Media & Marketing

📈 Interactive Data Briefing: AI Market Size in the US

The size of the artificial intelligence market in the United States is expected to reach around $976.23 billion by 2035.

by Arkansas Business Staff - February 4, 2026, 10:34am

University of Arkansas School of Architecture Gets $3M Gift From Retired Industry Exec

February 2, 2026, 10:07am

The donation will support three major projects across the architecture school.

Wehco’s Strategy to Boost Younger Readership at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

February 2, 2026, 12:00am

The Democrat-Gazette is thinking outside the box in order to capture the attention of a new, younger demographic.

The Democrat-Gazette Confronts Digital Disruption and the ‘Culture of Free’

February 2, 2026, 12:00am

Eliza Hussman Gaines, publisher of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, stands behind of a podium at a Rotary Club of Little Rock meeting

The paper is experimenting with digital strategies, philanthropy and analytics while scaling back its once-pioneering iPad program.

Media & Marketing

Wehco Media Sells Three Missouri Newspapers After Years of Losses

The three papers have been sold to Faughn Media LLC for an undisclosed amount. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - February 2, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Education

NCAA Approves Uniform Patches, Opening Up Revenue Possibilities for Athletic Departments

Beginning Aug. 1, Division I teams can place up to two patches of no more than 4 square inches on uniforms for regular-season games. read more >

by Associated Press - January 28, 2026, 9:50am

Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

State Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%

Even as the jobless rate edged higher, the total number of employed Arkansans hit a record high. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 27, 2026, 10:13am

Media & Marketing / Education / Nonprofits

12 Emerging Artists Receive Investment at University of Arkansas School of Art

The $120,000 in funding will help the artists launch professional studio practices. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 26, 2026, 10:57am

Media & Marketing / Government & Politics

Silence Isn’t a Communications Strategy (Lora Mosley Commentary)

Sometimes no news isn't good news. read more >

by lmosley@comgroup.com - January 26, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Tourism

Northwest Arkansas Comic Con Taps Into Growing Market for Niche Fandom

Strong attendance at the Rogers event highlighted a $20 billion-and-growing industry thriving even in smaller markets. read more >

by Marty Cook - January 21, 2026, 9:33pm

Media & Marketing / Banking & Finance / Education

20 Picked for Inaugural Class of NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy

Members will attend six sessions for the program, which is designed to build practical skills, foster collaboration and strengthen leadership capacity across the region. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 21, 2026, 2:17pm

Media & Marketing / Business Services

Chris Williams Launches Flexx Forward Branding & Consulting

Williams, an account executive with the Sells Agency of Little Rock for six years, founded Flexx Forward as a comprehensive marketing and creative firm. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 19, 2026, 11:38am

Media & Marketing

Data Development (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Avaio's data center plan hasn't raised any red flags yet and editor Hunter Field hopes it stays that way. read more >

by Hunter Field - January 19, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing

📷 Gallery: Remembering Andrew Kilgore (1940–2026)

Arkansas Business honors the late Andrew Kilgore with a selection of his most profound works. read more >

by Hunter Field - January 19, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Energy

Charles Kelly Remembered for Wit, Leadership and Community Impact

Not only did Charles L. Kelly leave a legacy in media, but he also had a profound impact as an executive at Entergy. read more >

by Kyle Massey - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Real Estate

A Brilliant 40 Years (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

In his first editor's note of the year, Hunter Field reflects on the legacy of George Waldon and what the future holds with Griffin Coop stepping in. read more >

by Hunter Field - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Tourism

Crystal Bridges Expansion Puts Bentonville in Global Arts Conversation

The expansion at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has drawn the eye of several notable publications. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

State Unemployment Rises to 4.1% in November

Compared to a year ago, the jobless rate is up five-tenths of a percentage point, driven by losses in construction. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 7, 2026, 3:23pm

Media & Marketing

Eliza Gaines Talks iPads, TikTok and Generational News Challenges at Rotary Meeting

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publisher said the newspaper faces a business environment that is “beyond challenging." read more >

by Kyle Massey - January 6, 2026, 7:49pm

Media & Marketing / Banking & Finance / Health Care

Panacea Financial Hires Marketing and Compliance Leaders to Support Growth

Former SoFi and Wise executives have joined the Little Rock fintech, which provides financial services to doctors. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 6, 2026, 12:21pm

Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Can Expect This Year (In The Workplace 2026)

EEOC leadership changes signaled possible revisions to Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules, raising compliance questions for employers heading into 2026. read more >

by Jane Kim - January 2, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

Where Employers Can and Can’t Draw the Line on Political Speech (In The Workplace 2026)

An Eighth Circuit ruling clarifies when employers could restrict political messaging at work. read more >

by Wynne James - January 2, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

Are We Nearing the End of DEI? (In The Workplace 2026)

Federal DEI policy shifted in 2025 as EEOC and DOJ guidance, executive orders and court rulings reshaped employer obligations, with more enforcement expected in 2026. read more >

by Daveante Jones - January 2, 2026, 12:00am

Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

Religion, LGBTQ Rights and the Workplace: When Protected Interests Clash (In The Workplace 2026)

The EEOC and courts clarified how Title VII protects religious expression in the workplace while upholding LGBTQ anti-harassment protections, highlighting recent cases and undue hardship considerations for employers. read more >

by Stuart Jackson - January 2, 2026, 12:00am

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📈 Interactive Data Briefing: AI Market Size in the US

University of Arkansas School of Architecture Gets $3M Gift From Retired Industry Exec

Wehco’s Strategy to Boost Younger Readership at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The Democrat-Gazette Confronts Digital Disruption and the ‘Culture of Free’

Wehco Media Sells Three Missouri Newspapers After Years of Losses

NCAA Approves Uniform Patches, Opening Up Revenue Possibilities for Athletic Departments

State Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%

12 Emerging Artists Receive Investment at University of Arkansas School of Art

Silence Isn’t a Communications Strategy (Lora Mosley Commentary)

Northwest Arkansas Comic Con Taps Into Growing Market for Niche Fandom

20 Picked for Inaugural Class of NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy

Chris Williams Launches Flexx Forward Branding & Consulting

Data Development (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

📷 Gallery: Remembering Andrew Kilgore (1940–2026)

Charles Kelly Remembered for Wit, Leadership and Community Impact

A Brilliant 40 Years (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Crystal Bridges Expansion Puts Bentonville in Global Arts Conversation

State Unemployment Rises to 4.1% in November

Eliza Gaines Talks iPads, TikTok and Generational News Challenges at Rotary Meeting

Panacea Financial Hires Marketing and Compliance Leaders to Support Growth

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Can Expect This Year (In The Workplace 2026)

Where Employers Can and Can’t Draw the Line on Political Speech (In The Workplace 2026)

Are We Nearing the End of DEI? (In The Workplace 2026)

Religion, LGBTQ Rights and the Workplace: When Protected Interests Clash (In The Workplace 2026)

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