Tag: Media & Marketing

Not Run of the Mill (Opinion)

The Northwest Arkansas Times goes out of the way to define “mill.”

KHOG: That Coyote Is After You (Opinion)

KHOG: Please toss the Roadrunner noise.

Nexstar Buys NBC 24/51

JDG Television of Muskogee, Okla., sold its Fayetteville television station,, NBC 24/51, KPOM/KFAA, to Nexstar Broadcasting Group of Irving, Texas, on Oct. 16.

Audit Docks Newspaper Circ

The Audit Bureau of Circulations has docked The Morning News? ?average paid circulation? by 1,082 daily (Monday through Saturday) and 555 on Sundays for the 12-month period that ended March 31.

D-G Tells Wal-Mart How the Cow Ate the Cabbage (Opinion)

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette had an excellent editorial on Oct. 30 about 245 illegal workers being nabbed by U.S. immigration agents at 61 Wal-Mart stores.

Thanks for the Graphic (Opinion)

While we?re bragging on the Democrat-Gazette, we would also like to say thanks for publishing a chart every time the U.S. Department of Commerce issues new gross domestic product numbers.

Haile Joins KHOG

Jennifer Haile, who graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2001, took over the ?sunrise anchor? position in September for television station KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29.

KKEG Bubbles Back to Classic Rock-N-Roll

Cumulus Broadcasting Inc. announced in October that KKEG, 92.1 FM, would change its format to a blend of classic rock-n-roll and what the company?s market manager, Joe Conway, described as ?the best of today?s rock.?

Wal-Mart Gets Prettier at Opening Time

During an interview aired Oct. 16 by National Public Radio on Fayetteville station KUAF, 91.3-FM, Mickey Gilley compared the dilapidated state of his old club to a Wal-Mart.

Link in Bank List Was Incorrect

For the last two years, we apparently inadvertently directed readers searching online for the Madison County Bank & Trust Co. to a Web site devoted to lesbian pornography.

Garrison Rakes in $11.7 Million, But Might Be Underpaid by Comparison

While most people?s salaries are confidential, the compensation for top executives of publicly traded companies must be reported in the annual proxy statement for all shareholders to see.

Stephens Media Buys Hawgs Illustrated

Stephens Media Group of Little Rock has purchased Hawgs Illustrated, a Fayetteville-based magazine that promotes University of Arkansas athletic teams.

A Moments Notice Joins AIA, HelmsBriscoe

A Moments Notice, a Fayetteville marketing agency, recently became affiliated with two companies to provide more resources and online capabilities.

Cumulus Changes 94.9 Format ? Again

Cumulus Broadcasting Inc. changed the format of radio station KDAB-FM 94.9 on Oct. 1 to adult contemporary. Along with the change comes a new nickname, ?Y 94.9.?

Celebrate Northwest Arkansas Set for Nov. 1 Debut

Gregg Ogden and Mari See plan to launch their new magazine, Celebrate Northwest Arkansas, on Nov. 1, said Kyle Mooty, associate editor of the magazine.

Elkins Entertains With Early Stock Report

When we wake up bleary-eyed and confused, there?s nothing like a cup of coffee and the before-the-bell stock report from Don Elkins of television station NBC 24/51 to help us get our bearings.

D-G Editors Get Loose

The cover of the Sept. 28 ?Business Matters? section of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette posed the question, ?Is Wal-Mart?s stock finally loosing steam??

Morning News Web Site on Fritz

A problem with The Morning News? Web has made it impossible for area readers to log on.

Financial Talk Show Added by Cumulus

Cumulus Broadcasting’s KFAY-AM, 1030 has added nationally syndicated investment advice show host Jim Cramer to its afternoon lineup.

Blackwood Plans to Leave CJRW

Mark Blackwood, executive vice president of the Blackwood Martin/CJRW advertising agency in Fayetteville, has retired from the firm, and

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property