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01/02/2012 - Zurich, Spark appointed by De Agostini Japan as international licensing partner.
The opening of a new office in Tokyo has brought quick results: Spark Marketing Entertainment is working on behalf of De Agostini Japan on licensing a series of classical ballet DVDs for its partwork series.
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16/01/2012 - Hamburg/London Spark clears classic movie footage for SATURN TV ads.
For years SATURN has been known for their humorous TV advertising campaigns. After utilizing the help of Alice Cooper, Bill Kaulitz and Michael Buffer over the last few years, SATURN is now using some classic film footage in their new ad campaign to grab the attention of consumers.
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03/01/2012 - Hamburg, Spark brokers cross-promotion between Fisherman's Friend and The Muppets.
Spark assisted Fisherman's Friend lead agency Scholz & Friends in Berlin to set up a cross promotion with the new Muppets movie.
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05/12/2011 - Hamburg, Spark produces bespoke CD for Leonardo Hotels.
The album contains an eclectic and sophisticated mix of tracks by Natacha Atlas, Sonia Brex, Mint Royale, Luxia and Gare du Nord amongst others.
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12/11/2011 - Spark secures German actor Armin Rohde for MERCEDES-BENZ Actros short movie project.
In a nationwide online competition, Mercedes-Benz Trucks asked German truckers to send in their most memorable experiences that ever happened to them while being on 'tour'.
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01/11/2011 - Zurich, Music supervision by Spark for new global SWATCH Touch campaign.
Swatch has unveiled a new collection of touch-screen timepieces, adding some futuristic technology to its collection of fashion watches.
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24/10/2011 - Spark sets up cross promotion between German news magazine FOCUS and the brand 'simplify your life' by developing an exclusive CD-ROM product.
The FOCUS magazine asked Spark to develop ideas for target group specific cover-mounts that would potentially also attract new readers.
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10/10/2011 - London/Johannesburg, Spark produces fifth CD for South African homeware retailer @home.
After 4 very successful volumes of the "@home Music Collection" Spark produces another edition for the South African homeware store.
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13/09/2011 - London/Zurich, Spark sources merchandise for Chevrolet.
Spark Zurich sourced the official Chevrolet clothing for the 'Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung' (IAA).
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15/08/2011 - Zurich/Schaffhausen, Spark sponsors cycling team at TORTOUR '11 – Non-stop cycling around Switzerland.
TORTOUR is the first non-stop-bike-race in Switzerland lasting several days, day and night. The event combines the best ideas of all existing long distance races.
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07/07/2011 - Tokyo, Spark Marketing Entertainment opens new offices in Tokyo.
Tokyo, Spark Marketing Entertainment is proud to announce the opening of its new offices in Tokyo, Japan. The offices located at Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo will be bringing Spark's quality, knowledge and entertainment experience to the Japanese market.
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20/06/2011 - Spark researches and clears music for Castrol’s viral internet video.
Castrol's agency Serviceplan asked Spark to research and clear music for their new viral internet video 'Castrol Fan Sticker'.
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16/06/2011 - Hamburg/Berlin, Spark secures Mercedes Benz well known German musician and entertainer for unique music project.
Mercedes Benz' agency Scholz & Friends in Berlin briefed Spark to find a suitable and credible musician to write 9 songs for an exclusive album dedicated to 'Macher', which translates as 'doers'.
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08/06/2011 - London/Zurich, Spark sets up cross promotion between superstar artist Ke$ha and Education First EF.
EF students throughout the world have chosen Ke$ha’s single "Blow" as the "EF Summer Song 2011".
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18/05/2011 - London/Zanzibar, Spark creates three exclusive albums for the Zamani Retreat Kempinski in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
The CDs feature beautiful regional music as well as songs from Asia and India. The concepts making reference to the stunning restaurants of the hotel and their cuisine that they offer.
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07/04/2011 - London, Spark does their bit for T.G.I. FRIDAY’S achieving a new Guinness World Record.
T.G.I. Friday's kicked of the celebrations of 25 years in the UK in a way only Friday's can: by setting a new Guinness World Record for Most People Simultaneously Cocktail Flairing!
