Instability takes toll at WRTV
WRTV-TV Channel 6’s viewer ratings remain mired in third place during most newscasts after years of anchor turnover. The station has a lot of work to do to re-establish the strong identity it had in the 1990s.
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Veteran local ad exec Pearson lands on his feet after closing firm
After industry “paradigm shift,” the man behind some of the city’s most memorable campaigns is working for a small agency.
Soldiering on, Emmis’ Smulyan mulls station sales to cut debt
The CEO thinks Emmis could cast off some big-market stations, raising ample cash to pay off the company’s bank debt before it comes due in November 2013.
Lilly discovers social media
Eli Lilly and Co. launched its own blog this month, dubbed LillyPad, to try to start discussions about public policy and corporate social responsibility. The Indianapolis-based drugmaker also launched an accompanying Twitter feed.
Failed bid to take Emmis private costing millions
Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan's JS Acquisition LLC has racked up takeover expenses of $10.2 million, a figure that's sure to escalate now that JS Acquisition is suing its one-time financier for backing out of the deal.
Smulyan-led firm sues backer over failed Emmis deal
Emmis Communications Corp. CEO Jeff Smulyan’s JS Acquisition LLC is suing its one-time financier for backing out of a deal to take the Indianapolis-based media company private.
Emmis’ Smulyan wants FM radio tuners in cell phones
Congress is expected this fall to debate the idea of mandating the inclusion of tuners, a move that could boost the struggling radio industry.
UPDATE: Large debt load will continue to weigh on Emmis
Emmis, which has been awash in red ink, must contend with more than $340 million in debt after CEO Jeff Smulyan failed in his attempt to purchase the company and take it private.
Smulyan delays Emmis buyout vote again
A Wednesday evening shareholders meeting has been postponed until Thursday at 8:30 a.m., when the Emmis CEO again will try to take the company private.
Dakich finds growing popularity as broadcaster
Former IU basketball player and coach Dan Dakich is one of the hottest sports broadcasters in the Midwest, and he’s about to take his act national.
Facebook, others try to cut in on ChaCha’s answer service
Tech entrepreneur Scott Jones says the accuracy of his company’s answers will set ChaCha apart from its social-media rivals.
Young & Laramore wins Indiana Farm Bureau account
Young & Laramore “will embark on a brand positioning assignment, and will handle all advertising and marketing communications” for the insurance company.
Eateries cash in on TV appearance
Owners of Edwards Drive In and Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream say they’ve experienced a large uptick in business after being featured last month on the Travel Channel’s popular “Man v. Food” show. Now Indianapolis’ Flying Cupcake and West Coast Tacos are hoping for their time in the spotlight, too.
UPDATE: Emmis shares slide after firm says deal in peril
A private-equity firm backing Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan’s buyout signed off on a compromise, but then changed its mind.
WFYI seeks more money from public broadcasting audience
Public TV and radio broadcaster WFYI is counting on its listeners and viewers to open their wallets in a big way this fall,
as it gears up for a campaign to grow its endowment well beyond its current $2.2 million.
WRTV GM stepping down, other changes planned
After 31 years with the McGraw-Hill Cos., the last nine leading the local ABC affiliate, General Manager Don Lundy is calling
it quits.
Emmis again delays vote to go private
The media company schedules another meeting for Aug. 27—what will be the fourth in five weeks—in hopes of gaining
enough
votes to take company off the public market.
Will third time be a charm for Emmis?
Emmis shareholders are set to vote again Friday night on taking the company private, but the proposal could be in jeopardy
if a deal is not reached
soon, says one investment expert.
Publicis snags three clients, expects strong 2010
The Indianapolis agency has scored a string of new accounts, and company officials say revenue will be up this year.
MZD Advertising expands with franchising division
MZD Advertising is stepping outside the realm of traditional agency work to grow its revenue stream. In the process, it’s
attempting to bring a new form of auto racing to Indianapolis.