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MONTREAL – April 12, 2011 – Sparksheet, the online media and marketing magazine powered by custom content company Spafax, has been selected as an Official Honoree in the 15th Annual Webby Awards.

Sparksheet joins such journalism stalwarts as The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, The Atlantic, CNBC and CBS News among the list of honourees in the business blog category.

“We are stunned and thrilled to be recognized alongside such media titans,” says Dan Levy, Editor of Sparksheet. “It’s further proof that business journalism comes in all shapes and sizes and that our upstart publication punches above its weight.”

With nearly 10,000 entries received from all 50 US states and more than 60 countries, the Official Honoree distinction is awarded to the top 10 percent of all work entered and recognizes remarkable achievement on the Web.

Says Raymond Girard, President of Spafax Interactive and Publisher of Sparksheet: “We’re extremely proud to receive this prestigious international honour. It’s a testament to the strength of our editorial and design teams, our contributors and the connection we’ve forged with our community.”

For more information about Sparksheet, please contact Dan Levy at 514-844-2001 or dlevy@spafax.com.

MONTREAL – December 7, 2010 – Sparksheet, the online media and marketing magazine published by custom content company Spafax, has won a Boomerang award, Quebec’s most prestigious marketing and communications prize. Sparksheet won in the interactive marketing category for “best use of a blog.”

“We’re thrilled to be honoured by our industry peers, especially in our home province,” says Dan Levy, Editor of Sparksheet. “It’s further proof that home-grown editorial content and design can thrive in a world of international agencies and brands.”

The Boomerang awards were presented by Infopresse on December 2nd 2010, at a gala in front of more than 1000 people. Montreal-based advertising agency Sid Lee and public broadcaster Radio-Canada were among the night’s other big winners.

For more information about Sparksheet, please contact Editor Dan Levy at dlevy@spafax.com or Publisher Raymond Girard, President of Spafax Interactive, at rgirard@spafax.com.

About Sparksheet
Powered by Spafax, Sparksheet is devoted to independently exploring the ongoing convergence of content, media and marketing in the online space. Since June 2009, it has been sparking ideas and conversations about everything from travel marketing and return on engagement, to branded entertainment and the future of magazines. Sign up for Sparksheet’s award-winning monthly e-newsletter: sparksheet.com/signup.

TORONTO — Sparksheet, the online media and marketing magazine published by custom-content company Spafax, won a record four Canadian Online Publishing Awards last night.

Sparksheet, which competed in the business-to-business category, won for best overall online-only publication, best e-newsletter, best mobile application and best online-only article or series, for its exclusive Q&A with The New Yorker’s online editor. 

“It’s a thrill to come home with an industry high of four awards in categories ranging from mobile design to in-depth editorial,” says Raymond Girard, President of Spafax Interactive and Publisher of Sparksheet. “It’s a testament to the strength of our team and proof that great content will find an audience regardless of medium or platform.”

Says Dan Levy, Editor of Sparksheet: “We’re truly honoured to be recognized among such Canadian media giants despite being around for just a little over a year.” A heartfelt thank you goes out to Masthead, to the judges and, of course, to our incredibly devoted community of readers and contributors.”

Sparksheet’s four awards were the most won by any publication at the second annual event, which is presented by journalism trade publication Masthead. Other multiple awards winners included CBCNews.ca and the Toronto Star.

Sparksheet was also nominated for best blog and best community feature for its dynamic use of Twitter.

For more information about Sparksheet, please contact Editor Dan Levy at 514-844-2001 or dlevy@spafax.com.

MONTREAL – September 23, 2010 – Sparksheet, the international media and marketing magazine published by custom-content company Spafax, has been nominated for five Canadian Online Publishing Awards.

Sparksheet is a finalist in the following categories: Overall Website (online only), Blog, Community Feature, E-newsletter and Article, for its in-depth Q&A with The New Yorker’s online editor.  

“We’re extremely proud to be finalists in five categories – and only one year after launch,” says Raymond Girard, President of Spafax Interactive and Publisher of Sparksheet. “It’s a testament to the strength of our editorial and design teams, our contributors and the connection we’ve forged with our community.”

Says Dan Levy, Editor of Sparksheet: “It’s a true honour to be included among such an impressive list of publications. We look forward to celebrating with our peers in Toronto, and continuing to push the boundaries of online media.”

The second annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards will be handed out on October 20 at The Gladstone Hotel in Toronto.

For more information about Sparksheet, please contact Editor Dan Levy at 514-844-2001 or dlevy@spafax.com.

About Sparksheet

Powered by Spafax, Sparksheet is the site of reference for everything to do with content, media and marketing to the consumer in transit. Since June 2009, it has been sparking ideas and conversations about digital media, revenue generation, travel marketing and branded entertainment. Sign up for Sparksheet’s monthly e-newsletter: sparksheet.com/signup

Every month Spafax editors and designers produce reams of award-winning digital content – from stories to sites. Here’s a sampling of our most recent output.

For Air Canada:

enRoute (English)
enRoute (français)
OnAir newsletter
Communiqué enVol
enRoute on Twitter

The luxury brands group:

Mercedes (English)
Mercedes (français)
Bombardier Experience (English)

Our online magazine, Sparksheet:

Sparksheet newsletter (English)
Sparksheet e-book (English)
Sparksheet on Twitter
Sparksheet iPhone app
Sparksheet on YouTube
Our Linkedin Group – the Transumer

Content for the Canadian Tourism Commission:

US Newsletter
Mexico Newsletter
Canada Newsletter
Canadian Newsletter (French)

Sites for LAN Airlines, S.A.:

In-Lan (English)
In-Wines (English)

Other:

Content for the Marina Bay Sands Restort in Singapore (English)
Bell Mobility’s Mobile magazine (English et français)
Our own Spafax twitter channel