Weekend anchor Pence, producer out at WTHR
Nicole Pence, a rising star at WTHR-TV Channel 13 and the niece of Gov. Mike Pence, reportedly has been fired from the station.
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WISH-TV blows away rivals in storm-coverage ratings
Channel 8 earned bragging rights as the most-watched weather source during the tornado strikes on Sunday, although the Chicago Bears might have helped draw eyeballs.
Digital marketer growing Indy headquarters
StrataBlue plans to hire 25 people in early 2014 as the firm adds services.
Indiana-born coat-checking firm gains steam after ‘Shark Tank’ appearance
Derek Pacqué, who started CoatChex in 2010, appeared a year ago on the ABC show in which entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to prominent investors. Billionaire Mark Cuban offered to invest but wanted a large ownership stake. Pacqué said no, and has since grown his company.
But really, he said, the company is doing just fine without the billionaire.
Airport terminal’s striking architecture attracts film crews
The airport has hosted in the last few years about a dozen shoots, for everything from magazine covers to television commercials to pilots for short films.
Q&A: Local TV news legend Knox rewinds career
Preparing to retire from the WISH-TV on Nov. 26, Debby Knox recounts the stories that made the biggest impact on her, and what would make her feel more optimistic about the future of TV news.
Pet show barking to audiences in six states; more markets on tap
An Indianapolis-based pets TV show now seen in six states is galloping off in search of new territory—much like a fearless puppy.
Klipsch bolsters marketing with rollout of Gig mini-speaker
The homegrown speaker and headphone maker Klipsch Group in recent weeks released a bevy of new products and launched a marketing campaign headlined by high-profile athletes and a rock band.
FCC fines Greenfield broadcaster for transmitting from silo
The signal from Hoosier Public Radio Corp. interferred with an aircraft radio frequency, according to the federal agency.
Indiana contestants getting heavy airtime on ‘Family Feud’ game show
At least eight central Indiana families are contestants this season for the syndicated television show “Family Feud,” according to WNDY-TV Channel 23, where the show airs locally. But that number belies the real interest in the show.
Tech deal escalates battle of titans
The CEOs and of four cloud marketing companies–two national and two local–might make Indianapolis into a bridge between two feuding Silicon Valley giants. Or put the city in the middle of an aggressive arms race in one of the tech industry’s hottest markets—cloud marketing.
Rupert’s horror flick to make local-theater debut
The short film series “Rupert Boneham’s Frightmares,” produced by locally based Adrenaline Motion Pictures, will have a local debut at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Studio Movie Grill.
Emmis’ Smulyan honored as ‘giant of broadcasting”
The Library of American Broadcasting gave the award at a ceremony in New York City this month.
Radio One alleges ex-WTLC DJ violated ‘payola’ policy
“Khris Raye” filed suit for breach of contract and back pay after being fired, and Radio One responded that the former disc jockey violated the station’s policy for altering its playlist.
Cox signing off at WRTV after 36 years covering city
At 65, bespectacled Statehouse reporter Norman Cox has covered seven Indiana governors and a slew of the biggest events in recent Indianapolis history.
Colts’ victory over Broncos reaps ratings bonanza in Indianapolis
At one point, about 80 percent of the households in Indy watching TV Sunday night were tuned to Peyton Manning’s spoiled homecoming.
Controversial TV streamer planning to launch in Indy
A digital streaming service that television broadcasters deem so threatening they recently petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for help plans to enter Indianapolis next year.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ switching syndicators
The move has local radio executives wondering if the comedy show might move up the Indianapolis FM dial as well. Meanwhile, conservative commentator Abdul will switch to weekday evenings on WIBC.
Former Star reporter to head new education website
Chalkbeat Indiana will focus on Indianapolis Public Schools, the Indiana General Assembly and the State Board of Education. Editor Scott Elliott took the reins on Monday.
Pacers land IEDC as court sponsor
The Indiana Pacers have brokered a deal with an unusual sponsor—the Indiana Economic Development Corp.—to become the first of 30 National Basketball Association teams to sell courtside ads emblazoned on the hardwood.