Kramer named VP/GM of WMSN-TV
Jon Kramer is the new Vice President and General Manager of WMSN-TV in Madison. He was the station’s General Sales Manager starting in 2019. “Jon’s extensive expertise in developing innovative advertising strategies and his proven track record in maximizing revenue…
Rusk to chair YP Committee, Stevenson stepping down
One of the original members of the WBA’s Young Professionals (YP) Committee is stepping down as chair. Terry Stevenson was also one of the founding organizers of the YP event known as the “Toolbox” which will take place Feb. 21…
Two promoted at Mid-West Family Madison
Mid-West Family Madison has promoted Randy Hawke to the position of General Manager and Lyndsey Bishop to the position of Vice President of Business Development. Hawke has been a cornerstone of Mid-West Family Madison for more than 22 years. As…
Sarah Carlson returns to News 3 Now in Madison
Sarah Carlson is returning to the anchor desk at News 3 Now (WISC-TV) in Madison, marking a comeback over epilepsy. After an 11-year hiatus, Carlson is returning to co-anchor the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Eric Franke. During…
Investigative journalism competition offers cash prizes
Investigative reporters are highly trained to uncover and expose stories that reveal critical information that may not be immediately apparent or readily accessible. However, pursuing these stories is no simple task, which is why the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the…
Adriana Mendez named co-anchor for TMJ4’s morning newscast
Kenosha native Adriana Mendez has been named to a co-anchor post on the TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) morning newscast in Milwaukee. Mendez will anchor alongside Tom Durian weekday mornings from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. She’s been the traffic anchor on the…
Oswald named to lead WISN-TV
Longtime Hearst Television executive Shawn Oswald has been named president and general manager of WISN-TV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Milwaukee. He succeeds Jan Wade, who is retiring at year-end. Since 2020, Oswald has served as president and general manager…
New midday host joins Racine radio station
Wisconsin radio veteran Dan Markus joined WRJN as midday host on Nov. 27. Markus most recently hosted the midday show at WVBO in Appleton/Oshkosh and prior to that was program director at WOGB in Green Bay. He replaces Cindy Huber…
La Crosse station mourns loss of Local Broadcast Legend
Long-time La Crosse talk show host Mike Hayes has died, a few months after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Hayes was a familiar figure in La Crosse broadcasting for nearly 40 years. The Michigan native had worked on radio…
