Year in notable deaths includes Hefner, Ailes, Rockefeller
Death claimed several national and international newsmakers in business, finance and public affairs in 2017. Indianapolis also lost several notable public figures.
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Analysts cut IPhone X forecasts, citing lukewarm demand
Apple has been counting on a redesigned 10th anniversary iPhone to boost shipments as its market value advances toward $1 trillion.
AP Poll: Sexual misconduct allegations voted top news story
The wave of sexual misconduct allegations that toppled Hollywood power brokers, politicians, media icons and many others was the top news story of 2017, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors
Local firm works with Bob Newhart to reprise ‘Elf’ character for TV ad
Indianapolis-based video production firm Factory created the new Kentucky Lottery television ad starring Bob Newhart as Papa Elf, working alongside an ad agency with local offices.
WFYI to end ‘Art of the Matter’ in overhaul of arts, culture coverage
The public radio station plans to create a new arts-focused program and an arts-and-culture desk in its newsroom, giving such coverage similar weight as education, health and economic issues.
Rising star Oladipo has potential to become marketing juggernaut
Oladipo has exploded onto the central Indiana scene in his first season with the Pacers. He is fast becoming the face of the franchise
FCC votes along party lines to end ‘net neutrality’ rule
The FCC vote is unlikely to be the last word. Net neutrality supporters threatened legal challenges, with New York's attorney general vowing to lead a multistate lawsuit.
Smiley, suspended by PBS for alleged sexual misconduct, vows to fight back
Tavis Smiley, who grew up in Indiana, said PBS “overreacted” and he has never harassed anyone.
Local TV news veteran shifts gears with new show
Former WISH-TV reporter and anchor Patty Spitler has retired “Boomer TV” in favor of a new program with broader appeal.
Disney buying Fox assets in $52B split of Murdoch empire
The sale marks an epic downsizing for Rupert Murdoch, an 86-year-old former Australian who spent his adult life amassing the assets that made him a kingmaker in U.S. and U.K. politics.
NFL Network harassment lawsuit names executive, ex-players
A former executive producer at the NFL Network and ex-players including former Indianapolis Colts running back Marshall Faulk allegedly groped and made sexually explicit comments to a female colleague, a lawsuit claims.
IBJ moving to Friday delivery, expanding ‘Book of Lists’
IBJ is changing the issue date of the newspaper from Monday to Friday, effective with the last issue of 2017.
Indianapolis author Green sells film rights to latest novel
John Green is once again teaming with movie studio Fox 2000 Pictures to produce what could be the third straight novel from the Indianapolis author to reach the big screen.
Esports becoming global sensation
Colleges and businesses, including local entities, are rushing to find ways to capitalize on the exploding phenomenon.
Radio giant Cumulus files for bankruptcy protection
The company, whose Indianapolis holdings include WFMS-FM 95.5 and WJJK-FM 104.5, said station operations will continue as normal as it seeks to shed more than $1 billion in debt.
Entrepreneur parlays IU hoops hysteria into thriving website
Alex Bozich’s Inside the Hall, one of the most popular websites covering IU basketball, has a considerable following not only in central and south-central Indiana but throughout the Midwest.
Speedway is newest national account for local ad agency Young & Laramore
The coveted national account hits a new high in the firm’s three-year winning streak.
FCC relaxes limits on owning newspapers, TV stations
One company can now own newspapers and broadcast stations in one market, undoing a ban in place since 1975.
Papa John’s apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests
The company tweeted a statement offering to “work with the players and league to find a positive way forward.”
Ohio firm buys Indiana Legislative Insight, sister publications
Ed Feigenbaum, long-time publisher of Indiana Legislative Insight, Indiana Gaming Insight and Indiana Education Insight, says he has no plans to leave the operation he founded despite its sale.