SPARKNETWORKS has a rich radio heritage. Its parent company, SparkNet Communications, is an international radio consultancy specializing in programming, licensing, marketing and strategic consulting. SparkNet owns and manages the JACK FM® radio brand internationally, and works closely with its many licensees.

SPARKNETWORKS is focused on creating compelling content that radio stations can deliver to listeners wherever they are. We identify trends in listener entertainment expectations, search for opportunities to fulfil those needs, and utilize our consortium of producers and program suppliers to generate programming that succeeds for stations and advertisers. We audit our partners existing assets, and repurpose and re-envision existing programs giving them new life and opening new revenue streams.

Our driving ambition is to help radio maintain its reach and relevancy in today’s increasingly competitive environment. Backed by SparkNet Communications, we provide our clients valuable trending data and analysis. Our team delivers strategic thinking and a great array of tools to ensure you meet client objectives. Working as an extension of radio's capabilities, we'll help you break through, connect, grab and hold audience attention.

Jean-Marie Heimrath  SPARKNETWORKS  President 
Jean-Marie is best known in Canadian boardrooms for his leadership as President/General Manager and Executive Producer of Standard Broadcasting’s Sound Source Networks. In his 35+ years in the Canadian online, radio broadcast and music industries, Jean-Marie has used his skills as a strategist, communicator, manager and marketer to become a prime architect in the building of network radio in Canada. His tenacious curiosity in 21st century communication has allowed him to build on his extensive background in creative marketing, senior management, international sales, promotions and communications to become the leader of one of Canadian media’s most forward-thinking companies.

“It's time to refocus syndication on strategic partnerships that work to bring breakthrough products to radio... programs that engage audiences, wherever those audiences may be. This can only happen with the active collaboration of our radio partners and suppliers from around the world.” – Jean-Marie Heimrath