Sports Business

Indians revenue grows, profit tops $1 million in 2011Restricted Content

February 25, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The minor-league Indianapolis Indians overcame a bevy of obstacles last season to continue a run of major-league profits.
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Pan Am Plaza redevelopment brewingRestricted Content

February 25, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The two entities that control the future of Pan Am Plaza have come to an agreement that could lead to the redevelopment of one of the most valuable parcels downtown.
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BENNER: Adults should hold fans and athletes accountableRestricted Content

February 25, 2012
Bill Benner
Those of you have followed my ramblings over the years may be surprised to learn there are a few things on which I agree with former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight.
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Elmore's sudden departure has iHoops seeking new CEORestricted Content

February 25, 2012
 IBJ Staff
The joint venture of the NBA and NCAA that promotes youth basketball has launched a nationwide search for a new leader.
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Airport begins taking stock of Super Bowl's business impact

February 17, 2012
Chris O'Malley
The Super Bowl generated more than $1 million in merchandise sales at Indianapolis International Airport and brought 528 additional aircraft to the facility and its regional reliever airports.
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Colts: Manning situation not hurting ticket sales

February 16, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Despite the uncertainty swirling around the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Peyton Manning, season-ticket renewals are ahead of last year's pace, the team says.
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IndyCar Series unveils four commercial deals

February 14, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Agreements with Firestone, Discover, Lids and Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka are indicators the open-wheel race series is gaining speed, sports marketers said.
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Super Bowl puts city on short list for auto dealers convention

February 14, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
After winning national praise as the host of Super Bowl XLVI, Indianapolis has a shot at four major conventions planned for next year and beyond.
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After the Super Bowl, what's next for Indianapolis sports?Restricted Content

February 11, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Barely a week has passed since Indianapolis hosted America's most popular sporting event, and already the Indiana Sports Corp. is retooling its playbook.
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Host committee CEO Melangton ponders next play

February 11, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Allison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in visitor spending. But with the game over, Melangton, doesn’t know where her own career path will lead.
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IndyCar clarifies rules as it launches new chassis, enginesRestricted Content

February 11, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Chevrolet and Lotus will join Honda this year as series engine suppliers. The series is rolling out a new chassis and engine formula for the first time since 2005.
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BENNER: Calling out some special people for a super effortRestricted Content

February 11, 2012
Bill Benner
She was atop an eight-story perch for a ride that had come to symbolize the free-spirited, all-out fun, wheeeeeee! atmosphere Indy had stamped upon America's biggest sporting event
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Debriefing with Super Bowl chief

February 9, 2012
Mason King
LQ_Melangton_Watch_VideoHost Committee CEO Allison Melangton opens up about the last three years. Why is she called "The Binder Whisperer"? How did she react to pushback against "super scarves"? When did she need to get tough with the NFL?
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IndyGo ridership way up during Super Bowl festivities

February 8, 2012
Passenger traffic on IndyGo buses rose nearly 40 percent during a 10-day span leading up to game, thanks to free rides on fixed routes during four of the days.
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Super Bowl live stream online attracts 2.1 million viewers

February 7, 2012
Associated Press
The first live stream of the Super Bowl was the most-watched single-game sports event online, according to NBC.
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Super Celebration site turnout less than expected

February 7, 2012
Scott Olson
Outlying communities say they saw steady ridership on free shuttles heading to and from downtown Indianapolis, but the sites received fewer Super Bowl visitors than expected.
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Super Bowl draws record 111.3M viewers on NBC

February 6, 2012
J.K. Wall
For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history.
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Super Bowl just misses major-market TV-rating record

February 6, 2012
Bloomberg News
The New York Giants’ 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in Sunday night’s Super Bowl narrowly missed drawing the highest major-market television rating in National Football League history.
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Fans encountering smooth departures at airport

February 6, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
The most congested area of Indianapolis International Airport Monday morning may have been the Lids souvenir stand at the center of the food court.
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Stadium operations run smoothly in first Super Bowl

February 6, 2012
Anthony Schoettle, Cory Schouten
Lucas Oil Stadium was the first NFL venue designed and built specifically to host the Super Bowl, and early reviews from its big test on Sunday were encouraging.
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NBC spot focuses on city's Super Bowl legacy

February 5, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Indianapolis’ shining moment in the Super Bowl spotlight came about four hours before kickoff, when NBC televised a short feature on 2012 host city.
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Super Bowl XLVI: hometown affair without hometown team

February 5, 2012
Anthony Schoettle, Cory Schouten
Indianapolis-specific Super Bowl gear is outselling souvenirs commemorating the teams actually playing in the game, reflecting Hoosiers' enthusiasm for this year's festivities.
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Lucas Oil gets brand boost from Super Bowl venue

February 5, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Any company with its name attached to the Super Bowl is about to score one of its biggest marketing bounces of the year. And none will realize a bigger victory than California-based Lucas Oil Co.
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Downtown crowds still strong even after game time

February 5, 2012
Scott Olson
Thousands of people stayed downtown to watch the game from a nearby restaurant or bar, many of which had lines stretching out the front door to get inside.
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Police adjust downtown crowd-control plan after injuries

February 4, 2012
Associated Press
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
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