Articles by Andrew Matranga

Articles by Andrew Matranga

• October 10, 2021

  Achieve Now Seeks To Improve Literacy Instruction

  Achieve Now is a literacy non-profit dedicated to transforming the educational system in Philadelphia. They do this by incorporating evidence-based literacy instruction into Philadelphia schools that results in measurable improvements in grade-level reading. Their mission is to bring all children to grade-level reading, and the vision is simple: that all students gain the basic skills ne...
  by Andrew Matranga

  Posted in: Education and Learning with Stickers

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• September 29, 2021

  How Tiffany Tan Built Apple Cheeks Through Illustration, Community, and Custom Labels

  Discover how illustrator and YouTuber Tiffany Tan built her Apple Cheeks brand and uses Matte Recycled Paper Labels to elevate packaging, deepen customer engagement, and streamline her small-shop workflow. This creator spotlight shows how thoughtful labels, custom stickers, and sustainable materials help artists grow their product lines and deliver memorable unboxing experiences.

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• September 14, 2021

  CharFooderieATX Crafts Delicious Food Boards & Grazing Tables

  CharfooderieATX is a woman-owned business specializing in Charcuterie boards and grazing tables. In late 2020, Alexa Romero started CharfooderieATX to provide an experience that stimulated appetites and conversation with every board that she creates. "We specialize in Luxe grazing with lots of color and variety," she says. "I am committed to using quality, hand-selected ingredients, w...
  by Andrew Matranga

  Posted in: Food & Beverages

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• August 31, 2021

  ICON's RV Travel Map is a Storytelling Sticker

  Icon Technologies Limited (Icon Direct) started operations in 1998. From the start, their goal has been to provide innovative custom thermoformed solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers. By focusing on that objective, Icon has grown and consistently brought business and welcomed travelers to their home base in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. At Icon, they like to say they...
  by Andrew Matranga

  Posted in: Tourism & Travel

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• August 16, 2021

  Handy Dandy Brandy Creates Functional Art

  Brandy Wayne is a woodworker and artists based in Long Beach, California. She conceptualizes and fabricates a variety of custom cutting boards and other artistic creations through her online store BrandyWayne.com. She's an alum of Cal State Long Beach who has been working with her hands as long as she can remember. "My dad gave me the name Handy Dandy Brandy when I was young and build...
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• July 21, 2021

  Jilly Pads Always Has A Pad For Those In Need

  Jilly Pads is a humanitarian mission dedicated to distributing period hygiene to people who menstruate and are experiencing scarcity. The hashtag for the group is #doyouhaveapadyes. Jilly Pads was created by Jillian Ward-Butler, who saw a need in her community. "I started this when I was nine," says Jillian. "I had just had my first period and I learned that menstrual products were super...
  by Andrew Matranga

  Posted in: Non-Profit

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• July 7, 2021

  Venture Wipes Help Clean Up Life's Adventures

  Venture Wipes are the adventure ready, single-use wipe that fits easy into your backpack, gym bag, purse, or even a pants pocket. Made of Bamboo, Water, Aloe, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree Oil, these wipes are good for your body and good for the environment. It’s the perfect product for any RVer or outdoors enthusiast. In 2017, Thomas Fromm joined forces with another RV family as they turned t...
  by Andrew Matranga

  Posted in: Entrepreneurship

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• June 30, 2021

  How Beach Goff Built a Beach Game Brand With Clear Labels

  Learn how Beach Goff, a family-built beach game brand from South Carolina, uses durable Clear Labels from StickerGiant to create outdoor-ready, retail-friendly products. This customer story highlights how water-resistant materials, custom shapes, and UV protection help small makers build strong brand identity in real-world conditions.

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  Posted in: Sports

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• June 12, 2021

  SpiceBAE is the spice you use Before Anything Else

  SpiceBAE was the happy product of quarantine. When the need for easy, yet delicious, meals presented itself, Head SpiceBAE, Jonathan McKeeman created a spice for his friends and family. The mission was to create one spice blend that could go on anything, from meats and produce to takeout and breakfast. "We're a baby brand that just started in November 2020," says Jonathan. "During quaran...
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  Posted in: Food & Beverages

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