The Maker Files Blog

Our blog for brands looking to create authentic connections with makers & DIYers

How New 2018 Tariffs Impact the Maker Movement

In this blog post, we'll explain what crafts, brands, and makers have been affected by the recent tariffs and how those tariffs impact the Maker Movement as a whole.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Oct 3, 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

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

Words that Mean Something Different to Makers

In order to understand and join conversations with today's makers, you need to understand that some words mean a little bit more to makers than their common definitions. Here are some of the terms you need to know in order to connect with today's makers.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 14, 2018

How Do Makers Network (And How Your Brand Can Get Involved)

How do makers network in order to create these valuable connections? We're going to discuss the three most common ways makers meet and share information.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Nov 22, 2017