WFBQ parent axes ‘Bob & Tom’ producer
Programming executive and producer Marty Bender was let go from the popular radio show in apparent budget-cutting move.
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Radio warrior Amos Brown’s style boosts ratings, influence
The WTLC-AM 1310 personality’s penchant for asking tough questions has made him one of Indianapolis’ most influential
community activists
and made his daily radio show—“Afternoons with Amos”—one of the city’s most popular talk shows.
Suitor extends tender offer for Emmis
JS Acquisition Inc., a company owned by Emmis Communications CEO Jeffrey Smulyan, extended its buyout offer to July 30.
JMV already boosting The Fan’s ad revenue
Even before ratings arrive, WFNI-AM 1070 officials said they have signed two major advertisers this month due to the recent
hire of new afternoon host JMV.
Local Hispanic newscaster launching radio show
Marco Dominguez turns to WNTS-AM 1590 after the Hispanic daily television news program he launched last year folded.
UPDATE: Lawsuits could still go forward, despite Emmis deal
Company shareholders challenging the transaction to sell Emmis Communications Corp. still could be awarded damages despite
the board’s decision to OK the deal, lawyer says.
Sports talk host JMV lands at Emmis station
JMV’s new show, “The Ride,” will run weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m starting Monday.
Shareholders sue to block deal to take Emmis private
The lawsuits, filed in Marion Superior Court, say board members have breached fiduciary duties by making no recommendation
on deal that, they say, will enrich Chairman Jeff Smulyan at the expense of minority shareholders.
Future of Brizzi radio show up in the air
Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi has not hosted “Crime Watch” on WIBC in three weeks, due to a scheduled break. But station
officials want him
to address accusations on air if he is to continue the show.
Columnist Kravitz dropped from radio show
Sports columnist Bob Kravitz made his final appearance on The Fan’s afternoon radio show on Monday. Emmis Communications Corp.
executives said the decision was based, in part, on the show’s “financial performance.”
On-air roster changes afoot at Emmis stations
Emmis Communications Corp. is shuffling several prominent on-air personalities at its Indianapolis radio stations' beginning
Monday.The moves involve Big Joe Staysniak and Steve Simpson of WIBC, Ed Wenck of WLHK and
Dan Dakich of WFNI.
State funding cuts a setback for public stations
The state's eight public television and radio stations, including WFYI in Indianapolis, will not receive their final two
installments of public funding for fiscal 2010 because of Indiana's budget crisis.
New electronic radio ratings system rattling nerves
Local radio operators are bracing for a potential ratings shake-up. The introduction of Arbitron Co.’s Portable People Meter
in the Indianapolis market this summer is expected to tighten the ratings race and could dramatically affect how much advertisers
are willing to pay for radio spots.
Hungarian court’s decision favors Emmis
The court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Emmis in its bid to get a popular radio station it operates in Hungary back on the air.
Q95 fires ‘Mad Dog’ Matis
An employee of WFBQ-FM 94.7 since 1986, popular radio personality Jimmy “Mad Dog” Matis has been dismissed.
Emmis 3Q revenue declines, but company still posts profit
Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. reported lower revenue during its fiscal third quarter, but still managed a
small profit.
Emmis sees third-quarter revenue decline
Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp.’s revenue dropped, but the radio and publishing company still posted a profit
during its third fiscal quarter.
Patrick’s return may reshuffle sports-talk ad spending
Local advertisers and media buyers said they’ll keep a close eye on the first half of 2010 to see
how Patrick, who launched his show Jan. 4, matches up against WFNI-AM 1070’s afternoon drive time
show.
Hungarian court decision could favor Emmis station
A Hungary radio station operated by Emmis until late last year might broadcast again following a court decision.
Mark Patrick hired by WNDE to replace JMV
Mark Patrick has been hired to replace JMV as the afternoon drive-time host on sports-talk station WNDE-AM 1260, heating up
the battle with cross-town rival WFNI-AM 1070.