Dan Dakich might be the nicest, most-hated person on Indy radio
Off the air, the former IU player is casual, mostly easygoing and affable. But on his radio show on WFNI-AM, he’s a cyclone, often tearing into anything in his way.
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WFYI, other public radio stations bulk up news staffs
A decade ago, WFYI’s on-air personalities mostly read local stories from other sources. With its four additions, WFYI will have 15 staffers dedicated to gathering, reporting and disseminating local stories statewide and beyond.
Emmis revenue falls, but profit rises on sale of Texas Monthly
Emmis Communications Corp. on Thursday announced quarterly results that “disappointed” CEO Jeff Smulyan.
Radio voice Don Hibschweiler has stories to tell about five-decade career
There’s so much listeners don’t know about WFYI-FM 90.1 “Morning Edition” host Don Hibschweiler that it’s difficult to decide where to begin his amazing story.
GM of Purdue public radio station helping guide NPR through rapid change
Mike Savage petitioned to run for the National Public Radio board in 2014 because he was frustrated that small-market stations were underrepresented.
Murky path ahead for Smulyan and Emmis
Experts disagree about Emmis Communications Corp.’s immediate prospects, but there’s almost unanimous agreement that the company will chug forward as long as Jeff Smulyan drives the locomotive.
Emmis to sell four Terre Haute radio stations
The announcement comes as Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan continues to try to gain board approval for his $4.10-per-share offer to take the media company private. He has extended his offer three times, and it's now set to expire Friday.
Smulyan extends his Emmis buyout offer yet again
The additional extension might be a sign Smulyan and the board are at odds over price. In a letter to directors evaluating the deal, Smulyan offered no details, stating, “Our entire team looks forward to further discussions … to complete a mutually acceptable transaction.”
Emmis Communications reports results from ‘difficult quarter’
The Indianapolis-based media company said it saw a lower profit on declining radio and publishing revenue.
Former employee files sexual harassment suit against Emmis
The plaintiff, a former digital content manager at WFNI-AM 1070 “The Fan,” said Emmis didn’t do enough to respond to her complaints after she alleged two of the station’s producers were harassing her.
iHeart replaces country format with hip-hop at FM 98.3
Fifteen months after buying the former Disney radio station at 98.3 FM and changing it to country, iHeart Radio is pulling the plug on the boot-stomping format. It couldn’t match the ratings of the market’s two country stalwarts.
Smulyan’s plan to take Emmis private faces opposition
Investor Tim Stabosz, who owns 150,000 shares of Emmis stock, called Jeff Smulyan’s plan to take the company private “a slap in the face.”
Emmis chief makes another run at taking media firm private
For the third time in a decade, CEO Jeff Smulyan is making an offer for the outstanding shares of Emmis Communications Corp., which runs radio stations and magazines in Indianapolis and major U.S. markets.
New local-control strategy sends WJJK to top
Cumulus hired its first Indianapolis market manager in 3-1/2 years, and the succeeding tweaks in WJJK’s playlist and on-air presentation have vaulted the local station to the No. 1 spot.
UPDATE: Emmis’ Indianapolis stations get new leader as Morgan lands NY post
Chuck Williams is replacing Charlie Morgan as Emmis’ Indianapolis market manager. Morgan will remain in New York as market manager.
Amos Brown’s replacement, Rev. Michael Jones, dies unexpectedly
The Rev. Michael K. Jones, a pastor, radio host and the son of the late civil rights leader Sam Jones, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at age 52.
Indiana Black Expo feuding with Recorder, Radio One
An open letter written by Indiana Black Expo President Tanya Bell has exposed a major rift between the organization and the market’s two biggest media properties targeting local black audiences.
Kristi Lee to rejoin ‘Bob & Tom Show’ after seven months away
Lee’s homecoming is set for Monday on the Q95 morning comedy institution. She left in December after 27 years on the show.
Emmis shareholders approve reverse stock split
Emmis Communications Corp. shareholders on Thursday voted to approve a one-for-four reverse stock split that is aimed at avoiding a delisting of the stock by Nasdaq. The media company also announced first quarter results.
Literacy leader, radio show host to leave Indy
Travis DiNicola, the longtime executive director of Indy Reads and a fervent supporter of the local arts community through WFYI’s “The Art of the Matter,” plans to move to Pennsylvania by summer’s end.