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ComGroup celebrates Erica Duncan, Carson Horn, and Lisa Van-Hook, MA as our accredited public relations team members throughout April.
Life coach and former Razorback athletics staffer Paige Rene was the featured guest on the 2025 season premiere of the Women in Industry Podcast, an award-winning series produced by The Communications Group.
Life coach Paige Rene shares her personal journey from athletics to life coaching as the featured guest during the 2025 season premiere of the award-winning Women In Industry Podcast (WIN)
ComGroup announces the promotion of Brian Wolf to Senior Art Director, recognizing his outstanding creativity and leadership in the agency.
ComGroup announces the hiring of Annetta Massanelli as the agency Office Manager.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm, continues to expand its digital marketing team, hiring Marysa Barnhill as a Digital and Social Marketing Coordinator.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm, welcomes Erica Duncan as its public relations manager.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm, announces the promotion of Lora Mosley, MS, to Account Manager and Senior Public Relations Specialist.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm, has hired Dani Gentry as Digital and Social Marketing Specialist.
Industrial and B2B marketing leaders can discover valuable insights for their 2025 communication strategies in The Communications Group’s 3rd annual industrial marketing trends report.
ComGroup, Arkansas’s premier marketing and public relations firm, recognizes Karen McClard as the newest inductee to the agency’s award-winning Women in Industry (WIN) series, which celebrates women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
Industrial and B2B marketing leaders can discover valuable insights for their 2025 communication strategies in The Communications Group’s 3rd annual industrial marketing trends report
Industrial and B2B marketing leaders can discover valuable insights for their 2025 communication strategies in The Communications Group’s 3rd annual industrial marketing trends report.
The Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) held its annual Prism Awards event Sept. 19, honoring exceptional public relations programs and skills of the state’s practitioners, companies and organizations.
The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) honored Lisa Van Hook, APR with the prestigious 2024 Crystal Award during the organization's annual Prisms Award banquet, held Thursday in Little Rock.
The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) honored Lisa Van Hook, APR with the prestigious 2024 Crystal Award during the organization’s annual Prisms Award banquet, held in Little Rock.
The Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is set to host its annual Prism Awards on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Next Level Events in Little Rock.
ComGroup, Arkansas’s premier marketing and public relations firm, recognizes Fredricka Sharkey as the newest inductee to the agency’s award-winning Women in Industry (WIN) series, which celebrates women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
The Communications Group announced the promotion of Lisa Van Hook to president.
The Communications Group announced the promotion of Lisa Van Hook to president.
This week’s industry updates highlight key leadership changes and expansions across agencies, talent management firms, and creative production companies.
The Communications Group of Little Rock has a new president, Lisa Van Hook, though she’s hardly a new employee.
Marketing and PR firm The Communications Group (ComGroup) announced Thursday (Sept. 5) that Lisa Van Hook will serve as the new president. This change was effective September 1.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm, announces the promotion of Lisa Van Hook, APR to President. This change, effective September 1, comes at a time of immense growth for the agency.
ComGroup, a leading marketing and public relations firm in Arkansas, has promoted Lisa Van Hook, APR, to president. Her new role went into effect Sept. 1. The promotion comes as the agency experiences significant growth.
ComGroup, Arkansas’s premier marketing and public relations firm, announces the promotion of Lisa Van Hook, APR to President. This change, effective September 1, comes at a time of immense growth for the agency.
ComGroup Arkansas’s premier marketing and public relations firm, recognizes Sericia Nelson as the newest inductee to the agency’s award-winning Women in Industry (WIN) series, which celebrates women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
ComGroup, Arkansas’s premier marketing and public relations firm, announces the promotion of Kelsey Bailey from Senior Digital and Social Media Specialist to Digital and Social Marketing Manager.
Participating in innovative internship programs, like the CGXperience created by The Communications Group (ComGroup), can prove to be a powerful advantage for Arkansas college students who are about to enter the labor market.
ComGroup Arkansas’ premier marketing and PR firm, announces the selection of Little Rock native Claire Hammond, a senior at the University of Arkansas, to join the firm this summer for its CGXperience.
ComGroup Arkansas’s premier marketing and public relations firm, is recognizing PJ Yarbrough as the newest inductee to the agency’s award-winning Women in Industry (WIN) series, which celebrates women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and PR firm, announces the hiring of McKenna Klecker as Social Media Specialist. In her role, Klecker is responsible for social media management, monitoring and reporting for the agency and its clients. She also assists the digital marketing team with content development and strategy implementation.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and PR firm, announces the hiring of McKenna Klecker as Social Media Specialist. In her role, Klecker is responsible for social media management, monitoring and reporting for the agency and its clients. She also assists the digital marketing team with content development and strategy implementation.
