Tag: Media & Marketing

Is Downtown Ballpark Just A Dream?

Those steering the hopes of a downtown ballpark in North Little Rock have everything covered except the cost.

ABC Audit Docks Morning News Again

An audit report from the Audit Bureau of Circulations docked The Morning News for 396 daily and 240 Sunday circulation for the 12 months ended March 31, 2004.

Carriers Take War to Streets

According to Mike Masterson?s column in the Feb. 17 issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, at least one carrier has decided to take the area?s newspaper war to the streets.

KFSM Hires, Promotes Weekend Anchors

KFSM, Channel 5, has promoted Sarah Bennett, from reporter/producer to anchor of the weekend evening newscasts.

Late Night Commercials Flip Patrons (Opinion)

Racy commercials toe the line between too little and too much.

Wal-Mart Media Conference Set

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville plans to hold its first ever media conference on April 5 and 6.

IFWorld Sniffs Success

If IFWorld Inc.?s continued success in marketing its free content management systems wasn?t enough, its design for the University of Arkansas? Agricultural Law Center keeps getting rave reviews.

Legislature Considers Changes to FOI Law

At least four proposed bills before the Arkansas Legislature would alter the state?s Freedom of Information Act.

UA Journalism Project Enters Fourth Year

The fourth annual Lemke Journalism Project began Feb. 5 at the University of Arkansas and will continue until March 12.

Masterson Publishes ‘One Hip Book’

Mike Masterson, a columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, self published a 112-page paperback book on Oct. 21 titled ?One Hip Book.?

Morning News Gets Scoop on MarketFoods, Windgate (Outtakes Opinion)

We were impressed with two recent business related scoops in The Morning News.

D-G Breaks Story of Haas Hall Woes (Outtakes Opinion)

We were impressed with Melinda Rogers? unflinching expose of the financial woes of Farmington?s new charter high school, Haas Hall Academy.

LR Marketing Company Uses Technology to Speed Growth

Visit USA Communities Inc. has sights on growing by focusing on localized Web sites.

Sunbelt Seeks Sellers, Buyers of Businesses

Carl Grimes knows about the entrepreneurial spirit and has been using that knowledge since 1995 when he began brokering businesses full-time.

Nexstar Completes $17M KNWA Buy

After more than a year, the sale of KNWA was completed on Jan. 7, said Sean Bateman, promotions manager for the Fayetteville television station.

Sargent Named Morning Anchor

KNWA announced that Dana Sargent has been promoted to weekday morning anchor.

KFSM, D-G Enter Promotion Pact

A local news station recently began promoting upcoming stories in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Wal-Mart: Remember the Smiley Face (Outtakes Opinion)

We think Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott might have done his company more harm than good when he appeared on ABC?s Good Morning America on Jan. 13.

Helm Goes Commercial for Cingular

Former Springdale resident Levon Helm is belting out The Band?s most famous song in a new nationwide television ad for Cingular Wireless.

Lawyers Advertise To Snap Up Clients

Lawyers didn?t traditionally advertise, but a law that broadened the industry?s ability to advertise changed the game for the legal community.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal