Press release
ROGERS/FAYETTEVILLE/FORT SMITH, AR (March 18, 2019) – ABC 40/29’s multi-Emmy® Award-winning reality show “Shark Tank” is fishing for fresh ideas in Northwest Arkansas. Presented by Startup Junkie, the show’s producers are holding open auditions at Exchange in Bentonville on Saturday, April 13.
Just like the show, local entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to give a one-minute pitch of their business, product or idea. If chosen, local contestants may be featured on “Shark Tank” for a chance to make their dreams a reality.
“Ideas developed in Bentonville have already changed the business-world as we know it,” 40/29 President and General Manager Shawn Oswald said. “We are confident there are more to find in Northwest Arkansas and proud to aid in the search.”
Auditions are open to the general public. Wristbands will be handed out from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the day of the event. Interviews are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
The critically acclaimed “Shark Tank” is currently celebrating its 10th season. New episodes air Sundays at 9 p.m. on 40/29.
For more information, visit www.abc.com/sharktank/apply
ABOUT KHBS/KHOG-TV
KHBS/KHOG-TV, an ABC affiliate owned and operated by Hearst Television Inc., has been operating in the Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers DMA for nearly 50 years. KHBS/KHOG-TV’s local and ABC network programming continues to be seen on the station’s primary over-the-air channels, 40.1 and 29.1, as well as Cox Cable channel 7 and HD channel 2007 and ATT U-verse channel 29/40 and HD channel 1029/1040. On DISH Network KHBS is available on channel 40 and KHOG is available on 29. DirecTV viewers can find the station on channel 40. The ABC station is also cleared on Diamond Net on various channel positions. The station’s web address is www.4029tv.com
ABOUT HEARST TELEVISION
Hearst Television owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies, and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst. www.hearsttelevision.com
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