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PRESS | POST MAGAZINE, OCT 14TH 2019

Sparked panel creates conversation about inclusion & diversity

Sparked is an inclusive networking organization created by Isabelle du Plessis, head of marketing at The Mill in New York, and Jenny Natelson, a production manager at Grey. It was designed to help diversify the industry through a democratized approach to networking. Through free New York events, the organization hopes to create conversation and action around diversity and inclusion in ways that can effect positive change.

 

PRESS | STASH MEDIA, OCT 10TH 2019

SPARKED Connections Panel Hosted at MPC NY Addresses Diversity and Inclusion

“If you have to count the number of black faces in your office, then you’ve got a problem because no one’s counting the white people.” So said Wunderman Thompson’s Keni Thacker at a SPARKED Connections panel discussion on boosting diversity and inclusion in the creative industries, which took place on Oct. 3 at Moving Picture Company’s New York studio.

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NEWS | Oct 2nd 2019

SPARKED CO-FOUNDER isabelle du plessis SPEAKS at animation nights NEW YORK best of fest

SPARKED Co-Founder Isabelle joined Monique Henry Hudson of Diverse Toons and Ila Abramson of iSpy Recruitment at the 2019 ANNY Best of Fest on Sunday October 6th to discuss how you can use networking and social media to your advantage when it comes to job hunting in the creative industries.

 

NEWS | AUG 24th 2019

SPARKED CO-FOUNDER JENNY NATELSON SPEAKS AT SOHO HOUSE WEST HOLLYWOOD

Co-Founder Jenny joined a team of inspiring women at Soho House West Hollywood to discuss the importance of championing and actioning diversity initiatives within the creative industries.

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PRESS | LBB Online, Feb 14th 2019

New Yorkers: Meet SPARKED Connections, the City’s Newest Creative Networking Community

The Mill’s head of marketing Isabelle du Plessis and freelance producer Jenny Natelson launch an inclusive, democratic approach to networking