Emmis Corporation
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Expert Market: EMMS | |
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Jeff Smulyan |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, Indiana , U.S. |
| Services | Radio |
| Revenue | 114,131,000 United States dollar (2019) |
Number of employees | 350 (2019) |
| Website | Official website |
Emmis Corporation is an American media conglomerate based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Emmis, based on the Hebrew word for "Truth" (Emet) was founded by Jeff Smulyan in 1980. Emmis has owned many radio stations, including KPWR and WQHT, which have notoriety for their Hip Hop Rhythmic format as well as WFAN, which was the world's first 24-hour sports talk radio station. In addition to radio, Emmis has invested in TV, publishing, and mobile operations throughout the U.S.