May 11, 2013
Dan HumanAfter Google cracked down on some of the tools companies were using to improve their positions in search results, Indianapolis-based
Slingshot SEO opted to launch a sister brand called Digital Relevance that will focus on earning media attention.
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May 11, 2013
Anthony SchoettleOn June 20, a California federal court will determine if an antitrust lawsuit brought by former UCLA basketball player Ed
O’Bannon—who argues he should’ve been paid for the use of his likeness on game broadcasts and in EA Sports
video games—can become a class action.
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May 7, 2013
Chris O'MalleyFormer Indianapolis filmmaker Alex Kosene bases the story in a local advertising shoot for a Swiss watchmaker on his relationship
with his developer dad.
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April 23, 2013
Chris O'MalleyThe growing preference for online-based advertising, exemplified by Y&L's new campaign for the national lawn-care service,
is helping sow the seeds of traditional media's decline.
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April 13, 2013
Chris O'MalleyElement Three is among dozens of ad/marketing firms in the city that put digital marketing—in a dizzying array of formats
and specialties—front-and-center. Often led by “millennial” types in their 20s and 30s to whom things like social media are
second nature, they’re giving ensconced agencies a run for their money.
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April 6, 2013
Chris O'MalleyCarmel-based Strategic Marketing & Research Inc. is among firms tapping the capabilities of video-enabled smartphones
to gain insights into consumers’ thoughts and emotions. They’re doing this by having consumers use their phones
to shoot a video diary of their product experiences.
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March 30, 2013
Chris O'MalleyAdvertiser Carlos Sosa has designed some very recognizable work—including logos for IndyGo and the Indianapolis Indians—but
he is more focused these days on helping businesses more effectively market to the Indianapolis Latino community.
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March 30, 2013
Dan HumanExactTarget Inc.’s strong position in digital marketing has made the Indianapolis company a tempting acquisition target
for Salesforce.com and other tech-industry suitors, Wall Street analysts believe.
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March 18, 2013
Anthony SchoettleThe 500 Festival Mini Marathon in May will once again focus Hoosier attention on distance running—a sport where shifting
demographics and rising interest have combined to generate strong sponsorship revenue.
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March 9, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe state of Indiana will have a new brand, under a campaign the Indiana Economic Development Corp. plans to launch this summer.
The campaign is one of a few tweaks that Commerce Secretary Victor Smith and IEDC President Eric Doden are making to Indiana’s
job-growth strategy.
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January 26, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisIn mid-2011, the staff of local Web marketing firm SmallBox began a period of self-reflection that allowed the team to identify
its “North Star,” the purpose, mission and vision that keeps a company headed in the right direction. It's now
spreading the word.
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December 20, 2012
IBJ StaffThe company, which currently has 20 Indianapolis employees, began its expansion this fall by leasing 2,800 square feet of
office space in the Morrison Opera House, 47 S. Meridian St.
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December 19, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Hoosier Lottery announced Wednesday it has hired Mortenson Safar Kim (formerly MeyerWallis) as its new creative advertising
agency of record. Lottery officials have promised to increase marketing.
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November 9, 2012
Associated PressGreenfield officials are proposing new measures to relax the city's strict sign standards in an effort to be more friendly
to businesses.
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October 20, 2012
Andrea Muirragui DavisNoblesville-based VolunteerYourVoice is setting out to revolutionize phone banks with a Web app that allows advocacy groups
to manage virtual campaigns, getting instant results from calls volunteers make through their home computers.
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October 12, 2012
IBJ StaffThe newly public tech company said it paid $95.5 million for Atlanta-based Pardot LLC and $21 million for Indianapolis-based
iGoDigital.
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October 6, 2012
Anthony SchoetleThe Indiana Pacers continued scoring long after last season ended in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Pacers sales
staff hit high-water marks during the off-season that the franchise hasn’t seen in five years. And with almost four
weeks until the regular-season home opener Nov. 3, the Pacers are shooting for more.
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October 6, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIndyCar Series officials insist the open-wheel circuit is on the right track despite a drop in its television ratings, tepid
attendance and persistent rumors that it will be sold and its CEO will be fired.
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September 29, 2012
Scott OlsonRegenstrief study finds many visit two different facilities within year’s time.
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September 29, 2012
Jim CotaE-mail boasts so many traits that marketers need and want that it should be the No. 1 crush for all of them.
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September 22, 2012
J.K. WallThis summer, Ivy Tech Community College rolled out a nearly $1 million marketing campaign that stressed the school's affordability
versus other higher education options. The message appears to have hit home. What looked like an impending 15-percent reduction
in fall enrollment ended up at just under 5 percent.
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September 22, 2012
Virginia-based strategist has been involved in high-profile races across the country.
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September 15, 2012
Marketing firm lines up almost two dozen clients, most of them based in Indiana.
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September 8, 2012
J.K. WallThe drugmaker recently drafted social media guidelines it hopes can help it expand its use of social media to more of its
employees—without running afoul of regulators.
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August 25, 2012
Andrea Muirragui DavisMore small businesses are turning to technology to connect with clients. Nationwide, over half of firms with fewer than 100
employees use social media, according to a 2012 survey from research firm SMB Group Inc.
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Many serial killer types and psychopaths work as lowly bureaucrats, just waiting to impose their wrath on a powerless person, child, or pet. Don't forget, the BTK killer was a dog catcher.
If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.