Jeff Tyler Announces Retirement

• iHeartMedia’s Madison and Milwaukee markets announced the retirement of Area President, Jeff Tyler. Monday marked his last day with the company, closing out an incredible 47-year radio career.

Tyler began his career in 1978 as an on-air talent, with early roles in both Madison and Milwaukee. In 1997, he played a pivotal role in forming one of the first merged markets when Capstar Broadcasting acquired six stations from two different companies — a move that laid the foundation for today’s iHeartMedia cluster in Madison. Over the next three decades, Tyler held numerous leadership positions, including Market Manager roles in both Madison and Milwaukee. In 2010, Tyler was promoted to Region President and later moved to Minneapolis in 2015 to serve as Regional President for iHeartMedia. He rose to Division President in July 2018 before returning to Wisconsin in 2022 to lead as Metro President and most recently, as Area President.

“Broadcast radio has been my life,” said Tyler. “I’ve worked in every aspect of this business and have been fortunate to work for tremendous leaders who helped shape my career, including the creative and innovative team at iHeartMedia. I’m grateful to have worked with so many talented, dedicated professionals in vibrant broadcast markets, serving advertisers and creating meaningful partnerships. I’m excited to begin a more flexible chapter of life with my family, while continuing to support our sports partnerships in the short term.”

“It has been an honor to work with Jeff at many levels throughout our careers,” said Nick Gnau, Division President, iHeartMedia Multi-Platform Group. “His deep knowledge of both sales and programming is truly exceptional. I’ll miss his leadership and our daily collaboration, but I’m thrilled for him to enjoy more relaxation and family time after such an extraordinary career.”