Tag: Media & Marketing

WhyteSpyder CEO: Entrepreneurship a Way of Life

Eric Howerton recently fielded some questions from the Inside Retail team on his background and an upcoming DotCom Conference.

Does Your Business Belong? (EDITORS NOTE)

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Book of Lists is a definitive resource guide related to doing business in Northwest Arkansas.

See You in 2016 (EDITORS NOTE)

Adding two new recognition programs was a highlight of this year at the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Webb Doing Pointe Work For The Tulsa Ballet

Cindy Webb is living the dream world as director of development for the Tulsa Ballet.

Razorbacks Rebound Despite Low Reader Poll Confidence

On Sept. 28, a Northwest Arkansas Business Journal online poll showed most readers predicted the Razorback football team would win only three games this season.

St. Louis Fed Releases Little Rock Burgundy Book

Reserve Bank of St. Louis on Friday published its latest Little Rock Burgundy Book, a quarterly review of economic information for the Little Rock Zone of the Eighth District.

Business Journal Office Closed for Christmas

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office in Springdale will be closed Dec. 19 through Dec. 27 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.

Report: Tony Rogers Will Be Next CMO at Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Tony Rogers, currently the companys chief marketing officer for Walmart’s China business segment, will begin his new role next month.

Shark Tank Star, Top Political Experts to Speak at UA in February

The student Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Shark Tank entrepreneur Daymond John and the adversarial political colleagues Ari Fleisher and David Axelrod in two student-funded lectures in February.

Focus on Suppliers Tackles Outdoor Retail Category

Representatives from Pradco Outdoor Brands, De-Fishing Soap, Daisy Outdoor Products and Walmart compliance provide insight.

Did You Know Coca-Cola Has 92M Followers on Facebook?

Retail Details: Trivia from both the history and current state of the industry.

Fear the Customer, Not the Competition (OPINION)

Customers are always ready to tell retailers exactly what they want. All the retailers have to do is ask them and be willing to listen to the answer.

New Creature Sues New Jersey Company for Breach of Contract

The Rogers-based shopper marketing firm alleges iON America LLC, a video camera maker and Walmart supplier, did not fully pay for services rendered.

James Patterson, Don Rice to Receive UA Honorary Degrees

The best-selling author and African-American entrepreneur will be honored during the December commencement at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Business Journal Office Closed For Holiday

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office in Springdale will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will reopen on…

Downtown Rogers Theater Drops Dinner For 30th Season

Arkansas Public Theatre at The Victory, formerly Rogers Little Theater, has made some big changes this year.

Improv Advice in Translation (OPINION)

The more I study improv, the more parallels I see to other areas of my life.

Kent Eikenberry Tapped To Lead NWA Food Bank

Eikenberry, the advertising manager of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, will assume the role of president and CEO from Marge Wolf, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Fayetteville PR Firm Rebrands

To mark its 20th anniversary, Fayetteville-based public relations agency Mitchell Communications Group announced Wednesday that it is changing its name to Mitchell.

Focus on Suppliers Episode Features Martha Stewart

The weekly show is produced by supplier education and service provider, Bentonville-based 8th & Walton.

Oak Tree Financial acquires Riverside Bank

AcreTrader’s newest product, Acres.com, generating huge growth

U.S. online grocery sales up 18.52% in December

Steel workforce an advantage for Northeast Arkansas, panel says