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Today we remember, reflect, and stand united in memory of September 11.

Our summer intern has two speeds - sleeping on the job or staring at the turtle 😅

We are proud to support this month's Catholic Business Network of Baltimore meeting and hear from our own Greg Pierce on the panel!

Guests welcome!

https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/july-2024-founders-panel/

THIS FRIDAY! CBNB is excited for Jim Randisi (Randisi & Associates), Greg Pierce (Sparks Marketing Communications), and Mark Fitz-Patrick (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, The Fitz-Patrick Group) to discuss how CBNB came to be and its importance. They will also discuss topics including bridging the gap between faith and business as well as overcoming obstacles and challenges of faith in business.

Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor, Sparks Marketing Communications!

Friday, July 26th @ 8:00am
Embassy Suites Hunt Valley

Register Online: https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/july-2024-founders-panel/

Don't listen to Frank The Tank - it doesn't take $100,000 to make your website easier to navigate!

SPARKS! works with you and your *realistic* budget to ensure your site is operating properly and so your customers can find and learn about your business seamlessly.

Frank The Tank Pitches His Company To Dave Portnoy

Another day, another password breach.😵 Are you protected? Read more on our website at

Another Major Password Leak: Are You Secure? - SPARKS! 410-244-5111 RockYou2024 password leak included one of the largest compilations of user data so far. Almost 10 billion user passwords were released on a popular...

SPARKS! will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

We are looking forward to sponsoring and attending this event on Friday.

Congratulations, Mike!

Catholic Leadership Breakfast - Catholic Business Network of Baltimore Join the Catholic Business Network of Baltimore for CBNB's annual Catholic Leadership Breakfast and the presentation of CBNB's 2024 Catholic Busin ...

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures in our lives. We also wish a special Happy Father’s Day to this new grandpa!

There are a lot of ingredients in a recipe for web development. One question we often get here at SPARKS! is, what is PHP?

What is PHP? - SPARKS! 410-244-5111 There are a lot of ingredients in a recipe for web development. One question we often get here at SPARKS! is, what is PHP?

Today is , an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to the courageous servicemen and servicewomen who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸
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Is your website feeling outdated and dull? It's time to refresh your content! Keep up with the latest trends and information to grab the attention of your audience. Can we help? Visit

Web Design and Development - SPARKS! 410-244-5111 Web Design and Development - SPARKS! is an award-winning marketing communications agency based in Baltimore, MD. We offer web development and design, SEO, social media and digital marketing solutions to help our clients get found by their clients.

We always recommend using a password manager to generate and manage secure login credentials. But not everything is safe from bad guys trying to get our personal information. Using Last Pass? Beware of the phishers!

https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/04/advanced-phishing-kit-adds-lastpass-branding-for-use-in-phishing-campaigns

Happy Earth Day! We are reminded of the beauty our planet holds each and every day 🌎

Are you a user of X, formerly Twitter? If so, would this impact your usage of the app if it were to happen?

Let us know in the comments!

Musk Will Charge New X Users ‘Small Fee’ For Posting, Tweet Suggests New users in New Zealand and the Philippines have already had to pay a $1 annual fee to access functions like posting, liking and replying.

Happy World Health Day from all of us at SPARKS! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the gift of good health and dedicate ourselves to promoting wellness in our community! Remember to stay active, eat nutritious foods, and prioritize self-care. Let's spread positivity and kindness wherever we go!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter from the staff at the retreat house!

Happy Opening Day, Hon - Go O’s! 🧡⚾️

We are saddened by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and the city of Baltimore ❤️‍🩹

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the tragic event this morning.

Its Maryland Day! SPARKS! is proud to be a small business operating out of Maryland.

Having problems with email deliverability? Major email providers recently implemented new policies requiring authentication methods , such as DKIM, to help safeguard sender identities and decrease email failures. Read more at https://ow.ly/zbCl50QYKpY

DKIM and Email Authentication - SPARKS! 410-244-5111 Recent changes to email authentication methods make DKIM a must in your email configuration. Let's start with the obvious question: What is DKIM?

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Is your website outdated and in need of a refresh? Do you even have a website?

Over the years, SPARKS! has developed and managed hundreds of websites of all types for organizations of all types.

Reach out to us today and let SPARKS! ignite your business online!

Web Design and Development - SPARKS! 410-244-5111 Web Design and Development - SPARKS! is an award-winning marketing communications agency based in Baltimore, MD. We offer web development and design, SEO, social media and digital marketing solutions to help our clients get found by their clients.

It was a busy week at SPARKS!, with the highlight of the week being Greg's birthday on Wednesday the 6th! Greg, thank you for your leadership and dedication to our team and clients. We appreciate you!

What does the digital landscape look like for your business in 2024? Are you keeping up with the times?

Give us a call today to discuss your goals and how SPARKS! can help you ignite your business throughout the year.

Council Post: 10 Marketing Trends That Will Dominate In 2024 In this article, I'll explore marketing trends that I believe will help drive business growth in 2024 and offer some actionable strategies for staying competitive.

A Baltimore Legend, Mo Gaba, celebrates his heavenly birthday today - Purple Friday. Happy Birthday, Mo! Go Ravens! 😈

Thinking of you Mo, today and everyday 💜

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We wish you a Merry Christmas! 🎄

In observance of the holiday, SPARKS! will be closed today, December 25th, and tomorrow, December 26th.

Let's keep the Cyber Grinch at bay and safeguard our festivities.

Did you know? 💡

36% of Americans fell prey to online shopping scams last holiday season.

Here are the top 3 scams reported:

1️⃣ Beware of robocalls and scam texts claiming purchases you didn't make.
2️⃣ Watch out for fake missed delivery alerts or phony delivery issues.
3️⃣ Stay vigilant against charity scams exploiting your kindness to help those in need.

How to thwart the Grinch? Report any suspicious activity to your managed IT provider immediately. Let's make this holiday season scam-free!

🌲 ❄ Wishing everyone a safe & joyful season! ❄ 🌲

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SPARKS! is proud to work with many local non-profits in our community. We are very proud of the mission and work each of these organizations provide. We encourage you to learn about each organization below!

Catholic Community Foundation Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Franciscan Center of Baltimore
Partners In Excellence Scholarship Program
Sisters Academy of Baltimore
Wounded Warriors Day on the Bay

We wish our very own Julie Smith a very happy birthday and congratulate her on 9 years at SPARKS! Thank you for all you do for the team and our clients!