ComGroup Arkansas’ premier marketing and PR firm, announces the hiring of McKenna Klecker as Social Media Specialist. In her role, Klecker is responsible for social media management, monitoring and reporting for the agency and its clients. She also assists the digital marketing team with content development and strategy implementation.
Kelsey Bailey and Hannah Phillips recently received promotions at The Communications Group. Bailey will serve as the company’s senior digital marketing specialist; Phillips will take on the role of public relations and client services specialist.
Dr. Riva Brown is being recognized by ComGroup as the newest inductee to the agency’s award-winning Women In Industry (WIN) series, which celebrates women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
ComGroup Arkansas’s premier marketing and public relations firm, is recognizing Dr. Riva Brown as the newest inductee to the agency’s award-winning Women In Industry (WIN) series, which celebrates women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
The Communications Group, a Little Rock marketing and public relations agency, has promoted Kelsey Bailey to senior digital marketing specialist and Hannah Phillips to public relations and client services specialist.
ComGroup Arkansas’ premier marketing and public relations firm, announces the promotion of Kelsey Bailey to Senior Digital Marketing Specialist and Hannah Phillips to Public Relations and Client Services Specialist.
Public relations students from four universities across Arkansas joined ComGroup, Arkansas’ premier marketing and public relations agency, at its downtown office for the 2nd Annual ComGroup Classic.
ComGroup, Arkansas’ premier marketing and public relations agency, presented a $500 donation to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter.
Public relations students from four universities across Arkansas joined ComGroup, Arkansas’ premier marketing and public relations agency, at its downtown office for the 2nd Annual ComGroup Classic
The Communications Group of Little Rock is relaunching and rebranding its “Women in Industry” podcast, the marketing and public relations agency announced Wednesday.
The Women in Industry (WIN) program, started by ComGroup in 2019, has given 73 women a platform to tell their stories. This month, Arkansas’ premier marketing and public relations agency is relaunching the award-winning WIN Podcast with a new brand and format to celebrate Women’s History Month.
ComGroup announces the selection of Benton native Jacie Lemons, a senior at the University of Central Arkansas, to join the firm this spring for its CGXperience.
Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm specializing in agriculture, released its third agriculture marketing trends report The report highlights what the firm has identified as the top six leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the commercial success of agribusinesses in 2024.
Arkansas-based The Communications Group recently released its third agriculture marketing trends report. The report highlights what the firm has identified as the top six leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the commercial success of agribusinesses in 2024.
Marketing and public relations firm The Communications Group of Little Rock published its third annual agriculture marketing trends report on Monday, identifying the top six trends in the ag industry for 2024, including politics, original content creation and artificial intelligence.
Communications Group publishes 3rd Annual Ag Marketing Trends Report. The report highlights what the firm has identified as the top six leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the commercial success of agribusinesses in 2024.
Jacquelynn LaBeff has been hired as Account Services Coordinator at The Communications Group in Little Rock.
ComGroup Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm based in Little Rock, hired Jacquelynn LaBeff as Account Services Coordinator. In her role, LaBeff supports the agency's Client Services team through reporting, research, content creation and project management.
In her role, Jacquelynn LaBeff supports the agency’s Client Services team through reporting, research, content creation and project management.
Industrial and B2B marketing leaders can find helpful guidance for planning 2024 communications efforts in (ComGroup)’s second annual industrial marketing trends report. The report, created by Arkansas’s premier public relations and marketing firm specializing in the B2B manufacturing sector, highlights what the firm identifies as the leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the success of 2024 industrial B2B marketing efforts.
The Communications Group, a public relations and marketing firm based in Little Rock has recognized Megan Brown as the newest inductee to the agency’s Women In Industry series celebrating women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
ComGroup is recognizing Megan Brown as the newest inductee to the agency’s award-winning Women In Industry (WIN) series celebrating women who excel in their chosen industries nationwide.
Arkansas Tech University student Braden Jones earned a 2023 Prism Award from the Arkansas Public Relations Society of America in recognition of his work as an intern with The Communications Group (ComGroup) in Little Rock.
Braden Jones, a student at Arkansas Tech University at Russellville, earned a 2023 Prism Award from the Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America in recognition of his work as an intern with The Communications Group in Little Rock.
Arkansas Tech University student Braden Jones earned a 2023 Prism Award from the Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America in recognition of his work as an intern with The Communications Group (ComGroup) in Little Rock.
This week’s WIN guest is is Cat Frans, executive director of the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA), an organization providing benefits and programs to independent seed companies in the Midwest that specialize in corn and soybean.
