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.
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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.
Joey Chestnut to compete against ‘fiercest rival’ in Netflix competition
After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut against Takeru Kobayashi.
Led by Caitlin Clark, WNBA sees near-record attendance, record TV ratings
The first month of the WNBA season drew its highest attendance since the league’s second season in 1998 and the best television ratings in its history, the WNBA announced Tuesday.
Ads on football fields to create new revenue for NCAA schools
Many Division I schools expect their athletic budgets to be stressed by the House v. NCAA settlement, which would require back damages of $2.77 billion to be paid over 10 years to athletes.
Class-action lawsuit against NFL by ‘Sunday Ticket’ subscribers gets underway
The class-action case covers more than 2.45 million commercial and residential subscribers from 2012 to 2022. The NFL could be liable for up to $21 billion if it loses.
Indianapolis 500 viewership ratings climb 8% over 2023
In addition to higher ratings, the Indianapolis 500 purse paid out a record purse for the third year in a row.
Whitestown councilor and former WRTV reporter Tanya Sumner dies at 53
Whitestown Town Manager Katie Barr said the community “lost a dedicated leader who will leave a void in all our hearts.”
Peyton Manning says he has no desire to leave broadcasting for NFL executive position
The former Indianapolis Colts great said he’d rather stick to his “Monday Night Football” Manningcast with brother Eli, which just won its second Sports Emmy award.
Fever’s season opener sets ESPN record for WNBA games
The Indiana Fever’s season-opening road game Tuesday night against the Connecticut Sun—featuring the debut of Caitlin Clark—was the most-watched WNBA game since 2001.