Tag: Media & Marketing

Religion Returns to Work

Religion is easing back into the workplace.

Athletic World Advertising of Fayetteville, the world?s largest sports calendar company, has signed the University of Arkansas athletic department to a five-year commitment to produce Razorback football, basketball and spring sports calendars.

Business Matters Loses Reporters

Over the past two months, two of the five reporters for Northwest Arkansas Business Matters left their jobs, and another will leave shortly.

Ad Agencies Change Locations

Two of the area?s leading advertising agencies have recently moved.

Feature About Stripping Causes Stir

For decades, the Northwest Arkansas Times has been known for its in-your-face style of sensational journalism.rnSo, we weren?t really surprised to see a stripper profiled as the lead story on Page 1 on Sunday, July 22.

Double Coverage Proves to Be a Waste of Times

The July 8 editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Northwest Arkansas Times showed that the ?alliance? between those newspapers could use some fine-tuning.

Business Journal Announces Editorial Promotions

Two Northwest Arkansas Business Journal editorial staff members have received promotions. The changes reflect the publication?s long-term growth strategy and its success during the past four years, said Editor Jeffrey Wood.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2001 40 Under 40

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2001 40 Under 40 list.

Traveler Changes Printers After Cost Increase

The student newspaper at the University of Arkansas switched printers in July after Community Publishers Inc. of Bentonville increased its printing cost by 34 percent.

Masterson?s Soapbox Seems Slippery

When we heard that Wayne Dumond had been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman in Kansas City, Mo., we couldn?t help but think of Mike Masterson, the columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Tyson Promotes Wilson, Expands International Duties

M.L. ?Butch? Wilson Jr. has assumed duties as the new senior vice president for sales and marketing with Tyson Foods Inc. International Group.

After 8,000 Cancellations, D-G Takes Sunday Lead

After an ?alliance? and about 8,000 cancellations, theArkansas Democrat-Gazette takes over Sunday circulation lead in Northwest Arkansas.

Veteran Sportswriter Starts Freelance Venture

Veteran sportswriter Nate Allen resigned his Razorbacks bureau post with Donrey Media Group on June 24 to start Nate Allen Sports Service, a freelance reporting business.

Daniels Departing for Land Down Under

Dale Daniels, market manager for Clear Channel Communications? four radio stations in Fayetteville, will soon be dining on vegamite sandwiches and steaks off the barbie.

The Little Rock/Las Vegas Newspaper War Heightens

We wonder how long the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette can afford to pour money into Northwest Arkansas.

Mitchell Forms PRSA Chapter

Elise Mitchell has been busy starting a Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Philip Bruce to Edit Life & Times

Philip Bruce, a native of Farmington and graduate of the University of Arkansas? journalism department, was named in May to be news director of Life & Times Tonight.

Thumbs Up for ?Krup? Criticism

We?ve been meaning to give Jeff Krupsaw, deputy sports editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, a kudo for his May 11 column on the Little Rock School District?s academic fraud mess.

Surrounded By Wal-Martians

We couldn?t help laughing a bit when we read Dominic Rushe?s story about Wal-Mart?s annual shareholders meeting in the June 10 issue of The Sunday Times of London.

Wal-Mart Pays Environmental Fine and Faces Sexual Discrimination Charges

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay a $1 million fine to resolve charges that it violated environmental laws while building stores in four states.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

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