Richard Hinkle
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Allan Kennedy, B.J. Dunn, Stephen Hoffman, Greg Hatcher and Kim Ellis were inducted. read more >
What’s Behind a Name, and a Marketing Firm
Group Five West has been telling its clients’ stories boldly for a half-century, all the while flying somewhat under the radar as a small but focused marketing and advertising company in downtown Little Rock. read more >
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Group 5 West Gets New Chief
Little Rock ad agency Group 5 West has named Lisa Hemme its new president, replacing agency founder Richard Hinkle. read more >
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