Ryan Seacrest and iHeartMedia Extend Relationship Through 2027
November 29 2023 - 9:11AM
Business Wire
iHeartMedia announced today that it has extended its contract
with Ryan Seacrest, the nationally-celebrated media and
entertainment entrepreneur, radio personality, television host and
producer, and philanthropist. The contract now runs through
December 31, 2027, extending the successful partnership between the
No. 1 audio company in America and one of the most recognized and
respected names throughout the entire media and entertainment
industry.
Seacrest first started his career as a teenager with iHeartMedia
in Atlanta at 94.1 WSTR (FM) before going on to work in Los Angeles
at 98.7, which eventually led to other radio and hosting
opportunities. Since then, Seacrest has built a reputation as one
of media’s most trusted voices, cultivating a genuine connection –
and powerful relationships – with consumers, advertisers, and
America’s biggest stars, and is a true brand ambassador for
iHeartMedia.
Under the agreement, Seacrest will continue in his role as one
of the core personalities across all iHeartRadio platforms, hosting
and producing his #1 Los Angeles morning drive-time show for
iHeartMedia’s 102.7 KIIS-FM, the nationally-syndicated “On Air with
Ryan Seacrest” and “American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.” Seacrest
will also continue to work closely with both Bob Pittman, Chairman
and CEO, and Rich Bressler, President, COO and CFO, providing input
into the company’s major initiatives and hosting several tentpole
events, including the iconic two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival;
Los Angeles’ iHeartRadio Jingle Ball holiday concert with today’s
top artists performing their #1 hits; and more.
“iHeartMedia has been my home since my teenage years, and I’m
honored to continue to work together to find new and innovative
ways to connect with our listeners,” said Seacrest. “Thank you to
Bob and Rich and the extended iHeartMedia family for the continued
support, and a special thank you to my on-air crew, the best team
in radio, for making the show fun and seamless every day.”
“It’s an honor to once again extend our relationship with Ryan,
one of our most iconic personalities who has been instrumental in
growing iHeartMedia’s reach in his three-decade career with us
while endlessly entertaining our audiences nationwide,” said Rich
Bressler. “Ryan is in a class of his own in the entertainment
industry and we’re thrilled to have his expertise, business savvy
and talent to count on for years to come.”
Seacrest’s deal was negotiated by Jeff Refold, COO and CFO of
Ryan Seacrest Enterprises, and Jonathan West at Latham &
Watkins LLP.
About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media
company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month.
iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in
the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next
largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled
reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the
largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads
than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number
one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more
followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully
integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and
podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience
connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms,
products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company
information.
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest is an Emmy-Winning television host, radio
personality, mega producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. As
one of the most recognizable and trusted voices in media today,
Seacrest is the host and producer of the #1 Los Angeles morning
drive-time show for iHeartMedia’s 102.7 KIIS-FM, the nationally
syndicated “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” and “American Top 40 with
Ryan Seacrest.” For 22 seasons, Seacrest has hosted television’s
singing competition series, ABC’s American Idol and earned several
Emmy Award nominations for his work on the show. Additionally,
Seacrest continues to be the host of the annual live broadcast of
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” since 2005
and co-hosted and co-executive produced ABC’s award-winning show
“Live with Kelly and Ryan,” for which he earned an Emmy for
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host. Seacrest also launched
his Emmy award-winning company Ryan Seacrest Productions in 2006
and since then has been behind countless hit series including E!’s
Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and its spinoffs, as well as E!’s
E! Live From The Red Carpet, Netflix’s Insatiable, NBC’s Shades of
Blue starring Jennifer Lopez, to name a few. Up next, Seacrest will
take over as host of Wheel of Fortune.
Seacrest’s philanthropic efforts include serving as chairman of
the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), which has successfully
installed thirteen broadcast media centers – Seacrest Studios – in
pediatric hospitals nationwide, with one more to open in Salt Lake
City in December 2023. Seacrest Studios reaches an estimated 2.3
million patients and families through its programming annually.
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