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Head To Head Episode 2: Win A Donkey!

Great promotions rarely impress as a spreadsheet. They win because the idea is clear, Ribena's “Win a donkey” is a campaign in just 3 words.

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Head To Head Episode 1: The Guinness pub giveaway

We unpack Guinness’ wild 90s ‘win a pub’ promotion: judging, finalists in Ireland, press coverage, and the practical lessons for modern sales promotions.

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SPARK 2025: That’s a Wrap!

From epic giveaways to digital upgrades, 2025 has been a blockbuster year for SPARK.

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Tactical Budgets Are Shifting. But Don’t Panic!

Tactical marketing spend is shifting, but it’s not disappearing. We explore what the latest IPA bellwether data means—and why tactical still delivers results.

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Why we’re still in love with “Free” (and why you should use it)

"Free" - it's not just a discount tactic. It's psychology. It's empathy. And in a cost-of-living crisis, it's your way of making your brand more human and more accessible.

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What Can the Best Sales Promotion Campaigns Teach Us?

Proven strategies from McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Aldi, and more, and why SPARK campaigns focus on human behaviour.

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We Make Digital Feel Effortless

Digital can feel overwhelming, even for seasoned marketers. You might know exactly how you want something to work, but not how to actually make it happen. Our job is to turn your vision into a seamless digital experience.

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The Psychology Behind Sales Promotions: Insights from Spark’s CEO

SPARK CEO David Pearson explores the psychology of sales promotions, showing how authenticity and trust drive lasting customer relationships.

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SPARK MAKE THE COMPLICATED SIMPLE

Pearl & Dean’s Enterprise Director, Mike Hope-Milne, talks about how Spark makes the complicated simple for clients.

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