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Find out how you can make the most of your advertising dollar on social media platforms.
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Chris Novak of Xbox has built a career on fusing tech and play, bringing joy to millions, and now he discusses how to build a playful future.
Kelly McCarthy, former SVP at LVMH shares her learnings on digitally translating a brand to grow business.
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New Zealand business owners share their experiences and insights around new ways of working during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hear the founder of Yume Foods, Katy Barfield, talk about the power of people in a tech-focused world.
Charles Adler is a founding partner of Kickstarter and the driving force behind Lost Arts, a start-up that’s equal parts community and creativity. As one of five seminal speakers at Spark's Future of the Future event in August, Charles spoke on everything from belief to optimism to technology.
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As co-founder and vision director of SPACE10, Carla Cammilla Hjort understands how to challenge big name companies like IKEA to make a more sustainable future.
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In this podcast series, Russell Brown and tech experts talk about the internet of things and how it's changing everything, everywhere. Listen now on Spark Lab.
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Spark's Agile implementation consultant discusses the move to Agile. See if your business is ready to adopt Agile ways of working.
Th internet of things is changing the workplace, making businesses more efficient and transparent. Here are five ways IoT can give you an edge.
Educational Futurist Frances Valintine weighs in on what businesses can learn from young people in the workforce and what this means for the future of work.
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Facebook changed its News Feed algorithm in 2018. Here are a few ideas for making your Facebook posts do more work for your business.
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Talk about the cloud is everywhere. But just what is the cloud, and how does it matter for your business?
Kiwi small to medium-sized businesses need to take a few risks to get their edge in an age of disruption. Spark Lab partner Cameron Bagrie weighs in on what issues are facing New Zealand businesses and how to deal with change.
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Josh Bahlman is a cyber security specialist with 20+ years’ experience of staying one step ahead of cyber crime. Here he shares his top tips for businesses.
Hear from Frances, a leading innovator, futurist and founder of Tech Futures Lab. She discusses the biggest challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Lisa shares her experience of starting a movement and the challenges of maintaining momentum as the business scales.
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As a future-focused business leader, Wendy knows what it takes for businesses to be successful in a digital environment.
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Eric and his Uber product design team are creating new fusions of tech, data and design to make transportation more reliable, affordable and driverless.
Facebook's Ana Arriola has been immersed in product design for nearly two decades, creating experiences that are human, simple and authentic.
The founder of MotivateMe, Makaia, talks about how she uses Facebook to build her businesses. She recommends developing an online personality.
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Our simple pragmatic approach will help you create a plan that doesn't sit on the shelf gathering dust, but helps you get the results you want.
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With superdiversity, businesses need to expand their thinking beyond traditional Kiwi audiences. We speak with three people at the forefront of inclusion.
Will Palmer, founder of Movio, talks about going global by focusing on finding a niche within a niche.
Mastering social media marketing is often not as simple as it may seem at first glance and driving the best possible return on investment takes both time and experience.
Spark Jump brings heavily subsidised broadband to school-age children whose families can’t afford commercial home broadband services.
Colart Miles from Velox Innovation discusses how to speed up innovation in the face of unstoppable change, and explains the importance of creating capacity.
Watch Simone Iles from Asia Pacific Digital (APD). In this video, she discusses the six behaviours of truly digital organisations.
Reuben explains how Google’s success is enabled by continuous iteration. Google culture disregards "the impossible" to drive staff engagement and action.
Wendy from Socialites answers some pressing social media questions in this Q&A workshop.
More than settling for a good idea, you can learn how to pursue great ideas. Watch Mike from The Breakthrough Company speak about risk and returns.
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan shares stories and tips on fundraising. She suggests creating a plan with an 18-month roadmap.
In this video, Dame Meo discusses the importance of social awareness to both business and communities in New Zealand.
Brendon King from Immersify demystifies the world of VR and describes the best application of VR, AR and mixed reality in specific business sectors.
Xero's Anna Curzon outlines the top three factors for a successful business: efficiency, a partner, and a plan.
Vaughan Fergusson is the founder of Vend. Here he discusses the never-ending future of tech, including VR, AR and AI, and its role in education.
Carmen Vicelich from Valocity looks at how data is driving exponential business change – and how to encourage customers to share data.
Michelle, also known as Nanogirl, discusses introverts, extroverts and ambiverts in the workplace.
Ido Leffler is a successful American entrepreneur and businessman. In this video, he talks about the benefits of building social enterprises.
Kaila talks about the future of technology and exponential growth. She considers how this growth is impacting jobs and industries.
Vigil Monitoring's CEO Alan discusses the opportunities and challenges for NZ disruptors in health care, especially in the midst of globalisation.
Hear from Glenn Andert from Creative HQ on how exponential technology is disrupting industries.
Sunny Bates discusses networking and the benefits of meeting more people.
James from Previously Unavailable examines why some of the world’s biggest companies are also the most innovative.
Colart and Nick explain what Lean and Agile really mean and give examples of these methodologies.
How to build a high-performing team: Josh Robb from PushPay talks about the importance of alignment and empathy when recruiting.
