Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Social Media Shifts Super Bowl Ad Execution Strategies

Marketing expert Jim Karrh with Mangan Holcomb Partners and Karrh & Associates evaluates this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads. He notes several interesting trends.

Stonewall Democrats Plan Same-Sex Marriage Debate

The Stonewall Democrats of Arkansas are leading an upcoming debate on the legal arguments surrounding same-sex marriage.

Walmart Foundation Announces $9.5 Million In Grants For Nutrition Efforts

The Walmart Foundation announced $9.5 million in grants to organizations with a shared mission of promoting healthy eating habits.

New Fiscal Woes Emerge, Budget Leaders Weigh In

Two new budget problems have emerged ahead of the Feb. 13 start to the fiscal session.

Big-box Banking Enjoys Little Regulation

Walmart and other big-box retailers offer a range of financial products to customers. Critics say the growing financial services need more oversight like its banking counterparts.

Air Force: 188th To Lose A-10 Mission

The Air Force “re-missioning” plan released Friday calls for the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith to lose its 20 A-10 aircraft, with the unit to convert to operating the unmanned Predator aircraft.

Beebe Pitches For New Caterpillar Factory On CNBC

CNBC highlighted Caterpillar’s North Little Rock motor grader operations this morning, including an interview with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).

Democratic Party Rips House Minority Leader On Medicaid Comment

The Democratic Party of Arkansas accused Republicans of not caring about Medicaid recipients based on a Twitter post from House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris (R-Harrison). Burris says the accusation is “pandering and playing divisive politics and class warfare.”

Tyson Foods Elects 9 To Company Board

Shareholders of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) today elected nine people to the company’s Board of Directors, including seven independent directors. The vote was announced at Tyson’s annual meeting of shareholders…

Southwest Power Pool Board Approves $1.7 Billion In New Projects

Southwest Power Pool, the Little Rock-based regional transmission operator, says its board has approved more than $1.7 billion in new projects over the next 10 years.

Tyson Foods Net Income Falls 47% In Quarter

Tyson Foods saw its first quarter net income fall 47% as higher ingredient prices and challenging market conditions.

GOP Calls On Ethics Commissioner To Distance Himself From Tyler Campaign

GOP officials called on a newly appointed Arkansas Ethics Commissioner to distance himself from Rep. Linda Tyler’s (D-Conway) campaign.

Murphy Oil Announces Executive Promotions

Murphy Oil Corp. announced today the following promotions, effective February 1, 2012. Bill Stobaugh has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning & Business Development. Stobaugh joined Murphy Oil…

Non-Appropriations Resolutions In The Works

With the fiscal session less than two weeks away and lawmakers hesitant to open it up for non-budget measures, that’s not stopping some legislators from trying.

EEOC Charge Filed Against Walmart

With the mantra that the “Walmart Case Is Not Over,” more than 500 women who were part of a failed class-action claim against the Bentonville-based retailer have filed discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC).