Emmis founder Jeff Smulyan selected for Radio Hall of Fame
Jeff Smulyan will enter Radio Hall of Fame with Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman, country countdown host Lon Helton and six others.
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IBJ Podcast: The audacious challenge of choosing leaders for the inaugural Indiana 250
Host Mason King talks with IBJ Media CEO Nate Feltman and IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener about the goal of Indiana 250, which recognizes the state’s most influential leaders, and the challenge of choosing the honorees.
Inside INdiana Business TV show to move to CBS4 as part of larger news partnership
As part of the partnership between IBJ Media and Nexstar, Inside INdiana Business and IBJ will also produce short business segments that will be aired three days per week on Fox59.
Press release: IBJ Media’s Inside INdiana Business and IBJ and Nexstar Inc.’s FOX59 and CBS4 announce news partnership
The agreement between powerhouse media organizations in Indianapolis will put the award-winning “Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick” program on WTTV-TV (CBS4) on Sunday mornings.
IBJ Media’s inaugural list of influential Hoosiers includes CEOs, entrepreneurs, philanthropists
The list, available at Indiana250.com, was compiled by the executives, editors and newsroom staffs at IBJ Media’s three news brands—Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and Indiana Lawyer—after a monthslong process that included reviewing nominations, researching Indiana organizations and interviewing community leaders across the state.
Proposed rule amendment would give judges discretion to allow cameras in court
The long-debated question of whether cameras should be allowed in the courtroom is up for conversation in a proposed rule before the Indiana Supreme Court, which is asking for public feedback on the matter.
After 28 years at WIBC, news anchor Stan Lehr set to sign off
Broadcast veteran Stan Lehr spent time at radio stations in Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska before joining the WIBC staff in 1993. He will work his final on-air shift Friday afternoon.
Bible Broadcasting Network buys local radio station from Urban One
The non-commercial Bible Broadcasting Network, based in North Carolina, operates more than 50 radio stations in 23 states.
Q&A with Amy Beers, on her book about Indy’s craft brewing history
A certified beer sommelier, or cicerone, Beers has studied the art of brewing for several years and strives to share her knowledge with the public and other beer enthusiasts—whether it’s over a pint or over the internet with her “Drinking with Beers” YouTube channel.
Tony Siragusa, who played 7 seasons with Colts, dies at 55
Siragusa, known as “Goose,” had a 12-year NFL playing career with the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens. Siragusa was popular with fans because of his fun-loving attitude, which helped him transition quickly to broadcasting after his playing career.
Five questions and answers about Urban One’s acquisition of Emmis stations
The Indianapolis cluster of radio stations owned by Urban One Inc. is set to grow thanks to the upcoming acquisition of all Indianapolis radio properties now owned by Emmis Communications. Here are some of the details.
IBJ wins six national business journalism awards, including for NCAA tourney coverage
IBJ’s top honor came in the “best editorial” category for an editorial headlined “Where’s the real punishment for FBI officials in Nassar case” published on July 23, 2021, and written by Managing Editor Greg Weaver.
Children’s Museum apologizes for selling Juneteenth watermelon salad
In an apology posted to its website, the museum said that, although serving the watermelon salad was based on staff members’ family traditions, it acknowledges “the negative impact that stereotypes have on Black communities.”
Q&A: Indy Maven CEO develops co-working space dedicated to women
Leslie Bailey, who co-founded the Indy Maven lifestyle website in 2019, realized that many of the women who had left the workforce early in the pandemic were starting their own businesses.
Software executive to lead IndyHub young networking group
Al Carroll will be IndyHub’s next president and CEO, the organization announced Tuesday. The not-for-profit is a connector for young professional Indianapolis residents and newcomers.
Fishers tech firm Vibenomics lands $12.3M in growth capital
Fishers-based Vibenomics, which provides in-store music, audio advertising and messaging to retail customers, said the funding will help fuel its growth.
Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500 will be presented by Gainbridge for the next several years under a contract extension announced Wednesday with the online investment platform.
Two ‘secret children’ of ex-Indy fertility doctor sue Netflix for revealing identities
The Marion County women, who discovered they were among the nearly 100 “secret children” of a former Indianapolis fertility doctor, have filed lawsuits against the producers of the popular Netflix documentary “Our Father.”
Social media hammered by mounting questions over advertising
Social media companies are competing for the same pool of advertising money that is increasingly under threat from spiking inflation and also changes at Apple Inc. that can restrict the information social media platforms can collect on users, a big selling point for advertisers.
Andrea Morehead drops discrimination lawsuit against WTHR
The longtime news anchor’s lawsuit alleged that she had been harassed and mistreated by colleagues and managers as she waged a public battle with breast cancer.