Thu Jun 6 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Thu, Jun 06, 2019 at 08:04:37 AM
Hello backers!
If you’re like us, you want to know exactly what you’re going to do with a new gadget, gizmo, or tool. We have some great ideas in mind for sparkling summer refreshers, bubbly cocktail inventions, and ultra-zingy juice blends, but one of the best parts of launching a new product is hearing what everyone else plans on doing!
So we’re starting an official recipe share / community group, just for Spärkel owners. It’s a group for the community as a whole (separate from our Spärkel Facebook page) so you don’t have to worry about your posts showing up on your timeline or rude comments from your second cousin twice removed on your pineapple-and-bacon spritzer idea.
Join and comment in the group with the 1st drink idea or recipe you plan on trying out when your Spärkel arrives:
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Once you’ve shared in the group, come back to Indiegogo and drop the same recipe or drink idea in the comments section - we’d love for future Spärkel owners to get inspired and see what other folks plan on making too!
Know some folks whose LaCroix budget triples in the summer? Help them out with a better solution:
SHARE SPÄRKEL = GET 10% CASH BACK
With gratitude,
The Spärkel Team
Fri May 31 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Fri, May 31, 2019 at 07:11:37 AM
Hello backers!
It’s truly been an HONOR - you’ve all banded together to help us make magic happen. Read further down this update for more information about the campaign extension. Please note that the extension of the campaign will NOT change or affect your delivery date - we’re still ready for on-time deliveries late this summer.
With your help, Spärkel has raised more than $120,000!
We never anticipated this campaign would be so successful. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
There were a few of you who expressed wanting a little more time to make your decision. Totally understandable, and we heard you loud and clear.
So…
We’ve extended the Spärkel campaign (and its pre-order discounts) for 30 more days!
NOTE: Your delivery date will stay the same.
With over 1900 backers already and more to come during this extension period, Spärkel will soon be found all over North America. Now it's time to make sure you’re rewarded for bringing even more folks into the community.
Extending our campaign is great news for everyone, but here's what it means for YOU:
- You’ll have more time to refer your friends and family through the referral program and earn 10% cash back.
- New backers - including the friends and family you refer - will still be able to pre-order Spärkel at great discounted prices.
In exchange for your amazing help to keep spreading the word about Spärkel, we promise to continue working hard to keep the good news coming.
Spread the word to keep the momentum going:
EARN 10% CASH BACK
With gratitude,
The Spärkel Team
Wed May 29 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Wed, May 29, 2019 at 01:38:02 PM
Hello backers!
The campaign is coming to an end Thursday night at midnight (PT), which means you only have a few days to take advantage of Indiegogo exclusive pre-order pricing. So go ahead - grab a last-minute unit or continue to share through the referral program to earn your 10% bonus on all successful referrals!
EARN 10% BACK
Color voting update!
Thanks again to everyone who shared their color choice preferences! We’ve gone ahead and tallied up the votes. We were delighted to find out that all of the colors we presented got some love so we’re going to keep all of them in the mix! As for color intensity, the votes are right down the middle. We’ll be working on a color palette that incorporates pastel colors with a touch more intensity. Stay tuned to find out how you’ll be able to switch your color preference (if you desire) soon.
With your help, we’re coming full circle.
We’ve come such a long way, from our initial sketches, design plans, and renderings to a fully-fledged design that will let you transform plain water into extraordinary drinks for years to come. We are proud of how far we’ve come and incredibly humbled that you decided to join us on this journey.
If you have any questions, we’d love to answer them today on Product Hunt, where Spärkel was recently “hunted” as one of the world’s coolest new products. Check it out:
Once again, thank YOU. We can’t wait to see what you think of your Spärkel.
With gratitude,
The Spärkel Team
Thu May 23 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Thu, May 23, 2019 at 10:26:01 AM
Good morning, backers!
First off, thank you SO MUCH for the enormous number of people who answered our call to vote on the color intensity for our next color introduction. We’ll be aggregating the votes and making a color announcement soon, so keep an eye out.
Spärkel in the News
We’ve had some great pieces hit the digital presses - including features from the likes of Digital Trends, Yahoo! Finance, The Gadgeteer, and Food Navigator. While press like this is amazing, it can’t top how grateful we are for our grassroots support and outreach about Spärkel to your friends and family.
Here’s a taste of what Digital Trends said about Spärkel:
“It’s the perfect option when you want to add a little kick to your weekend drink. Even if you only use the Spärkel for making flavored water, a bit of fizz makes water much more interesting...
Whether you want to experiment with making your own drinks or you’re just looking to cut down on your Lacroix budget, the Spärkel can help.”
Over 350% Funded and Counting...
The rumors are true! We’re well over 350% funded out of our goal of $30,000. Over 1600 of you have added your pre-orders to the list. You’re making it possible to take this campaign to the next level and create a more sustainable world. Our deepest thanks to all of you who have purchased and shared Spärkel with your friends and family.
Don’t Forget: Refer & Earn 10% Cash Back
Sign up for our free referral program today. That way, if a friend or family member uses your unique link when they purchase a Spärkel of their own, you’ll be rewarded with 10% cash back on their purchase. If they spend $100, you get $10. If they spend $200, you get $20. If 20 of your friends spend $100 each, you’ll have made $200 at the end of the campaign.
Join today:
EARN 10% CASH BACK
Just 1 Minute Needed
Every time you share Spärkel, you are able to make a direct impact on how the world creates incredible infusions and delicious flavors. Take a moment to click the button below and tell your friends and family why you ordered a Spärkel of your own:
Button not working? Use this link: bit.ly/ShareSparkel
Thank you, as always, for your support and your feedback - we couldn’t have come this far without you. With your enthusiasm, feedback, and continued support, we look forward to taking this campaign to the next level!
With gratitude,
The Spärkel Team
Wed May 15 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Wed, May 15, 2019 at 11:01:49 AM
Hello friends -
We need your help. We’re excited to start introducing new color options and we want your opinion! Check out the image below. Which of the palettes do you prefer - intense, highly saturated, vibrant colors or less intense, calm, pastel colors or something in between?
We’d love to hear your opinion on 2 things in particular:
1. On a scale of 1-5 (1 = pastel and 5 = vibrant), tell us the color intensity you prefer.
AND
2. Which of the 4 colors is your favorite?
a. Seafoam
b. Yellow
c. Coral
d. Pink
Drop your vote in the comments section today:
NOTE: You must be logged into Indiegogo in order to leave a comment. Also, the vote you’re casting now does not determine the color you’ve selected for delivery - you’ll be asked to make your final color selection via survey after the campaign ends.
Extra 10 Free Carbonators at $200k
In the crowdfunding world, one of the best ways to take care of your backers is to offer new stretch goals - this represents the amount of money that’s required to make something new or exciting come to life. On that note, we’re ready to introduce the first stretch goal of this campaign.
When we hit our first stretch goal at $200k raised, every purchase of Spärkel will come with an ADDITIONAL 10 carbonators, increasing your included carbonators to 20! We’re already almost halfway there - all we need is your help to tell a few friends and family members about Spärkel, if you haven’t already.
NOTE: Extra carbonators only added to Spärkel appliance orders (i.e. add-on purchases wouldn’t give you more carbonators, but if you purchased TWO Spärkel appliances, each would come with an extra 10).
With gratitude,
The Spärkel Team
