Tag: Media & Marketing

UA Professors Release New Film

?Beacon of Hope: The Story of the University of Arkansas? produced by professors Larry Foley and Dale Carpenter premiered on Oct. 8 at the Arkansas Union Theatre.

Camera Guy Finds An Unwelcome Nutt (commentary)

An ESPN cameraman zoomed in for a close-up of the University of Arkansas coaches? booth and found a certain Nutt wearing headphones and looking extremely involved in what was going on during Arkansas? 41-29 loss to Kentucky.

What’s in Your Bias Baggage? (Jim Karrh Commentary)

Personal biases can hold businesses back and cloud the decision-making process.

Brooks Named ?Woman to Watch?

Mary Beth Brooks, president and CEO of The Bank of Fayetteville has been named one of the ?Top 25 Women to Watch? by U.S. Banker magazine.

Blaze?n Burrito?s Revenue Sizzling

Business at Fort Smith-based Blaze?n Burrito has been hot since the restaurant opened in September 2005. Revenue doubled from $300,000 in 2005 to $600,000 last year, said owner John Moates.

Graham Launches New Mobile Stage

Bands, politicians or actors needing a portable, affordable high-tech soap box can check out the new Stage Toter, the most recent product designed by Mike Graham, creator of the Spa Toter.

Birds, BBQ Combo for Champion Duck Caller

Trey Crawford has gone from world champion duck calling to world champion barbeque at Whole Hog Caf

UA’s White Names Long Athletic Director

Jeff Long was named the University of Arkansas? next athletic director on Sept. 11.

Landers-McLarty-Johnson? (Whispers)

Bob Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, will become the majority owner in Landers-McLarty Auto Group.

Sam?s Club Makes Emmy Appearance (Whispers)

Sam?s Club diamond earrings were a bargain at the Emmy?s compared to some celebrity jewelry.

July 3-Way Tie For TV Stations

Each of the big three network affiliates has something to brag about in the latest TV ratings.

KNWA Launches Noon News

Half-hour news show starts for KNWA on Sept. 10.

State’s Higher Ed Wage Enrollment War

Enrollment numbers lead marketing efforts for state colleges and universities.

Wally’s Hall of Shame, Revisited (Opinion)

Wally Hall stretches the truth ? again.

Subs Move Along On Arvest Ballpark

Construction of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league baseball stadium ? estimated to cost about $33 million ? is on pace to be finished in time for the opening game on April 10.

KNWA Hires George, Shuffles Sports Team

KNWA-TV, vice president and general manager Blake Russell recently announced three personnel changes that will put two new faces in front of the NBC affiliate?s cameras.

Goodman Pulls Out Of Clear Channel

Dean Goodman is pulling out as owner of four local radio stations.

Business Professor Named Editor-in-Chief

A University of Arkansas Walton College of Business professor has been named the new editor-in-chief of The International Journal of Logistics Management.

Gas Guzzler Makes Pit Stop (Commentary)

From the July 24 sheriff?s report in the Madison County Record of Huntsville.

Three Area Companies Make Inc.?s 5000 List

Three area businesses were recently ranked in the top 1,000 on Inc. magazine?s list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America.

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain

UAMS announces 40 new full-tuition scholarships for Fall 2026

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