Media and Marketing
Oxford American Shifts as Editor Danielle Jackson Departs
Oxford American used the occasion of Jackson’s leaving to announce a new digital-first edition of the publication, along with staffing changes and plans to hire a digital editor.
Rich Kellner Hired as Global CFO at 4media group of Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
Kellner brings more than 25 years of experience in media and advertising to his new job. read more >
From Beats to Brands: 50 Years of Hip-Hop (Jimmy Warren Commentary)
Hip-hop, now 50 years old, has had a powerful impact on business. read more >
Our Greatest Untapped Resource? (Stephen Koch Commentary)
From Datto to Delight, celebrating the state’s musical legacy is an economic issue. read more >
Mississippi County Rebuilds on Steel
With its recent revenue jump due to the steel industry, government officials hope to attract new residents and reverse a longtime decline in population. read more >
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Former KATV Anchor Jeané Franseen Joins Fox Streaming Team
The Memphis native announced her new job at Fox on Thursday, saying she would be working out of the network’s East Coast hub in Orlando, Florida. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
No More Free Coffee on Your Birthday? Companies Rein in Customer Rewards Programs
Some experts say the cost of maintaining loyalty programs, as well as recent impacts of inflation and changes in consumer behavior since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, are among the reasons why companies may be pulling back. read more >
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Shop Talk, 2023 (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Artificial intelligence and how it will change everything was the talk of town last week in the Motor City. read more >
by Lance Turner -
FOIA Group Represents Diverse Perspectives (Letter to the Editor)
In defense of the FOIA Working Group read more >
Little Rock Tourism Bureau Launches Redesigned Website
Officials said the redesign was intended to immerse visitors and locals into a deeper, user-friendly experience. read more >
Arkansas Business, Greenhead Take Top National Awards
Contributing Editor Gwen Moritz took a gold prize for best scoop, and Mark Friedman and Kyle Massey won silver for best investigative reporting. read more >
Hannah Savage Promoted to Chief of Staff at United Way of NWA, Lowell (Movers & Shakers)
Savage will manage multiple programs and be the primary contact for regional volunteers. read more >
Democrat-Gazette Looks To Increase Circulation
On May 31, Editor Alyson Hoge announced that the paper was starting to reserve certain content exclusively for paying subscribers. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansans’ Right to Know Threatened
Recent developments highlight threats to Arkansans’ right to know what their government is up to. read more >
Unnoticed Law Makes School Board Matters Less Open
Critics say the law was "snuck in" at the end of the legislative session and will be devastating to transparency for parents. read more >
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Select Sales of Minnesota Merges With Bentonville Merchants
Cody Tedford, founder and partner at Bentonville Merchant, said the combined company will be able to provided clients with better data, more effective marketing, quicker insights and stronger supply chains. read more >
Crystal Bridges Aims to Spark Innovation With Remuseum Project
The project is led by Stephen Reily, an attorney and entrepreneur who formerly led the Speed Art Museum in Louisville. read more >
Gannett Sues Google, Alphabet Claiming They Have a Monopoly on Digital Advertising
The largest U.S. newspaper publisher by total daily circulation alleges in the suit that Google controls how publishers sell their ad slots and forces them to sell an increasing amount of ad space to Google at lower prices. read more >
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FOI Act Concerns Are Justified (Editorial)
Concerns about Attorney General Tim Griffin’s proposal to review the state’s FOI Act are rational. read more >
Building Resilience as an Entrepreneur (Sabrina Starling Commentary)
It’s time for entrepreneurs to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of others. read more >
Microsoft’s Media Literacy Program Aims to Empower Internet Users and Combat Misinformation
The tech company worked with the Trust Project, a nonprofit consortium of news organizations, to create advertisements directing internet users to a list of eight "trust indicators" that can be used to assess a website's credibility. read more >
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