Are creativity and commerce two sides of the same coin or different currencies altogether? In this month’s feature article, we asked some of Sparksheet’s favourite designers, musicians, filmmakers, writers and marketers to give their two cents. more
The Sparkbeat
If you were to put a face to LinkedIn a couple of months ago, you would most likely picture a white collar, middle-aged man wearing glasses and a black suit. On the other hand, the face of a social media site like Facebook or Twitter would probably… more
From Lonelygirl15 to Old Spice’s YouTube blitz, branded entertainment has had its successes on the Web, but not every campaign manages to connect. Alphabird’s Alex Rowland tells brands that the key to online… more
We were in Philadelphia last week for the Supernova Forum, an annual meeting of thought leaders in business, government, media and technology hosted by the Wharton School. Here are some key takeaways from the… more
agency culture
Working in the global economy means spending lots of time connecting with clients and colleagues on the other side of the world. But while it’s fun having friends with funny accents, those early morning conference calls and late-night emails can… more
Virgin head Sir Richard Branson spoke at McGill University in Montreal Tuesday night, and Sparksheet was on the scene to live-tweet the event. Although the talk focused on leadership and growth, Sir Richard had some interesting things to say about… 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
An emerging class of Chinese transumers should make big hotel chains take note: Modern comforts are no match for local hospitality. Checking in from China, Ogilvy & Mather’s Kunal Sinha warns the days of one-size-fits-all hotel rooms are over. more
Travel
Travel is all about creating links – both real and virtual. So it's no surprise that social media and travel go so well together. From staying connected to making connections, travel will never be the same. more
Q&A
In-flight entertainment (IFE) has evolved from being just about delivering Hollywood (or Bollywood) blockbusters on airplanes. And while the world’s airlines have been slow to fully exploit the new ife, the opportunities in enhanced entertainment… more