Three local TV stations net $55 million in FCC spectrum auction—but will stay on air
Some stations are likely to change channel numbers, but broadcasters promise viewers will see little service disruption despite spectrum moves.
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Groundbreaking news anchor, public affairs director out at WISH-TV
In 1993, Tina Cosby became the first black weekday evening television news anchor in Indianapolis. She worked at Channel 8 for more than 30 years but was let go earlier this month by the station’s new owner.
Carmel’s Dorothy Mengering, better known as Dave’s mom, dies at 95
David Letterman’s mother, a Carmel homemaker, became an unlikely and beloved celebrity in her 70s as she baked mystery pies and covered the Winter Olympics for her son’s late-night show.
Angie’s List discontinues ‘O’Reilly Factor’ advertising
The Indianapolis-based consumer-reviews service had been an outlier among major companies in sticking with the show despite a report in The New York Times that Bill O’Reilly and Fox News had settled a rash of cases accusing him of harassment and inappropriate conduct.
Lilly among firms pulling ads from ‘O’Reilly Factor’
A sexual harassment scandal involving host Bill O’Reilly has prompted major advertisers such as Eli Lilly and Co. and several automakers to drop out. Indianapolis-based Angie’s List is among those sticking with the show.
Borshoff moving from longtime office to Mass Ave
The city’s largest public relations firm is leaving its downtown space in the historic Majestic Building for Lockerbie Marketplace.
Notre Dame reportedly weighing bids for commercial sports rights
The university is one of only a few big-time sports schools that still manages its own commercial rights, which generate tens of millions from television and media deals and from companies that want to advertise alongside the Notre Dame brand.
Morning anchor departs WTTV to spend time with young sons
After stints with three local stations and a recent maternity leave, Nicole Pence made her retirement from TV news official on Wednesday.
The Fan putting local shows on new frequency to cure interference issue
Starting soon, many central Indiana sports-talk fans will no longer be able to hear programming from The Fan on 93.5 FM, where it’s been heard since November 2015.
Publisher Donna remembered for contributions to Indiana basketball
Garry Donna, the longtime editor and publisher of Hoosier Basketball magazine who died Sunday, is being remembered as a passionate advocate for high school hoops who “helped shape Hoosier Hysteria.”
WFYI launches new channel just for children
WFYI-TV Channel 20 on Monday plans to launch PBS Kids on the station’s 20.2 digital channel. The channel will feature “Sesame Street,” “Splash and Bubbles” and 19 other children’s shows designed to be educational and entertaining.
Emmis sells four of its five remaining magazines for $6.5M
With the deal, Emmis Communications Corp. has divested all its publishing assets except for Indianapolis Monthly, which it intends to continue to operate.
Report: White House nixed CMS hire over IBJ column critical of Trump
Politico has reported that the Trump White House was not impressed with a 2016 column in which local Republican strategist Marcus Barlow said Trump was “offensive and ignorant” but not a racist.
Hoosiers face deadline to register for do-not-call list
Indiana residents face a Tuesday deadline to add themselves to an updated list that will help them avoid unwanted calls from telemarketers.
Upstart digital marketer plans to hire 51 in Fishers
Iconic Digital Marketing will accommodate the expansion by moving out of Launch Fishers into its own space in the city's Nickel Plate District.
Steak n Shake stays on board with Rahal for 4 races in 2017
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal will continue to have Steak n Shake as his primary sponsor for four races in 2017.
Ball State decides against giving up TV station frequency
The decision comes after the university had considered giving up the WIPB-TV frequency in a Federal Communications Commission auction aimed at freeing up bandwidth for mobile devices.
WTTV Channel 4 loses morning, noon anchorman
The station continues to revamp its morning newscasts, which have struggled in the ratings. Three of its morning personalities have been replaced in the last three months.
Local email marketing firm Delivra encounters service woes
The company said about a dozen customers complained about email delivery issues over the past two days, and the problem stemmed from a local data center.
Growing ad agency takes prime space on Monument Circle
Bradley and Montgomery has renovated the second floor of the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. building, adding modern touches while keeping some organic elements.