Ryan Seacrest is an Emmy® Award-winning television host, radio personality, and producer who has built a prolific career across multiple media platforms, transitioning from local radio and children's television to national and international prominence.
Beginning December 2023, the 12-month partnership will see Chumba use Ryan across all marketing channels, including during the popular football season.
Ryan Seacrest will work with Classic Vacations to support their global expansion and collaborate on innovative products, marketing, and customer services. He joins the company as a Strategic Advisor.
The snack industry innovator continues its support of Ryan Seacrest Foundation, providing initiatives and donations year round from their best-selling Cookie Pop, Candy Pop and other brands.
iHeartMedia announced today that it has extended its contract with Ryan Seacrest, continuing their relationship through 2027 for his nationally syndicated radio shows.
A consortium headed by Seacrest (with partners AEG and CAA) agreed to rebrand Mark Cuban's HDNet television network as AXS TV.
Seacrest was a principal investor in the Typo keyboard, which aimed at cloning the BlackBerry physical keyboard for use with iPhone devices that launched in 2014. The Typo keyboard was discontinued in a 2015 patent settlement with Blackberry Ltd.
He is an investor and partner at Pathwater, a brand of purified water offered in a refillable aluminum bottle.
Seacrest worked with Burberry's Christopher Bailey, who designed Seacrest's suits for red carpet events, New Year's Eve, and American Idol, influencing his decision to create his own clothing line.
In conjunction with Randa Apparel & Accessories, Seacrest developed his own clothing and accessories collection, "Ryan Seacrest Distinction."
The Randa/Seacrest partnership signed an exclusive retail deal with Macy's to sell the 'Ryan Seacrest Distinction' brand, which successfully launched in 2014.
This company manufactures the suit separates, sports coats, and evening wear for the 'Ryan Seacrest Distinction' clothing line.
This company produces accessories including ties, pocket squares, belts, wallets, cufflinks, and jewelry for the 'Ryan Seacrest Distinction' clothing line.
These companies initially produced, then later added sportswear for, the dress shirts in the 'Ryan Seacrest Distinction' clothing line.
Seacrest partnered with dermatologist Harold Lancer to produce the men's skincare line Polished.
In February 2017, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation partnered with the Atlanta Braves to promote the non-profit at SunTrust Park, with Seacrest performing voice-overs for the Braves' "Welcome Home" broadcast media campaign.
Ryan John Seacrest, born on December 24, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia, began his broadcasting career early. His mother noted his childhood inclination for performing, stating he “would always have a little microphone and do shows in the house” instead of playing with traditional toys. At age 14, he attended Dunwoody High School, and by 16, he secured an internship at WSTR in Atlanta. There, he gained on-air experience, covering a weekend overnight shift when a regular DJ was unavailable. He continued with WSTR until graduating high school in 1992. Seacrest then pursued journalism at the University of Georgia, continuing his radio work at a local station in Athens, Georgia, before moving to Los Angeles at 19 to further his career.
Seacrest’s career progressed quickly through various hosting roles. In 1993, he hosted ESPN’s *Radical Outdoor Challenge*, followed by children’s game shows such as *Gladiators 2000* (1994-1996), *Wild Animal Games* (1995), and *Click* (1997). In 2002, he achieved widespread recognition as the co-host of *American Idol*, becoming the sole host the following year. This role significantly increased his public profile, with the show reaching 26 million viewers weekly. His involvement with *American Idol* spanned its original run until 2016 and returned with the revival in 2018. Concurrent to his television work, Seacrest expanded his radio presence, becoming the host of *American Top 40* in 2004 and the morning show *On Air With Ryan Seacrest* on KIIS-FM. These roles further solidified his position as a prominent figure in media.
Beyond hosting, Seacrest developed a substantial career as an executive producer and entrepreneur. In 2005, he became the executive producer and co-host of *Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve*, taking over sole hosting duties after Clark’s death in 2012. He subsequently signed a multi-year contract extension for the show. His production company, Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP), has been responsible for numerous television series, including *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* and its spin-offs, as well as the Emmy Award-winning reality series *Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution*. RSP’s success led to significant investment from firms like Thomas H. Lee Partners and Bain Capital. In 2017, he became the co-host and executive producer of *Live with Kelly and Ryan*, a role he held for six years before transitioning to become the new host of *Wheel of Fortune* in September 2024. He has also launched various business ventures, including a clothing line, “Ryan Seacrest Distinction,” and a men’s skincare line, Polished. Through the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, established in 2010, he has focused on philanthropic efforts, creating broadcast media centers in pediatric hospitals nationwide.
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