Indianapolis Colts owner Irsay appears in Toyota TV commercial
The TV ads are being launched as the Japanese car maker tries to recover from the public relations hit it took following a
massive recall earlier this year.
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NCAA title game earns best TV rating since 2005
More than 48 million viewers watched at least some of Monday night’s game, the most since 50 million tuned in for Arizona-Kentucky
in 1997.
Butler loses title game, but wins massive publicity
Butler received so many visits to its main Web site, school officials had to beef up the computer system. School President
Bobby Fong is commissioning a study to gauge the value of the publicity earned through the Bulldogs' run to the Final
Four.
Indianapolis Indians renew radio deal
The Indianapolis Indians recently signed a deal with WXLW-950 AM to continue their radio partnership for the 2010 season
as all Tribe regular-season and postseason games will again be broadcast live on the local station.
Star’s union upset over newspaper’s use of story
A piece written by a reporter more than three years ago that was repackaged recently as part of an advertising supplement
has
drawn the ire of the paper’s guild.
Answer to Murat’s naming-rights fight likely to be found in lease
The Murat Temple Association, a Shriners affiliate that owns the iconic building, is suing Live Nation and Old National Bank
over a naming-rights deal announced March 16.
Shriners sue Live Nation, Old National over Murat renaming
The Murat Temple Association is a Shriners affiiate that owns the Murat Centre, which on March 16 was renamed the “Old National
Centre” in a three-year deal between the bank and Live Nation.
New Indy Hub Web site markets city to young professionals
The site, created by TrendyMinds, is aimed at out-of-town job candidates, who might be unaware of the city’s cultural
and entertainment offerings.
CEO: Conseco’s name no longer says insurance
Conseco Inc. CEO Jim Prieur says it’s time to change the company’s 27-year-old name partly because it’s become better associated
with a sports facility than with the insurer’s products.
IBJ wins national journalism awards
IBJ received three national journalism awards at the Society of American Business Editors and Writers’ annual
conference on March 20 in Phoenix.
Sales slowdown prompts biz model change at Weblink
Software maker took abrupt turn into advertising for its customers when recession threatened.
Sales slowdown prompts biz model change at Weblink
Software maker took abrupt turn into advertising for its customers when recession threatened.
Old National name to adorn Murat for three years
The century-old Murat Centre will be named the Old National Centre for the next three years. Event promoter Live Nation on
Tuesday put the new name in royal blue lettering above the marquee of the entertainment venue downtown.
Columnist Kravitz dropped from radio show
Sports 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.”
Old National Bank puts name on Murat Centre
The voice-mail system at the Murat already greets callers with this message: You have reached the Old National Center, a Live
Nation venue.
Indiana high school group plans statewide TV network
The Indiana High School Athletic Association has signed a three-year contract with Indianapolis television station WTTV to
broadcast state championship events.
On-air roster changes afoot at Emmis stations
Emmis 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.
Carpenter Realtors trots out smart phone technology
Specialized bar codes will be on Carpenter materials ranging from print advertisements to yard signs.
WTHR general manager dies suddenly
Jim Tellus, the 47-year-old general manager of local NBC affiliate WTHR-TV Channel 13, died suddenly this week.
Indians ready to score with Comcast, Brighthouse TV deal
A full season of televised games will give franchise a platform to promote attendance at Victory Field.