june 19, 2008 : Sparks Announces Executive Appointment: Marybeth Hall Joins Sparks as Senior Vice-President

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Sparks, an award-winning global event marketing and custom retail fixture agency, announced today that Marybeth Hall has joined as Senior Vice-President of Events, working out of the San Francisco facility.

Marybeth will be responsible for directing all aspects of Sparks’ expanding Events division, including business development, operations, and strategic planning. Hall has more than 20 years of industry experience, specifically in the areas of design and digital media and exhibit and event production. She spent the last 10 years at Jack Morton Worldwide, where she most recently held the position of Senior Vice-President, Director of Operations.

"Marybeth is a tremendous addition to our company, and we’re looking forward to her contributions," said Sparks CEO Scott Tarte.

About Sparks
Sparks is an award-winning event marketing and custom retail fixture agency recognized for its strategic planning, thoughtful creative, global execution, program management and performance measurement services. A client roster of leading power brands (adidas, Disney, Merck, JCPenney, Verizon Wireless, Xerox and more) leverage Sparks and its nine global facilities for trade shows, corporate events, custom retail fixtures, themed environments, live experiences and other related services. Discover how Sparks can drive your brand's performance at www.sparksonline.com and www.sparksretail.com.