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Poultry Federation, Citizens Bank & Visit Bentonville Announce New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to tourism, Arkansas professionals are stepping into new leadership roles, shaping industries across the state. read more >
The Peacock Group Takes Top PR Prize, the Bob Sells Award
The Peacock Group of Little Rock won 15 of 21 communications industry awards Sept. 19 from the Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. read more >
ComGroup Promotes Kelsey Bailey, Hannah Phillips
Lisa Van Hook, a principal and the firm’s director of client services, said in a statement that Bailey and Phillips will contribute to the success stories of clients. read more >
ComGroup Revamps ‘Women in Industry’ Podcast
In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the podcast has a new format and new logo design that prominently features a woman at its center, and sound waves radiating around her. read more >
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ComGroup Highlights Ag Marketing Trends in New Report
The report highlights what author Carson Horn, an ag industry specialist, described as marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on commercial success for agribusinesses this year. read more >
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Simmons Bank of LR Announces New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
Josh Herron, Chad Rawls, Steve Wade and Chris White have been promoted. 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 >
Jonathan Coleman Named Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment at UALR (Movers & Shakers)
Coleman is the director of financial aid and scholarships and will serve in both roles while a national search is conducted. read more >
2 Hired at CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
Jessica Frahm has been hired as an account manager, and Kinyata Gray has joined as chief people officer. read more >
The Communications Group Moves Offices After 35 Years in Regions Center
The Communications Group has moved in across the street from your Whispers correspondents into offices at 201 E. Markham St., offices that were previously home to Westrock Coffee Co. read more >
Enid Olvey Named President of Arkansas Children’s Foundation (Movers & Shakers)
Olvey will oversee the daily strategy, leadership, direction and administration of the fundraising arm of Arkansas Children’s. read more >
Angie Cooper Promoted to Executive VP of Heartland Forward (Movers & Shakers)
Cooper will lead the organization’s flagship event, the Heartland Summit, as well as oversee public policy and overall programmatic work. read more >
PR Awards Honor Rex Nelson, Markham Howe, and Top Work of 2021
The Communications Group and MHP/Team SI, both of Little Rock, were among the night’s big winners. read more >
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Arkansas Foodbank Announces New CEO (Movers & Shakers)
Brian Burton has been named CEO, effective Oct. 10. read more >
Natalie Ghidotti Takes On National Role (Movers & Shakers)
She has been named the 2022 secretary and treasurer of the Public Relations Society of America’s Counselors Academy. read more >
French Named New Chief of AR Kids Read (Movers & Shakers)
Kathy French has joined AR Kids Read as its new executive director. read more >
Crowder Advances at The Communications Group (Movers & Shakers)
Shayla Crowder of Prairie Grove has been promoted to digital and social media manager for The Communications Group. read more >
McKuin Named to Rockefeller Institute Board (Movers & Shakers)
Bob McKuin of Little Rock has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain. read more >
Fluger, Carlisle Make Moves at Clark (Movers & Shakers)
Kris Fluger has been promoted to vice president at Clark Contractors of Little Rock, and Teresa Carlisle has been hired as marketing manager. read more >
Remote Work Presents Cybersecurity Challenges
The work-from-home model many employers rushed to adopt during COVID-19 and are expected to keep post-pandemic requires a rethinking of cybersecurity measures, communication strategies and employee work-life balance. read more >
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