Kevin Legrett Appointed President of iHeartMedia Sports

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, July 12, 2021

Kevin Legrett

iHeartMedia taps Kevin LeGrett to take on the role of President of iHeartMedia Sports, effective immediately. Prior to his current role as Division President and President of the Los Angeles Region for iHeartMedia, LeGrett served as Division President and Executive VP of Operations for the iHeartMedia Markets Group overseeing Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Washington, DC and with responsibility for the political strategy for the company as well. He is a 20+ year media veteran who joined iHeartMedia in 2010.

"We have assembled a one-of-a-kind, cross-platform sports portfolio that is best-in-class. We have scale. We have targetability. We have first party data. We have the best on-air talent in the business, and we have the right leader," said iHeartMedia Multi-Platform Group CEO Greg Ashlock. "Kevin's experience in broadcast, digital, experiential, podcast and sports in both national and local roles have prepared him to excel in this position and build on the momentum and unique scale and assets of iHeart."

"I am excited to harness the power of iHeartMedia Sports for clients, partners, and our local markets while expanding our offerings and leading position throughout the sports industry, building on our unique position in both audio and sports," said LeGrett.

The portfolio includes the iHeartSports Network, which provides customized local, regional and national sports content and updates across 500+ stations, reaching some 75 million people monthly; the Fox Sports Network which features syndicated shows on more than 600 stations with names such as Dan Patrick and Colin Cowherd; and 80 dedicated sports stations nationwide with 100+ NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and NCAA teams. Additionally, it features the iHeartPodcast Network -- plus a recently announced exclusive podcast agreement with the NFL.

Also announced Monday, Alexis Ginas has been named President of the iHeartMedia Los Angeles Region. LeGrett is transitioning his duties as head of the Los Angeles Region to Ginas, but will continue as Division President for the iHeartMedia Markets Group and adds the new responsibilities as the President of iHeartMedia Sports.