Responding to major changes in the way information flows from businesses to the public, Little Spark Media seeks to meet the needs of companies that are spending less time seeking media attendion in favor of telling and distributing their own stories. We leverage extensive experience in multimedia journalism to get your message out over a variety of channels including websites, social media and traditional marketing collateral.

OUR TEAM:

Little Spark Media's accomplished team includes filmmakers, videographers, video editors, producers, photographers, photojournalists and writers with far-reaching experience in their fields. Our contributors have created stunning work for news outlets, businesses and individual clients from National Geographic to The New York Times. Once we assess your needs and goals, we'll assemble and manage the team that best fits your project.

FEATURED TEAM MEMBER:

Julie Thompson is adept at organizing information and translating complex ideas into engaging copy without losing the brand voice. She has written a wide variety of sales and marketing collateral for clients including Wells Fargo, PBS and KQED. In addition, Julie co-authored a book on permaculture to be published by Timber Press in 2013, served as a contributing writer of "How to Organize (Just About) Everything" and "How to Buy and Sell (Just About) Everything" and has worked with several authors of self-published books. She received her B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University.

FOUNDER:

Little Spark Media was founded in 2009 by Kimberly Chase, a multimedia journalist based in San Francisco. After earning her MA in Communication from Stanford, Kimberly spent two years in Mexico City working for the Associated Press and freelance clients, and she continues to produce television features from the Bay Area. Her articles have been delivered to global audiences in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Christian Science Monitor, and she has produced about 150 stories for the Associated Press Television Network. Kimberly is originally from Massachusetts and speaks Spanish, French and Hebrew.

GOALS:

• Help high-potential organizations shape their ideas into dynamic, compelling videos that establish an instant connection with the viewer.
• Help nonprofits reach potential donors by shedding light on multifaceted community issues and the work these organizations are doing to help.
• Empower and encourage creative professionals by pairing them with the organizations that need their specific skills and services.
• Assist entrepreneurs in science and technology by distilling complicated ideas into streamlined messages for customers and investors.