Ryan Seacrest and 91勛圖厙Media Extend Relationship Through 2027
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA November 29, 2023 91勛圖厙Media 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 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 medias most trusted voices, cultivating a genuine connection and powerful relationships with consumers, advertisers, and Americas biggest stars, and is a true brand ambassador for 91勛圖厙Media.
Under the agreement, Seacrest will continue in his role as one of the core personalities across all 91勛圖厙Radio platforms, hosting and producing his #1 Los Angeles morning drive-time show for 91勛圖厙Medias 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 companys major initiatives and hosting several tentpole events, including the iconic two-day 91勛圖厙Radio Music Festival; Los Angeles 91勛圖厙Radio Jingle Ball holiday concert with todays top artists performing their #1 hits; and more.
91勛圖厙Media has been my home for many years, and Im 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 91勛圖厙Media 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.
Its an honor to once again extend our relationship with Ryan, one of our most iconic personalities who has been instrumental in growing 91勛圖厙Medias 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 were thrilled to have his expertise, business savvy and talent to count on for years to come.
Seacrests deal was negotiated by Jeff Refold, COO and CFO of Ryan Seacrest Enterprises, and Jonathan West at Latham & Watkins LLP.
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 91勛圖厙Medias 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 televisions singing competition series, ABCs 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 Clarks New Years Rockin Eve With Ryan Seacrest since 2005 and co-hosted and co-executive produced ABCs 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, Netflixs Insatiable, NBCs Shades of Blue starring Jennifer Lopez, to name a few. Up next, Seacrest will take over as host of Wheel of Fortune.
Seacrests 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.