Media & Marketing

US Inflation Got Worse in January With Rising Groceries and Gasoline Prices
The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.
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US Gaming Revenue Continues Rising
Revenue from commercial gaming in the United States continued to grow in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sports betting and iGaming. Traditional brick-and-mortar revenue declined slightly. Combined revenue […] read more >
Candace Doby & Michelle Anne Johnson to Headline Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium 2025
New for the 2025 symposium is the option to add on a 90-minute workshop that will take place after the core event, an opportunity for attendees to dive deeper into subject matter and connect with peers. read more >
by Jess Ardrey -
Little Rock Public Radio Names Grace Zafasi as Director of Development
She'll oversee fundraising, underwriting, and membership services for KUAR and KLRE. read more >
Arvest Acquires Naming Rights to Tulsa Convention Center
The city-owned venue with more than 275,000 SF of event space will be known as the Arvest Convention Center. read more >
Advanced Energy Group Hires Stephanie Slagle, Ebony Mitchell
Most recently, Slagle was vice president of marketing and communications for the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. read more >
Artificial Interest (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
The AI buzz is exhausting, but companies seeking to thrive don’t have the luxury of looking away. read more >
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Matt Campbell Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Matt Campbell, the former blogger behind the Blue Hog Report, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 8, listing debts over $414,000, including student loans, taxes, and pending malpractice lawsuits. read more >
The Brilliance of Jim Johnson (Craig Douglass Commentary)
Jim Johnson had a brilliant imagination, and his creative ripples continue to benefit clients. read more >
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Bank OZK Signs Sponsorship Deal With NASCAR Team
The deal with Richard Childress Racing include on-car branding for driver Kyle Busch's No. 8 Chevrolet. read more >
AI-Assisted Works Can Get Copyright With Enough Human Creativity, Says US Copyright Office
The office’s approach is based on the “centrality of human creativity” in authoring a work that warrants copyright protections. read more >
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State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4% in December
Compared to December 2023, there were 34,626 more people employed in the state. read more >
Digital History Collaboration at University of Arkansas Awarded $500K
The grant, awarded in conjunction with Grambling State University, will fund an immersive virtual-reality experience that aims to enhance the understanding of African American history through digital technology. read more >
Eric Heaney Appointed to Bentonville Advertising & Promotion Commission
Heaney serves as general manager of Motto by Hilton in downtown Bentonville, bringing 12 years of hospitality experience to the commission. read more >
Strategic Planning Makes Everything Easier (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Answering some key questions will make everything else easier for you in the year ahead. read more >
Hopes for a Son (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
A new life is full of possibilities and hopes. I can’t wait to watch it unfold. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Stop the Scrolling, Strengthen Workforce Readiness (Robert Coon Commentary)
The path to strong educational outcomes and workforce readiness is not paved with smartphones. read more >
by Robert Coon -
Arkansas Travelers Strike Deal With CHI St. Vincent for Field Naming Rights
The five-year deal is the first field naming-rights agreement for the Minor League Baseball team. read more >
Chris Bahn Starts New Communications Firm, Partners with Kirkpatrick Creative
Chris Bahn launches C. Bahn Strategic Partners in Little Rock, offering PR services, while partnering with Kirkpatrick Creative as its director of public relations. read more >
The Corporate Transparency Act: What’s New (Sam McLelland Commentary)
What businesses need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act. read more >
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Sanders to Speak at World Economic Forum in Switzerland
The Republican governor is set to participate in two panel discussions and meet with business leaders about investing in Arkansas. read more >