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17/03/2011 - London/Zurich, Spark teams up EF and Taylor Swift for successful international cross promotion.
On Valentine’s Day, four-time GRAMMY Award winner Taylor Swift and EF International Language Centers gave three student fans a unique Valentine’s gift: a trip for two to Paris, including a meeting in person with Taylor Swift and an evening enjoying her concert.
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09/02/2011 - London/Munich. Spark books and briefs Sir Bob Geldof for BEST BRANDS 2011 event in Germany.
On 9th February the 8th Best Brands gala took place at Bayerischer Hof in Munich.
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03/02/2011 - London. Spark researches and clears music for Thomas Cook TV ad in Germany.
Thomas Cook's agency Serviceplan asked Spark to research and clear music for the latest TV ad campaign in Germany. The track chosen was Morcheeba "Wonders Never Cease".
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17/01/2011 - London/Zurich. Spark gets Shakira to do international cross promotion with EF Education First.
Grammy award winner Shakira, who has sold close to 50 million albums over the course of her career, just launched her ninth album "Sale el sol", which comes on the heels of her worldwide smash "Waka Waka" and her latest single, "Loca".
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10/01/2011 - London. Spark gets Olivia Newton-John to record an exclusive track for Bridgestone Sports in Japan.
Four times Grammy winner Olivia Newton-John, who is best known for such hits such as Physical, Xanadu, Hopelessly Devoted To You, and of course the unforgettable Summer Nights and the Grease Mega-Mix from the film Grease, has recorded an exclusive track for Bridgestone Golf in Japan.
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03/01/2011 - London/Berlin. Spark brokers deal between Europe’s biggest retailer for consumer electronics SATURN and Michael Buffer.
Spark was instrumental in brokering the deal for SATURN through their agency Scholz + Friends in Berlin, Germany.
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14/12/2010 - Spark produces another bespoke double CD for the exclusive private members club ‘HOME HOUSE’ in London.
After the success of "At Home House Vol. 1" the second volume once again give the members and their guest the chance to savour the atmosphere of Home House at home.
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10/12/2010 - Spark produces first bespoke CD for shoe retailer KURT GEIGER in South Africa.
The CD will be both sold through Kurt Geiger outlets, used as a give-away incentive for customers reaching a certain spending level or as a thank you for loyal customers.
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15/11/2010 - London. Spark researches and clears music lyrics for worldwide BMW Motorcyle campaign .
BMW has re-launched their motorcyle ‘R 1200’ as ‘R 1200 R’. It is positioned as ‘unstoppable’ urban.
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25/10/2010 - London. Spark brokers deal between German retailer SATURN and Bill Kaulitz from Tokio Hotel.
SATURN is Europe’s biggest retailer for consumer electronics.
Spark was instrumental in brokering the deal for SATURN through their agency Scholz + Friends in Berlin, Germany.
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22/10/2010 - Zurich. Band of Skulls and Swatch intensify relationship through Spark.
As a follow-up to their successful campaign "Swatch Colour Codes", Swatch has produced several new TV Spots for their worldwide autumn campaign "New Gent".
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04/10/2010 - London. Spark finds and clears music for the video of German fashion retailer zero.
Spark was briefed to find music for zero’s fashion video that presents the new autumn/winter collection 2010/2011.
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01/10/2010 - London. Spark produces fourth CD for South African homeware retailer @home.
After 3 successful volumes of the "@home Music Collection" Spark produces another edition for the South African home ware store.
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30/09/2010 - London. Spark brokers deal with shoemaker Converse and the Estate of Jimi Hendrix.
Converse shoes, a subsidiary of NIKE, has created three different shoes inspired by the late guitar legend and songwriter Jimi Hendrix.
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23/08/2010 - Zurich/Berlin. Spark advises German Ministry of Traffic‚ Construction and Urban Development for the second year running on booking live acts for their current campaign "Runter vom Gas - Einladung zum Staatsbesuch".
More than 5,000 people die every year in traffic accidents in Germany. Another 407,000 people get hurt in traffic accidents.
