Tag: Media & Marketing

Wal-Mart Gets Boss Box

Following the lead of Garth Brooks, The Eagles, Journey and AC/DC, “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen will release a greatest hits collection exclusively through Wal-Mart on Jan. 13.

Bad News for the Stephens News

Stephens Media Group of Las Vegas, which owns the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas, is having to trim costs at its flagship newspaper.

Razorbacks Ranked No. 1 in Spending

The University of Arkansas spends more money on athletics as a proportion of its total instructional expenditures than any other Division 1-A school in America.

Telecom Makes New Roads In Northwestern Counties

Most Internet service providers in Northwest Arkansas either stayed flat or had a decrease in their number of employees during 2008.

Davis Construction Ranks Among Top 12

L.E. Davis Construction of Harrison has been named one of 12 finalists for Contractor of the Year by Equipment World magazine.

McBride Brings Big Bucks for Mercy

A pro bono performance by country star Martina McBride helped raise a record amount at the 15th Mercy Health Foundation Charity Ball on Dec. 6.

Matsubara Wins $10K From Food Network

On Dec. 8 in Denver, Jennifer Matsubara won the “Blind Date Cake” Challenge and received one of those giant novelty checks for a very real $10,000 prize.

Fayetteville, UA Pay $150K For Common Sense Advice

Leave it to the City of Fayetteville to spend $150,000 to learn things most anyone could have told them for free.

Tech By BlueInGreen Betters Water, Wildlife

BlueInGreen, a Fayetteville-based company, has developed a unit that could solve the river’s oxygen problem and protect the trout, a significant contributor to the state’s economy.

Foxwood Sports Steps Into HS Marketing Void

The October demise of Athletic World Advertising, once the world’s largest sports schedule poster company, has opened the door for a new company to revise the business model.

Trout Fishing In America Nominated For Fourth Grammy

Duet Trout Fishing in America was nominated for a Grammy Award for the fourth time on Dec. 3.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Best & Worst of 2008

In some ways, the Northwest Arkansas economy resembled Little League baseball year after year.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Top 10 Business Stories of 2008

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Top 10 Business Stories of 2009.

Alliance Aimed at Keeping Local Business Alive, Well

Two Fayetteville entrepreneurs have started an alliance to help other small business owners raise awareness about the importance of shopping locally.

Nature Conservancy Gives Year-end Report

At its sixth annual meeting for Northwest Arkansas partners in conservation, held Nov. 6 at the Springdale Country Club, State Director Scott Simon said more than 7,200 acres have been place in conservation management in 2008.

Christmas Decor Switches to LED Lights

Christmas Decor of Northwest Arkansas, a professional holiday decorating firm, is helping residents have a “green” Christmas by using more energy-efficient LED lights.