July 9, 2010
Scott OlsonProgramming executive and producer Marty Bender was let go from the popular radio show in apparent budget-cutting move.
More
July 3, 2010
Anthony SchoettleThe WTLC-AM 1310 personality's penchant for asking tough questions has made him one of Indianapolis’ most influential
community activists
and made his daily radio show—“Afternoons with Amos”—one of the city’s most popular talk shows.
More
June 24, 2010
Associated PressJS Acquisition Inc., a company owned by Emmis Communications CEO Jeffrey Smulyan, extended its buyout offer to July 30.
More
June 15, 2010
Anthony SchoettleEven before ratings arrive, WFNI-AM 1070 officials said they have signed two major advertisers this month due to the recent
hire of new afternoon host JMV.
More
June 9, 2010
Scott OlsonMarco Dominguez turns to WNTS-AM 1590 after the Hispanic daily television news program he launched last year folded.
More
May 26, 2010
Scott OlsonCompany shareholders challenging the transaction to sell Emmis Communications Corp. still could be awarded damages despite
the board's decision to OK the deal, lawyer says.
More
May 24, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinJMV's new show, "The Ride," will run weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m starting Monday.
More
May 14, 2010
J.K. WallThe lawsuits, filed in Marion Superior Court, say board members have breached fiduciary duties by making no recommendation
on deal that, they say, will enrich Chairman Jeff Smulyan at the expense of minority shareholders.
More
April 19, 2010
Scott OlsonMarion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi has not hosted "Crime Watch" on WIBC in three weeks, due to a scheduled break. But station
officials want him
to address accusations on air if he is to continue the show.
More
March 16, 2010
Scott OlsonSports columnist Bob Kravitz made his final appearance on The Fan's afternoon radio show on Monday. Emmis Communications Corp.
executives said the decision was based, in part, on the show's "financial performance."
More
March 12, 2010
Scott OlsonEmmis Communications Corp. is shuffling several prominent on-air personalities at its Indianapolis radio stations' beginning
Monday.The moves involve Big Joe Staysniak and Steve Simpson of WIBC, Ed Wenck of WLHK and
Dan Dakich of WFNI.
More
February 20, 2010
Anthony SchoettleLocal radio operators are bracing for a potential ratings shake-up. The introduction of Arbitron Co.'s Portable People Meter
in the Indianapolis market this summer is expected to tighten the ratings race and could dramatically affect how much advertisers
are willing to pay for radio spots.
More
February 19, 2010
Scott OlsonThe state's eight public television and radio stations, including WFYI in Indianapolis, will not receive their final two
installments of public funding for fiscal 2010 because of Indiana's budget crisis.
More
January 19, 2010
The court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Emmis in its bid to get a popular radio station it operates in Hungary back on the
air.
More
January 13, 2010
Anthony SchoettleAn employee of WFBQ-FM 94.7 since 1986, popular radio personality Jimmy "Mad Dog" Matis has been dismissed.
More
January 9, 2010
Anthony SchoettleLocal advertisers and media buyers said they’ll keep a close eye on the first half of 2010 to see
how Patrick, who launched his show Jan. 4, matches up against WFNI-AM 1070’s afternoon drive time
show.
More
January 8, 2010
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. reported lower revenue during its fiscal third quarter, but still managed a
small profit.
More
January 6, 2010
A Hungary radio station operated by Emmis until late last year might broadcast again following a court decision.
More
December 29, 2009
Anthony SchoettleMark Patrick has been hired to replace JMV as the afternoon drive-time host on sports-talk station WNDE-AM 1260, heating up
the battle with cross-town rival WFNI-AM 1070.
More
December 29, 2009
Anthony SchoettleWNTR-FM 107.9 has scrapped "The Track" format and tries new approach with an emphasis on listener requests.
More
December 21, 2009
Anthony SchoettleJeff Smulyan agrees to terms on a new three-year contract to lead Emmis. Signing and performance bonuses could lead to big
pay raise.
More
December 21, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressLas Vegas-based Citadel Broadcasting, which owns three radio stations in Indiana, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
on Sunday in an effort to restructure its hefty debt load.
More
November 19, 2009
Hungarian officials took off the air Wednesday a national radio station operated by Emmis Communications Inc. and awarded
the license to one of the country’s political parties.
More
November 14, 2009
Anthony SchoettleQ95's Tom Griswold and Bob Kevoian have maintained their lofty ratings, keeping the Clear Channel Radio station near the top
of the Indianapolis radio market.
More
November 13, 2009
Scott OlsonLocal radio station WNTR-FM 107.9, known as The Track, has dismissed four staff members and started playing holiday music
in what observers say is likely leading to a format change.
More
Can IBJ please stop referring to this property as "Kessler Mansion"? What a ridiculous title for the biggest, bloated, blight in our city. It's not a mansion. At best, it's an ideal site to shoot low-budget porn. Ahhh! Another business use!
Its stories like these that prove that a Ball State diploma is worth less than the paper that its printed on. A real institution of higher learning would have taken care of this long ago. No way should this crap be taught in a SCIENCE class.
It is such a shame that King Ballard has made Indianapolis into Chicago south with all of the rampant corruption.
How many of these 1,259 bills were actually heard and voted on on the floor vs how many were shot down in committee?
When a an arrogant young guy with essentially no experience and no qualifications for the job, was dropped into an Administrator position out of nowhere by his "mentor" in the Mayor's office things seemed fishy. Sometimes things are what they seem.