Old National Bank puts name on Murat Centre
The voice-mail system at the Murat already greets callers with this message: You have reached the Old National Center, a Live
Nation venue.
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Indiana high school group plans statewide TV network
The Indiana High School Athletic Association has signed a three-year contract with Indianapolis television station WTTV to
broadcast state championship events.
On-air roster changes afoot at Emmis stations
Emmis Communications Corp. is shuffling several prominent on-air personalities at its Indianapolis radio stations' beginning
Monday.The moves involve Big Joe Staysniak and Steve Simpson of WIBC, Ed Wenck of WLHK and
Dan Dakich of WFNI.
Carpenter Realtors trots out smart phone technology
Specialized bar codes will be on Carpenter materials ranging from print advertisements to yard signs.
WTHR general manager dies suddenly
Jim Tellus, the 47-year-old general manager of local NBC affiliate WTHR-TV Channel 13, died suddenly this week.
Indians ready to score with Comcast, Brighthouse TV deal
A full season of televised games will give franchise a platform to promote attendance at Victory Field.
Local motorsports marketing firm eyeing Asia
Just Marketing International in Zionsville plans to establish a presence in either Singapore or Hong Kong this year, to bolster
its global presence.
Hoosier Hysteria history available on demand
Bright House Networks, Comcast offer digital cable subscribers access to classic IHSAA boy’s basketball title games.
Young & Laramore recaptures Stanley Steemer account
The deal is no small coup. According to industry insiders, Stanley Steemer spends $50 million to $60 million in advertising
annually.
WISH-TV to replace Martha Stewart with local style show
Daily morning talk show will feature local food, fashion, fitness and fads, but must separate itself from crowded cable market.
Norwood moving to Florida; Indianapolis losing 99 jobs
Norwood Promotional Products is departing Indianapolis for Clearwater, Fla., as part of a larger consolidation undertaken
by the company’s parent, Bic Graphic USA.
Regulatory job prompts Mays to resign as Recorder publisher
Carolene Mays plans to leave the Indianapolis newspaper after being named to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Young & Laramore wins back Stanley Steemer account
Indianapolis’ largest ad agency has achieved a rare coup in the advertising world, winning back one of its biggest former
clients: flooring and upholstery cleaning firm Stanley Steemer.
State funding cuts a setback for public stations
The state's eight public television and radio stations, including WFYI in Indianapolis, will not receive their final two
installments of public funding for fiscal 2010 because of Indiana's budget crisis.
New electronic radio ratings system rattling nerves
Local radio operators are bracing for a potential ratings shake-up. The introduction of Arbitron Co.’s Portable People Meter
in the Indianapolis market this summer is expected to tighten the ratings race and could dramatically affect how much advertisers
are willing to pay for radio spots.
Union representing Indianapolis Star employees sues Gannett
The 178-member union is suing to preserve its arbitration rights, and possibly win back the jobs of eight people who were
let go last summer.
IBJ Media president leaving after 30 years
Chris Katterjohn told IBJ employees Friday morning that he would leave at the end of February. Katterjohn has spent 30 years with the firm, including the past 20 years as publisher of the company’s flagship Indianapolis Business Journal.
Brand Acceleration signs new client in North Carolina
ndianapolis-based Brand Acceleration Inc. recently signed a deal to be the public relations agency of record for Stanley
County Economic Development Commission in North Carolina.
Super Bowl most-watched TV show ever
The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of “M*A*S*H” to become the most-watched program in television history.
Sources: NCAA talking to CBS, Turner Sports about hoops deal
CBS and Turner Sports are discussing a joint bid for the broadcast rights to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament rights if
the
NCAA decides to opt out of its current deal.