Publishing
E-books, audiobooks, Kindles and smartphones have revolutionized the way we read. But as platforms evolve, the stories they carry must change too. Digital publishing consultant Nina Lassam argues that when it comes to books, medium and message are… more
Television
Whether you’re into Gossip Girl or Boardwalk Empire, chances are one of your favourite TV shows originated on the printed page. Bestselling books don’t just make for quality reading – when brought to the small screen they’re good for ratings… more
Events
Content creators of all stripes came together this week for StoryWorld, an international gathering of transmedia storytellers. Our editor was on the ground in San Francisco and reports that there’s more to this story than you’d think. more
Events
Corn farmers and TV anchors. Global CEOs and local graffiti artists. Pretty much everyone was in New York City last week for the eclectic social media event known as 140conf. And as the conference’s official content partner, Sparksheet was on hand… more
140conf
We’re heading to New York this month for the 140 Characters conference, where an eclectic roster of marketers and media celebrities will muse about the “state of now.” To whet your appetite, 140conf… more
In his latest column on “The Business of Storytelling,” corporate technologist Gunther Sonnenfeld explains how brands like Audi, Kraft and Red Bull are using stories to curate meaningful experiences for people. more
Whether you’re a major brand, a marketer or a media outlet, telling stories is the heart and soul of what you do. In his second column on “the business of storytelling,” Gunther Sonnenfeld explains how Coke embraced the universal theme of… more
Q&A
As Executive Creative Director of Google Creative Lab, Robert Wong has the enviable job of getting Google’s “toys out to the kids,” as he puts it. We sat down with him at the Tomorrow Awards… 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
Q&A
At Sparksheet we’re all about brands using new platforms to tell their stories. But are digital billboards too transient for real storytelling? We spoke to JWT Digital Creative Director Paul Banham about the rapidly changing world of digital… more