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14/07/2010 - Zurich. o2's quarterly online magazine "can do – o2" in Germany wins Gold Award at Best of Corporate Publishing awards.
Spark did the music supervision for all 3 quarterly e-magazines "can do – o2" since October 1st, 2009.
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15/06/2010 Zurich. Spark clears music for Mueller's "Buttermilch" product range.
The Corporate Group Alois Müller is one of the most modern and rapidly growing diary corporations in Europe.
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31/05/2010 – Zurich/Munich. Award winning BMW Motorcycle spot becomes a YouTube sensation – music cleared by Spark
Spark researched and cleared the music for BMW Motorcycle’s internet-only film "BMW S1000 RR. Dinner for RR".
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18/05/2010 - Zurich/Biel. Spark does music supervision for the new worldwide Swatch TV campaign
Spark researched and cleared the music for Swatch´s new marketing campaign and collection entitled "Swatch Colour Codes".
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05/03/2010 - Zurich - Luxury watch manufacturer Maurice Lacroix turns to Spark to find its two new Brand Ambassadors: Humanitarian Sir Bob Geldof and Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia
Maurice Lacroix has launched Its new campaign "Follow Your Convictions" which focuses on leading the times, rather than chasing them. How? By inspiring others to be who they really are..
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03/02/2010 - Zurich/Berlin - Spark produces an exclusive CD album with therapeutic music for Berlin-based TV channel AstroTV
Spark has teamed up with one of Europe’s leading composers of symphonic instrumental music Jean-Pierre Garattoni, to produce an exclusive album and music for German-based TV channel AstroTV.
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23/11/2009 - Spark produces "Live at AVO Session" DVD series in cooperation with the Festival AVO Session Basel and Swiss TV channel SF DRS.
For more than 25 years, AVO Session Basel has been entertaining young and old audiences with its carefully selected list of performing artists at the concert series taking place each year in autumn.
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02/11/2009 - London, Spark produces first exclusive CD album for Woolworths
The concept of the album is a sophisticated blend of Soul, Jazz & Urban music that reflects the retail brand with its shopping environment and customer demographic.
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23/10/2009 - London/Zurich, Kathrin Hauer-Heinemann is announced as new Account Director, Spark Marketing Entertainment in Seattle.
Kathrin Hauer-Heinemann joins the Spark Marketing Team as Account Director after leaving EMI Music Publishing Germany.
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19/10/2009 - London, Spark produces album for the 40th anniversary of Southern Sun Hotels in South Africa.
What better way of reflecting and celebrating 40 years of Hospitality Leadership in Africa than to bring back memories with 12 well known and upbeat international hits spanning from 1969 to 2009?
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14/10/2009 - Zurich, Spark named music supervisors for o2's quarterly online magazine "can do – o2" in Germany.
o2 has launched its first quarterly e-magazine "can do – o2" on October 1st, 2009.
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01/10/2009 - London, Spark produces third album for South African homeware retailer @home.
After 2 successful volumes of the “@home Music Collection” Spark produces another edition for the South African home ware store.
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22/09/2009 - Zurich/Berlin: Spark advises German Ministry of Traffic‚ Construction and Urban Development on booking live acts for their current campaign "Runter vom Gas - Einladung zum Staatsbesuch"
More than 5,000 people die every year in traffic accidents in Germany. Another 407,000 people get hurt in traffic accidents.
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16/07/2009 - London, Spark releases CD in cooperation with Mr & Mrs Smith in support of homeless charity Shelter
The most seductive soundtrack ever hand-selected by art, fashion, media and music luminaries and raising funds for Shelter
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14/05/2009 - Spark brings Bob Dylan and luxury Swiss watchmaker Oris together
Zurich/New York In one of his greatest hits, Bob Dylan sings that "The Times They Are A-Changin’" but the great man himself remains constant. In the sixties he came to prominence as the unofficial voice of the counterculture and has since become one of the most influential and successful artists of all time.
