Sportswriter Moran to lead IU journalism center
The National Sports Journalism Center was launched in Indianapolis in 2009 by former Indianapolis Star editor Tim Franklin. It offers the nation's first master's degree in sports journalism.
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Satirical newspaper peels back local distribution
No joke: The Onion has ceased distribution in Indianapolis after local advertisers apparently failed to warm to the newspaper's brand of satire.
Emmis agrees to sell two magazines for $9M
The publications, Country Sampler and Smart Retailer, together generated $1 million in operating income during the 12-month period ended May 31, according to a public filing. The transaction is expected to close by Sept. 30.
Ex-Star editor hopes to do communications consulting
Dennis Ryerson, who stepped down as editor June 1, said he was not pressured to leave after arrival of his successor, but acknowledged there was some “tension.”
Star putting downtown headquarters on market
The Indianapolis Star plans to sell its headquarters building at 307 N. Pennsylvania St. and seek modern office space elsewhere downtown, the newspaper said Friday afternoon.
Author Solutions acquired by Pearson for $116M
London-based Pearson Plc has purchased Bloomington-based self publisher Author Solutions Inc., which has about 400 employees, most of whom are in Indiana, and had revenue in 2011 of $100 million.
IBJ collects 9 print, online journalism awards
IBJ’s awards included a gold for the Health Care & Reform newsletter and a bronze for best website.
Herff Jones closing yearbook plant with 130 workers
Herff Jones Inc. of Indianapolis has decided to close a yearbook manufacturing plant that employs 130 people in Matthews, N.C., by the end of the year.
Bloomington greeting card company closing plant
Sunrise Greetings said it will move operations by the end of the year to the Kansas City, Mo., headquarters of parent Hallmark Cards Inc., resulting in the loss of 93 jobs.
After years of ‘pushing water uphill,’ Emmis now nimble
The Indianapolis media company is on track to have less than $75 million in debt by this summer—down from $1.6 billion before it launched the divestiture of its TV stations seven years ago.
Emmis gains extension on NASDAQ listing
Emmis Communications Corp. shares will remain listed on the NASDAQ exchange at least until Aug. 27 under an extension granted by the well-known stock index.
Indianapolis Woman sold, entire staff released
Weiss Communications Inc. sold the rights to publish the 18-year-old magazine to an unnamed Indiana investment group and fired its entire staff of 14 employees.
Ryerson retires as editor at Indianapolis Star
Dennis Ryerson will retire as editor of The Indianapolis Star on June 1 after nine years at the position.
Star union gains raises, can’t stop job cuts
After a months long Save The Star campaign, the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild last week ratified a contract guaranteeing its members raises of between 2 percent and 4 percent. But the union lost the fight to save local design jobs.
Local newpaper publisher rolls out Zionsville edition
Pushed by advertiser demand, a local company this month is launching a weekly newspaper in Zionsville. Current Publishing now will have started five newspapers in five years despite a difficult environment for newspapers.
Local graphics firm Pratt acquired by Minnesota company
Pratt Corp., a 66-year-old Indianapolis-based retail graphics firm that saw ambitious expansion plans come up short during the recession, has been acquired by Vomela Group of St. Paul, Minn.
Star settles age-discrimination suit with ex-columnist
Former columnist Susan Guyett, 63, sued the Star and its owner, Virginia-based Gannett Co., in April 2010, alleging that her age led to her dismissal in December 2008.
Gannett to build online pay wall for newspaper content
Gannett Co., the owner of 82 daily newspapers including The Indianapolis Star, will adopt a paid model for online content by the end of the year, the company announced at an investment conference Wednesday.
Longtime editorial director to leave Emmis Publishing
Veteran Indianapolis Monthly chief Deborah Paul is easing into retirement, leaving her full-time gig as editorial director of Emmis Publishing to work as a consultant.
Local Emmis publication announces new editor
Emmis Publishing has hired Amanda Heckert, senior editor at Atlanta magazine, to replace David Zivan as editor of Indianapolis Monthly, the company announced Thursday.