Q&A
Nora Young is the host of Spark, CBC Radio’s show about the influence of technology on everyday life. We spoke to her about the relationship between content and community, and why she finds game mechanics… more
2011 Roundup
It’s hard to believe, but 2011 has (almost) come and gone. The Arab Spring, paywalls, Steve Jobs, and Occupy Wall Street (not to mention a Royal Wedding) dominated headlines. Here’s how some of it looked through Sparksheet’s lens. more
Q&A
You’re familiar with fan fiction and brand storytelling, but you’ve probably never heard of brand fiction – that’s because Helen Klein Ross made it up. We sat down with the woman behind social media sensation more
Engagement
In today’s digital ecosystem the precious link is what feeds Google’s search algorithm, keeps content free and connects brands to new audiences. Business writer Amanda DiSilvestro unpacks the importance of linking. more
Publishing
E-books, audiobooks, Kindles and smartphones have revolutionized the way we read. But as platforms evolve, the stories they carry must change too. Wattpad’s Nina Lassam argues that when it comes to books, medium and message are intimately… more
The Arab Spring is opening a new frontier for brands, but American marketers may want to look a little closer to home. Ogilvy Noor’s Shelina Janmohamed reports that engaging America’s 7 million Muslims takes courage, but pays dividends.
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