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02/02/2009 - London. Spark and Rhino/Warner Music UK have signed an agreement for the release of the TV advertised 3CD compilation "Magic Moments: The Definitive Burt Bacharach Collection"
The album features 75 tracks over 3 CDs and spans over 50 years of songwriting genius by the renowned pop composer, pianist and singer Burt Bacharach with collaborations that include Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Nat King Cole, The Carpenters, Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright, Neil Diamond and Stevie Wonder.
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20/10/2008 - Zurich. Spark gives James Bond Villains Collection by Swatch the fitting soundtrack
September 2008 saw the launch of a new collection by Swatch: the 007 Villains Collection.
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13/10/2008 - Spark produces bespoke CD for Yacht Management, Sales and Charter Company YCO in Monaco.
Spark licensed the repertoire and produced the CD on behalf of YCO and Music Concierge.
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08/10/2008 - Spark finds and clears music for worldwide Swatch Chrono Plastic TV Spot
A new exciting collection by Swatch has been launched: the Chrono Plastic Collection.
To support the campaign, Swatch developed an amazing TV commercial featuring some of the world’s best free runners. Spark helped find the right music for the cutting edge TV ad that features free runners inside a virtual watch.
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22/09/2008 - Spark helps Carlsberg’s brand ‘Somersby Cider” to team up with MC Hammer
Carlsberg has launched a new cider brand called ‘Somersby Cider’ in Scandinavia. Somersby Cider is a refreshing, sparkling and natural cider with 15% apple juice and 4.7% alcohol.
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07/07/2008 - Zurich, After the success of 'Chevrolet Legends Vol. 1' in Europe and Asia, Spark has researched, cleared, produced and distributed a second volume on behalf of Chevrolet Europe and its worldwide affiliates.
Spark won the pitch against other traditional music labels.
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25/03/2008 - London, Spark Marketing Entertainment creates a very exclusive 2CD package for the prestigious private members club “Home House”
Now members and their guests can savour the atmosphere of Home House at home, in the car or on their iPod.
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27/02/2008 - Spark Marketing Entertainment scores big sync deals with car brand Jaguar and with US box office number 1 movie “Fool’s Gold”
Los Angeles. Spark Marketing Entertainment LLC announced today that the current global TV ad for the new “Jaguar XF” features Deep Purple’s “Hush” which Spark placed successfully with the car brand.
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11/02/2008 - Spark Marketing Entertainment creates an exclusive CD for the UK restaurant chain Café Rouge
London, February 2008 – Spark Marketing Entertainment has created a very special and very French "Les Mademoiselles" compilation to help Café Rouge present its French dining experience.
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04/02/2008 - Los Angeles, Spark Marketing Entertainment launches www.mylisteningroom.com, and Emmy nominated Kim Strand joins the team.
Spark Marketing Entertainment US has launched its unique 'licensor-friendly' music website highlighting much of the catalogue it represents for various licensing opportunities.
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22/01/2008 - Chevrolet and Spark create a truly legendary CD promotion for the iconic brand
Since the birth of Rock'n' Roll, more than 600 songwriters have used the word "Chevrolet" to paint a picture in their lyrics.
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15/10/2007 - Spark Marketing Entertainment launches exclusive CD for COS Stores, part of the Hennes & Mauritz Group
The compilation will be sold exclusively through COS Stores in the UK, Germany, Denmark and Benelux.
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28/09/2007 - Spark connects Jimi Hendrix and Odyssey 20/20 Eyewear
Odyssey 20/20 Eyeware will be launching a Jimi Hendrix signature eyeware line, featuring 4 new and exclusive models.
Spark Marketing Entertainment brought the two partners together and is overlooking the day-to-day project management.
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13/08/2007 - Spark sets up unprecedented cross promotion for Regatta - Bob Dylan to rock Regatta's World
In a bid to find new and innovative ways of promoting his new album, Spark approached Regatta to partner the launch of Bob Dylan's new release 'DYLAN', a collection of his greatest songs, released on 1st October 2007.
