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ESPN counting on story lines to sell Indy 500
May 21, 2013
Associated PressThere is no shortage of compelling story lines accompanying Sunday's race, leaving television executives feeling confident
about another bump in viewership this year.
MoreDonors help after girl's stand shut down at track
May 21, 2013
Associated PressMorgen Morris said she had a line of customers during Saturday's Indy 500 qualifications day when a Indianapolis Motor
Speedway employee told her she had to shut down her lemonade stand.
MoreSanctions against Penn State were necessary, NCAA tells judge
May 20, 2013
Bloomberg NewsThe National Collegiate Athletic Association’s sanctions against Pennsylvania State University for its role in the Jerry
Sandusky sex-abuse scandal were needed to protect the integrity of intercollegiate sports, a lawyer for the Indianapolis-based
association argued in court Monday.
MoreZak Brown turns down IndyCar CEO job
May 14, 2013
Associated PressBrown said he instead will relocate in July to England to continue the growth of his Zionsville-based agency, Just Marketing
International.
MoreLawsuit threatens NCAA's amateur business model
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.
MorePence signs $100 million Speedway funding bill
May 10, 2013
Associated PressIndiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill that will provide a $100 million state loan to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for
planned improvements.
MoreIUPUI to move men's hoops to fairgrounds Coliseum
May 9, 2013
IBJ StaffSchool and fairgrounds officials announced the five-year deal on Thursday. Playing in the 74-year-old landmark will more than
quintuple seating capacity for Jaguar games.
MorePacers vs. Knicks almost sold out as ticket demand soars
May 8, 2013
Anthony SchoettleThe team plans to provide gold t-shirts for all in attendance for Saturday's game, which tips off at 8 p.m. Ticket packages
for next season are selling as local enthusiasm builds.
MoreStadium Lofts apartment project nears opening day
May 4, 2013
Scott OlsonThe unusual nature of the redevelopment and its location are driving strong leasing activity.
MoreColts-themed restaurant could reopen with Irsay's aid
May 3, 2013
Scott OlsonIndianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has pledged to throw the owner of the Blue Crew Sports Grill a lifeline by paying his rent
until the football season starts in September.
MoreIrsay may rescue Colts-themed restaurant
May 2, 2013
IBJ StaffLess than a day after its closure was announced, a Colts-themed restaurant on the far north side of Indianapolis may be getting
a reprieve.
MoreAttorneys rev engines on racing circuits for relaxation
May 1, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlLawyers are traditionally known as hard-chargers, but these Indianapolis attorneys spend their weekends jockeying for position
as pro- and semipro-level auto racers.
MoreSpeedway state funding plan approved by lawmakers
April 27, 2013
Associated PressThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway could get $100 million in state assistance for planned improvements under a plan approved
by Indiana legislators.
MoreNew lights only the beginning for Brickyard changes
April 27, 2013
Anthony SchoettleEverything is on the table for consideration, says new Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles.
MoreSpeedway's Speed Zone redevelopment project in high gear
April 27, 2013
Anthony SchoettleSome goals have been realized, while others are moving through the pipeline.
MoreLocal racing team on verge of calling it quits after 500
April 26, 2013
IBJ Staff and Associated PressCarmel-based Panther/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, a company that was in expansion mode as little as two years ago, plans
to close shop after the Indy 500 if it can't find a new sponsor.
MoreLawmakers forge deal to help Indianapolis Motor Speedway
April 26, 2013
The Statehouse FileThe plan authorizes the state to loan the Speedway $100 million—money it will borrow through bonds—to make the grandstands
more accessible to people with disabilities and to install lights for night races.
MoreNew pro soccer team to be called Indy Eleven
April 25, 2013
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis’ pro soccer team doesn’t make its on-field debut until April 2014, but organizers on Thursday unveiled the club’s
name: Indy Eleven.
MoreNew golf tour offering cash prizes despite USGA warning
April 25, 2013
Anthony SchoettleThe Hoosier Tour will give high-handicappers the chance to compete for prize purses at top courses across the Indianapolis
area. But participants could become ineligible for sanctioned events.
MorePacers post solid attendance gains in regular season
April 23, 2013
Anthony SchoettleDespite the negative noise this year about Pacers home attendance, the team had its second consecutive season increase. Revenue
from tickets and sponsorships also rose.
MoreRepublicans to question Ballard's $6M sports park
April 22, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe City-County Council's GOP caucus will grill the mayor's staff in a private meeting Monday evening about plans for the
park, which caught many of them by surprise last week.
MoreBall State kicks off fundraising drive for sports facilities
April 22, 2013
The Division I university wants to invest $20 million for new and improved complexes for baseball, basketball, football and
golf, among other sports.
MoreInvestment group may bring pro hockey back to Indianapolis
April 20, 2013
Anthony SchoettleProfessional hockey will be skating back to the city in less than two years if Indiana State Fairgrounds officials get their
wish.
MoreNot-for-profit credited with bringing dream of local pro soccer team to life
April 20, 2013
Anthony SchoettleThe Brickyard Battalion started informally as a support group for an imaginary soccer team. But it was the impetus for starting
a real-life North American Soccer League franchise in Indianapolis, scheduled to launch next year.
MoreMarketing firm's founder mulls top IndyCar job, company sale
April 19, 2013
Anthony SchoettleSpire Capital Partners has put its 50-percent stake in Zionsville-based Just Marketing International on the market, as the
company's founder, Zak Brown, reportedly mulls accepting an offer to be CEO of the IndyCar racing series.
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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.