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PR Icon Ron Robinson Dies at 75, Leaving Name on Theater

Ron Robinson, who started as an intern and rose to become chairman and CEO of marketing powerhouse Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, now CJRW, died Tuesday in Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas Foodbank CEO Rhonda Sanders and U.S. Sen. John Boozman fill bags with food for the Food For Kids program. Behind them is the new logo for the organization.
Agriculture & Poultry / Nonprofits / Restaurants & Food

Arkansas Rice Depot, Foodbank Merge, Announce Mission Statement

The Arkansas Foodbank and Arkansas Rice Depot on Wednesday celebrated the two organizations' merger and revealed a new logo and mission statement, "United to Fight Hunger." read more >
Natalie Ghidotti, president and CEO of Ghidotti Communications
Business Services / Media & Marketing / Small Business

Smaller ‘Boutique’ PR Firms Popping Up

Last week’s official launch of Aarch Communications shines a light on the continuing rise of small “boutique” firms specializing in public relations, social media, communications and related fields. read more >
Sixty-five years after construction began on Interstate 30 through downtown Little Rock, a new proposal for the freeway is causing concern.
Construction / Government & Politics / Real Estate

Central Arkansas Planners Think I-30 Proposal Costly, Inefficient

The state Highway Department’s $450 million plan to widen Interstate 30, a project that includes replacing the Arkansas River Bridge, is generating hand-wringing from area planners. read more >
Wayne Woods
Business Services / Media & Marketing / Small Business

CJRW Takes On Changes in Marketing Industry

CJRW has been roiled by staff defections recently, departures that have left the state’s largest ad agency increasingly dependent on its big clients, the biggest being the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism worth $8.4 million this year. read more >
A view of the Clinton Presidential Library from the Presidential Park Bridge.
Media & Marketing / Nonprofits / Tourism

CJRW Loses Clinton Library, Foundation Account

Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods confirmed Wednesday that it has lost what agency SVP Richard McKeown called a significant account, that of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. Arkansas Business reported earlier this week that Jordan Johnson and Rebecca Tennille, who had represented the account while with CJRW, had left the agency. read more >
From top: Jordan Johnson, Rebecca Tennille
Media & Marketing

Jordan Johnson, Rebecca Tennille Among Four Leaving Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods

You may have heard that Jordan Johnson and Rebecca Tennille recently had left Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods. The pair had represented a big account at CJRW: the Clinton Foundation and Library. read more >

CJRW Names Richard McKeown as Senior Vice President

Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods of Little Rock has named Richard McKeown as senior vice president and chief public relations officer. read more >
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. employees hold an emergency meeting about Hurricane Sandy at the company's headquarters in Bentonville last October.
Education / Insurance / Media & Marketing

6 Spokesmen on Communicating During a Critical Crisis

Troubled times can take on many forms — natural disasters, infidelity, mismanagement — but no matter the form, communication is key. Arkansas Business visited with professional communicators locally and nationally to find out what they think is critical in crisis: read more >