Nuvo names new editor from within after Wenck’s departure
Former music editor Katherine Coplen plans to continue with changes to the alternative newsweekly and its online site, as well as beef up political coverage.
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Biglari’s Maxim saga drenched with drama, red ink
A former employee alleges that Sardar Biglari insisted Maxim devote 50 pages of the December/January issue to Monaco, where he spends significant time, and include features on his favorite cigar shop and on David Letterman, part-owner of the race team Steak n Shake sponsors.
After family losses, Wenck calls it quits as head editor of Nuvo
Ed Wenck, former radio personality and current managing editor for Nuvo, is leaving after less than three years at the alternative weekly for a quieter career out of the public spotlight.
Program donates tech to those in need in Hamilton County
A technology exchange is trying to connect low-income individuals to computers and other gear needed to apply for jobs, take online courses and create resumes.
Sensory Technologies removes barriers to effective long-distance conferencing
The technology designer customizes software and hardware made by other companies, making it hands-on and user-friendly for clients.
Blogger Gary Welsh dies in apparent suicide
Welsh, 53, was found lying in a stairwell of the Lockerbie Glove Factory Lofts on Sunday morning with a gun next to him.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ reaches ratings crossroads
In the wake of two key departures in January, advertisers and radio stations nationwide are keeping a close watch on the ratings of “The Bob & Tom Show,”.
Gannett makes $815M bid for Tribune Publishing
The publisher of USA Today and the Indianapolis Star went public with an $815 million offer for Tribune, which owns the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times.
TV stations to pocket presidential advertising windfall
The three Republicans and two Democrats left vying for their party’s nomination could flood the market with more than $10 million in TV advertising revenue before the May 3 primary.
Citizens Energy spends $350K to soften rate-hike request
The utility’s ad campaign comes as state regulators are considering Citizens’ request to raise water and sewer rates by double-digit percentages on about 400,000 customers.
Broad Ripple tech firm gearing up for capital infusion, hiring binge
Fathom Voice, which sells cloud-based phone systems, is close to completing a $4 million fundraising round as it opens a San Francisco office and adds a prominent state official to its executive team.
Q95 alum Kristi Lee launches podcast after ‘Bob & Tom’ exit
“Kristi Lee Uninterrupted” will debut Tuesday as the now-solo host tries to get back into broadcasting and leverage her popularity. Her first guests will include former on-air foil Bob Kevoian.
Local firms catch podcasting bug
Growing ranks of Indianapolis-area companies have launched podcasts in recent years, capitalizing on lower barriers to entry and swelling listenership.
Visit Indy goes all-digital with advertising
Visit Indy decided in the third quarter of 2014 to go all-digital with its seven-figure leisure advertising campaign, and it hasn’t looked back.
Creator of Indiana’s ‘Illinnoyed’ ads goes to work for enemy
Kelly Nicholl, the first marketing director for the Illinois Business and Development Corp., served until recently as vice president for marketing with the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Myra Borshoff is back in business, but not at firm that bears her name
After a one-year hiatus, Borshoff is taking on high-profile clients again—but this time not for the agency she founded in 1984 that still bears her name.
Merger mania rocks TV; WTHR owner bucks trend
In television, size matters—and station operators nationwide are in a mad rush to get bigger faster.
For Lilly’s Cialis, glory days are over
The erectile-dysfunction drug, made famous by a slew of quirky commercials, is facing performance issues of its own.
CBS shift in 2015 rejiggers TV ratings
When CBS jumped from WISH Channel 8 to WTTV-TV Channel 4 last year, the latter added another 24.5 hours. That move, plus a new ratings system, led to a tumultuous year for local TV broadcasters.
Super Bowl ads stick to classic themes, wiener dogs
There’s a fine line between standing out and risking offense, and this year the Super Bowl advertisers are going for the safety: movie and rock stars, anthemic songs and cute animals.