Pacers-Heat game most-watched ever for NBA TV
The network said the Tuesday night telecast averaged 920,000 viewers, topping out at more than 1 million from 10:15 to 10:30 p.m. EST.
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Sales of NBA floor space off to slow start
The Indiana Pacers were the first NBA team to jump on the opportunity to sell advertising on the court. So far, just two other teams have followed suit.
Radio station adds Dennis Miller in conservative-talk battle
Freedom 95 has picked up comedian and commentator Dennis Miller as it tries to gain market share among conservative talk fans. But they’ll have to stay up late to hear him.
Knox handing over WISH anchor desk to newcomer Wilson
The North Central High School grad has big shoes to fill as Knox retires after nearly four decades at Channel 8.
Weekend anchor Pence, producer out at WTHR
Nicole Pence, a rising star at WTHR-TV Channel 13 and the niece of Gov. Mike Pence, reportedly has been fired from the station.
WISH-TV blows away rivals in storm-coverage ratings
Channel 8 earned bragging rights as the most-watched weather source during the tornado strikes on Sunday, although the Chicago Bears might have helped draw eyeballs.
Digital marketer growing Indy headquarters
StrataBlue plans to hire 25 people in early 2014 as the firm adds services.
Longtime insurance watchdog ends 40-year-old newsletter
The Insurance Forum, an independent newsletter based in central Indiana and read by industry leaders and consumer advocates across the continent, has placed its last issue in the mail.
Faces changing on local TV news
Several new faces have been appearing on local television news broadcasts.
Airport terminal’s striking architecture attracts film crews
The airport has hosted in the last few years about a dozen shoots, for everything from magazine covers to television commercials to pilots for short films.
Menard lawyers question Trump’s value as spokeswoman
Attorneys for John Menard questioned how valuable Melania Trump actually is as a celebrity spokeswoman during an ongoing trial over a skincare marketing deal gone sour.
Menard-Trump trial lays bare celeb-endorsement business
Testimony in the first day of a trial over a contract dispute between Melania Trump, John Menard and Steve Hilbert also involved former Miss America Katie Stam, the Kardashian sisters and the former manager of the Menards store in Avon.
Q&A: Local TV news legend Knox rewinds career
Preparing to retire from the WISH-TV on Nov. 26, Debby Knox recounts the stories that made the biggest impact on her, and what would make her feel more optimistic about the future of TV news.
Pet show barking to audiences in six states; more markets on tap
An Indianapolis-based pets TV show now seen in six states is galloping off in search of new territory—much like a fearless puppy.
Klipsch bolsters marketing with rollout of Gig mini-speaker
The homegrown speaker and headphone maker Klipsch Group in recent weeks released a bevy of new products and launched a marketing campaign headlined by high-profile athletes and a rock band.
Pacers hire sports writer, exec Bill Benner as senior VP
The Longtime Indianapolis sports journalist and executive has left the Horizon League to join Pacers Sports & Entertainment as senior vice president of corporate, community and public relations.
Hamilton County tourism getting sweeping update
Officials tout sophistication, Internet focus in attempt to shed folksy image.
IBJ rolls out politics website
The central Indiana business news authority has elevated the idea behind its popular Forefront section and created a website similarly focused on commentary about politics, policy and government.
FCC fines Greenfield broadcaster for transmitting from silo
The signal from Hoosier Public Radio Corp. interferred with an aircraft radio frequency, according to the federal agency.
Pence touts media shield work at AP conference
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Monday told journalists that he's continuing to push for a federal media shield law and told them to press for suspension of the federal health care law.