Tag: Media & Marketing

Northwest Arkansas Business Donation Dollars

The Huffington Post sure makes it easy to see where folks in this corner of the state are sending their political dollars.

Wal-Mart Exec has Budding Brilliance

In their first ever ?Brilliant!? Issue, Conde Nast Portfolio editors laid out their picks for the biggest brains in today?s international business world.

Ask the Right Questions To Help Win Credibility (Human Factor by Grey Williams)

By asking the right questions managers can connect with staff

Rogers LPGA Event Gets CBS Coverage

Rogers’ LPGA event to be held July 4-6 at Pinnacle Country Club.

The Economy is Stuff of Greek Tragedy (Editorial)

Valuable news resources avoid rose-tinted views (or prejudgments of any shade for that matter), and do not allow their coverage to be compromised by advertising or other influences.

Rogers Ad Agency Lands McDonald?s Project

Live Light Media was awarded the contract to produce a 3D stereoscopic film for McDonald?s Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill.

Rightmind Wins Most Fort Smith Ad Awards

Rightmind Advertising, Jeromy Price of What If Creative and Williams/Crawford & Associates racked up the most awards at the American Advertising Federation – Fort Smith awards ceremony, which was hosted Feb. 21.

Executive Development Need Not be Skipped In Hard Times (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)

Anyone who has been in business through tough times knows what happens. Budgets tighten and companies try to do more with fewer people. With markets unstable and the near future uncertain, why would anyone spend money on executive development – whether it

Tyson Sweeps Ad Fed Awards

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and Sells/Clark’s Fayetteville office won the most 2007 awards from the Northwest Arkansas Advertising Federation.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals to Reach $322M over 20 Years

The Springdale Chamber of Commerce expects the Northwest Arkansas Naturals to generate $278 million for the economy during the next 20 years.

More Convention Space Could Bring Big Bucks

Hoteliers and Chamber officials disagree about whether there is enough convention center space in Northwest Arkansas.

Boskus Brings in Major Water Skiing Competition

One of the largest water skiing competitions in the country will hit the waves in Northwest Arkansas this summer, bringing in 2,000 to 3,000 spectators and competitors from five states.

‘Practice-What-You-Teach? Leadership Inspires Teams (Human Factor)

Through consistent hard work, long hours some have climbed the career ladder with little (if any) training in how to be an effective leader.

Doughertys Named Naturals? Doctors

Drs. John and Chris Dougherty of The Agility Center in Bentonville have been named the official team doctors of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Clear Channel Takes Top Three

San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications’ KEZA-FM, “Magic” 107.9 took back its No. 3 slot in the market according to the recently released Arbitron fall 2007 ratings.

Radio Exec Takes Over Sign Company

Former radio personality takes over ownership of Arkansas Sign & Banner

Wal-Mart Tops the of Biggest Deals of 2007

Wal-Mart occupies the top positions in our annual Biggest Deals list.

Carnegie Class Creates Return on Investment (Jeffrey Wood Commentary)

The truth is sales is less an art of persuading as it is an art of providing. Today companies and markets demand targeted solutions aimed at their evolving needs, not at simply filling another sales rep’s quota.

Customer Service Key to Sales

Selling can be tough during an economic downturn, but several area sales people said sticking to the basics of good customer service and fundamental sales principles is the best course.

Four Partners Purchase Dale Carnegie Franchise Units

Four partners purchased the Dale Carnegie Training franchise from Jerry Wilson & Associates of Little Rock on Jan. 3.

Entergy Arkansas unveils ‘Next Generation’ plan; will seek to extend nuclear licenses

Fort Smith business leader John Taylor has died

Car-Mart completes $161.3 million securities transaction

Officials ask public to be on the lookout for bird flu in flocks