Ok, technically it was a sweatshirt, but why split hairs? This past weekend, Etsy was featured prominently on CBS Sunday Morning, presented by the entertaining and insightful Mo Rocca. Mo paid us a visit and spoke with Rob about Etsy, Davos, and the benefits of handmade items. He then set out to make a sweatshirt for himself with help from ruffeoheartslilsnoty, and have it critiqued by none other than Martha Stewart (she was forgiving). I liked this piece because it addressed the idea that handmade is serious business, but presented it in a friendly, fun and appealing tone — very much like Etsy itself.
Speaking of Martha, her guest last Tuesday was our friend Rosie O’Donnell. They talked about Rosie’s charity, and the success of her Etsy shop as they crafted Munny dolls. You can see the clip here.
Changing gears a bit, another story that is prominent lately is that the economy, led by big businesses, is not doing so well. No news there. But Etsy is composed of many small business, and many of them are doing well despite the general malaise. The evidence of our cumulative success was recently documented on CNN’s Small Business Success, which I also recommend you watch. You can get a few good business tips and a peek into our offices to see your favorite admins hard at work. This success is also the basis of recent articles in Entrepreneur, The Guardian, and the show Day to Day, on National Public Radio. One common thread among them is the importance of personal interaction between buyers and sellers. You can see that in the comments on this article from Apartment Therapy. This is an important point that separates us from the Targets and Best Buys of the world. The personal touch is what makes Etsy special, attracts shoppers, and keeps them coming back.
Speaking of shopping, let’s move on to the stories about … shopping! For starters, there is a two page spread in the current issue of New York magazine. Sarah Bernard gives readers a (slightly snarky) take on Etsy, and highlights some great items from local Etsians. Not to be outdone, House Beautiful magazine also features a lovely spread this month, and also features interviews with several sellers. Local sellers have also been getting some nice press from the likes of The Columbus Dispatch, the Lincoln Star Journal, and in The Age. The story in The Age also focuses on the community aspect of crafting, another important component of Etsy. This sense of community on Etsy (and this here blog you’re reading) was recently recognized by the Huffington Post as well.
Moving on to tech, the buzz about Etsy’s API release continues, noted by Ina Steiner of AuctionBytes, and also by Fox Business News, among others.
And finally, I stumbled across this fun bit on i09 about our beloved Jared Tarbell. I can’t say I fully understand it, but it sure looks cool!
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91 comments
Sign in to add your ownMattamorphis says:
OH gotta love martha! :) -Matt
3 years ago
katiearms says:
This is so great.
3 years ago
Ryanplz says:
i agree with katie. wonderful. :)
3 years ago
DAcustomframes says:
Nice!, I enjoyed watching that
3 years ago
geralyngray says:
I saw that report---It was great coverage of Etsy.....I love when Joy Behar talks about her daughter having an etsy shop on the View too.
3 years ago
JMCdesigns says:
excellent!!!!!!!!!!!
3 years ago
ASecondChance says:
Fab! I'm so happy handmade is getting such great coverage!
3 years ago
gloilocksandbody says:
hah! that video was funny. awesome stuff!
3 years ago
FancifulForm says:
Sweet! :o)
3 years ago
amandaatkins says:
this stuff is great! I love the houses and bicycles journal.
3 years ago
lros2002 says:
I saw it on sunday morning
3 years ago
worksofwhimsy says:
I love that the word is getting out, but I could do without the "slightly snarky" comments.
3 years ago
missbrache says:
That was too cute! I've had a crush on Mo Rocca forever!
3 years ago
ThePeachTree says:
I loved this! Mo Rocca's hilarious. Go Etsy!!
3 years ago
smashgirl says:
I actually had someone I know tell me, "Hey, I just saw something about Etsy on tv, it was really cool". I missed it, but it's nice to know that people are starting to find out what a great place Etsy is!
3 years ago
tinahdee says:
I love all the exposure Etsy is getting, it can only be good for us sellers. :)
3 years ago
bbbennyandthejet says:
YahOoO!!! **doing the happy dance of exposure**.... oh that didn't come out right at all.
3 years ago
AnnieandOlive says:
There are also two Etsy sellers in the May issue of Country Living Magazine...one is thehemline.etsy.com and the other is....ME!!! ;)
3 years ago
dogties says:
How exciting! Love the press...
3 years ago
slinkymalinkicat says:
Being English and living in Latvia I feel a little 'out of things' as I am not familiar with Martha Stewart, or magazines such as New York Magazine or House Beautiful. However articles like these help to keep me informed, thank you!!
