Tag: Media & Marketing

DOXA Work Selected for Print Regional Design Annual

Three pieces of work from DOXA Total Design Strategy have been chosen for inclusion in the 2003 Print Regional Design Annual.

D-G Bumps Johnny Cash Story Inside (Outtakes Opinion)

We were a little surprised to see the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette didn?t run a story about the death of Johnny Cash on Page 1.

BOA Brings in Reaser

Lynn Reaser, the chief economist and senior market strategist for Banc of America Capital Management, is coming to Rogers for two invite-only affairs that are expected to be two of October?s most-coveted tickets.

Nexstar Plans to Buy NBC 24/51

Griffin Holdings Co. of Muskogee, Okla., is working on a deal to sell its Fayetteville television station, NBC 24/51, KPOM/KFAA, to Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc. of Irving, Texas.

KIGL Ties KKIX in Arbitron Ratings

KIGL-FM, ?The Eagle,? 93.3 FM, a classic rock radio station, has tied country-music format KKIX-FM, 103.9, in the spring Arbitron ratings.

Sometimes You Can Blame it on Spell Check

Several humorous mistakes have been published lately.

40 Under 40: The Class of 2003

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents its 2003 40 Under 40 class of local business and political leaders.

Roberts Steps Down as Times Managing Editor

Stacey Roberts steps down as managing edtior of the Northwest Arkansas Times.

Mooty Named Editor of New Magazine

Kyle Mooty, former director of marketing at Heritage Land Title of Arkansas, becomes associate editor of Celebrate Northwest Arkansas, a monthly magazine scheduled to be launched this winter by Gregg Ogden and Mari See.

J.B. Hunt to Roll Out Prilosec

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has been hired to handle Procter & Gamble?s Sept. 15 nationwide rollout of Prilosec OTC.

NBC 24/51 for Sale; Owner Eyes UA

Word on the street is John Griffin is trying to sell his television news station, NBC 24/51 in Fayetteville, to the University of Arkansas.

New Publication Launching in Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas Family magazine will publish its first issue on Oct. 1. The new resource guide for families will feature a detailed calendar of local activities, events and classes geared for families.

Ogden, See Plan New Magazine

Gregg Ogden and Mari See plan to launch Celebrate Northwest Arkansas sometime between November and January.

KFSM Launches Spanish Newscast

KFSM, Channel 5, launched a 30-minute, Spanish-language newscast on June 30 from its Fayetteville newsroom.

Mountain Inn Story Causes Stink (Outtakes Opinion)

The Morning News did a good job on an investigative story about the Mountain Inn.

Cartoon Company Markets Wares to Wal-Mart

Think Tank Enterprises of Bentonville has come up with a cartoon series that it?s currently pitching to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

?Alliance? Sees First Profit In June

The circulation ?alliance? between Wehco Media?s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Community Publishers Inc. had its first profitable month in June. The alliance has been in place since August 2000.

KFSM Celebrates 50 Years On Air

KFSM-TV, Channel 5, celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 22 with a buffet and reception in Fort Smith featuring Bob Schieffer, longtime chief Washington correspondent for the CBS News television show ?Face the Nation.?

Rogers Named UA PR Chief

Susan Rogers is to begin work on Sept. 8 as associate vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Arkansas.

McHale Leaving KHOG, Wright To Co-anchor At 5, 6

Beginning Aug. 11, Leslee Wright will join Craig Cannon as co-anchor of the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on KHBS/KHOG-TV, Channels 40/29.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

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