Ongoing system enhancement helped The Beauty Collective thrive and grow, despite the pandemic.
Expanding its customer base and adopting IoT technology enabled Prestige Loos to grow its business.
Russell Brown chats to Frith Wilson-Hughes about how the Beyond Binary Code project came about and what it means for the rainbow community and for businesses.
Cookes NZ is a well-established manufacturer based in Auckland. Find out how having the right digital architecture helped Cookes NZ enhance their operations.
The challenges of a pandemic meant Nourish has pivoted their ways of doing business. Hear the story of how challenging the status quo brings new ventures.
Join Spark and OutLine by adding Beyond Binary Code to your website and change the way your business collects gender data.
Hear from Geoff Ross and Justine Troy at our Speaker Series event. The couple are the masterminds behind global brands such as 42BELOW and Trilogy. They share a lifetime of experience including their latest venture, Lake Hāwea Station: New Zealand’s first carbon positive station.
The Youth and Cultural Development Society work with youth on the daily, helping them find their way in the world. Discover how new switched-on tech solutions help YCD to connect and deliver their services across Christchurch.
Hear from Dame Ellen MacArthur at our latest Speaker Series event. She shares insights into how businesses can embrace the benefits of a global circular economy.
Renaissance Dance Studio is community-based dance school located in Auckland. Find out how the business has grown and evolved, whilst overcoming obstacles along the way.
Watch highlights from the latest Speaker Series event with Dr Anita Sands, entrepreneur and director. She discusses the importance of creating a culture of belonging in the workplace.
Time spent focusing on future proofing your website can open up many opportunities for your business. Find out how you can create a responsive website.
Find out how you can make the most of your advertising dollar on social media platforms.
Find out how you can create a working from home environment that sets you up for productivity.
Read an original article written by Dr Anita Sands and Neil Sands. They discuss the importance of creating a sense of belonging in the workplace.
We've put together a list of activities to help keep your kids entertained during the school holidays.
Watch highlights from the latest Speaker Series event with John Edwards, New Zealand Privacy Commissioner. He discusses emerging trends in privacy and how to manage your business risks.
Baderdrive Doctors are on an ongoing mission of providing accessible healthcare for people. By implementing Microsoft Teams into their day-to-day systems, they are now more connected than ever.
Watch highlights from Sidewalk Labs' Craig Neville-Manning. He shares Sidewalk Lab's vision of evolving cities with technology.
Watch highlights from Microsoft New Zealand’s Vanessa Sorenson and Peter Soukalopoulos. They share how Inclusive Design has helped build better business outcomes.
The Digital Skills Series hosted by Google's Digital Strategists will cover tips to get your business online, attract new customers and protect your online presence.
Chris Novak of Xbox has built a career on fusing tech and play, bringing joy to millions, and now he discusses how to build a playful future.
Kelly McCarthy, former SVP at LVMH shares her learnings on digitally translating a brand to grow business.
Hear from Ethan Eismann, Slack VP of design as he discusses the changing space of work
New Zealand business owners share their experiences and insights around new ways of working during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hear the founder of Yume Foods, Katy Barfield, talk about the power of people in a tech-focused world.
Charles Adler is a founding partner of Kickstarter and the driving force behind Lost Arts, a start-up that’s equal parts community and creativity. As one of five seminal speakers at Spark's Future of the Future event in August, Charles spoke on everything from belief to optimism to technology.
Ana Arriola was one of five speakers at Spark Lab's Future of the Future event in August. She spoke on ubiety, optimism, artificial intelligence, the Alpha generation and ethical challenges for social media and information outlets.
As co-founder and vision director of SPACE10, Carla Cammilla Hjort understands how to challenge big name companies like IKEA to make a more sustainable future.
As creator of Massive Change Network, Bruce Mau is at the forefront of design and the future of how we work.
As Vice President, Design for Hardware Products at Google, Ivy's ethos is all about humanistic design - design that feels part of a lifestyle, woven into nature.
We took a look at the Spark Lab Digital Workshop in Rotorua, at the day’s biggest outtakes, and explored how these workshops are helping Kiwi SMEs face an ever-changing digital landscape.
Frances Valintine is Spark Lab Futures Advisor, and this is her quarterly wrap-up of the biggest global trends shaping the world of work.
Russell Brown discusses why we've been hearing a lot about The Internet of Things in the past year or two. What is it and why is it important?
In this podcast series, Russell Brown and tech experts talk about the internet of things and how it's changing everything, everywhere. Listen now on Spark Lab.
The gig economy offers an opportunity for businesses to create new models of hiring, and new ways of thinking about employment that appeal to those seeking more flexibility in their work.
Futurist and Spark Lab Partner Frances Valintine takes stock of the business world, reflecting on advances while challenging assumptions.
Ohmio was the first NZ business to test the technical capabilities of 5G. Now they're exploring how Spark's 5G could enhance their products and experiences.
Spark's Agile implementation consultant discusses the move to Agile. See if your business is ready to adopt Agile ways of working.
Th internet of things is changing the workplace, making businesses more efficient and transparent. Here are five ways IoT can give you an edge.
