The Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recognized the region’s top journalists Saturday evening during the 2026 Diamond Journalism Awards, presented by AY Media Group. More than 125 journalists, communicators and media professionals gathered for the annual …
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PodcastVideos.com Helps Arkansas Businesses Tell Their Stories With a Human Touch
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseIn a faster and increasingly automated business landscape, there is still room for people and their stories. Telling those stories in an authentic and engaging way has turned PodcastVideos.com into one of Arkansas’ fastest-growing businesses, with a statewide list of …
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U of A, SEC Honors Students to Study What Future Means for College Athletics
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUpsets in college athletics traditionally describe the shocking outcome of a single game, when an underdog defeats a perceived favorite. Yet viewed holistically, college athletics as an institution is experiencing arguably its most disruptive era ever — a sustained, systemic …
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Heather Baker Speaks to JA Students in Behind-the-Scenes Look at AY Media Group
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStudents from Little Rock Southwest High School and Hall/West High School stepped into the fast-paced world of journalism Tuesday, March 10, during a special job-shadow experience hosted by Arkansas Money & Politics Magazine. The 11th-grade students visited the publication’s office …
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Broadcasting Veteran Tucker to be Honored at UA-Little Rock Athletics Gala
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLongtime broadcaster Ray Tucker will be honored Oct. 16 as part of the UA-Little Rock athletic department’s annual “SpectacuaLR” fundraising gala at the Jack Stephens Center. Tucker, a native of Helena, has been the lead broadcaster for UA-Little Rock’s men’s …
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Eko to Open ‘Capture Factory’ in Bentonville, Boost E-Commerce Innovation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEko, a technology company known for transforming online product pages through interactive galleries, is planning to open a new 70,000-square-foot “Capture Factory” in Bentonville. The facility, which will serve as the company’s primary hub, is expected to create 200 jobs …
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‘Catalyst of Our Success’: Arkansas PBS Head Courtney Pledger to Leave Network
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCourtney Pledger, executive director and CEO of Arkansas PBS, is set to leave the organization this month. Pledger, who joined the statewide public media network in 2017, leaves behind a legacy of transformative leadership and innovative growth across content, education …
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APA to Honor Several at 3rd Annual Press Freedom Gala
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Press Association (APA) will host its third annual Press Freedom Gala on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Clinton Presidential Center’s Great Hall. The event will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and an awards …
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National Association Names Best in Arkansas Sports Media
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer KATV Sportscaster Kyle Deckelbaum and Pig Trail Nation’s Alyssa Orange have been named Arkansas Sportscaster of the Year. The two tied for first place in a decision from the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Orange and Deckelbaum aren’t the …
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Glory Days: Media Continues to Change Through the Decades, but the People Stay the Same
Glory Days: Media Continues to Change Through the Decades, but the People Stay the Same I am the son of Irish immigrants, born and raised in Framingham, Massachusetts. Many wonder how I ended up in Arkansas. It’s a good …