April 11, 2013
Indians Chairman Max Schumacher is the first baseball representative and Bill Mallory becomes the second IU football coach
to win the Thomas A. Brady Lifetime Achievement Award. Colts Coach Chuck Pagano is headlining the ceremony.
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January 29, 2013
Is Indianapolis' minor league baseball team getting a raw deal from the city? A look at their lease deal compared to the
Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts might make you think so.
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March 22, 2012
The value of sports brands fluctuates as violently as stock prices during economic upheaval. In Indiana, the IU and Butler
basketball brands have risen while the Colts' has taken a hit and the Pacers fight for their place in the sun.
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August 22, 2011
Even as economy falters, the city's AAA minor league baseball team continues to be a major draw on the west edge of downtown.
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July 6, 2011
While Pacers, Indians and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are celebrating, Lucas Oil Raceway is facing a big financial hit with
loss of NASCAR Nationwide race.
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April 7, 2011
During the worst economic swoon the nation has seen in a generation, the Indianapolis Indians have doubled its sponsorhsip
revenue.
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September 14, 2010
Much rides on Bob Sanders' recovery, as Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian's record as one of the NFL's
top executives has taken two big hits.
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July 29, 2010
There's a debate over which one of the city's professional sports teams delivers more bang for the buck in terms of
economic impact.
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June 23, 2010
Principals of a proposed independent minor league baseball team think the club could draw fans from several counties and the
new ballpark could become a destination.
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March 4, 2010
With 75 percent of its sponsorship deals expiring at the end of last season, there were lots of reasons for the Indianapolis
Indians to panic. Instead, the team invested big bucks in Victory Field and had faith its sales staff would come through in
the clutch.
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February 22, 2010
Indianapolis Indians turn traditionally slow night into big money-maker by cutting profit margin at concession stand.
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December 10, 2009
There's more than free shots of whiskey at the annual winter baseball meetings held this week at the Indiana Convention Center.
There's a song and dance man wearing nerd glasses and another who does amazing things with a saw and sander.
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July 31, 2009
The Indianapolis Indians are simultaneously ahead and behind last year’s attendance pace. Yes, it’s odd, but
true, explained Indians Chairman Max Schumacher.
Here’s how it breaks down. After 47 home openings this year, the...
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July 2, 2009
Unless you already have a ticket to see this Saturday's Indianapolis Indians game, you won't
be able to see the Tribe's annual fireworks show
unless you're watching from outside of Victory Field. The Indians...
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June 15, 2009
Reading the news that TD Ameritrade recently signed a naming rights deal for Omaha’s new baseball park, made
me wonder if Indianapolis didn’t miss a golden opportunity with the College World Series. That...
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May 4, 2009
The Indianapolis Indians continue to score sponsorship deals during a down economy. Late last week, the Indians
signed a deal with Arby’s and WJJK-FM 104.5 to present 2-for-1 Tuesdays, a special discount-ticket promotion...
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April 13, 2009
This past week I reported on Steak n Shake’s troubles with their advertising agency. That’s not the restaurant
chain’s only concern. The company’s chairman, Sardar Biglari, isn’t so talkative these days....
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March 31, 2009
Update: The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau apparently isn't giving up yet on marketing to Indianapolis
residents. This afternoon, LCVB said they still plan to bring their motor coach to Indianapolis on April
14 to try to lure locals to the...
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March 25, 2009
The Indianapolis Indians are rolling out a new online poll that allows fans to choose what mowing pattern
will appear on the Victory Field playing field for the Tribe’s April 9 season opener...
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February 19, 2009
I have bad news for Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts and Indianapolis Indians ticket buyers. By the time
you buy tickets for next season’s games, you’ll likely be hit with a higher ticket tax....
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January 23, 2009
Despite year-over-year revenue gains and robust earnings, it appears the economy might have finally caught
up with the Indianapolis Indians. For years, this AAA baseball franchise has steamed along with solid attendance
and...
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December 15, 2008
In good times and bad, the Indianapolis Indians continue to be a hit with local sports fans. The Indians
scored a $1.23 million profit this year on $8.7 million in revenue, according to...
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September 2, 2008
With the books just closed on the Indianapolis Indians' 2008 season, the team’s front office is already looking
forward to next season. And why not? This team is hot. Red hot. And I’m...
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August 21, 2008
Indianapolis Indians outfielder Andrew McCutchen is included in a baseball prospects feature in this week’s
Sports Illustrated. The print version includes a photo of him shot by team photographer Bill Gentry.
SI...
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August 18, 2008
It just keeps getting better for the Indianapolis Indians this season. With attendance already on its way
to eclipsing last season’s total of 586,785, the Tribe is getting a boost from two special...
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!