3 years ago
WoollyWonka says:
Exciting!!!
3 years ago
4TheSparrowsNest says:
I too have seen Etsy sellers increasingly featured around the press...a few in Better Homes and Gardens, and in Hallmark's new magazine...it sure is good to be a part of it all!
3 years ago
lavendersheep says:
I wonder if this is to make up for him dissing on handknit sweaters about a month ago on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me.
3 years ago
VintageEye says:
martha rocks! mo too!
3 years ago
hillarietasche says:
Oh this Made my day!!
3 years ago
rikrak says:
oh that's super! :)
3 years ago
workingforpeanuts says:
All of this press is terrific! I'm proud to be a small part of it. Congrats to everybody, especially Etsy Admin!
3 years ago
BululuStudio says:
yay! Again Etsy made it!
3 years ago
EpicBones says:
oooh, etsy is gettin' all fancy pants! don't let it ruin us though. i like etsy the way ti is :)
3 years ago
OhFaro says:
That was a great 4 and a half minutes! Cheers to etsy!
3 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Good article!
3 years ago
Toxicguineapigs says:
i didnt know the dispatch interviewed some etsians! I'm a columbus etsian :)
3 years ago
CositasSeriasVintage says:
wonderful article! many new favs here!
3 years ago
LittleCritters00 says:
ahahahahahaha, this is so freaking funny and awesome. I didnt know the dispatch interviewed some etsians! I'm a columbus etsian TOO!Toxicguineapigs :)
3 years ago
FoodForHands says:
Who made the sweatshirt? I'd like to see his shop
3 years ago
FlanneryO says:
that was strangely entertaining... good to see our the etsy founder guy!
3 years ago
livefunky says:
FoodForHands - here it is http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=15323 Love all this press for Etsy. :) (I just got lost on Jared's website. His artwork is amazing!)
3 years ago
sseloske says:
Mo Rocca looks sexy in his sweatshirt. Seriously, freeze frame it at 3:56 and disagree with me. I dare you.
3 years ago
Zooguu says:
Mo made his sweatshirt with help from RHLS. Here's their link: http://ruffeoheartslilsnoty.etsy.com
3 years ago
NanLawson says:
Great to see some recognition!
3 years ago
VieModerne says:
I have loved Mo for so so long! It's nice to see him supporting etsy and craft in general!
3 years ago
PalominoMorgan says:
Thanks for posting the video. Missed it over the weekend.
3 years ago
autumnsarrival says:
That video was hysterical! Love seeing Etsy in the press!!
3 years ago
SusanFaye says:
A year ago when I mentioned Etsy to anybody, I usually got blank stares. Not anymore-- I'm thrilled that the Etsy team is working so hard to promote Etsy in so many creative ways...Thanks! I saw Mo on both MARTHA and the Sunday Morning show...he is adorable and his enthusiasm is infectious!!!
3 years ago
adam says:
bbbennyandthejet YahOoO!!! **doing the happy dance of exposure**.... oh that didn't come out right at all. ------- lolz.
3 years ago
moop says:
that video is great! i love Mo!
3 years ago
PipocaHandmade says:
great news!
3 years ago
LaurenAlexander says:
I've never loved Mo Rocca more :-D I too hum the little house theme when I'm crafting.
3 years ago
amerrymishap says:
I saw this! Martha is so short with him, I guess that's just Martha for you. Honestly, I wouldn't care is she was with me, it's MARTHA!
3 years ago
edor says:
hooray!
3 years ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
I really appreciate these etsy in the press articles! When I was browsing thru the magazines at my local (Scotland) Borders bookstore I saw the American House Beautiful with a 2 page etsy finds spread!! So good that etsy is making the press in a big way!
3 years ago
Waterrose says:
Thanks for all of the links! It's great to know that Etsy is getting so much press!
3 years ago
MeadowbelleMarket says:
ohhhhh! I'm so happy for Etsy ** tear, sniff ** I think I'm going to cry! Hooray for spreading the word about handmade. Hey, slinkymalinkicat, this is for you -- I just went and looked at Google Analytics map thingy and it's so exciting to see that etsy traffic is coming from all over the world. Etsians not in the US or linked in with the pop culture here are definitely a huge part of the community. It's great to know we're all connected!!
3 years ago
AlphabetLove says:
I'm new to etsy but I've found that the more I talk about it with people, the more I realise how popular etsy really is! I'm excited and proud to now consider myself part of the etsy community.
3 years ago
VintageFosterCare says:
I found out about Etsy from an article I read a few months ago in AARP magazine. Until then I had never heard of it. Etsy will help me afford retirement. Great job guys.
