In this month’s Engagement Checkup, we revisit the world of airline iPhone applications and find some exciting new trends. But why are so many brands still conspicuously absent from the app store?
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Q&A
With ad buys in 48 airports in 24 countries, HSBC has staked its claim as the go-to bank for the consumer in transit. We spoke to Andrea Newman, HSBC’s Group Head of Advertising, about the ups and downs of… more
Q&A
As executive producer of MTV’s Valemont, Sony’s Woke Up Dead, and other branded transmedia projects, Brent Friedman obliterates the line between broadcast and interactive media. In a special interview for Sparksheet, content… more
Travel is great. Everyone loves it. So why are marketers fixated on discounts and deals instead of the peerless thrills of the travel experience? TNS' Carolyn Childs thinks it's time for travel professionals to show some passion. more
Q&A
They call him Mr. Magazine. Author, journalism prof and pundit Samir Husni is the planet’s leading expert on the glossy page. He tells us why custom publishers may hold the key to saving the magazine industry. And he gets down to business models. more
Advertising
On-demand entertainment – from TiVo to Hulu, to inflight AVOD systems – has transformed the way viewers engage with content and advertising. But traditional TV advertisers haven't been able to leverage this new technology to target their ads.… more
Design
As a user experience designer, Jay Vidyarthi designs interfaces for websites, mobile devices and interactive TV. We asked him to apply his expertise to inflight entertainment systems, taking into account the unique mind frame and desires of the… more