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Quirky ads put local agency in national spotlight

Young & Laramore is back on the national stage with a new round of Stanley Steemer television commercials, which began airing in May. The quirky, humorous 15- and 30-second spots are gaining the Indianapolis agency national attention.

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Emmis selling three major radio stations

Emmis Communications Corp. has reached an agreement to sell three big-market radio stations to a partnership involving a private equity firm and a prominent media executive, the company disclosed Tuesday morning.

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Star folding Metromix section

The Indianapolis Star is halting publication of its free weekly stand-alone Metromix section after the June 23 edition, but some of the content intended to appeal to young readers will be posted online.

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WRTV up for sale

Station owner McGraw-Hill plans to sell its nine television stations, including the Indianapolis ABC affiliate. The impact on local operations is unclear.

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WTHR maintains ratings lead in local news

WTHR-TV Channel 13 retained its position during the May sweeps period as the most-watched station for news in central Indiana, earning top ratings among the four local television newscasters during eight of the 10 time slots in which it airs local news.

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Startup aims to make online car shopping easier

The horrible experience John Kohlmeyer’s mother had trying to shop for a car online inspired him to create DriveVelocity, a company that not only overhauls dealer websites but also packages all their Web-based customer-relationship tools.

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Teams scramble to please sponsors during race week

Andretti Autosport's purchase of an Indy 500 ride for bumped driver Ryan Hunter-Reay is an extreme example of the influence sponsors wield in the sport, but it's not unusual for motorsports teams to wheel and deal during race week.

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