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Is P&G getting ripped off on advertising?
The Association of National Advertisers has launched an investigation into whether kickbacks affect how ad agencies and media companies do business.
The group, whose vice chairman is Procter & Gamble marketing chief Marc Pritchard, said one concern is that media companies might provide rebates to ad agencies for influencing client spending. If ad agencies don’t reimburse such funds to their clients, the practice raises questions about whether an advertiser’s best interests are being considered…
By the Numbers: Aronoff Center’s impact on Cincinnati over 20 years
The Aronoff Center for the Arts is celebrating its 20th anniversary today with a look back at its impact on the region.
The facility at the intersection of Seventh and Walnut streets run by the nonprofit Cincinnati Arts Association has had an economic impact of more than $365 million since it opened, according to a new study from the University of Cincinnati Economics Center.
Click here to take a tour of the theaters and art gallery as well as behind-the-scenes spaces housed in the facility.
“This…
EXCLUSIVE: Downtown Cincinnati hotel converting to upscale apartments
One of downtown Cincinnati’s hotels plans to convert to upscale apartments.
The owner of Garfield Suites Hotel in downtown Cincinnati plans to convert the 153-unit, full-service all-suites hotel back to rental apartments in 2016. Hotel Capital LLC of Indianapolis informed hotel management recently of its decision to take advantage of the high demand for apartments in Cincinnati’s urban core.
In this case, the building is reverting back to its original use. When Garfield House was built in 1981…
Construction underway on latest restaurant at 84.51 Centre
The new restaurant at 84.51 Centre from Via Vite’s executive chef and owner Cristian Pietoso is under construction.
Named Americano Burger Bar, the 3,200-square-foot restaurant is currently being built out by Terrex Development & Construction LLC. Americano will have seating for about 100, including an outdoor patio that seats about 25.
On the inside, there will be seating for about 15 at the bar, plus eight or nine seats at a chef’s table that looks into the kitchen. Pietoso also plans to…
Two new restaurants eye West Side site
Two national chain restaurants may have their sights set on a West Side location.
Filings with Colerain Township’s Zoning Department show that First Watch and Noodles & Co. could fill some of the space in front of Northgate Mall on Colerain Avenue that most recently housed TGI Friday’s
Colerain Township assistant administrator of public services Frank Birkenhauer confirmed that preliminary zoning plans for the space are on the books but nothing is official yet.
Made-to-order breakfast and…
Here’s what today’s vote means for development in Hyde Park
Cincinnati Planning Commission voted unanimously Friday morning against a measure that largely would have halted development activity not already underway in Hyde Park while the city studies recent demolitions and subdivision of land in the affluent neighborhood.
Under the interim development control district proposal, for at least the next three months, the planning commission would have to approve any demolition, subdivision of land or new construction before it could go forward. Even though the…
TriHealth lures Mayo Clinic doc to lead women’s health program
After a national search, TriHealth has named a director for its Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program.
Dr. Michael Holbert will lead the program, which is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
He succeeds Dr. Steven Johnson, who was named TriHealth vice president of academic affairs in July.
Holbert most recently served as a senior associate consultant and instructor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was previously…
Internet provider fined for jamming signals at Cincinnati convention center
An Internet provider whose services are employed at the Duke Energy Convention Center will pay a federal fine for illegally forcing visitors and exhibitors to pay for Internet access, Consumerist reports.
Smart City has been ordered to pay a $750,000 civil penalty after violating Federal Communications Commission rules in interfering with radio communications.
According to the FCC, a hostpot provider filed a complaint against Smart City in 2014, claiming it was jamming connections of hotspot users…
Take a tour of Nippert Stadium’s completed $85M renovation: PHOTOS
When the University of Cincinnati Bearcats take the field against Alabama A&M on Saturday, it will be in their old home stadium – but with a brand new look.
The 91-year-old Nippert Stadium has undergone an $85 million renovation over the last year, a project that required the team to play its 2014 season at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.
To take a look at the changes before fans have their first look this weekend, click on the image above.
The renovation, led by Turner Construction,…
Where were we standing when we took this week’s I Spy photos?
Think you know where Courier art director/photographer extraordinaire Kevin Cox was when he took this week’s I Spy Cincinnati photos? Email your guess to me at hmccartney@bizjournals.com.
You’re staring at one of my personal favorites this week.
Check back daily for new photo clues and feel free to email again if a new clue leads you to believe your initial guess was wrong. If you’re the first person to contact me with a correct guess, you’ll join the Business Courier I Spy Cincinnati Hall of Fame…