Abbe Sparks Media GroupAbbe Sparks is the Founder of Abbe Sparks Media Group & Socially Sparked News. A social entrepreneur, she is a social media and content influencer who has been covering the entertainment, music, tech and advocacy sectors for over 25 years. A member of US Press Association, she has written for many online and print publications including the UK's Blues Matters Magazine, Big City Rythm & Blues & her former column 'Abbe's Sparks' for RFPalooza. You can also find her stories on Medium & Tumbler. Twitter: @asparks01
Appy Holidays! The holidays are a time to help others. The best promotions do the same. As I write today’s blog entry from frozen Chicago where the high is 18 degrees, I can’t help but crave warmth via a burning fire, or hot soup and Chai Tea to fend off a guaranteed cold or illness. […]
Be Socially Mobile this Holiday Season When Promoting Gift Shopping Originally posted in ABBE’S SPARKS @ RFPalooza.com Have Yourself a Merry Mobile Xmas NOVEMBER 12, 2014 POSTED IN ABBES SPARKS Inboxes across all devices are surely looking a lot like Christmas by now. Yes, Holiday marketing campaigns are upon us and in this ever increasingly crowded […]
SPARKS Highly Recomended Event: World Premiere – All Things Mayfield Revue Hosted by Lynn Orman Weiss WHAT:”All Things Mayfield Revue” , a new production of music by Curtis Mayfield from Reginald Torian, Sr. The concert is filled with the songs from the Curtis Mayfield songbook as well as fresh new songs and fresh new soul and […]
WHAT: No Turn on Red – Gig @ Jerry’s If you’re in Chicago this weekend, check out this funk New Orleans Blues Fusion Band in Wicker Park at Jerry’s. Hear the Band’s new sound! WHEN: Saturday, November 8 @ 9:45pm WHERE: Jerry’s, 1938 W. Division Street, Chicago MUSICIANS Justin Gruby- Saxophones Larry Glenzer 0 Trumpet Amir Arrington – Bass […]
Make new friends, but keep the old – one is silver and the other hits GOLD! Networking Matters. ROI Results NOVEMBER 5, 2014 POSTED IN ABBES SPARKS As marketers and promoters of all things, it’s a given that networking is an integral part of our everyday life. How to network and capitalize on those […]
“Social Impact Bonds” for Chicago’s Early Childhood Education” – Privatization to the nth Degree? Emanuel’s early childhood plan compared to parking meter deal MON, 11/03/2014 – 2:11PM Originally posted by FRAN SPIELMAN, Chicago Sun Times @FSPIELMAN | EMAIL Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to use a pay-for-performance financing method known as “Social Impact Bonds” to give […]
Crowdfunding + Social Media for Non-Profits Originally posted IN ‘ABBES SPARKS‘ at RFPalooza.com BY ROGER CHIOCCHI ON OCTOBER 29, 2014 Crowdfunding campaigns are now an essential tool in the fundraising arsenal to get a project or company off the concept stage and into launch mode. The success of a crowdfunding campaign is largely dependent on how it is […]
BY ROGER CHIOCCHI ON OCTOBER 8, 2014 POSTED IN ABBES SPARKS Curtain Up: Cross-Promotion for the Arts Good creative event marketing campaigns include cross-promotion as an effective tool to generate impactful messaging and maximum ticket sales for any opening night or event day. I personally find that when promoting an event […]
Support Breast Cancer Awareness this October. Wear Pink, donate or help spread the word! Here’s a few more organizations you can support: Stand Up to Cancer Be Part of the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Month (WHO)
Originally posted September 30, 2014 by RFPalooza in ABBE’S SPARKS Connect the Dots… Get top ROI by igniting personal and professional connections: an invaluable media tool for event marketers. It’s a given that as marketing communications professionals, we are all extremely connected – after all – we are the mouthpieces to the world for our clients. […]