From golf to vegetables, BusinessDen’s most read stories of 2016 run the gamut of Denver biz news. Check out which five stories were a step above the rest this year.
The most read stories of 2016
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Golf tournament promoters accused of fraud
The state says the promoters failed to tell investors about past bankruptcies, falsely claimed they were affiliated with golfing great Arnold Palmer, and tricked investors into thinking they would realize 10 to 15 percent returns.
Comic sports calendar launches fourth edition
It’s been a banner year for Colorado sports, and a local artist hopes a winning 2016 will make for a profitable 2017.
Ad titan Phil Karsh dies at 81
The phones at Denver advertising firm Karsh Hagan rang and rang last week, as news spread that one of the firm’s namesakes, Phil Karsh, had died at the age of 81.
Walking billboards stroll down 16th Street Mall
A media company started rolling out ads mounted on a wagon, that employees push like a shopping cart, on the 16th Street Mall in January.
PR agency says goodbye to founder
The name on the door at a long time Denver PR agency no longer matches the name of its managing partner.
Ad firm sued for overdue invoices
Former advertising darling Factory Design Labs has been sued for stiffing media outlets on a $50,000 bill. Last week, New York-based National Cable Communications (NCC), which purchases ad space on pay TV and other media on behalf of advertisers, joined several magazines that claim the Cherry Creek-based firm failed to pay its bills. NCC sued… Read more »
Dish jabs back at Tribune over snarky ads
After the two companies failed to renew a contract on June 12, Tribune launched snarky websites like www.dumpdish.com that call Dish “dishturbing”. Dish has responded with a lawsuit alleging “false and deceptive” advertising claims.
Owner of Wash Park Profile buys 2 more newspapers
Jill and Jay Farschman, who bought the Profile last year from its long-time editor, purchased Life on Capitol Hill and Neighborhood Life on June 7.
Broncos look to boot Sports Authority from sponsorship slot
In a court filing on Friday, lawyers for the Broncos seek court permission to tear up their sponsorship agreement with the troubled retailer, saying Sports Authority already has stiffed them for $2.1 million since February.
