Merry SPARKING Christmas From your SPARK Team!
This month has gone by so fast… what I am saying is that this entire year has gone by in a flash! As I sit down to write this, I am reminded of how blessed we are to have each of you in our lives. This year was about growth, both personally and professionally. We started and ended the year […]
We are so sparking thankful for you!
Thanksgiving is the month where the attitude of gratitude is emphasized. While we are grateful each and every day, we want to take this time to thank you for your support throughout this year. Many of you have been part of this journey from the beginning, which is quickly approaching 20 years in January. Others joined […]
Kicking of #50SparkingWeeks
As I approach my 49th birthday and begin to wrap up my 40’s – I am looking even closer towards what my legacy will be. I wanted to do something special leading up to and to celebrate my 50th birthday. I mean, all birthdays are worth celebrating, but come on, half a century deserves something […]
Giving Back Stressing You Out?
Fighting Charitable Giving Paralysis and Where to Start Partnering with a nonprofit and giving back isn’t just a suggested business practice anymore: it is something that today’s consumer has come to expect. Whether someone somewhere is getting a pair of shoes for each pair purchased (TOMS Shoes), the social conscious product you are selling is […]
Speed of Trust — the ONE thing!
I recently finished Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covery. This book is packed with nuggets you can use in your personal and professional life, with lessons that apply to both one-on-one and team relationship building. It would take several blogs for me to tell you everything you need […]
Nelson Joins Mount Mercy as Adjunct
Epiphany, a Corridor public relations and marketing firm, announced today that Christa Nelson has joined Mount Mercy University as an Adjunct Instructor. She will be teaching Marketing Research this fall, a core requirement course in their Bachelor of Business and Marketing program. “It is no secret I am a big Mustang fan and fond of […]
[PODCAST] How Mantras Create Traction in Business with Christa Nelson
“I was honored to speak with Marlo Higgins on her podcast. She is doing great things and inspiring professionals to reach higher and spark dreams. I would highly recommend you subscribe to her 22 motivational minutes, not just for my few minutes, but for all the great inspirational speakers she has as guests.” – Christa Nelson On this […]
Because — Cause Marketing
I subscribe to many publications, podcasts and have challenged myself to finish a book a month. I believe learning is a lifelong journey. When you stop learning you stop innovating. I am not an expert by any means in cause marketing or strategic marketing for nonprofits, but I have seen what strategic marketing can do […]
A case for co-working
When my firm was looking at relocating from First Avenue in Cedar Rapids to Marion, we looked at several commercial spaces. As a business owner and contributor to my local ecosystem, I really love the concept of working where you live and avoiding long commutes. We are pretty spoiled here in the Creative Corridor when […]
Epiphany – Vehicle Tattoo
We are super excited about the Epiphany Vehicle Tattoo. Now that we commuting around the corridor we thought we just as well help people spark something new in traffic. Special thanks to the AlphaGraphics North Liberty team for their help with this special project. Have you seen it? Let us know if you see the […]