Lucas Oil sells Indianapolis-based motorsports TV network
MAVTV has been owned by Lucas Oil Co. since 2011. The network and its new mobile application are expected to broadcast a combined 300 or more live races this year.
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Indiana Senate committee advances marijuana billboard advertising ban
Lawmakers said they’d be open to expanding the prohibition to other forms of advertising, too.
Reporter Lauren Kostiuk to depart WTHR for new job
After five years of covering news for WTHR-TV Channel 13, Kostiuk said she’s landed ’dream’ position.
March Madness first-round games drawing more viewers
Thursday night’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games made up the most-watched prime-time first-round slate in March Madness history.
Peyton Manning joins group investing $45M in Good Good Golf
Good Good Golf has attracted more than 1.75 million YouTube subscribers with videos of trick shots, challenges and other golf-themed programming.
Indianapolis-based High Alpha Innovation rebrands, prepares for new investment round
A spinoff of Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha that works with organizations to help them create and launch startups is preparing to announce a new round of investment from its first-ever outside investors, said CEO Elliott Parker.
Maven Space to close after relocation plan falls through
Indy Maven Founder Leslie Bailey said in a social media post that unspecified challenges “made it impossible to move forward” with a lease for a new co-working and social hub.
John Feinstein, author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ about Bob Knight, dies at 69
When “A Season on the Brink” appeared in 1986, it was immediately recognized as a breakthrough in sports writing.
Steak n Shake looks for boost from beef tallow—and MAGA
Marketing researchers say Steak n Shake is the latest example of brands targeting increasingly polarized consumers across the country.
Fox Sports draws big numbers for IndyCar season debut
Sunday’s season opener was the most watched IndyCar Series event aside from the Indianapolis 500 on any network since 2011.
IndyCar starts season with big stars, big hopes and new TV partner
IndyCar is set to enter a new era with broadcast partner Fox Sports, which takes over the television rights after the series spent 16 years with NBC Sports.
A billion people are watching podcasts on YouTube every month
YouTube first identified podcasts as popular content format during the pandemic. Since then, it has vaulted past Spotify as the most popular service for podcasts in the United States.
Local marketing firm calling it quits after 20 years
The company, which moved from Fountain Square to the Lockerbie Square Historic District last year, said it would be wrapping up projects for its clients over the next 60 days before closing for good.
Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs, surprises to win over viewers
With a few ad spots going for a record $8 million for 30 seconds this year, the stakes have never been higher.
Noblesville rebrands event center and arena prior to opening
The 4,200-seat arena will be the home court for the NBA developmental league affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, now known as the Indiana Mad Ants.
Caitlin Clark declines invite to 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star weekend
Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro.
NCAA moves men’s basketball title game to earlier time
Gone is the 9:20 p.m. tipoff time that challenged all but the biggest fans to remain awake for “One Shining Moment.”
College Football Playoff national title game sees viewership decline
Ohio State University’s 34-23 victory over the University of Notre Dame in Monday night’s CFP championship game in Atlanta was the most-watched game of the season. However, it saw a double-digit drop in viewers from last year’s title match.
IndyCar analyst, racer Townsend Bell loses 3 homes in California wildfires
Despite the uncertainty of what comes next when he returns to California, Bell is upbeat about his new role with IndyCar coverage for Fox Sports and racing again for the first time in three years.
‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, who had brief stint with Indians, dies at 90
The Indianapolis Indians released a statement Thursday in remembrance of the colorful comedian and broadcaster, who played for the team in 1960.