Smulyan still lacks support to take Emmis private
Emmis has again delayed a shareholder vote to take the company off the public market. A new meeting is set for Aug. 20.
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Will third time be a charm for Emmis?
Emmis shareholders are set to vote again Friday night on taking the company private, but the proposal could be in jeopardy
if a deal is not reached
soon, says one investment expert.
Publicis snags three clients, expects strong 2010
The Indianapolis agency has scored a string of new accounts, and company officials say revenue will be up this year.
MZD Advertising expands with franchising division
MZD Advertising is stepping outside the realm of traditional agency work to grow its revenue stream. In the process, it’s
attempting to bring a new form of auto racing to Indianapolis.
Murphy aims to make Louisville firm big local player
The longtime state representative is merging his communications firm into Louisville-based Peritus, which has offices in five
states.
Emmis delays vote on buyout again
As preferred shareholders continue holdout, Emmis postpones vote to take company private. Issue will be taken up again Aug.
13.
WRTV replaces Wallace as evening newscast anchor
ABC station did not renew Todd Wallace's contract after three years, instead recruiting Todd Connor, an ABC News correspondent.
Wallace's co-anchor, Trisha Shepherd, will stay on.
Butler basketball hires play-by-play announcer
Brandon Gaudin will be the new radio voice of Butler University men’s basketball.
Smulyan considering another option to take Emmis private
The communications company said in a news release that CEO Jeff Smulyan is continuing to negotiate with a group of preferred
shareholders
and is considering another buyout option that would not require their consent.
UPDATE: Emmis postpones buyout decision
Emmis Communications Corp. on Tuesday postponed a decision on CEO Jeff Smulyan's bid to take the company private, saying
it did not receive enough votes from shareholders to reach a quorum.
Emmis shares skid ahead of buyout vote
Opposition by preferred shareholders has Emmis shares trading at more than 30 percent below the buyout price of $2.40 per
share.
Preferred-shareholders group may thwart buyout of Emmis
Emmis Communications Corp. Chairman Jeff Smulyan’s effort to take the media company private could be derailed by a band
of preferred stockholders who oppose the plan.
Hetrick to handle marketing for veterinary association
The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association hired the local agency to develop a new branding and identity campaign.
Mug shots drive sales for startup weekly newspaper
The tabloid relies on the same open-records laws that give mainstream news outlets access to information about arrests, including
photos.
Emmis, Colts hire ex-Q95 jock ‘Mad Dog’ Matis
Jimmy "Mad Dog" Matis, who was fired after 23 years at Q95 earlier this year, finds a new gig—in sales—at
Emmis. He also will do the Colts post-game show with Barry Krauss.
Publisher’s book fair questioned amid financial troubles
Charity event scheduled for July 31 is postponed again as complaints against New Century Publishing mount.
Judge rules against Emmis shareholders, allows sale
Shareholders sued to temporarily block the sale of the public company, which is set to be acquired by JS Acquisition LLC,
a private
company formed by Emmis Chairman and CEO Jeffrey H. Smulyan.
Indianapolis Star to be laid out in Louisville; local jobs likely lost
Virginia-based Gannett Co., the Star’s parent company, this month informed employees of a plan to move layout
and design work for its 83 dailies to five regional design hubs.
‘Landstory’ name opens new chapter for firm
Moniker reflects ownership change years earlier, better description of company's focus.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Racing promotions require big drive
Motorsports marketer Zak Brown, once a driver, feeds his competitive fire in the board room, and believes big egos are
good for business.