Braden Jones is the agency’s inaugural Resident. Jones, a senior at Arkansas Tech University, recently completed his CGXperience as the Spring 2023 public relations intern. He is expected to graduate in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from ATU.
ComGroup announces the selection of Hot Springs native Kyra Waller, a senior at the University of Central Arkansas, to join the firm this fall for its CGXperience.
The Communications Group of Little Rock has announced the agency's CGXperience Residency Program, an extension of the agency's CGXperience internship program.
This week’s WIN guest is Nichole Parks, Director of Programs at the Leading For Children, a national nonprofit that offers mutual early learning programs in communities to ensure all children thrive.
ComGroup announces the agency’s CGXperience Residency Program. This new program is an extension of the agency’s CGXperience, furthering the agency’s commitment to mentor the next generation of communications professionals and prepare them for future employment.
ComGroup kicks off this summer’s season of its award-winning Women In Industry Podcast (WIN). WIN celebrates the professional achievements of women in multiple industries nationwide.
ComGroup announces the selection of Greer, South Carolina native Brody Fahr, a junior at Presbyterian College (PC), to join the firm this summer for its CGXperience.
Braden Jones, ComGroup intern and the architect behind this unique event, developed the idea to orchestrate a professional networking opportunity allowing students to make contacts with and gain insight from experienced industry veterans who excel in positioning ComGroup as the leader in the state's public relations industry while emphasizing mentorship that has endured through the evolution of the agency's culture.
Amber Austen has been hired as an administrative assistant at The Communications Group of Little Rock. In her role, Austen will perform general office duties, assist the agency’s accounting team and aid employees working on the agency’s agriculture, B2B and public sector accounts.
Shayla Crowder has been promoted to digital and social marketing director at The Communications Group of Little Rock. Crowder, who joined the marketing and PR firm in 2021 as a digital marketing specialist, will lead the firm’s digital and social marketing strategy and campaigns for agriculture and public sector clients.
ComGroup hired Amber Austen as administrative assistant. In this role, Austen assists and supports the agency’s accounting team and performs general office duties. She also assists other ComGroup team members on the agency’s agriculture, B2B and public sector accounts.
ComGroup announces the hiring of Brian Wolf as Art Director. In his new role, Wolf produces creative projects for digital and print projects that advance the visual communications strategies the agency develops for its agriculture, B2B and public sector clients.
ComGroup celebrated APR Month by hosting members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) from across the state, at the agency’s new office as part of an ongoing commitment to mentoring young professionals and nurturing promising new talent.
ComGroup announces the promotion of Shayla Crowder to Digital and Social Marketing Director. Crowder joined ComGroup in 2021 as digital marketing specialist. In her new role, she leads digital and social marketing strategy and campaigns for the agency and its agriculture, B2B, and public sector clients.
After 35 years on the 13th floor of the Regions Center in Little Rock, The Communications Group has moved in across the street from your Whispers correspondents into offices at 201 E. Markham St.
The Communications Group released its first-ever industrial marketing trends report. The report highlights what the firm identified as the leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the success of industrial B2B marketing efforts in 2023.
The Communications Group, a full-service marketing and PR firm based in Little Rock, is welcoming Farmers' Association as the agency's newest addition to its agriculture client portfolio.
ComGroup is welcoming Farmers’ Association as the agency’s newest addition to its agriculture client portfolio.
ComGroup released its first-ever industrial marketing trends report. This comes in addition to the agency’s Ag Marketing Trends report, which started in 2021. The report highlights what the firm identified as the leading marketing trends to have the greatest impact on the success of industrial B2B marketing efforts in 2023.
ComGroup announces the selection of Warren native Braden Jones, a junior at Arkansas Tech University (ATU), to join the firm this spring for its CGXperience.
The Communications Group's 2023 Ag Marketing Trends report is based on research, observations made in recent months and the firm's 30 years of working with a variety of agriculture clients. The report gives agribusiness leaders insight into the current marketing landscape to help inform their marketing decisions for the coming year.
Phillips joined ComGroup in January 2022 as an intern through the agency's CGXperience program. She was hired as public relations coordinator after completing her internship in June 2022. Her promotion reflects ComGroup's dedication to recognizing and investing in young talent.
Former Communications Group office manager and client services coordinator Kassie Booker has been promoted to client services manager, the Little Rock marketing agency announced Tuesday.
ComGroup announces the promotion of Hannah Phillips to Public Relations and Client Services Coordinator. In her new role, Phillips supports the agency’s account services and public relations teams with agriculture, B2B and outreach and education clients with research, media relations, database development and media reporting.
