Media & Marketing
ComGroup Revamps ‘Women in Industry’ Podcast
In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the podcast has a new format and new logo design that prominently features a woman at its center, and sound waves radiating around her.
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Empowering Communities: NWA Women Support Black Enterprises
Founded in 2019, Black Owned Northwest Arkansas is an organization that strives to create community and support Black-owned enterprises. read more >
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When the Old Stories No Longer Fit (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
Trying on new ideas and “what if?” scenarios can keep a company from falling behind or becoming obsolete.
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$318M Makeover of Arkansas Children’s Campuses Set to Start This Month
The goals of the project include improving access to the campuses and the on-campus experience at the hospitals. The project also prepares the campuses to treat the sickest children. read more >
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Empowering the Delta (Abe Hudson Commentary)
By supporting grassroots efforts, we can narrow the racial wealth gap and foster inclusive growth. read more >
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Personnel Matters (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
A firing offense for one man is mild compared to what’s clearly acceptable for others. read more >
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Looking at the Paper: Democrat-Gazette’s Circulation Trends
“It’s a long ways from the days back in the 1970s when the Arkansas Gazette’s circulation was well over 200,000 on Sundays,” a retired Gazette veteran said. read more >
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Orcutt Named Partner at Shults Law Firm (Movers & Shakers)
She previously served as senior counsel in Husch Blackwell LLP’s national education law practice. read more >
Marine Glisovic Leaves KATV After 10 Years
She said that after 15 years in the news business and the birth of her first child in June 2023, "it was time for a change." read more >
MacArthur Museum Photo Exhibit to Tell Stories of Global Exchange
The public art exhibit combines photography with storytelling, and features images taken by American exchange alumni who participated in U.S. government exchange programs during their time abroad. read more >
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Grants Available to Promote Arkansas Farmers Markets
In 2023, the program provided more than $9,000 in grants to 25 Arkansas farmers markets. read more >
Libraries Struggle to Afford the Demand for E-books, Seek New State Laws in Fight With Publishers
Librarians in several states have been pushing for legislation to rein in the costs and restrictions on electronic material, which has been growing in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrons are stuck on long waiting lists for audio and e-books, and digital offerings are limited. read more >
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Soledad O’Brien to Keynote 2024 Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium
The event, set for May 2 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, will once again feature breakout sessions and panels led by industry experts. read more >
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How Do I Know If I Can Afford to Hire? (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)
It may be time to free up top performers by shifting lower-value activities to new team members. read more >
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Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap (Chris Wright Commentary)
Traditional workforce development won’t satisfy the need for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
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Andrea Anderson Appointed Federal Program Manager at HP Engineering (Movers & Shakers)
She's also been named in-house counsel for the Rogers-based firm. read more >
AI & Copyright: Authors Fight Back Against Tech Companies
Authors including former Gov. Mike Huckabee are seeking class-action status in federal courts against the tech companies, alleging that they illegally used their works to train AI programs that emulate human language. read more >
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Arkansas’ Podcast Boom: Business Takes Center Stage
Today’s businesses are creating their own podcasts to engage with potential clients, build a steady stream of content to be broken down into social media promotions, and position their executives as thought leaders in industry specialties. read more >
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Scammers Are Getting Better (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
We need to recognize that even intelligent people can be victims. read more >
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Arkansas Podcasting Experts Share Insights on Success & Monetization
“We want Arkansas podcasters to succeed, but there are different ways to measure success,” Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's Ti King said. read more >
Hunter Field Named Next Editor of Arkansas Business
He's an Arkansas news veteran who currently serves as the deputy editor of the Arkansas Advocate. read more >