Donatos Pizza Signs on as Premier Sponsor of July 4th Downtown Freedom Blast

INDIANAPOLIS, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — One of central Indiana’s most
anticipated summer events has landed a new title sponsor and a new
behind-the-scenes operator. Donatos Pizza has signed on to be the premier
sponsor of the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast, Indy’s largest fireworks display,
set for dusk (approximately 9:45 p.m.) on Monday, July 4th. Emmis Radio has
assumed production of the event from Regions Bank.

Now in its 41st year, the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast provides a dazzling
fireworks display, free of charge, to a crowd that last year was estimated at
200,000.

“We’re proud to sponsor such a marquee event within the community,” said Dave
Walda, district supervisor for Donatos Pizza in Indianapolis. “At Donatos we
really strive to promote goodwill on every block on which we do business, and
the fireworks show is just another way we’re showing our commitment and thanking
our Indianapolis neighbors for all their support.”

“Emmis has a rich history of producing spectacular fireworks shows for the city
of Indianapolis, having presented SkyConcert for more than 26 years. After that
event ended, we looked for the right opportunity to come back with a present to
our hometown,” Charlie Morgan, Vice President of Emmis-Radio, said. “The Donatos
Downtown Freedom Blast is just such an opportunity. We couldn’t be more thrilled
to be providing the production for the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast for years
to come.”

Regions Bank remains a sponsor of the event, and the fireworks will continue to
be launched from the Regions Bank Tower, in downtown Indianapolis.

While the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast is free, Donatos, along with WIBC 93.1
FM and Country 97.1 Hank-FM will be giving away VIP tickets during a number of
ticket stops throughout the month of June. The VIP tickets, which cannot be
purchased, include access to the VIP area atop the balcony of the Indiana War
Memorial as well as free Donatos pizza and exclusive giveaway items.

About Donatos Pizza

Donatos Pizza, founded in 1963 by Jim Grote, is family-owned and operated, and
headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The creator of Edge to Edge pizza, Donatos
Pizza is recognized as the gold standard in pizza, using only the freshest
ingredients and highest food and safety standards to create delicious, quality
products. Donatos and its franchise partners operate more than 170 stores in six
states, and its products are proudly served at more than 20 entertainment and
sports venues. For more information on Donatos Pizza, visit www.donatos.com.

About Emmis Indianapolis Radio

Emmis Communications Corporation is a diversified media company, principally
focused on radio broadcasting. Emmis operates the 8th largest publicly traded
radio portfolio in the United States based on total listeners. In Indianapolis,
Emmis owns and operates WIBC 93.1FM, B105.7, 1070 The Fan and Hank 97.1FM, as
well as Indianapolis Monthly.

SOURCE Emmis Communications Corporation