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Ivy Decker

Ivy graduated from The Ohio State University and is ATA's Content Journalist. She's excited to use her writing background to develop the voice and values of the brands she represents, including ATA. In her free time, she enjoys writing fiction and comedy, playing ukulele, and hanging out with her cat, Rey. Ivy is passionate about doughnuts, the first three seasons of Spongebob Squarepants, and the oxford comma.
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Makers 1-on-1: Jackie and Phillip Wachter - FOUNT Leather

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features husband and wife leather crafters Jackie and Phillip Wachter — owners of FOUNT Leather. If your brand sells to makers who sew with leather, this 1-on-1 interview with the FOUNT team will give you important insights for connecting with makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jun 6, 2018

Makers Who Sew and Social Media: Highlights from Our Second Focus Group

We assembled a focus group with some of our favorite makers who sew to ask more questions about who they follow and what catches their attention online. Here are some of the highlights we picked up from the conversation.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jun 6, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Jon and Ali Hovan - HiHO Brewing Co.

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Jon and Ali Hovan, owners and beer brewers of HiHO Brewing Co. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. If your brand sells to beer brewers and food artisans, this 1-on-1 interview with Jon and Ali will give you some important insights on how to reach makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on May 30, 2018

Kids Crafts: Insights, Trends, and the Growing Market

In order for your brand to get a better understanding of what makers are looking for when it comes to kids crafts, keep reading for essential statistics, trends, and more.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on May 30, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Michael Martell and Claudia Zeber-Martell - Zeber-Martell Gallery & Clay Studio

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features husband and wife ceramicists Michael and Claudia — owners of Zeber-Martell Gallery & Clay Studio in Akron, OH. If your brand markets to ceramicists like Michael and Claudia, this 1-on-1 interview will give you some important insights into connecting with makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on May 23, 2018
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