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EtsyinthePress
Published on February 13, 2009 in Etsy News |
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... on your radio! Not lately, anyway. The recent developments with the CPSIA have been a hot topic as of late, and there has been some great coverage on public radio in the last few weeks. Starting about two weeks ago, with Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman aired a story about the CPSIA and mentioned Etsy. You can read and listen to it here. There was a follow up post by Scott Jagow on the Marketplace blog as well. My favorite passage, from Mitchell:
As a reporter, I’ve never been so inundated with press releases, calls for actions, claims and counterclaims, as I have covering this story. I’ve been approached for interviews by people I didn’t even know were involved. The Etsy.com crafters said they were selling everything, shutting down.
This is a great example of the power of numbers and organization, and a reminder that this fight is not over, and we all must continue to make our voices heard. Brian Lehrer of WNYC also spoke about the CPSIA on his show this week, and again, our name came up.
On an unrelated and lighter note, Etsy came up again on the Brian Lehrer show for the second time in one week (!) during an interview with Faithe Levine about her film, Handmade Nation, accompanied by Callie Janoff aka callieco, reverend at the Church of Craft. The movie has been premiering in New York City this week, and if you're in NYC, see details here. I suggest you get your headphones out and give these all a listen.
And a lighter story came from Marketplace as well. Mitchell Hartman shared the love story of Mikey and Mona of Tinymeat and mamadelic (and now kittencamaro). Check it out here. Marketplace links to an Etsy Love Story that we posted with the couple last year.
In print, I saw two interesting pieces. The first is from the Daily Herald in Provo, Utah. It consists of a series of interviews with three Etsy sellers, meringuedesigns, bonnyfrances, and secondstorywindow. Each presents a compelling story of their Etsy experiences, and commentary on the handmade lifestyle. It concludes with a quote from a Mr. Brown, who I must say is quite eloquent as well. The second story comes from Publishers Weekly, a trade magazine, commenting on the state of craft-related publications today. I thought this was an interesting look at handmade culture from an outside perspective.
And there you have it. Go show your local public radio station some love. Happy listening!
For more Etsy in the Press, go here!
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LaveMeSoapCo
FancifulForm
Faeriedtreasures
KisforCalligraphy
The second time I heard Etsy mentioned on this local Bay Area show, "A View from the Bay".
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sect...
I had meaning to convo you this link! :D
Scroll down and you will see Etsy is listed as the second resource under "Go Green". Of course this is just the website info. Etsy was actually discussed on the show.
missindie
ThePeachTree
I heard the Brian Lehrer interview! I about fell off my chain when the topic switched from the Israeli presidential election to DIY, the Church of Craft and ETSY! Awesome :)
FlanneryCrane
Great to read. Happy to know etsy is in the mix.
I love the wool kitty, BTW.
JoyandWhimsy
I and many others contacted NPR so it goes to show you have to tell the reporters what to report on sometimes.
But now Sen DeMint is trying to reform the law and a small committee of senators has to side with him to approve it. I called all of them whether I lived in the state or not and most didn't even ask where I lived.
Please CONTACT THE SENATORS BELOW NO MATTER WHAT STATE YOU LIVE IN:
The United States Capitol switchboard (202) 224-3121
Urge them to make all books for libraries and resellers, exempt and to support Sen DeMint's proposed changes to help small businesses including crafters and thrift shops for the poor.
The commmittee:
Sen. John Rockefeller [D-WV]
Sen. Kay Hutchison [R-TX]
Sen. Mark Begich [D-AK]
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA]
Sen. Samuel Brownback [R-KS]
Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA]
Sen. Byron Dorgan [D-ND]
Sen. John Ensign [R-NV]
Sen. Daniel Inouye [D-HI]
Sen. John Isakson [R-GA]
Sen. Mike Johanns [R-NE]
Sen. John Kerry [D-MA]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]
Sen. Frank Lautenberg [D-NJ]
Sen. Mel Martinez [R-FL]
Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO]
Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]
Sen. Mark Pryor [D-AR].
Sen. Olympia Snowe [R-ME]
Sen. John Thune [R-SD]
Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM]
Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA]
BabbidgePatch
IcingOnTheCupcake
It's nice to know everyone's hard work is being heard!
jodieflowers
MeadowbelleMarket
Shout out to tinaseamonster who was on NPR several weeks ago as well. I was thrilled to hear her and etsy mentioned...as I am again to know the coverage continutes.
PenelopeAndAnastasia
nfall2rt
ladaworks
SpunOutOriginals
Etsy has even been mentioned in New Zealand newspapers. Go ETSY!!
SoukySuz
designsbyMelissame
I heard about Etsy for the very first time on Good Morning America just last year.
LaireMarie
maiziedesigns
I am so glad this movement it going strong. Buying handmade is something everyone should be aware of for both the seller and buyers sake. It helps keep art and creativity alive for sellers and gives buyers unique wearables, collectibles, paintings, etc. to help them define themselves.
shadethatlamp
mammysshop
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