3 years ago
blackeyedsuzie says:
bah-ha-ha! That was awesome! I hope it will not be offensive to say that, as a Canadian unfamiliar with CBS news, I thought at first it was a skit from The Daily Show. Either way, it was fantastic. Yay, Etsy!
3 years ago
LatigoMoon says:
I loved seeing Rob- I think he's a genius for coming up with this site, very well done. I found Etsy recently, I am a recently -on sabattical ;) PR exec from Entertainment. I sent all my positive raves about Etsy to all my contacts this March so I hope in some way I'm helping with the positive feedback. I love Etsy.
3 years ago
vintageitville says:
WOW! Sunday Morning on CBS has been my favorite show since I was a teen. What a privilege for etsy to be featured on the show. That was a great piece.
3 years ago
alisonrw says:
What a riot! Etsy has been a lifesaver for me as I plan unique gifts for my wedding and get beautiful accessories for myself! Thanks, Etsy.
3 years ago
replicca says:
I love it, Etsy is everywhere! ps. http://www.thespec.com/article/540752
3 years ago
18ontheAlley says:
i love mo!!!! <3 he'll be the next addition to the etsy family :)
3 years ago
RocketScienceShop says:
This is so cool! Thanks to Mo and Martha!
3 years ago
Signs says:
hahaha! This is great at awesome! Can I get martha to critique my work...lol
3 years ago
popsiclestick says:
Lots of good press! Keep the info coming! The Mincing Mockingbird's prints were featured on page 42 of the latest and very last Country Home issue (April 2009). Links: http://www.mincingmockingbird.etsy.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/smalltownfun/3412404411/ (their site's down, so this is all I have)
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Yay Etsy!!
3 years ago
FAWNs says:
Great to get etsy's name out there more. SPREAD THE WORD!
3 years ago
skycreation says:
Cute! Etsy Love!
3 years ago
vitamini says:
This is so great, thanks for sharing!
3 years ago
BPyarns says:
Outstanding ! Go Etsy ~ Great and inspirational video - also liked the shot of the knitting machine in the foreground in one of the frames ~ a crafting tool that I adore :)
3 years ago
FlyingButtons says:
All this time...and we had no idea that Rob is a HOTTIE!!! LOL. I bet he is going to get lots more convos from now on for some etsy "help." :)
3 years ago
AliBaliJewellery says:
brilliant!
3 years ago
toadlyunique says:
Whoo Hoo!! The world may now know Etsy a little better! Awesome coverage and info!
3 years ago
ButtonHole says:
Very nice!!!!
3 years ago
TwistedCrystals says:
ha, that was super :)
3 years ago
AnneMarie1025 says:
Doesn't Martha just have a wave of elegance about her? She's just groovy like my GEMSTONE NECKLACES I sell on Etsy! Come on friends, click on my name above and see for yourselves! HAPPY SHOPPING AND GOD BLESS TO YOU AND YOUR THIS EASTER!
3 years ago
foreverandaday says:
Martha and Mo Rocca are Great!
3 years ago
undertheroot says:
oh dear, what a great way for me to send out media with the links and video in this article!!! damn, etsy!!
3 years ago
aimeesarmoire says:
Woo-hoo!!! Love Etsy, Mo, Martha... and that snarky Bed&Breakfast cross-stitch. And I mean snarky in the BEST way!
3 years ago
artbywinona says:
Love it!
3 years ago
rifferaff says:
ha, great vid. i love mo rocca and martha. two great tastes that taste great together!
3 years ago
akane says:
OK... that was awesome! I was so laughing at how proud he was of his sweatshirt. lol www.akanedesigns.blogspot.com
3 years ago
SavonShoppe says:
Super exposure...way to go! I've been a member since 2006 but decided to start selling after reading a business article about Etsy.
3 years ago
mommylion says:
So inspirational!
3 years ago
fromthefigtree says:
That was awesome :)
3 years ago
anothertimeantiques says:
I'm dreaming of the day that someone in an interview responds to the question: "Is everything handmade?" with the answer .... "oh we have some great vintage sellers too!" Be still my aching heart.
3 years ago
akohrman says:
love the look and the walk!
3 years ago
geralyngray says:
4/14 etsy covered on the View again today--great feature on how to make money from home
3 years ago
RubyStudios says:
Just getting around to watching this--LOVE to see Etsy makin' it big!!!
3 years ago
shushop says:
the ending really makes me smile.
3 years ago
artbydennis says:
So cool! Well done! I really enjoyed the Youtube video!
2 years ago