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30/07/2007 - Spark brings Jimi Hendrix and Von Dutch Watches together
LONDON/LAS VEGAS – While diamonds and jewels let “Sin City” shine even brighter than it usually does, Von Dutch Watches announced the imminent launch of a new line of watches inspired by music legend Jimi Hendrix.
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02/04/2007 - Spark Marketing Entertainment announces agreement with Sony BMG International to promote ‘Dylan 07’
Spark Marketing Entertainment will be pro-actively seeking promotional opportunities through product and brand endorsements and tie-ins on behalf of Sony BMG’s Dylan 07 project.
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19/03/2007 - Spark Marketing Entertainment signs a worldwide agreement with Authentic Hendrix.
As of February 1st, 2007, Spark Marketing Entertainment will be pro-actively seeking product and brand endorsement opportunities and tie-ins throughout the world on behalf of Authentic Hendrix LLC.
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05/12/2006 - Spark Marketing Entertainment brings together Guinness World Records and Sony BMG UK to launch TV advertised "Guinness Book of Hit Singles & Albums" branded interactive DVD.
The Official Guinness World Records British Hit Singles & Albums No. 1 Music Quiz is a music-based interactive DVD game for the whole family, offering unique and exciting twists on the standard quiz format
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20/09/2006 -Spark Marketing Entertainment GmbH and Espace Media Groupe in Switzerland have signed an agreement for the release of an exclusive and luxurious 5-DVD box set.
The limited edition box set is entitled “The Best Road Movies – Vol.1”. It will be offered for sale exclusively to readers of the car magazine AUTOMOBIL REVUE / REVUE AUTOMOBILE in Switzerland.
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14/08/2006 -Spark Marketing Entertainment Ltd and Sony BMG Music Entertainment UK Ltd have signed an agreement for the release of the TV advertised 2CD compilation entitled “Beyond the Sea”
Spark Marketing Entertainment has developed the concept, tracklisting, artwork and TV ad for the release of the compilation “Beyond the Sea – 50 Ultimate Summer Classics” which was released on June 26th, 2006.
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05/06/2006 -Spark Marketing Entertainment Ltd and Guinness World Records Ltd have signed an agreement for Spark to pursue brand licensing opportunities in regards to the “Book of British Hit Singles & Albums” brand.
Spark Marketing Entertainment is pro-actively seeking brand licensing opportunities for the well established book brand
"Book of British Hit Singles & Albums".
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04/01/2006 - Spark Marketing Entertainment and Digiview Productions LLC have signed a cooperation agreement for the exploitation of Digiview’s extensive DVD catalogue.
As of October 2005 Spark Marketing Entertainment pro-actively seeks distribution opportunities for Digiview Productions’ value priced DVD catalogue for the World outside North America.
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12/09/2005 -
Spark Marketing Entertainment has signed a worldwide
agreement with Orbison Records.
As of August 1st, 2005 Spark Marketing Entertainment pro-actively
seeks synchronisation licensing opportunity for TV and
radio commercials, movies and video games throughout the
World on behalf of Orbison Records Inc.
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19/08/2005 - Spark Marketing Entertainment has signed a co-operation deal with Simply Red’s management company Silentway
As of July 1 st, 2005 Spark Marketing Entertainment is pro-actively seeking on behalf of Simply Red synchronisation licensing opportunity for TV ads, movies and games throughout the World.
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21/07/2005 - Spark Marketing Entertainment opens U.S.A. office in Los Angeles.
Matthias Bauss, head of Spark’s London office and Patrizia Caruselli, head of Spark’s Zurich office proudly welcome Carla Perna...
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17/01/2005 - Spark Marketing Entertainment signs an exclusive deal to market poems written by Karol Wojtyla alias Pope John Paul II for audio books and mobile phones.
Spark Marketing Entertainment has signed an exclusive deal with III Millennio in Rome, Italy for the World excluding Italy, Mexico, Poland, the Vatican and the Caribbean...
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04/10/2004 - Spark Marketing Entertainment offers a groundbreaking service to artists, management companies, brands and the entertainment industry.
A new marketing agency providing innovative and creative ways to market music, movies and other forms of entertainment has been established by two former music industry executives...
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