Back in 1979, The Buggles sang about how Video Killed the Radio Star. Now, in 2022, it seems video inspired the radio star. Witness the recent resurgence of audio streaming platforms, developed on the heels of video apps like TikTok, which energized users to create short,...
It’s been a tricky year navigating a world still affected by an ongoing pandemic. Thankfully, the challenge has presented opportunities for innovations in how we approach and manage business. As we near the end of 2021, we’d like to take a look back at some...
A trend we’ve seen take hold over the course of the pandemic is craft blending. Specifically, we’ve witnessed embroidery elements spilling over into other craft spaces, whether it’s knitting, sewing, crocheting, or even weaving. Blending crafts together is fun (and useful!) for a lot of reasons....
You’ve likely seen the term “User Generated Content” floating around the internet. You may have even started exploring how to tie some of this content into your social media marketing plan. User Generated Content might be one of the most important organic means of generating...
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Vine (RIP), Snapchat, TikTok—it feels like the second you’ve learned one social media platform, another pops up to challenge your technological intelligence. Not only are there just so many social media platforms, but each one is constantly evolving, introducing new features...
Each year Stitchcraft scours the marketplace to seek out the hottest craft trends climbing the horizon. To no one’s surprise, this year proved difficult—though not impossible—to forecast. Our tried and true sources were absent due to COVID-19; TNNA has suspended operations for the time being,...
Every year we try and predict what we think the hot trends of the year are going to be, both in crafting and social media. Back in February we published our best guesses at the 2020 Trends in Crafting. Now it’s time to revisit those...
Each season, designers, manufacturers and indie makers come out with new offerings, hoping to capture the attention of their customers. But how do they decide what to offer? And how do they know what will trend this season? The answer, at least in part, is...
In the age of increased social connectivity and a burgeoning global marketplace, Generosity Marketing has become an invaluable tool for businesses large and small. But what does that phrase really mean? How can you attract and retain customers if you are giving things away for...