Spark & Pony Creative

There are dozens of creative marketing agencies in #YEG! How do you know which one is right for your small business? Check out our latest blog to learn what to look for! bit.ly/3rhnK4z

What is one thing you accomplished this year that you are really proud of?

Santa Shops Local is a campaign aimed at highlighting 7 local #YEG businesses that would make great destinations for your holiday dollars this year! We're also giving away a $50 Gift Card to one of them! Check. It. Out. bit.ly/2J9T8AD

Are you sick of our Godin quotes yet? A few reasons why Seth inspires us both so much #1 He has one of the most beloved marketing blogs on the internet. He writes from the heart and is an invaluable resource for marketers. We hate to say it, but the nickname "Godfather of Marketing" isn't too far off... ... #2 That same blog has over 7000 posts, sees over half a million visits per month, has 434K referral backlinks and 16.6% of his traffic comes from direct search (you can find it on Google just by typing Seth) #3 While so many in the business are yelling about growing revenues, tripling followers and maximizing exposure, Seth has a different message. He says to instead focus on the audience you do have. If you do that well the rest will take care of itself. We couldn't agree more! So now you know why we a good Godin quote. Maybe now you will too!

During these past few weeks, we've been spending time connecting with small business owners in our community in preparation for our 'Santa Shops Local' Christmas Giveaway! We can’t wait to show you the campaign. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek of a few places we have been thus far! Can you guess them? While talking to small business owners, we’ve noticed how hard-working and welcoming you all have been. We realize that this is a time of unease and we want to re...mind anyone who is running their own business that you got yourself this far and to THANK yourselves. Running a small business is challenging. You’ve not only navigated yourself through a pandemic, but your perseverance should not go unnoticed. We hope that you can give yourself a moment of appreciation for how far you have come. If you have any local small businesses that you LOVE and you want to give them a (distanced) pat on the back, tag them below.