A selection of PTPA award-winning products
The Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions in products they can trust.
A selection of PTPA award-winning products
Your product is put to the test with select consumers from our network, ready to share their feedback directly with you.
The PTPA Seal of Approval program is for brands that want to stand out from their competition. Looking for a unique way to market your products in-store, online, or through word of mouth campaigns? Are online reviews and peer endorsements part of your marketing initiatives? Want “At-A-Glance” credibility and trust? Then the PTPA Seal of Approval program is for you.
The PTPA Seal of Approval is one of the most credible and influential consumer product awards. Are you developing a new product or simply looking for a new way to market your existing product? Reach out to see if you qualify. Our submission categories range from automotive, Baby and Toddler, Books and Magazines, Clothing and Accessories, Eco Friendly, Education, Electronics, Food and Beverage, Health and Beauty, Housewares, Pets, Prenatal and Maternity, Software and Apps, and Toys and Games.
A selection of PTPA Award Winning products
We have something for everyone. Whether you are simply looking for the opportunity to earn our award or looking to build awareness through digital or television campaigns, we have packages to fit your budget.
Inclusive of the following:
Basic Includes:
1-year license PTPA Seal of Approval
Website listing on PTPA.com
Consumer reviews on PTPA.com
Multi-media Press Release
Inquire for Premium pricing
Basic Plus:
Email to 200,000 Mom consumers
100+ Mom Instagram posts
FB & Instagram media buy
(1,000,000 impressions)
Inquire for Platinum pricing
Premium Plus:
1-year extension on License
Dedicated contest
500 opt-in email subscribers
60-second endorsement video
For more than 12 years, PTPA has been helping brands get their products in front of consumers. Combining the PTPA Seal of Approval with our community of over 200,000 families across North America, PTPA has helped brands create impact and raise awareness for their products.
We understand you may still have questions. Hopefully, we’ve got the answers below.
So glad you asked! We evaluate each product prior to submission so click on the certify my product link and please complete the questionnaire. Or contact your sales person for a personal unique link.
Depending on the value of the product, we will need 15 product samples. Higher value items have a lower sample requirement. Please contact your account executive at the time of submission for exact numbers.
The testing process does not begin until full payment for the submission has been received.
Once you have received notification that your product is a PTPA winner, please sign the license agreement. Once the agreement is returned to us, we will email you with the seal images for use on your marketing materials, product packaging and website.
Once you have entered your product into our system and entered your payment (US currency) you will be contacted by a Campaign Administrator with next steps for product shipping.
You tell us. When you submit your product, you will be asked questions about the ideal target demographic for your product. That’s how we select our testers.
The testing process does not begin until full payment for the submission has been received.
For starters, you get a 70% refund of your fees. If that wasn’t enough to show you how legitimate our program is, we also throw in the market research we’ve compiled from our testers. Did we mention we are the only awards organization in North America that does this?
Once you have entered your product into our system and entered your payment (US currency) you will be contacted by a Campaign Administrator with next steps for product shipping.
Please contact your account executive for assistance.
Once products are received, testing can take between 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the product or service. During this time, you will not be contacted unless there is a problem with your product or service. We do not provide status updates during the testing process.
Once we have reviewed all the evaluations from the testers, you will be notified via email on the status of your product submission.
We ask that you do not issue any press releases until after our official campaign announcement.
Your product is being tested on it’s own merits. It is not being tested against a competing product.
We know you are excited to announce to the world. We will give you all of the details around announcements and press releases once you’ve been notified of your winning status.
Our Parent Tested Parent Approved seal certifies to consumers that your product has been tested, endorsed and recommended by their peers, has proven itself trustworthy, does what it promises, and offers good value. All that in one seal!
We have seasonal announcements where we promote your product win. When submitting your product you have the opportunity to include your product into any of the campaign promotion dates.
Baby it's cold outside.
But we can help keep families warm with suggestions around the best products to shop for this winter season. Take the opportunity to highlight your housewares, cleaning products, electronics, baby & toddler items, lifestyle-related products, and health and beauty products to your target audience.
Time to bloom.
Spring cleaning means that consumers now have more room for your products! Take the opportunity to highlight your housewares, cleaning products, electronics, baby & toddler items, lifestyle-related products and health and beauty products to your target audience.
Our summer campaign is beaming.
Sure, summer is all about great weather but why can't it also be about celebrating your award winning products? Take the opportunity to highlight your housewares, cleaning products, electronics, baby & toddler items, lifestyle-related products and health and beauty products to your target audience.
Time to get our pencils out.
Back to school is not just about the kids, it's also about simplifying life for mom. Consider this campaign our Mom & Kid approach to awards. This is where we cover everything from school supplies, educational games, baby gear all the way through to small appliances and health and beauty products that make life easier for mom and the kiddos.
Time to spread some joy.
Our Holiday Campaign is one BIGGEST announcements of the year. Take the opportunity to submit your toys, housewares, electronics, baby & toddler items, lifestyle-related products. Additional TV opportunities are available during the holiday season. Make sure to contact your representative for more details and tell them Santa sent you.