Indy market’s third country radio station debuts
iHeartMedia is getting into the country game in Indianapolis after agreeing earlier this year to buy WDRZ-FM 98.3, the market's Radio Disney station. The Walt Disney Co. is abandoning the format.
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Profit up for Emmis despite decline in radio revenue
Emmis Communications Corp. saw profit rise almost 60 percent in its latest fiscal quarter despite falling revenue from its radio stations, the Indianapolis-based media company announced Thursday morning.
Court upholds Emmis victory in unpaid-dividends case
A group of preferred shareholders had argued the Indianapolis company used a succession of illegal, sham transactions to wipe out tens of millions of dollars in dividend obligations.
Limbaugh show lands at new iHeartMedia station
The Rush Limbaugh Show—set to be dropped by WIBC-FM 93.1 next month—will continue to be heard on Indianapolis radio airwaves without interruption after being picked up by iHeartMedia Inc.
New country station rambling toward Indy airwaves
National broadcaster iHeartMedia Inc. plans to saddle up for a shootout with local cowboy crooners WFMS-FM 95.5 and WLHK-FM “Hank” 97.1. It’s buying the local Radio Disney station at 98.3 FM.
Emmis revenue up, but lower station valuation causes loss
Emmis Communications Corp. reported an big increase in fourth-quarter and full-year radio station revenue, but took a sizable loss due to a one-time, non-cash charge to reflect reductions in the value of station licenses it owns.
How big star’s jump to rival upped pressure at Emmis
The departure of Kurt "Big Boy" Alexander from Emmis Communications' powerhouse Los Angeles radio station came at what was already a challenging time for the Indianapolis company.
WIBC pulling plug on ‘Rush Limbaugh Show,’ takes long view
Dropping one of the most popular radio shows in this market over the last two decades is part of a plan to remain a dominant force, WIBC officials said. The show’s syndicator already is talking with other local stations.
Plug pulled on WFYI radio’s ‘Sound Medicine’ show
After 15 years on the air, "Sound Medicine" will broadcast its last new episode on April 26. The Indiana University School of Medicine, the show's primary funder, wants to change the direction of its marketing.
Radio pioneer Shirk signs off after 4 decades in Indy market
Bill Shirk, whose real name is William Shirk Poorman, was a top-notch self-promoter, and his numerous local radio stations benefited from his wacky brand of fame.
Format switch to old school hip-hop rockets radio station to top of charts
Indianapolis radio station WRWM-FM 93.9 rocketed from the 15th-most-listened-to station in central Indiana in December to No. 1 in January—its first full month playing old school hip-hop.
Is Smulyan’s NextRadio crusade near breakthrough?
The Emmis Communications Corp. CEO says widespread adoption of the service, which allows consumers to listen to terrestrial FM radio on smartphones, will usher in better times for the radio industry.
Emmis sues radio personality who turned back on $3.5M offer
Indianapolis-based Emmis is trying to stop Los Angeles radio personality Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander from fleeing to a competitor despite an offer from Emmis worth more than $3.5 million.
Emmis sees higher radio revenue, dip in profit
Emmis Communications Corp. saw a drop in overall profit in its latest quarter, but the Indianapolis-based media company realized a big jump in radio station revenue and operating income, it reported Thursday morning.
Indians extend deal with WNDE through 2017
The Indianapolis Indians and WNDE-AM 1260 announced a three-year extension of their radio broadcast agreement.
New York radio stations help boost Emmis revenue
Emmis Communications Corp. saw a slight increase in profit on higher revenue in the fiscal second quarter, the Indianapolis-based media company announced Thursday morning.
Pete the Planner uses humor, straight talk to become media sensation
Peter Dunn, a prolific tweeter who appears on broadcast outlets as well as in The Indianapolis Star, hopes the release of six books in January further builds his profile.
Former WIBC news anchor Simpson lands new gig
Canned by WIBC in June, Steve Simpson will leave the Indianapolis market to anchor the morning news for Minneapolis’ top news-talk station.
Ex-Indiana Secretary of State White gets Internet show
Former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White might have been convicted of voter fraud, but he's getting his own Internet radio talk show.
WFYI broadens reach with Indiana State agreement
Starting Sept. 15, WFYI-FM 90.1’s broadcast will be heard on WISU-FM 89.7, the official radio station of Indiana State University in Terre Haute.