Fighting to Survive, Democrat-Gazette Sues Alleged Turncoat
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette says a former employee of its digital marketing subsidiary, Flypaper, stole company secrets and violated a noncompetition agreement. read more >
Tagged: Outtakes
Phyllis Brandon, Fred Graham Made Marks on Journalism
Nearly nine decades ago, two journalists were born five years apart in Little Rock: Fred P. Graham in 1931 and Phyllis Brandon in 1936. They departed this world just weeks apart, on either side of the new year. read more >
Elise Mitchell Makes News With New Year’s Greeting
“New year, new beginnings,” writes northwest Arkansas PR entrepreneur Elise Mitchell, who led a parade of new year’s greetings, big and small, funny and poignant, posted by Arkansas marketing, media and political figures. read more >
Ghidotti Adds a Cook to McDonald’s Team
Joshua Lane Cook, media relations manager with Ghidotti Communications of Little Rock for about a year and a half, is handy with an account, but he’s also flexing an old skill, writing. read more >
The Peloton Girl Is OK, Sipping Gin With Friends
When Arkansas Business asked Little Rock marketing execs about the now-infamous Peloton ad, the ad men immediately dragged their wives into the conversation. Not a bad idea, asking a woman, their female colleagues said. read more >
Ashdown Paper Inactive; Democrat-Gazette Digital Numbers Up
As one Arkansas newspaper ended a 121-year publishing history last month in Ashdown, the dogged statewide daily — the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — reported strong sales for its future-driven model: a digital replica newspaper on iPad and a printed Sunday paper. read more >
Celebrating 200 Years of Necessary Journalism
Arkansas’ journalism and business elite saluted the paper they read, worked for and, in many cases, competed against. read more >
Remembering Jack Moseley, a Mentor to Young Reporters
“Southwest” is rarely seen in the name of the Fort Smith newspaper these days, but it meant something to longtime editor Jack Moseley, who died Nov. 15 at 82. read more >
Jason Pederson Now on DHS’ Side
KATV is missing Jason Pederson, who left the Little Rock ABC affiliate after 24 years to create an ombudsman’s office at the Arkansas Department of Human Services. read more >
Goodbye at Oxford American
A departure took place Nov. 15 at the Oxford American, the Southern culture magazine based in Little Rock and published in conjunction with the University of Central Arkansas. read more >
With Stone Ward’s Help, Camo Maker Shows Itself
For advertising exec Millie Ward, the assignment was a paradox: making a camouflage company more visible. read more >
Dropping a Vowell From the Company Name
Heather Baker’s company has a new name, and yes, it’s sort of About You. read more >
Publishing Plans Put Off at The Stuttgart Leader
Scott Siler spoke with Stephen Steed of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting that publishing plans have been put off until after the first of the year. read more >
Digital Plan Saving Jobs in News, Democrat-Gazette Exec Says
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is on its last legs as a printed daily newspaper, but those legs may have strength enough to carry the business into a new digital era. read more >
New Set at Channel 11, But Many Familiar Faces
“This is home,” reads one motto on the new set of KTHV-TV in Little Rock, and the home is newly remodeled. read more >
Waymack Thanks His Crew, Gives Props to Craig O’Neill
Dan Waymack, a filmmaker since age 19, retraces the arc of his career and sets the record straight on what he says are misconceptions on how Waymack & Crew wound up at Third and Main. read more >
Imagine a Border Officer Attacking Your Profession
The pen may be mightier than the sword, but justice in the legal system sometimes requires the checkbook. read more >
Ever Seen a Purple Cow? Muñoz Pugh Counts on It
Christina Muñoz Madsen, a former TV news anchor and VP of marketing and public relations at the University of Central Arkansas, has been partnered with branding and marketing specialist Michelle Pugh of Conway for a little over a year. read more >
Walnut Ridge Paper Ends Century of Family Control
Last week, The Times Dispatch of Lawrence County came full circle, joining the Independent and another former ally, the Jonesboro Sun, as properties of the Paxton Media Group of Paducah, Kentucky. read more >
Hussman Values Chiseled In Stone at Chapel Hill
The core values Walter Hussman has been printing in Wehco’s 10 daily papers for two years will be chiseled in granite in Carroll Hall at the University of North Carolina, home of the Hussman School of Journalism & Media. read more >
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