instagram followers and 1,800 on Facebook, mostly women ages 35 to 44
- An email list of about 2,000 local subscribers
- Around 51,000 website pageviews a year. Our local lists show up near the top of Google for the searches families make most, like birthday party places in Portland, Maine, apple orchards near Portland, kids events in Portland and Maine family photographers.
- About 3,000 printed copies of the Kid-Friendly Portland guide, handed out at family hot spots around Greater Portland
- Nearly 28,000 votes cast in the 2026 Kids’ Pick Awards
Ways to work with us
- Annual Partnerships. A full year of visibility across our website, email and print. 2027 partnerships are being finalized now, so ask to be first in line.
- Kid-Friendly Portland print guide. Quarter, half and full page ads in our printed family guide.
- Website and list page features. Banner placements and featured spots on the local lists families use most, like birthdays, camps and things to do.
- Email features. A dedicated email to our local subscriber list, written to fit our audience.
- Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE. Tables, spaces and sponsorships at our family showcase on January 30, 2027 at The Point in South Portland.
- Kids’ Pick Awards Business Partners. Get in front of the local kid-friendly business community during awards season and at our annual event.
- Summer Bucket List Challenge. Seasonal listings that send families straight to your door all summer.
Ready to start now?
Two options can be booked and paid for online in a few minutes, no back and forth needed:
- Featured spots on list pages. Your logo, a short description and up to 3 buttons at the top of one or more of our most-used lists.
- Box ads. A square ad in the sidebar on every page of the site.
Looking for something bigger or more custom? Fill out the form below and Lisa will be in touch.
How it works
- Tell us a little about your business using the form below.
- You’ll hear back from Lisa, usually within 2 business days.
- We’ll put together options that fit your goals and your budget.
We partner with local businesses and organizations that are a great fit for families in our community. Keeping every recommendation relevant is what makes our audience trust it, and that trust is what helps our partners see results.