Educational Futurist Frances Valintine weighs in on what businesses can learn from young people in the workforce and what this means for the future of work.
What would happen if someone outside your business got hold of your data? Read our six tips for preventing data theft in your organisation.
Cameron Bagrie has been an economist for 20 years. Read his take on data security for businesses.
Your social media presence depends on curating your content. Follow these tips to determine the best message to represent your brand.
Facebook changed its News Feed algorithm in 2018. Here are a few ideas for making your Facebook posts do more work for your business.
Many successful businesses use email newsletters to connect with their customers. Here's a list of dos and don'ts for creating effective email newsletters.
It’s never been easier to create your own website, but making a good website is the challenge. Here are five must-haves for building your business website.
For businesses, good data security is more than updating your anti-virus software. Here are some digital security tips from Spark Lab.
It might not seem possible to leave work behind. Here are some tips for taking a real holiday while running your own business.
Talk about the cloud is everywhere. But just what is the cloud, and how does it matter for your business?
Kiwi small to medium-sized businesses need to take a few risks to get their edge in an age of disruption. Spark Lab partner Cameron Bagrie weighs in on what issues are facing New Zealand businesses and how to deal with change.
How can businesses anticipate and adapt to AI and automation? Watch Claire speak about these topics and how they're shaping the future of work.
Josh Bahlman is a cyber security specialist with 20+ years’ experience of staying one step ahead of cyber crime. Here he shares his top tips for businesses.
Hear from Frances, a leading innovator, futurist and founder of Tech Futures Lab. She discusses the biggest challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Lisa shares her experience of starting a movement and the challenges of maintaining momentum as the business scales.
The use of digital technology is synonymous with running a business. Listen to James Kemp on how to drive results with digital marketing.
As a future-focused business leader, Wendy knows what it takes for businesses to be successful in a digital environment.
How much difference does social media make to the success of a business? Watch the video to find out.
Eric and his Uber product design team are creating new fusions of tech, data and design to make transportation more reliable, affordable and driverless.
Facebook's Ana Arriola has been immersed in product design for nearly two decades, creating experiences that are human, simple and authentic.
The founder of MotivateMe, Makaia, talks about how she uses Facebook to build her businesses. She recommends developing an online personality.
Doing deals is both an art and a science. Every business can benefit from having a predictable process for generating and nurturing leads and closing sales.
Our simple pragmatic approach will help you create a plan that doesn't sit on the shelf gathering dust, but helps you get the results you want.
What's "as-a-service"? Here’s a quick, Kiwi-flavoured guide to share with colleagues.
With superdiversity, businesses need to expand their thinking beyond traditional Kiwi audiences. We speak with three people at the forefront of inclusion.
Will Palmer, founder of Movio, talks about going global by focusing on finding a niche within a niche.
Mastering social media marketing is often not as simple as it may seem at first glance and driving the best possible return on investment takes both time and experience.
Spark Jump brings heavily subsidised broadband to school-age children whose families can’t afford commercial home broadband services.
Colart Miles from Velox Innovation discusses how to speed up innovation in the face of unstoppable change, and explains the importance of creating capacity.
Watch Simone Iles from Asia Pacific Digital (APD). In this video, she discusses the six behaviours of truly digital organisations.
Reuben explains how Google’s success is enabled by continuous iteration. Google culture disregards "the impossible" to drive staff engagement and action.
Wendy from Socialites answers some pressing social media questions in this Q&A workshop.
More than settling for a good idea, you can learn how to pursue great ideas. Watch Mike from The Breakthrough Company speak about risk and returns.
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan shares stories and tips on fundraising. She suggests creating a plan with an 18-month roadmap.
In this video, Dame Meo discusses the importance of social awareness to both business and communities in New Zealand.
Brendon King from Immersify demystifies the world of VR and describes the best application of VR, AR and mixed reality in specific business sectors.
Xero's Anna Curzon outlines the top three factors for a successful business: efficiency, a partner, and a plan.
Vaughan Fergusson is the founder of Vend. Here he discusses the never-ending future of tech, including VR, AR and AI, and its role in education.
Carmen Vicelich from Valocity looks at how data is driving exponential business change – and how to encourage customers to share data.
Michelle, also known as Nanogirl, discusses introverts, extroverts and ambiverts in the workplace.
Ido Leffler is a successful American entrepreneur and businessman. In this video, he talks about the benefits of building social enterprises.
Kaila talks about the future of technology and exponential growth. She considers how this growth is impacting jobs and industries.
Vigil Monitoring's CEO Alan discusses the opportunities and challenges for NZ disruptors in health care, especially in the midst of globalisation.
Hear from Glenn Andert from Creative HQ on how exponential technology is disrupting industries.
Sunny Bates discusses networking and the benefits of meeting more people.
James from Previously Unavailable examines why some of the world’s biggest companies are also the most innovative.
Colart and Nick explain what Lean and Agile really mean and give examples of these methodologies.
How to build a high-performing team: Josh Robb from PushPay talks about the importance of alignment and empathy when recruiting.
