2026 Gaithersburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade

by Spark + Buzz | Apr 22, 2026 | branding, communications, marketing, public relations, storytelling

Irish eyes were smiling as Spark + Buzz Communications participated in the City of Gaithersburg’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in RIO/Washingtonian Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Founder Courtney Malengo, along with her husband and son were decked...

Keymar Winery Brand Unveiling

by Spark + Buzz | Feb 9, 2026 | branding, clients, design, marketing, storytelling

Spark + Buzz was thrilled to help Keymar Winery translate their brand into a beautifully bespoke visual identity and naming system. The owners were adamant about their wine being approachable and accessible–not stuffy and exclusionary. This allowed us to really lean...

Spark + Buzz Joins Maryland Wineries Association

by Spark + Buzz | May 8, 2025 | branding, clients, marketing, storytelling

Sparking Some Buzz in Maryland Wine … Spark + Buzz Communications is now officially an affiliate member of the Maryland Wineries Association, a non-profit trade association representing 80+ wineries in Maryland. Over the last year Spark + Buzz has strategically...

Spark + Buzz Participates in Gaithersburg’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

by Spark + Buzz | Apr 1, 2025 | branding, communications, marketing, media, public relations, storytelling

Irish pride was on full display as Spark + Buzz Communications joined the City of Gaithersburg’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Rio Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Founder Courtney Malengo, along with her...

Storytelling is MORE Than a Buzzword

by Spark + Buzz | Dec 20, 2023 | branding, communications, marketing, public relations, storytelling

Uncover Why Storytelling is More Than a Buzzword  The word storytelling seems to appear more frequently than Teslas these days, and because of that, it is easy to assume or dismiss it as nothing more than a buzzword. While the word has become ubiquitous, that doesn’t...

Founder Speaks on Branding with Canvas Rebel

by Spark + Buzz | Jun 21, 2023 | branding, communications

Canvas Rebel recently interviewed Spark + Buzz Communications’ Founder Courtney Malengo to talk about all things branding and her own entrepreneurial journey. From understanding what defines a brand to designing bespoke brand experiences, Courtney shares what...