Marketing & Communications beyond Covid-19

Honey get my Supersuite

As the restrictions begin to lift and we start to get back to “normal”, whatever that new normal looks like, companies and organizations will need to be sure they are communicating clearly with their audience about what to expect. Everyone has some sort of modifications to the way we do business moving forward: the amount […]

Epiphany Receives TSB Certification

Targeted Small Business Certified

Marion, Iowa – Epiphany, a Corridor public relations and marketing firm, announced today that they have qualified for and now hold Targeted Small Business Certification (TSB). According to the Iowa Economic Development website, this certification is specifically designed to help women, minorities, individuals with disabilities or service-disabled veterans overcome some of the hurdles in starting […]

Sending you #virtualhugs letting you know #youmatter!

Free Hugs

Before the March Madness started we did free hugs and it was pretty amazing. (Carlos & Molly from NRI are professional huggers too.)  While I can’t hug you properly now, I would like to send you a #virtualhug until the social distancing is over.  The photos below are of my walk.  Spent the warm afternoon […]

4 Sparking Weeks for the Marion Public Library

Why we love the Marion Public Library...  Their mission is to ignite possibilities. Their vision is to be the spark that lights the way for the imagination, growth and education of our community.

As March comes to a close and we spring into the second half of our 50 weeks giving campaign, we are super excited to share with you our April non profit.  This giving campaign has been an amazing ride so far and even in these uncertain times, we plan to persist per a new usual.  I […]

Marketing in Uncertain Times

Marketing in Uncertain Times

With all that is going on it is important to stay calm. As thought leaders, professional communicators, and influencers, we can help our community best by being calm during this storm. We know that this, like any other difficulty we have faced, is temporary and to not lose hope. In a time where practicing social […]

9 Who Care Award Event

Dr. Mollie Marti with Christa at 9 Who Care event

The 9 Who Care Award  Dinner was held at The Hotel Kirkwood. It was a fun event celebrating people who are giving back in their community in a big way. Our own Christa Nelson was honored as one of the 9 Who Care. “Christa dedicates a substantial amount of time and talent to help nonprofits […]

4 Sparking Weeks for House of Hope

At the end of March we will be nearly halfway through our 50 weeks giving campaign in honor of my 50th birthday! March is dedicated to the House of Hope in Cedar Rapids. Throughout this month we will share information about the House in hopes that it will inspire you to like and follow them on social […]

Nelson Honored as Recipient of 9 Who Care

Team Epiphany

Marion, Iowa – Epiphany, a Corridor public relations and marketing firm, announced today that their spark team leader, Christa Nelson, has been nominated and chosen for KCRG’s 9 Who Care Award.  Watch the full story on KCRG. “Christa dedicates a substantial amount of time and talent to help nonprofits achieve their missions. Beyond offering a […]

4 Sparking Weeks for Worldmaker (NRI)

Worldmaker

As part of our 50 weeks giving campaign in honor of my 50th birthday, February is dedicated to Worldmaker International f.k.a the National Resilience Institute (NRI). Throughout this month we will share information about Worldmaker in hopes that it will inspire you to like and follow them on social, engage and share their information, volunteer if […]

Cheers to a new SPARKING decade!

Happy Epiphany

From your SPARK Team!  We hope you enjoyed the holidays. We would like to wish you a Happy Epiphany. Here’s to a sparking new decade. Cheers to clear vision in 2020.  There are several reasons why I am a big fan of an Epiphany.  The Epiphany is a time of reflection, paying attention, visions, bringing gifts, trusting, humbling, […]