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Emmis Corporation is a diversified media company with interests in radio broadcasting, magazine publishing, and digital media, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1980
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Jeff Smulyan
About
In 1979, Jeff Smulyan had a vision to transform underperforming radio properties into thriving media assets. Armed with a law degree and an entrepreneurial spirit, he purchased WSVL, a small FM station in Shelbyville, Indiana, and founded Emmis Broadcasting. The name Emmis comes from the Hebrew word for truth, reflecting a commitment to authenticity that would become the cornerstone of the company culture. Over the next four decades, Emmis evolved from a single radio station into a diversified media powerhouse, owning market-leading radio stations in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, and Indianapolis, along with city/regional magazines and digital properties. Today, Emmis operates as a highly entrepreneurial company that has earned a reputation as one of the most respected media organizations in the industry, known for its innovative culture and commitment to giving employees the tools they need to succeed.