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Do We Hug? Meeting Coworkers IRL After a Year Remote

I was one of the people who started a new job during lockdown (here at Spawn). I was trained and met my new Alaskan coworkers through a series of Zoom meetings, and got to know their sense of humor and quirks through virtual happy hours and coffee dates, all from the comfort of my kitchen-turned-office in

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Is the Social Media / Mental Health Debacle a Moot Point?

If you scroll beyond the dance videos and Vine-like sketches on TikTok, you’ll probably come across some content that goes deeper. The algorithm is so good it might even hurt you where it hurts. It could be a therapist stirring tea while she gives advice for insomnia or a spiritual guru practicing reiki healing through the

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The Emergence of a ‘Phygital’ Shopping Journey

Brick and mortar retail stores and malls were once the places where you would browse, explore and shop. You then went online to quickly look up some additional details, maybe find a color you didn’t see in store, and make a quick purchase. You spent time in the physical store, while your online journey was purpose-driven

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The Traditional Male Stereotype Isn’t Working

If you’re on TikTok — and with over 1 billion users you probably are — you might have seen this video or something similar as part of the trend of assigning men written by women energy to celebrities, fictional characters, and men’s personalities or actions. The concept of male characters who are respectful, kind and unafraid

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It’s the Little Things

In the work-from-home era, we’ve all taken a break from the computer to start some laundry in the middle of the day, maybe even scrolling TikTok while we wait for the dryer to finish—only to be left with a sense of guilt, wondering if we are cheating the system. (Hint: We are not. Think of all

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5 Things I Learned From Going “Kind of” Viral

No, I’m not recognized on the streets of Anchorage…yet. But I was quite surprised at the minor success of one of my TikTok videos. I, an old Millennial, will call it viral, but I know the Gen Z population wouldn’t bat an eye at my mere 104k views, 20k likes and 1,400 follower gain. Small potatoes.

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Spawn’s Whobilation Hits Playlist

There’s no greater time than the holidays! And though this year has been nothing short of unusual, we can all find some joy in the spirit that accompanies our favorite holiday hits. Our Spawners teamed up this season to create the greatest December playlist- Our Whobilation Hits 🎄 🕎 🎁. A mix of holiday classics and

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The Benefits of In-Office Babies

At Spawn, we welcome brand-new hatchlings with open arms (quite literally), with a policy that encourages parents to bring their new littles into work with them until they’re old enough to crawl. It’s a fantastic benefit for parents: “Being a first-time mom, it gave me peace of mind to know that when my maternity leave was

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Volunteer Time Off

Giving back never felt so good Among the many things we’re grateful for this Thanksgiving at Spawn Ideas are the opportunities we have to give back, both as an agency and as individuals. And this year, we’ve introduced a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit that allows each of us to contribute to a cause we care

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Do We Hug? Meeting Coworkers IRL After a Year Remote

I was one of the people who started a new job during lockdown (here at Spawn). I was trained and met my new Alaskan coworkers through a series of Zoom meetings, and got to know their sense of humor and quirks through virtual happy hours and coffee dates, all from the comfort of my kitchen-turned-office in

read more

Is the Social Media / Mental Health Debacle a Moot Point?

If you scroll beyond the dance videos and Vine-like sketches on TikTok, you’ll probably come across some content that goes deeper. The algorithm is so good it might even hurt you where it hurts. It could be a therapist stirring tea while she gives advice for insomnia or a spiritual guru practicing reiki healing through the

read more

The Emergence of a ‘Phygital’ Shopping Journey

Brick and mortar retail stores and malls were once the places where you would browse, explore and shop. You then went online to quickly look up some additional details, maybe find a color you didn’t see in store, and make a quick purchase. You spent time in the physical store, while your online journey was purpose-driven

read more

The Traditional Male Stereotype Isn’t Working

If you’re on TikTok — and with over 1 billion users you probably are — you might have seen this video or something similar as part of the trend of assigning men written by women energy to celebrities, fictional characters, and men’s personalities or actions. The concept of male characters who are respectful, kind and unafraid

read more

It’s the Little Things

In the work-from-home era, we’ve all taken a break from the computer to start some laundry in the middle of the day, maybe even scrolling TikTok while we wait for the dryer to finish—only to be left with a sense of guilt, wondering if we are cheating the system. (Hint: We are not. Think of all

read more

5 Things I Learned From Going “Kind of” Viral

No, I’m not recognized on the streets of Anchorage…yet. But I was quite surprised at the minor success of one of my TikTok videos. I, an old Millennial, will call it viral, but I know the Gen Z population wouldn’t bat an eye at my mere 104k views, 20k likes and 1,400 follower gain. Small potatoes.

read more

Spawn’s Whobilation Hits Playlist

There’s no greater time than the holidays! And though this year has been nothing short of unusual, we can all find some joy in the spirit that accompanies our favorite holiday hits. Our Spawners teamed up this season to create the greatest December playlist- Our Whobilation Hits 🎄 🕎 🎁. A mix of holiday classics and

read more

The Benefits of In-Office Babies

At Spawn, we welcome brand-new hatchlings with open arms (quite literally), with a policy that encourages parents to bring their new littles into work with them until they’re old enough to crawl. It’s a fantastic benefit for parents: “Being a first-time mom, it gave me peace of mind to know that when my maternity leave was

read more

Volunteer Time Off

Giving back never felt so good Among the many things we’re grateful for this Thanksgiving at Spawn Ideas are the opportunities we have to give back, both as an agency and as individuals. And this year, we’ve introduced a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit that allows each of us to contribute to a cause we care

read more