ComGroup announces the promotion of Kassie Booker to Client Services Manager. In her new role, she leads client service teams with a focus on B2B and industrial manufacturing clients. She manages the production and delivery of advertising, media and digital materials and client marketing relationships. Booker also serves as producer of the agency’s award-winning Women In Industry Podcast.
ComGroup released its second agriculture marketing trends report. The report highlights what the firm has identified as the leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the commercial success of agribusinesses in 2023.
This week’s WIN podcast guest is Anna Beth Gorman of North Little Rock. Gorman is the executive director at the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas where she champions the only statewide philanthropic organization that advocates for economic advancement for girls and women in Arkansas.
ComGroup hires Carol Ward-Wilson as accounting manager. In this role, Ward-Wilson manages the firm’s internal and external finances pertaining to the company’s diverse and growing portfolio of agriculture, business-to-business and public sector clients.
This week’s WIN inductee is Michelle Wynn of Rogers. Wynn is the co-director of Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas where she oversees office and staff operations. She provides parent education classes and training for child care providers in Northwest Arkansas while performing marketing and community outreach about Child Care Aware services.
This week’s WIN inductee is Dr. Creshelle Nash of Little Rock. As the medical director for health equity and public programs at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Nash leads efforts to address health disparities in Arkansas and provides leadership on public programs and products to improve health equity for all Arkansans.
The Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America held its annual Prism Awards event this past Thursday, Sept. 22, in person for the first time since 2019. Numerous awards were presented to honor the exceptional public relations programs and skills of the state’s practitioners, companies and organizations.
The Communications Group took the Bob Sells Best of Show Award for its Women in Industry podcast.
This week’s WIN inductee and podcast guest is Carla Gibson of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. As the vice president of programs at REACH Healthcare Foundation, Gibson creates strategic community investments to advance health equity in the organization’s six-county service. She is also responsible for grantmaking, initiatives, strategic funding and working with nonprofit partners.
This week’s WIN inductee and podcast guest is Marquita Little Numan of Little Rock. As the senior policy director at Alliance for Early Success, Numan manages several national and state grants to ensure every child, birth through 8 years old, has an equal opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.
We're happy to announce the selection of Amber Austen, a senior at the University of Central Arkansas, to join the firm this fall for its CGXperience.
This week’s WIN inductee is Jennifer Martinez Belt of Bentonville. As Director of Development for the Peel Compton Foundation, Belt promotes the organization through philanthropy, marketing, events and customer service to further PCF’s goal of bringing communities together through nature, education, recreation and preservation.
This week’s WIN inductee is Natalie Kovarik of Ord, Nebraska. She is the owner and operator of Kovarik Cattle Company with her husband and co-founder of Elevate Ag. She is also the co-host of the podcast Elevate and an entrepreneur with online courses and marketing retreats for women in agriculture.
This week’s WIN inductee is Geania Dickey of Malvern. As the Principal of Dot2Dot Consulting, Dickey focuses on facilitating trusting relationships and collective decision-making among partners and allies to build effective systems that better serve children and families.
This week’s WIN inductee is Madison Travis of Jonesboro. Travis is a crop insurance servicing agent for Rabo AgriFinance of Rabobank. She works behind the scenes, coordinating internal processes to ensure all crop insurance documents for insurance providers are correct.
ComGroup continues the agency’s weekly series, Women In Industry (WIN), honoring women nationwide across multiple industries. This week’s WIN inductee is Sydney Belew of Beebe. Belew is a customer specialist at AgHeritage Farm Credit Services’ Searcy branch.
In her new role, she supports the agency's agriculture, B2B, and outreach and education clients by conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, tracking metrics, compiling reports, and assisting the public relations and account service teams. Phillips also serves as the associate producer of the agency's Women in Industry Podcast.
ComGroup announces the hiring of Hannah Phillips as Public Relations Coordinator. In her new role, she supports the agency’s agriculture, B2B, and outreach and education clients by conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, tracking metrics, compiling reports, and assisting the public relations and account service teams. Phillips also serves as the associate producer of the agency’s Women in Industry Podcast.
In her new role, Bailey supports the development and coordination of all digital marketing services for the agency's agriculture (AG), business-to-business (B2B) and outreach and education clients. Bailey joins ComGroup after previously serving as digital content manager and social media coordinator for a retail business in the ag sector.
ComGroup announces the selection of Brooklyn Johnson, a sophomore at the University of Arkansas, to join the firm this summer for its CGXperience.
ComGroup announces the hiring of Kelsey Bailey as digital and social marketing specialist. In her new role, Bailey supports the development and coordination of all digital marketing services for the agency’s agriculture (AG), business-to-business (B2B) and outreach and education clients.
