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title: Our blog for brands looking to create authentic connections with makers & DIYers | Anthony Thomas | Marketing to Makers (3)
description: Marketing to Makers | Engaging articles, 1on1 interview transcripts, and other resources for brands who want to create authentic connections with today's makers & DIYers. (3)
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# Our blog for brands looking to create authentic connections with makers & DIYers

### Popular Posts:

[Knitting and Crochet Today: Statistics, Trends, and More](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/knitting-and-crochet-today-statistics-trends-and-more)

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## [How Today's Fiber Artists Use Social Media](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/how-todays-fiber-artists-use-social-media)

 In this post, we'll discuss how today's fiber artists use social media to stay up to date with the industry as well as explain how you can connect with these passionate makers online.  
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 Posted by [Ivy Decker](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/author/ivy-decker) on May 15, 2019

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## [The Buyer's Journey for Paper Crafters](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/the-buyers-journey-for-paper-crafters)

 In this post, we'll explain what the Buyer's Journey for paper crafters might look like and how it can inform your content strategy.  
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 Posted by [Ivy Decker](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/author/ivy-decker) on May 8, 2019

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## [Who Are Today's Luthiers and Guitar Builders?](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/who-are-todays-luthiers-and-guitar-builders)

 In this post, we'll show who today's luthiers and guitar builders are by the demographics and discuss how the Maker Movement opened the door to the guitar making craft.  
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 Posted by [Ivy Decker](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/author/ivy-decker) on Apr 24, 2019

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## [The Most Popular Vehicle Types for Auto DIY Enthusiasts](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/the-most-popular-vehicle-types-for-auto-diy-enthusiasts)

 In this post, we'll list the most popular vehicle types for auto DIY enthusiasts to own and work on, and we'll explain how your brand can connect with them based on their vehicle preferences.  
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 Posted by [Ivy Decker](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/author/ivy-decker) on Apr 3, 2019

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## [How Paper Crafters Research Their Craft Online](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/how-paper-crafters-use-social-media-today)

 In this post, we'll show you how paper crafters research their craft online and also explain why creating online connections with crafters matters to your brand and its presence in the industry.  
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 Posted by [Ivy Decker](https://blog.anthonythomas.com/author/ivy-decker) on Mar 27, 2019

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