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Bear Collins: The Art of Game Design

Our Creative Technologist, Bear Collins, codes in 9 programming languages – all because of video games. In his free time, he designs and develops video games. From flash all the way to VR, he has designed, developed, and published a variety of arcade games, fighting games, and branded minigames; and has competed in and won 3

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Five Questions for: Abbey Brau

Hi, my name is Abbey Brau and I am an Account Supervisor here at Spawn Ideas. This means I create strong relationships with our clients to ensure their business and creative needs are met.   Tell us about the journey that led you to join the Spawn team. I earned my advertising stripes in Minneapolis, MN

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Brian Revels & The Heat Lightning

Our Copywriter, Brian Revels, is more than Spawn’s wordsmith extraordinaire – extending his talents into songwriting for his very own band, Brian Revels & the Heat Lightning. In fact, they’ve just released their new album, Jasper County Blues, on vinyl and wherever you stream music! And today we got the lowdown on Brian’s music-making journey. What

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Five Questions for: Chris Acher

Hi, my name is Chris and I am a Project Supervisor here at Spawn Ideas. This means I am in charge of managing a variety of projects for my clients, ranging in scale from multi-faceted campaigns with dozens of deliverables to one-off ad resizes. I always strive to make sure projects are completed on time and

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Combat Travel Shame with Travel Support

2020 is a year of adversity that leaves us all in need of an escape. We miss the ability to explore new places —to travel. But these days it can be hard to take a trip to anywhere but the grocery store without feeling judged. So, as travel restrictions lessen and consumers reconsider taking a holiday,

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The Bear Necessities

Our Production Artist, Anita, has a passion for the outdoors and this summer she’s made it to new heights (quite literally), documenting her journeys through her photography. If you follow our socials, you’ve seen her stunning snapshots in our Weekend Wanderings, where we highlight our Spawners off-day shenanigans. Within her devotion in continuously exploring all that Alaska has

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Five Questions for: Hannah Laird

Hi, my name is Hannah Laird and I’m an Account Manager here at Spawn Ideas. This means I’m in charge of making sure my clients achieve and exceed their business goals.   Tell us about the journey that led you to join the Spawn team. Close to five years ago I ran into my friend, softball

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Show Up for AK

Annually, Alaska tourism dollars invest heavily in our state- supporting small and large businesses, jobs, government spending and more. But this year we need your help! Whether it’s booking an overnight or crossing off those bucket-list to-do’s- there’s no better time to show up for Alaska and your fellow Alaskans. And right now you can go

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Right-Sizing Your Brand’s Video Content

We hear time and time again about the shrinking consciousness of consumers in an age of ever-increasing content. But are consumers attention spans really dwindling or are they just becoming more selective? According to a recent study by Prezi, our content consumption is now more evolved than ever, only stopping to give notice to things that

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Five Questions for: Anita Laulainen

  Hi, my name is Anita and I am the production artist here at Spawn Ideas. This means I primarily work on producing and executing creative content for our clients.   Tell us about the journey that led you to join the Spawn team.   After graduating from UAA with a Bachelor of Arts degree with

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Bear Collins: The Art of Game Design

Our Creative Technologist, Bear Collins, codes in 9 programming languages – all because of video games. In his free time, he designs and develops video games. From flash all the way to VR, he has designed, developed, and published a variety of arcade games, fighting games, and branded minigames; and has competed in and won 3

read more

Five Questions for: Abbey Brau

Hi, my name is Abbey Brau and I am an Account Supervisor here at Spawn Ideas. This means I create strong relationships with our clients to ensure their business and creative needs are met.   Tell us about the journey that led you to join the Spawn team. I earned my advertising stripes in Minneapolis, MN

read more

Brian Revels & The Heat Lightning

Our Copywriter, Brian Revels, is more than Spawn’s wordsmith extraordinaire – extending his talents into songwriting for his very own band, Brian Revels & the Heat Lightning. In fact, they’ve just released their new album, Jasper County Blues, on vinyl and wherever you stream music! And today we got the lowdown on Brian’s music-making journey. What

read more

Five Questions for: Chris Acher

Hi, my name is Chris and I am a Project Supervisor here at Spawn Ideas. This means I am in charge of managing a variety of projects for my clients, ranging in scale from multi-faceted campaigns with dozens of deliverables to one-off ad resizes. I always strive to make sure projects are completed on time and

read more

Combat Travel Shame with Travel Support

2020 is a year of adversity that leaves us all in need of an escape. We miss the ability to explore new places —to travel. But these days it can be hard to take a trip to anywhere but the grocery store without feeling judged. So, as travel restrictions lessen and consumers reconsider taking a holiday,

read more

The Bear Necessities

Our Production Artist, Anita, has a passion for the outdoors and this summer she’s made it to new heights (quite literally), documenting her journeys through her photography. If you follow our socials, you’ve seen her stunning snapshots in our Weekend Wanderings, where we highlight our Spawners off-day shenanigans. Within her devotion in continuously exploring all that Alaska has

read more

Five Questions for: Hannah Laird

Hi, my name is Hannah Laird and I’m an Account Manager here at Spawn Ideas. This means I’m in charge of making sure my clients achieve and exceed their business goals.   Tell us about the journey that led you to join the Spawn team. Close to five years ago I ran into my friend, softball

read more

Show Up for AK

Annually, Alaska tourism dollars invest heavily in our state- supporting small and large businesses, jobs, government spending and more. But this year we need your help! Whether it’s booking an overnight or crossing off those bucket-list to-do’s- there’s no better time to show up for Alaska and your fellow Alaskans. And right now you can go

read more

Right-Sizing Your Brand’s Video Content

We hear time and time again about the shrinking consciousness of consumers in an age of ever-increasing content. But are consumers attention spans really dwindling or are they just becoming more selective? According to a recent study by Prezi, our content consumption is now more evolved than ever, only stopping to give notice to things that

read more

Five Questions for: Anita Laulainen

  Hi, my name is Anita and I am the production artist here at Spawn Ideas. This means I primarily work on producing and executing creative content for our clients.   Tell us about the journey that led you to join the Spawn team.   After graduating from UAA with a Bachelor of Arts degree with

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