Tag: Media & Marketing

CPI Dominates Weekly Papers

Although two of its top three weekly newspapers lost circulation this year, Community Publishers Inc. of Bentonville still corners the Northwest Arkansas market when it comes to weeklies.

Transplace Transitions, Keeps Trudgin?

Transplace Inc. has replaced three of its top five executives and enlisted international public relations firm Ruder Finn Inc. to pump up the company?s heretofore low-profile.

Professional Designations Provide Prestige, Learning

A passion for learning helped Elise Mitchell attain the highest honor workers in the public relations field can achieve.

Walton College, JBU Climb in Rankings

U.S. News & World Report, which has become the national authority on ranking colleges, puts Walton College at 25.

Former KFSM Head Named NY Times Broadcast Chief

Robert H. Eoff has been appointed president of the New York Times broadcast media group.

Nexstar Nixes Joplin Over Push for KNWA

NBC-affiliate KSNF, Channel 16, in Joplin, Mo., was recently removed from Cox Communication?s local cable programming lineup.

KNWA Drops AP Wire Service

In another apparent cost-cutting effort, KNWA has cancelled its Associated Press wire service.

D-G, Daily Record Differ on Pinnacle Story (Media Review)

The Benton County Daily Record?s sister publication, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, described a recent groundbreaking better than the Bentonville daily.

Political Post Party Hosted by Local PR Guru

Fayetteville was one of three cities in presidential election ?swing states? to be selected to host a special debate watch party.

Post Debate Reactions Gathered in Fayetteville

An Oklahoma-based Washington Post watched the Sept. 30 presidential debate with 10 Arkies at a Fayetteville home.

Black Label Studio Carves Niche in Commercial Photography

A new studio handles mostly commercial photography for advertising agencies, retail suppliers and the music industry.

Dedicated ‘Suite 16’ Fans Support Razorback Sports

Tyson Foods and Stephens Inc. have skyboxes in the three main University of Arkansas sports venues in Fayetteville, and 14 other lessees have two UA suites.

Hook, Line and Thinker

Don Tyson’s billfishing passion has spawned creativity and conservation.

KFSM Leads DMA At 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KFSM, Channel 5, led the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts in the July Nielsen ratings, while KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29, held onto the 6 p.m. lead.

Gridiron Slated For Oct. 1-2

The Society of Professional Journalists will present the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron Show at 8 p.m. on Oct. 1-2 at the Rogers Little Theater.

Sloan, Berryhill Switch to Ryan

Bill Sloan and Melissa Berryhill have joined Ryan Partnership of Rogers, which bills itself as ?the country?s largest independent promotion marketing agency.?

D-G Sends Three Staffers to Cover Ivan (Outtakes Opinion)

We were impressed to see that the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sent two reporters and a photographer to Gulf Shores, Ala., to cover Hurricane Ivan.

Overheard From the Broadcast Media

?Coach Houston Nutt?s Arizona Razorbacks? ? From ESPN?s sideline commentator Erin Andrews during the Arkansas-Texas football game on Sept. 11.

KNWA Axes Nielsen, Tempers Fort Smith Storm

Northwest Arkansas’ television advertising market has more than doubled since 1992 to $34 million. With the growth comes change, particularly for NBC affiliate KNWA, which is abandoning the Nielsen ratings.

Mr. Sam and the Material Girl (Outtakes Opinion)

The Morning News’ new TV ad seems a tad flashy for the town that Sam Walton built.

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