Survey: Viewers’ interest in Olympics is mostly down, with Simone Biles an exception
The Olympics will officially open in Paris on Friday night and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11.
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WNBA announces landmark 11-year media rights deal
Under the new agreements, the partners will distribute more than 125 regular season and playoff games nationally each year. There will be 25 regular-season games on Disney platforms, 50 on NBC and 30 on Amazon Prime Video.
NBA: New 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon worth $76B
Under the deal, the 2024-25 NBA season will be the last for TNT after a nearly four-decade run, but a legal fight could be in the works.
Google makes abrupt U-turn by dropping plan to remove ad-tracking cookies on Chrome browser
Chrome is the world’s dominant web browser, and many others, including Microsoft’s Edge, are based on the company’s Chromium technology.
Sease Gerig adds three partners, relocates to Fishers
The firm on Tuesday announced the addition of Jayson Manship, Alicia Thomas and Ty Gerig as partners.
Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates agree to televised debate
Republican Sen. Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are scheduled to participate in the Oct. 24 debate.
UPDATE: WRTV morning anchor Lauren Casey departs station
Casey, who hosted WRTV’s “Good Morning Indiana” show, is leaving the station to take a job in public relations.
Online vendors already cashing in on Trump assassination attempt
Retailers and conservative supporters have commodified the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at lightning speed, with products from T-shirts to trading cards bearing images of the former president—fist raised and bleeding at his Pennsylvania campaign rally—flooding the internet.
Caitlin Clark captures two ESPY Awards for her college performance
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark won two of the three awards she was nominated for as the ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports.
Vera Bradley unveils brand refresh aimed at ‘reinvigoration’
The Indiana-based company known for its handbags on Thursday said it is “reinvigorating the business and restoring brand relevance” with the help of actress Zooey Deschanel.
Here’s what’s in the NBA’s upcoming 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal
The NFL remains the top attraction because of its ratings and advertising prowess, but the NBA is a firm second and can command top dollar due to its younger viewers as well as having a ton of content.
Fishers-based Vibenomics signs national deal with Lowe’s
Fishers-based Vibenomics has signed a deal with home improvement retailer Lowe’s, which is using Vibenomics digital advertising technology in its more than 1,700 stores nationwide.
Caitlin Clark-Gatorade ad explores new heights on JW Marriott hotel
The 34-story hotel’s facade has frequently been used to promote numerous local events and teams, but the 205-foot-tall Clark graphic for Gatorade marks the first obvious product advertisement on the building.
Broad Ripple-based PR firm Blastmedia acquired by Boston firm
Blastmedia, a public relations firm which serves business-to-business software companies, is now doing business as PANBlast, a division of PAN Communications. All 40 Blastmedia employees have remained with the company, PAN announced Thursday.
WNBA prepares for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ event that could reset, enrich the league
A new media rights deal is expected to provide an influx of cash that will alter league finances significantly. Meanwhile, the players are expected to opt out of their collective bargaining agreement and renegotiate.
IBJ wins 8 national awards; Inside INdiana Business wins an Emmy
IBJ’s AABP awards covered design, graphics, photography, podcasts and reporting published in 2023. IBJ designer Sarah Ellis won awards in three categories.
Sportscaster Dave Calabro retiring after 32 years at WTHR-TV
Dave Calabro, a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Butler University, joined the staff of WTHR-TV Channel 13 in 1992.
Lesley Weidenbener: New Indiana Lawyer editor to join newsroom
Our goal is to harness the power of a larger, more robust newsroom.
IBJ Media names Jim Meyer editor of The Indiana Lawyer
Jim Meyer, news editor of The Herald-Bulletin in Anderson, served in the U.S. Army for eight years before earning his journalism degree.
IndyCar moving to Fox Sports in 2025 after 16 seasons with NBC
Fox promised all the races would be broadcast nationally, as well as qualifying for the Indy 500.