Pacers launching team in NBA’s new hoops e-league
The virtual league is set to debut in 2018 with a full season of competition between at least 17 franchises. Pacers games likely will played at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
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Pacers unveil new logo featuring sleek outline of state
The team’s two primary marks are not going away. The newest logo is designed to look more modern and emphasize that the Pacers are a statewide team.
Hosting NBA All-Star Game not a financial slam-dunk for home team
While considering whether to put their headband in the ring for hosting the NBA All-Star Game, officials with the Indiana Pacers likely are weighing the significant costs that the home team must shoulder.
Pacers sign sponsorship with local injury law firm
The deal includes in-stadium signage, radio broadcast ads and live in-game mentions, as well as sponsorship of the pre-game injury report.
Pacers sign deal with Israeli tech firm to target player injuries
PhysiMax’s analysis should provide a sense of how likely Paul George’s explosive moves to the basket and Myles Turner’s shot-blocking feats are to cause injury.
Pacers ink deal that makes Southwest the team’s official airline
The Indiana Pacers on Wednesday announced a sponsorship deal with Southwest Airlines that could bring the team more national exposure.
NBA jersey ads proving to be tough sell
More than six months ago, the NBA announced its 30 teams could sell a 2.5-square-inch advertising patch on their players’ jerseys. Only one team has so far made the sale.
Mini-Marathon training races to make leap downtown next year
The 500 Festival Miler Series will relocate its start and finish lines from White River State Park to Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The more centralized location could help the series grow.
Pacers taking fieldhouse retro to celebrate team’s 50th anniversary
Pacers officials are promising to transform the 18,165-seat fieldhouse from floor to ceiling for six special home games to look like each of the decades in which the team, which this season is celebrating its 50th season, has played.
New Pacer Jeff Teague eschews mansion to live in parents’ basement
Pike High School graduate Jeff Teague said he won’t be mowing the grass after moving back home with his mom and dad, but didn’t rule out helping out with other chores.
Cavaliers’ NBA title big score for local merchandising firm
MainGate Inc. is anticipating a solid six-figure payday as one of about 10 NBA-licensed companies selling Cleveland Cavaliers merchandise in the wake of the team’s NBA title over the Golden State Warriors.
Pacers attendance down slightly, ticket revenue up
A playoff run this year could be critical in propelling the team’s attendance back up next year. Pacers officials are planning postseason promotions to energize the fan base.
Roundup: Hill finalist for citizenship award, Coke unveils Indy 500 bottle
The Score comes to you in a new roundup format. Featured is a local merchandising company, the Indy 500’s latest commercial deal and a look at how technology has changed the way the Pacers condition their players. Plus, a look at the cost of attending The Masters.
NBA rule change significantly increases Pacers’ advertising reach
A change to long-standing NBA regulations regarding marketing areas could mean a solid seven-figure windfall for the Indiana Pacers. The team can now market to places like Fort Wayne, Louisville, Lexington and Champaign.
Madness descending on Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Fieldhouse staffers will work around the clock to host 54 youth, high school, college and NBA games during an unprecedented 43-day stretch. The events are projected to score the city an economic impact of more than $40 million.
Story of Pacers’ 1977 telethon being told on ESPN
The Pacers are the only professional sports team that owes its survival to a telethon, and that strange story is being told between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday as part of ESPN’s “30 for 30” shorts series.
WNBA’s Fever hires second ad agency of record in two years
There will be pressure on the new agency to increase attendance in Tamika Catching’s final year. Last season the Fever’s attendance declined 5.3 percent.
Pacers showing interest in hosting NBA All-Star Game
Indiana Pacers President Rick Fuson’s trip to Toronto next week is the first outward sign the team and perhaps the city have a serious interest in hosting the NBA All-Star Game for the first time since 1985.
Pacers attendance, TV ratings bouncing up
The Pacers have more reason to be merry than grinchy this holiday season. The team’s TV ratings this year are up 27 percent and attendance is 500 fans per game ahead of this time last year.
New mayor means CIB changes are likely
The new-look Capital Improvement Board–which owns Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Victory Field and Lucas Oil Stadium as well as the Indiana Convention Center–will probably be less cheerleader and more watchdog.