Indiana attorney general candidates spar over ad allegations
Democrat attorney general candidate Destiny Wells went on the attack in advertisements launched last week, prompting rebuke from GOP incumbent Todd Rokita.
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Swiss Miss collaboration expands Hotel Tango’s ’Shmallow brand
Swiss Miss ’Shmallow, a collaboration between hot cocoa brand Swiss Miss and Hotel Tango Distillery, will be in stores through December. Hotel Tango views the collaboration with the international brand as a “huge opportunity.”
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IBJ Podcast: Indy’s ‘A Couple Cooks’ on building their site, making and selling new cookbook
From the kitchen in their home south of Broad Ripple, Sonja and Alex Overhiser have created, tested and posted more than 3,000 recipes to their 14-year-old food-influencer website, which receives millions of pageviews per month.
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WTHR-TV anchor Gina Glaros announces exit
WTHR hired Carmel High School alum Gina Glaros in 2021. She previously worked for stations in Terre Haute, Fort Wayne and Louisville.
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Tess Gunty, Maurice Broaddus among nine honored Indiana authors
The Indiana Authors Awards, administered every other year by Indiana Humanities, were announced Wednesday in nine categories.
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Fishers-based Vibenomics branching out in pursuit of customers outside U.S.
The marketing tech firm, which counts some of America’s largest retailers as customers, is now working to replicate that success overseas.
A reporter keeps asking about Caitlin Clark. Players want her banned.
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association has issued a statement calling for the league to revoke the credential of columnist Christine Brennan, one of the most recognizable sports journalists in the country.
As expected, judge denies cameras in courtroom for Delphi double-murder trial
Richard Allen’s trial once held the promise of being the most high-profile court proceeding in Indiana history to be captured live by television and streaming service cameras. But Judge Frances Gull ultimately decided to deny access.
Appeals court reinstates Indiana lawsuit against TikTok
The lawsuit allege the app contains “salacious and inappropriate content” and deceives consumers into believing their sensitive and personal information is secure.
Braun hits McCormick with negative, digitally altered ad in governor’s race
The original version of the ad circulated to television stations “mistakenly” omitted a required disclaimer that labeled the advertisement as altered, according to Sen. Mike Braun’s campaign.
Samm Quinn promoted to IBJ managing editor role
Samm Quinn served as editor of IBJ’s special publications and wrote about the city of Indianapolis as well as North of 96th topics.
Satellite service DirecTV buying rival Dish as it fights onslaught of streaming services
DirecTV plans to acquire Dish and Sling in a deal it has sought to complete for years, as the company seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant.
What to expect as Braun, McCormick go head-to-head in back-to-back debates
The two major party candidates running for Indiana governor—Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick—will spend close to two hours pitching their policy plans and attempting to resonate with voters next week in back-to-back televised debates.
Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
The government’s case alleges Google has built and maintained an illegal monopoly that restricts choices and inflates costs for online publishers and advertisers.
IBJ Media names Greg Weaver editor of the Indiana Lawyer
Weaver will lead the four-person staff of the Indiana Lawyer, which is part of the IBJ Media newsroom that includes the Indianapolis Business Journal and Inside INdiana Business.
Campbell Soup latest big brand to condense its name
The 155-year-old food seller, which is most famous for its namesake canned soups, says it would now like to be known as Campbell’s Co.
Diamond Sports set to continue broadcasting NBA games through upcoming season
The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks across the country will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams—including the Indiana Pacers—through their 2024-2025 season even as it moves through bankruptcy proceedings.
Phil Donahue, pioneering daytime talk show host, dies at 88
Donahue’s first TV show, “The Phil Donahue Show,” which launched in 1967, aired in only four cities: Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and Indianapolis.
IBJ Podcast: Fever emcee’s story of getting the gig is the ultimate in moxie, initiative
Olivia West developed an entrepreneurial mindset as a 4-H champion in La Porte and honed her talent for working crowds on a makeshift stage in her family’s barn. Now she’s hosting Fever and Pacers games—and that’s just her side job.
Federal appeals court lets porn website age verification mandate go into effect
A federal appeals court on Friday stayed an injunction blocking enforcement of an Indiana law requiring pornography websites to verify user ages.
Meta kills off misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle despite pleas from researchers, journalists
In May, dozens of groups sent a letter to the company asking that it keep the tool running through at least January so it would be available through the U.S. presidential elections.
Farmers honor ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles M. Schulz with corn mazes across North America
More than 80 farms in the U.S. and Canada, including three in Indiana, have teamed up with Peanuts Worldwide to create “Peanuts”-themed mazes to celebrate the beloved strip’s 75th birthday this summer and fall.
Olympics give athletes chance to win gold—and cash in on their short time in spotlight
The two-week competition provides a global stage for competitors to be noticed and potentially cash in and extend their 15 minutes of fame.
NCAA moving closer to financially rewarding women’s basketball teams that reach March Madness
Women’s basketball is valued at $65 million per tournament under its new media rights deal—roughly 10 times more than in the contract that ends this year.