The Sparkbeat
For some it’s fall, for others it’s spring, but for legions of people around the world, it’s something else entirely: It’s Movember. For the uninitiated, Movember (a portmanteau bridging the words “moustache” and “November”) is a… more
The Sparkbeat
In a realm of offensive scribbles, minimal amenities and if you’re lucky, advertisements featuring Kotex or Durex’s newest compact protection, a few pioneering brands are transforming what may be the most awkward frontier for advertisers:… more
Events
An eclectic community of marketers, media personalities and other “characters” gathered in New York City last week to explore how brands are becoming more human in the digital age. Brandstoria's Sharlene… more
Return on Engagement
Brands can’t be everything to everyone – unless they put product design in the hands of the customers themselves. Customization queen Anita Windisman reports on the latest trends in mass customization and co-creation. more
Q&A
Boasting more than 10 million users, Foursquare is the undisputed king of location-based social networks. But brands and retailers are still figuring out how to cash out on check-ins. We caught up with Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley last month… more
The Content Revolution
Content creators and the brands they serve gathered in Charleston, S.C. last month for the annual, awesomely alliterative Custom Content Council Conference. Spafax’s freshly dubbed Content… more
Corporate blogs were all the rage a few years ago but they seem to have been overshadowed by sexier social media platforms like Twitter. In this month’s Engagement Checkup, we examine how brands are still using blogs to tell stories and mobilize… more
From in-store screens and 3-D billboards to interactive public service campaigns, brands are using new storytelling platforms to connect with people wherever they go. Here's what you need to know about the rapidly changing world of… more
Best of the Web
Yahoo! challenges Murdoch, rapper Lil Wayne faces off against Oreo and the Mobile World Congress takes over Barcelona in this week's roundup of content, media and marketing stories. more
Q&A
As a designer, programmer, and media critic, Microsoft FUSE Labs’ Gilad Lotan bridges various worlds that are near and dear to us at Sparksheet. We caught up with him in New York City this winter and chatted… more