Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news
The social media giant said it has found that 40 percent of Americans live in places where there weren't enough local news stories to support its new service.
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IBJ Podcast: He grew up in Sahm’s restaurants; now he’s expanding the business
Eddie Sahm talks to host Mason King about growing up in restaurants, his parents’ expectations for his career and how his skills differ from those of his father, Ed Sahm.
In new book, Lessonly’s Max Yoder urges bosses, employees to ‘be vulnerable’
“We clearly don’t have all the answers, but sometimes we posture as though we do,” Yoder tells IBJ. “And when we do that, we really can decrease the amount of communication on the team.”
Pacers ticket sales, ratings rise as playoffs near
Boosted by the fifth-highest winning record in the 30-team NBA, the team has seen home attendance rise 4.6 percent and TV ratings climb 6 percent, compared with this time last year.
Indy Eleven, WISH-TV agree to two-year broadcast deal
The deal will see WISH-TV and WNDY-TV split a 20-game slate for Indy Eleven’s 2019 season.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on the vulnerable, upper middle class
Peter Dunn—who is bringing his Pete the Planner column to IBJ, starting March 15—talks with podcast host Mason King about his own business and brand, the cost of travel sports and how not to pay for college.
Nuvo reinvents itself as not-for-profit, online publication
The founder of the local alternative weekly revealed Monday that the publication has radically shifted its business model in the wake of news that it has discontinued its print edition after 29 years
IBJ Podcast: Can Indy win a Major League Soccer franchise?
A bill passed by the Indiana Senate would require the Indy Eleven to become an MLS franchise within three years to unlock tax money to build a stadium dedicated to soccer. But is that realistic? IBJ's Anthony Schoettle says it's an uphill climb — but by no means out of the question. He talks to […]
Alternative newspaper Nuvo ceasing print publication
Nuvo has ceased print publication and is eliminating most of its staff, the editor of the 29-year-old local alternative newspaper announced Saturday on social media.
Owner axes two prominent on-air personalities at WNTR, WXNT
A sports talk show host and drive-time disc jockey were among a dozen employees let go Tuesday as radio giant Cumulus prepared to take over the Entercom stations.
Evening reporter, anchor Choi exiting WISH-TV
The Hoosier native and Ball State University graduate is leaving WISH-TV after four years at the local station.
Local news anchor, reporter takes job with Milwaukee TV station
Matt Smith, an anchor and political reporter at WTTV-TV Channel 4 and WXIN Channel 59 for the past four years, has left the local stations.
Chicago-based marketing tech firm plans to hire more than 200 Indianapolis workers
ActiveCampaign said Indianapolis' strong marketing tech ecosystem makes the city a natural place for the company to expand.
U.S. appeals court clears AT&T’s $81B merger with Time Warner
The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., came Tuesday in the high-stakes competition case, approving one of the biggest media marriages ever.
Reporter, fill-in anchor departs WISH-TV
Tennessee native Emily Kinzer said her exit after two years with the station and its “Daybreak” morning news program was “bittersweet.”
New sign ordinance sails to City-County Council approval
The ordinance as originally proposed included a controversial provision that would have reversed the city’s ban on digital billboards, but the provision was removed earlier this month.
Proposed sign ordinance to tackle height of freestanding business signs
The ordinance, if passed Monday night, will make several big business-sign changes that some residents say have been flying under the radar throughout the approval process.
IBJ Podcast: Hate crimes, gambling, teacher pay at the Legislature’s halfway point
IBJ’s Lindsey Erdody, The Journal Gazette’s Niki Kelly and TheStatehouseFile.com columnist Mary Beth Schneider talk about which issues are moving forward and which ones are fading away.
Cumulus plans to move Entercom radio studios but keep formats for now
Listeners won’t immediately detect changes at top 40 WZPL-FM 99.5, adult contemporary WNTR-FM 107.9 and sports-talker WXNT-AM 1430, which Cumulus media has agreed to acquire.
IBJ Podcast: Chef Hardesty’s new SoBro project isn’t a traditional restaurant but you can get a meal there
Renown local chef Greg Hardesty talks about his plans to offer private dining, a coffee bar, pop-up meals and more—even a service to supply home chefs with hard-to-find ingredients.