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Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods is a full-service advertising, marketing and strategic communications agency that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011. Based in Little Rock, CRJW has offices in Springdale and Dallas. In addition, it owns Jones Film of Little Rock.

CRJW has long been one of the state's premier agencies. Founded in 1961 by Wayne Cranford and Jim Johnson, the firm merged with Shelby and Wayne Woods' tourism marketing agency in 1990. Since then, the firm has grown into one of the most prominent firms in the region. It is the largest in Arkansas.

CRJW provides an array of public relations, marketing and communications services, including advertising in print, TV, radio, outdoor and interactive; in-store marketing; logo development; publications; videos; retail packaging; event management; strategic communications and research.

The firm has won numerous awards and is well known for its work with the state of Arkansas promoting tourism.

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