ComGroup announces the promotion of Kassie Booker to client services coordinator. In her new role, Booker supports the agency’s client services team in their work with agriculture, business to business and outreach and education clients by coordinating data collection, compiling reports and managing the production and delivery of media and digital materials. She is also the producer of the agency’s Women in Industry (WIN) podcast.
ComGroup’s Executive Director, Lisa Van Hook, takes the APR Spotlight of the Public Relations Society of America’s May 2022 newsletter.
U of A students Brooke Bradford, Josie Kelly and Anna Mathis were announced as inductees by The Communications Group into its Women In Industry podcast series. The series honors women who have inspired action, achieved success, excelled in their field and encouraged generations of women to follow in their footsteps.
The Communications Group (ComGroup), a full-service marketing and public relations firm specializing in agriculture, has released a new report highlighting what the firm has identified as the leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the commercial success of agribusinesses during 2022.
ComGroup has released a new report highlighting what the firm has identified as the leading marketing trends that will have the greatest impact on the commercial success of agribusinesses during 2022.
The Communications Group, a full-service marketing and public relations firm based in Little Rock, has hired Lora Mosley as public relations specialist. In her new role, Mosley supports public relations campaigns, public outreach, stakeholder communications and media relations for the agency's ag industry clients.
Lora Mosley, a graduate of Southern Arkansas University, has been hired by The Communications Group of Little Rock as a public relations specialist.
ComGroup has promoted Shayla Crowder to digital and social media manager. In this role, Crowder is responsible for the development and management of all digital media projects including web design, social media management, and podcast production among other digital marketing services offered by the agency.
ComGroup’s Director of Public Relations, Carson Horn, takes the APR Spotlight of the Public Relations Society of America’s May 2021 newsletter.
ComGroup is welcoming Shayla Herrington as digital marketing specialist. In her new role, Herrington supports digital marketing campaigns and social media management for the agency's agriculture (AG), business-to-business (B2B) and outreach and education clients.
The Communications Group, a full-service marketing and PR firm based in Little Rock, has promoted Carson Horn, APR, to Public Relations Director. Horn's promotion comes after earning his Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
The Communications Group, a full-service marketing and PR firm based in Little Rock, has promoted Carson Horn, APR, to Public Relations Director. Horn's promotion comes after earning his Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Horn's promotion comes after earning his Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The APR credential requires a candidate pass a professional exam after participating in thorough peer review over several months.
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.
Arkansan native Jenna Denney with Today’s Power, Inc. was recently recognized on the “Women in Industry” list by The Communications Group. Denney is the marketing and public relations coordinator for the renewable energy company.
As Director of Finance, Hopson becomes a member of the company's executive committee and will advise senior management on decisions pertinent to the strategic planning and overall financial health of the company.
Brent Miller has been promoted to creative lead at The Communications Group in Little Rock. Miller will oversee concept development and execution across print, digital and broadcast mediums.
Casey Baker has been hired as a digital marketing director at The Communications Group in Little Rock, and Dillon Key will be a digital marketing specialist for the firm.
How some of the state's advertising, marketing and public relations businesses are keeping the messages flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Communications Group's Women in Industry series recognizes women in the industries the agency serves, particularly agriculture, industrial manufacturing and the government-to-citizen sector.
The Communications Group has hired Cecilee Pamplin as public relations specialist. In her new role, Pamplin will support public relations campaigns, public outreach, stakeholder communications and media relations.
The Communications Group has hired Carson Horn as public relations manager. Horn previously served as the associate director of farm programming for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and as director of communications at the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association.
The Communications Group of Little Rock, the marketing and advertising firm led by co-founder and CEO Dan Cowling, has been named the PR agency of record for Toyota Material Handling USA, winning a competition with firms from around the country.
The Communications Group of Little Rock has been chosen as the public relations agency of record for Delaware-based Speakman Co., a 148-year-old industrial manufacturer of showering, plumbing and emergency products.
This week’s WIN inductee is Madison Travis of Jonesboro. Travis is a crop insurance servicing agent for Rabo AgriFinance of Rabobank. She works behind the scenes, coordinating internal processes to ensure all crop insurance documents for insurance providers are correct.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm, announces the promotion of Lisa Van Hook, APR to President. This change, effective September 1, comes at a time of immense growth for the agency.
ComGroup celebrated the things that set it apart, marking its 30th anniversary with a rebranding, a new website and logo, and a renewed focus on three core business areas.
ComGroup, Arkansas's premier marketing and public relations firm, announces the promotion of Lisa Van Hook, APR to President. This change, effective September 1, comes at a time of immense growth for the agency.
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