The Sparkbeat
We’ve been using the term “platform agnostic” for years. But our recent feature article about the future of magazine apps has given us pause to reflect on an uncomfortable truth: We’re not entirely sure what “platform agnostic” means… 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
Q&A
With 15 years of multiplatform experience under her belt, Rosie Allimonos has produced content for such iconic BBC brands as Doctor Who and EastEnders. We caught up with her in San Francisco to chat about audience engagement, silo breaking, and why… more
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With brands like Pirates of the Caribbean and Coke on his resumé, Jeff Gomez is one of the world’s leading producers of transmedia entertainment. We caught up with him in San Francisco to talk about branded content, gamification and… 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
Q&A
We'll be in San Francisco this week for StoryWorld, a first-of-its-kind gathering of artists, brands, and marketers involved with transmedia storytelling. We spoke to game designer Jim Babb about where games… more
Events
Sparksheet is headed to San Francisco next week for StoryWorld, the first-ever gathering of artists, brands and media outlets involved with… more
Q&A
Drawing on her multidisciplinary experience and transmedia chops, UK-based marketer Kathryn McMann creates “big picture” campaigns that bridge the online and offline worlds. We caught up with her at this summer’s 140conf in New York City. 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
Whether you’re a major brand, an online marketer or a media outlet, telling stories is the heart and soul of what you do. Corporate technologist Gunther Sonnenfeld explains how businesses can use storytelling to curate relevant branded experiences… more