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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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Painting and Drawing Craft Industry Insights

In this post, we'll discuss the important statistics, current trends, and common motivations that help us define what painting and drawing mean to today's crafters.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Apr 18, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Brian Suter - Classic G-Body Garage

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Brian Suter — automotive DIYer and moderator of the G-Body Garage Facebook group & YouTube Channel. If your brand sells to to automotive DIYers, this 1-on-1 interview with Brian will give you some important insights on how to connect with DIYers like him.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Apr 11, 2018

Who Are Today's Cosplay Makers? [Statistics and Demographics]

One way to understand who today's cosplay makers are and what they do is by the numbers. In this post, we've collected some of the most interesting cosplayer demographics and statistics you need to know in order to connect your brand with their passionate work.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Apr 11, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Theresa Morrow - Thread + Love

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Thread+Love's Theresa Morrow, a hand-sewn heirloom rag doll maker from Kent, OH. If your brand sells to doll makers or makers who sew, this 1-on-1 interview with Theresa will give you some important insights into making connections with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Apr 4, 2018

Highlights from Our Focus Group with Today's Auto DIYers

Here's what we learned from our focus group, Creating Authentic Online Connections with Today's Automotive DIYers.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Apr 4, 2018
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