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Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine
File:Logo for Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine 2023.png
Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine logo
EditorLaura Byrne
CategoriesParenting, family
FrequencyMonthly, 12 issues per year
FormatPrint, Digital, Website, Social
PublisherHooray Media Group
Year founded2007
CompanyHooray Media Group
LanguageEnglish
Websitehttps://tampabayparenting.com/
ISSN2834-9822

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Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine is a free monthly magazine featuring content created for and about Tampa Bay area families.[1] Published twelve times per year, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine is Hooray Media Group's flagship publication.

Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine covers a range of family-related topics, including mom and family health, education choices and local schools, activities and fun things to do, summer camp options, day trips and vacations, family fashions, healthy meals, and features about local moms, dads and kids worth knowing.[2]

The magazine is distributed free of charge, and it is supported by advertising and local sponsors.

History[edit]

Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine was first published in the spring of 2007 by founding editor Angela Ardolino, who served as editorial director until 2016. The magazine was purchased in 2014 and has been merged into print and digital publisher Hooray Media Group.[3] Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine was stylistically refreshed in January 2017 by creative and editorial director Laura Byrne[4] to focus greater emphasis on local stories, local writers, and local families.

Readership and New Media[edit]

Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine has a projected annual print readership of approximately 100,000 readers per month. Approximately 40% of magazines are mailed to subscribers, and 60% distributed through over 700 distribution points and multi-read locations such as doctors offices, schools and professional centers. Beginning in 2010, in addition to the monthly print magazine, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine began publishing a digital edition available on its website and in the Apple and Google news apps.[5] The magazine's website also provides content and serves as a resource for local families.

Expertise in Tampa Bay area Family Content[edit]

Local news organizations use Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine as a parenting and family expert, and they rely on Tampa Bay Parenting's articles and content to provide information to their readers and viewers. These local news organizations include: WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS), WFTS ABC Action News (ABC), WFLA 8 News Channel 8 (NBC), the Tampa Bay Times newspaper and more. Key Tampa Bay Parenting topics upon which other news organizations rely include:

Education[edit]

Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine's extensive coverage of local educational issues, including child development and early learning[6][7], local schools[8][9], community service[10], and preparing to return to school at the end of summer break[11][12][13][14][15][16], are regularly cited and relied upon by Tampa Bay area news media.

Holiday Season[edit]

Some of the articles most relied upon by other local media organizations focus on Fall and Halloween[17][18][19][20], Thanksgiving[21], and Christmas content[22][21][23]. Local news stations regularly rely on Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine for their coverage of family-friendly holiday events.

Summer Camps[edit]

Tampa Bay Parentings extensive coverage of local summer camps is regularly reported upon by Tampa Bay area news media.[24][25][26][27]

Family and Parenting[edit]

Local news organizations rely upon Tampa Bay Parenting as a source and expert for family and parenting topics, including things to do and local activities[28][29][30][31], family travel[32][33][34][35], holidays[36], motherhood and fatherhood[37][38], babies[39][6], and health[40][41][7].

Gasparilla Children's Parade[edit]

Tampa Bay Parenting's coverage of the Gasparilla Children's Parade is widely reported on and cited by Tampa Bay news organizations.[42][43][44][45]

Back to School Fair[edit]

Beginning in 2011, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine expanded beyond print and digital content, and began sponsoring an annual Back to School Fair event for local families and schools.[46] Typically occurring about a week before the start of public schools, Back to School Fair coincides with Florida's annual sales tax free holiday for school supplies.[47] Approximately 7,000 people attended the 2022 Back to School Fair.[46]

Awards[edit]

Florida Magazine Association Charlie Awards, 2019[48][edit]

  • Charlie award (first place) for Best Design: Cover: "June 2018"
  • Bronze award for Best Writing: Editorial/Commentary/Opinion: "Delaney's Story"

Florida Magazine Association Charlie Awards, 2018[49][edit]

  • Charlie award (first place) for Best Writing: Editorial/Commentary/Opinion: "Where We Stand"
  • Silver award for Digital Excellence: Best Video: "MOSI" by Laura Byrne

References[edit]

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  2. "About - Tampa Bay Parenting". tampabayparenting.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  3. Manning, Margie (2016-09-08). "Tampa Bay Parenting magazine founder's next venture: Cannabis". Tampa Bay Business Journal. Retrieved 2023-03-01. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. "Author Archive for Laura Byrne". tampabayparenting.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  5. "Issues - Tampa Bay Parenting". tampabayparenting.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Building better brains through 'child's play'". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "With a little guidance, kids can try them, too". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  8. "Teachers Gift Ideas". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  9. "LunchboxMafia". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  10. "Two Tampa Bay area youths to be honored for acts of community service". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  11. Brown, Ciarra (2021-07-30). "Back to school events happening in the Tampa Bay area". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  12. "Area shopping outlets plan sales tax holiday promotions". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  13. Martinez, Christina (2019-07-29). "Save and shop at back-to-school event". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  14. Kirkham, Kendall (2021-07-28). "14th annual back-to-school fair at Westshore Plaza". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  15. Martinez, Christina (2020-08-10). "Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine" has some wonderful tools to help you get prepared and ready". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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  17. "Halloween family fun in Tampa Bay". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2019-10-08. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  18. "Fun Halloween Activities for the Whole Family". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  19. "Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine - October". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  20. "Trick-or-treat alternatives for your family". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  21. 21.0 21.1 "Tampa Bay Parenting: Holiday Magazine". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  22. "Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in Tampa Bay". WMOR TV Tampa Bay. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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  24. Nguyen, Thuy Lan (2021-05-16). "How are Tampa Bay's summer camp programs handling COVID-19 safety guidelines?". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  25. Dean, Jenny (2020-05-20). "Here are summer camp options for Tampa Bay". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  26. "Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine and Dairy Joy Ice Cream". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2019-03-18. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  27. "SHE CAN TUMBLE TO HER HEART'S CONTENT". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  28. "Filling fall calendars with Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  29. "Fun in and out of the sun in Tampa Bay". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  30. "Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine shares some top picks for family fun". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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  32. "The ultimate beach bag". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  33. "Traveling with Kids". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  34. "These 'drive-cations' will save your family summer". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  35. "Parenting tips: How to pack for a beach day with the kids". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  36. "Family-friendly St. Patrick's Day events". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  37. "Father's Day experience ideas". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  38. "Mommies know best". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  39. "Top baby names, 'Judy' trailer, bro toes debate". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  40. "How anxiety can impact children's sleep". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  41. "Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine contributor talks about safe exercise". WFLA. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  42. "Tips for pirate parents ahead of Gasparilla Children's Parade". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  43. "Arrrrree you ready for Gasparilla?". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  44. "Goodbye Christmas, hello Gasparilla". WTSP Channel 10 News (CBS). 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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  49. "2018 FMA Charlie Awards". Florida Media Contests. Retrieved 2023-03-01.

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