Colts’ victory over Broncos reaps ratings bonanza in Indianapolis
At one point, about 80 percent of the households in Indy watching TV Sunday night were tuned to Peyton Manning’s spoiled homecoming.
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Emmis to reduce debt by repaying loan with extra cash flow
The Indianapolis-based operator of radio stations expects free cash flow after capital expenditures to be about $14 million this year, said CEO Jeffrey Smulyan.
Controversial TV streamer planning to launch in Indy
A digital streaming service that television broadcasters deem so threatening they recently petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for help plans to enter Indianapolis next year.
Manning brings his own economy when Broncos play
When Peyton Manning plays, ticket prices double on the secondary market and more people watch the game on television. He has as much influence with consumers as Bill Gates and actor Tom Hanks, a celebrity marketing expert says.
Up-and-coming local tech firm Compendium sold to Oracle
Indianapolis-based technology firm Compendium, which was started by ExactTarget Inc. co-founder Chris Baggott, has been acquired by Silicon Valley-based tech giant Oracle Corp., the companies announced Thursday morning.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ switching syndicators
The move has local radio executives wondering if the comedy show might move up the Indianapolis FM dial as well. Meanwhile, conservative commentator Abdul will switch to weekday evenings on WIBC.
ExactTarget’s role expands at new parent firm
ExactTarget CEO Scott Dorsey and his team have taken the reins of the Marketing Cloud unit at Salesforce.com, a move that has analysts raving.
Former Star reporter to head new education website
Chalkbeat Indiana will focus on Indianapolis Public Schools, the Indiana General Assembly and the State Board of Education. Editor Scott Elliott took the reins on Monday.
Fox59 sportscaster Johnson leaving for new job
WXIN-TV Fox59 waved goodbye this weekend to Jeremiah Johnson, who has covered sports at the Indianapolis station for nine years.
WISH-TV anchor Knox to retire after 33 years
Debby Knox, who has anchored the news at WISH-TV Channel 8 since 1980, plans to retire this fall, the station announced Thursday. Her last scheduled newscast is Nov. 26.
ExactTarget lauded for Facebook software
The Indianapolis-based digital marketer developed a program called Active Audiences, which lets companies better tailor advertisements to individual customers as they scroll around the social network.
Pacers land IEDC as court sponsor
The Indiana Pacers have brokered a deal with an unusual sponsor—the Indiana Economic Development Corp.—to become the first of 30 National Basketball Association teams to sell courtside ads emblazoned on the hardwood.
Ratings surge after Buchman arrives at WTHR
The debut of popular meteorologist Angela Buchman at WTHR-TV Channel 13 last month coincides with its newscast ratings' soaring like a cumulonimbus cloud on a hot afternoon.
CIK Enterprises changes name, plans more growth
The Indianapolis-based marketing technology firm now calls itself Perq LLC after consolidating its three companies into one.
Emmis dials up improving sales, but profit slows
The Indianapolis media firm’s radio and publishing divisions saw healthy increases in revenue in its latest quarter. The company also posted a profit, although much less than in the same period last year.
Edible Indy adds food-media queen Tallman to the mix
The new owners of Edible Indy magazine have tapped as managing editor a rising foodie star in radio, TV, blogging and webcasting.
Local ad agency losing Simon work, cutting employees
Publicis Indianapolis, one of the top-billing agencies in the city, will lose about eight employees. President Tom Hirschauer will step down to become a consultant.
Car dealers curtail advertising boasts
Efforts by trade groups such as the Automobile Dealers Association of Indiana—and, more formidably, a recent crackdown by the Federal Trade Commission—have discouraged the use of potentially misleading ads.
Wiley cuts at least 70 Indy employees in restructuring
John Wiley & Sons Inc., publisher of the “For Dummies” series, has sent dozens of local jobs to foreign markets as it tries to save $80 million company-wide.
Morning anchor Anchondo joins list of local news departures
WXIN-TV Channel 59 is losing a television anchor, while WRTV-TV Channel 6 is bringing more talent to town to beef up its morning news staff.