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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: Michael Kamlowsky & Walter Hallstein - Live Edge Workshop

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Michael & Walter of Live Edge Workshop — makers of custom furniture from live edge wood slabs. If your brand sells to wood or metal craftsmen, this interview with Michael and Walter provides some important insights on how to connect with makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 28, 2018

How To Connect With Makers in Their Own Online Communities

Are brands even welcome in the online communities created by and for makers and DIYers? Yes. In this post, we'll give you our best tips for how to make genuine connections with makers in their own online communities.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 28, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Elyse Ohryn (SpaceCat Senpai) - Cosplay Maker

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Elyse Ohryn — an incredibly inventive cosplay maker also known as SpaceCat Senpai. If you're a brand that sells to cosplay costume makers, this 1-on-1 interview with Elyse will give you some important insights on how to connect with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 21, 2018

The Case for Hobbyists in the Maker Movement

In this blog post, we'll discuss the place of the hobbyist within the Maker Movement, as well as what makes them so powerful and different from small business makers.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 21, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Aaron Novak and Glenn Miller - Whiskertin Lighting

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Aaron & Glenn, the metalworkers and custom lamp builders behind Whiskertin Lighting. For brands that sell to metalworkers and lighting designers, this 1-on-1 interview with Glenn and Aaron will give you some helpful insights on reaching makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 14, 2018
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