WIBC-FM names on-air successor to ‘Chicks on the Right’ co-founder
Casey Daniels will return to Indianapolis to succeed Miriam “Mock” Weaver as the on-air partner of Rob Kendall on a show that airs 9 a.m. to noon.
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Media group focusing on statehouse news expanding to Indiana
Funded by contributions from readers and philanthropists, States Newsroom plans to operate in roughly 40 states by 2024.
Incentive for film production breaks losing streak in Indiana Legislature
Filmmaker Angelo Pizzo, Rep. Bob Morris and lobbyist Tony Samuel explain how an underdog proposal to attract movie business became a new law.
New legislation adds incentives for Indiana film, media productions
Eligible productions could include film, television, music or digital media. State Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) said the legislation could make Indiana a leading state for film and media production.
Indians broadcast schedule features 35 games on WNDY, WISH
The first telecast of the season is set for Tuesday, April 5, on WNDY when the Indians host the Omaha Storm Chasers in the season opener.
IU athletes gain avenue to use NIL to support not-for-profit groups
Hoosiers For Good Inc. plans to partner with dozens of organizations across the state and help them connect with “community-minded athletes” at Indiana University to amplify fundraising, awareness and volunteerism efforts.
Indianapolis marketing agency plans expansion after major investment
TrendyMinds Inc. has secured an eight-figure investment and plans to establish new regional offices in Florida and Texas while increasing employment in Indianapolis.
IBJ launches ‘After Hours’ newsletter focused on arts, entertainment
“After Hours” will be written by veteran pop culture reporter Dave Lindquist, who joined IBJ in October to cover the arts, restaurants and retail.
Bro Krift named top editor at IndyStar
Krift joined the Star in February 2021 as news director. He previously led the Montgomery Advertiser as executive editor and held leadership responsibilities for newsrooms across Alabama and Louisiana.
Standard General acquiring WTHR parent in $5.4B cash deal
New York City-based investment firm Standard General plans to take television station owner Tegna private in the deal, which has an enterprise value of about $8.6 billion, including the assumption of debt.
Longtime local meteorologist David James announces retirement
James, who has been working at WISH-TV Channel 8 since April, said on social media that Monday night’s forecast was his last before his retirement.
Super Bowl advertising goes heavy on nostalgia, star power
Advertisers shelled out up to $7 million for 30 seconds of airtime during the Super Bowl, so they pulled out all the stops to win over the estimated 100 million people that tune into the game.
Shabazz files First Amendment lawsuit against Attorney General Rokita
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana also issued a press release Monday saying it had filed a lawsuit on behalf of Shabazz against the attorney general for violating the First Amendment.
NCAA male athletes leading way in NIL money
Six months after the Indianapolis-based NCAA cleared the way for college athletes to earn money on their celebrity, male athletes are well ahead of their female counterparts in total name, image and likeness compensation, and they have more NIL deals.
IBJ Podcast: Tom Griswold isn’t ready to pass the torch on ‘The Bob & Tom Show’
In a wide-ranging conversation with IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist, Tom Griswold of “The Bob & Tom Show” talks about working with his sons (one on the air and one off), recovering from heart surgery and the future of the iconic radio program.
Ad agency Young & Laramore gets first new CEO in 25 years
Tom Denari has been promoted to succeed Paul Knapp, who is stepping away from day-to-day operations at the agency for the first time since joining the firm in 1996.
Sony laying off 100 in Indiana, moving disc work to Austria
The Terre Haute plant was the first manufacturer of compact discs in the U.S., beginning production in September 1984 with Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A” album.
Book publisher planning $21M expansion of Indiana plant
New York City-based Hachette Book Group said the 164,000-square-foot expansion will result in the hiring of additional staff.
‘Chicks on the Right’ co-founder to exit WIBC, cites vaccination mandates among reasons
Miriam Weaver says the primary factor in her departure is newly available time to focus on ‘Chicks on the Right’ work with Amy Jo Clark.
Canada-based tech firm acquires marketing-tech firm Delivra
Delivra’s new owner, British Columbia-based Redbrick, said the company’s operations will remain in Indianapolis and all of its employees will retain their jobs.