SPARKR PODCAST

How impact and influence are changing

April 12, 2026

The world is changing for think tanks and knowledge institutions. AI is reshaping how research gets produced and consumed. The attention economy has handed influence to voices that move quickly and show up consistently. And funders are asking harder questions about where their money actually lands. There are specifically three forces that are reshaping the way impact and influence are created. And understanding them is the first step toward responding before the window closes. In this solo episode, Federico Spiezia discusses: The three forces making visibility an urgent strategic priority for knowledge organizationsWhy credibility alone is no longer enough to be heard in the current landscapeWhat the shift means practically for think tanks, research institutions, and nonprofits navigating the next few years This episode is part of In Evidence, a series on how impact-driven organizations can close the gap between the work they produce and the influence they actually have. You can learn more about Sparkr and the thinking behind this podcast here: ⁠www.sparkr.co/about

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