Tag: Media & Marketing

Election Failings (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Where does one start when assessing such a bizarre election?

Donrey Buys 3 Washington County Weeklies

Donrey Media Group acquires three newspapers from Ozark Newspapers Inc.

Broyles Photo Fuels Pig Palace Controversy

A TV spot for Alltel Corp.’s Pig Palace featuring a shot of Frank Broyles, University of Arkansas athletic director, proves athletic officials wrong.

Morning News Steady; Times, Daily Record Gain

The past year has seen dramatic changes in the northwest Arkansas newspaper war. And one of the most notable changes is the removal of the Walton family from the picture.

No-Compete Clauses Become Prevalent

Justin and Jon Williams of Fayetteville have been hit with no-competition lawsuits after jumping ship for a greener environment.

It?s Official: Clinton Wins

An 8-year-old copy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette mysteriously appears in a local newspaper box.

Northwest Arkansas? Top 5 Advertising Agencies

Ranked by number of employees, Thompson Murray tops the list of the region’s advertising agencies.

Northwest Arkansas? Top Newspapers

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and The Weekly Vista top the lists of the regions daily and weekly newspapers.

Northwest Arkansas? Top Five Radio Stations

KKIX-FM, 103.9, tops the list of the region’s radio stations.

Northwest Arkansas? Top Four Television Stations

KFSM-TV, Channel 5, tops the list of the region’s television stations.

Subscriber Rejects CPI/Wehco Alliance

Bentonville resident Edith Irvin, a subscriber to the Benton County Daily Record for more than 30 years, has posted a sign in her yard asking the paper to stop her subscription.

Sports Station Halts Morning Show for Now

KREB, nicknamed ?The Fan,? on 1190 AM in Rogers, stops airing ?The Bo Mattingly Show? during its weekday morning drive-time slot.

UA Journalism Grad is $64,000 Question

E. Lynn Harris, a graduate of the University of Arkansas? Walter J. Lemke department of journalism, is mentioned Nov. 5 in a question on ABC’s ?Who Wants to be a Millionaire.”