Feature Article
For the past six decades Playboy magazine has set the benchmark for men’s entertainment and lifestyle content, but is there room for the bunny in the digital age? We spoke to Playboy’s social media director more
The Sparkbeat
Here at Sparksheet we are constantly scanning our Twitter and RSS feeds for the most relevant content, media and marketing stories. Every day we come across tweets that pique our interest – articles, videos, pictures, you name it – but there’s… more
Q&A
As host of Dateline NBC and co-host of the TODAY Show, Ann Curry is one of America’s most influential journalists. But it’s her 1 million-plus Twitter followers who truly propelled her into brand status. We caught up with the star reporter at the… 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
The Sparkbeat
In the news Last week at Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, Steve Jobs introduced the long-awaited iCloud, the free service that will allow users to seamlessly (and cordlessly) sync their Apple devices. While the move is being championed as… more
We’re en route to Austin for South by Southwest, the biggest interactive media gathering of the year. We’ll be posting event insights throughout the week and hanging out with our friends from 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
Branded Entertainment
As TV brands and fictional characters enter the Twittersphere, the line between content producer and consumer is blurring. Media critic Aymar Jean Christian explains how frustrated networks are protecting their… more
Best of the Web
The TSA implements some touchy new security measures, Amazon sneaks through the doors of it's Brick-and-Mortar competitors, and NetFlix decides that delivery doesn't fly in this week's round up of content, media and travel marketing links. more
Best of the Web
Toyota offers some brain-devouring new TV spots, The Cranky Flier discusses the metrics of Southwest’s Bags Fly Free campaign, and AdAge considers the results of the US election in this week’s round up of content, media and travel marketing… more