WISH-TV parent, Dish Network agree, restore channels
Ending a dispute that caused 27 local television stations in 17 cities to go dark for eight days, Dish Network and television station owner Lin TV Corp. agreed to contract terms Sunday.
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Pay TV battle turning bitter; no agreement reached
A battle over fees between Dish Network and television station owner Lin TV Corp. caused 27 stations, including two in Indianapolis, to go dark for Dish subscribers Saturday.
Another pay TV battle as Dish, Lin spar over fees
Another battle over pay TV fees is coming down to the wire — this time over what Dish Network is paying TV station owner Lin TV Corp. to retransmit signals of 27 stations, including WISH-TV in Indianapolis.
WXIN-TV general manager leaving for Houston station
Jerry Martin notified staff on Monday that he has accepted a position as general manager of NBC affiliate KPRC-TV. Martin joined Fox59 six years ago and helped the station increase its news coverage.
Aspiring filmmaker scores hit with jewelry ad
A TV commercial for jeweler Reis-Nichols has launched filmmakers Sami Mustaklem and Alex Kosene into the advertising business. Their firm, 3rd Strand, has a growing list of clients seeking their unique storytelling approach.
City looks to tourists to supplement convention business
Leisure travelers could plug gap until additional conventions fill the expanded Indiana Convention Center.
Indiana Farm Bureau unveiling ads during Super Bowl
The insurer’s new campaign, developed by local advertising firm Young & Laramore, focuses on real-life situations amid a crowded field of competitors.
WTHR-TV Channel 13 promotes Cardenas
The former station vice president was hired in June 2010 to replace the late Jim Tellus.
NFL playoffs’ first 2 games set ratings milestones
The New York Jets' last-second 17-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts earned the highest rating since the NFL began airing prime-time wild card games in 2002.
WTHR hires news director
Television news veteran Keith Connors will join WTHR-TV Channel 13 as news director Jan. 12, the local station announced Friday.
WTHR winner during November sweeps period
Channel 13 received a huge ratings boost at 11 p.m., enabling it to surpass WISH-TV Channel 8 as the most-watched newscast during that time. WTHR’s newscast retained its lead in several other time slots, although audience numbers dipped, enabling competitors to close the gap.
WRTV names new general manager
Larry Blackerby, a 30-year television veteran, has been picked to replace long-time WRTV-TV General Manager Donald Lundy, parent company McGraw-Hill Broadcasting announced Tuesday.
Dungy becomes influential TV voice after leaving Colts
Tony Dungy's remarks on "Football Night in America" seem to slice through the clutter, frequently eliciting defensive responses from players and coaches.
Production firm turns out TV shows without leaving state
Indiana-based MMY Productions, an independent production company that specializes in reality TV, is working on a new show that chronicles action at Terre Haute’s Crossroads Raceway.
Celebrity TV ads tout Allison Transmission
A Chevrolet campaign could make the Speedway-based manufacturer more of a household name.
WTHR’s status as TV news leader starting to erode
Ad buyers are watching the November sweeps period to see if the NBC affiliate bounces back from recent periods when it lost ground in the ratings.
TV ratings for Pacers on the upswing
A revamped roster, new satellite TV agreement, and an overall boost of interest in the NBA is credited for more viewership of the local NBA team.
Local Fox affiliate fattens up on news
Since 2004, WXIN-TV Channel 59 in 2004 has gone from airing 18-1/2 hours of live local news a week to 54-1/2 hours. And if everything goes as planned, by the end of 2012 it will add a 6-7 p.m. newscast weekdays, bringing the total to an astonishing 59-1/2 hours.
IHSAA launches Internet television network
The site, www.ihsaatv.org, will broadcast high school state championship games, as well as other high school sports-related content.
Local television ratings for Reds games soar
This August, ratings on Fox Sports Indiana for Cincinnati Reds games were up 144 percent over the same period a year ago. September ratings are up 196 percent.