Carson Daly Joins Saturday Today As Co-Anchor
NBC News expands Carson Daly's role to six days a week, naming him co-anchor of Saturday Today, according to Adweek. This move fills a void left by a former anchor.
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Key points from Adweek’s report
- Carson Daly is the new co-anchor of Saturday Today, starting November 7
- Daly will continue his weekday role, expanding his duties to six days a week
- CNBC has announced a new long-term agreement with Jim Cramer
- MS NOW has introduced a new brand campaign and expanded its direct-to-consumer experience
Carson Daly is taking on a new role at NBC News, joining the Saturday Today team as a co-anchor. Adweek reported that Daly will start this new position on November 7. He will work alongside other co-anchors, including Laura Jarrett, and continue his weekday duties.
Daly's expanded role is a significant development for the network, as he will now be working six days a week. He initially joined Today as the host of the Orange Room in 2013. The network's decision to appoint Daly as co-anchor of Saturday Today comes after a former anchor left the program.
The former anchor, Peter Alexander, departed the program in March and later left NBC News after more than 20 years to join MS NOW. Daly expressed enthusiasm about his new role, which is set to begin soon.
In other news, CNBC has announced a new long-term agreement with Jim Cramer, which includes plans to launch a premium subscription tier of his CNBC Investing Club in 2027. The business network has also made some executive moves, affecting its dayside programming and editorial operations.
These changes include new roles for several executives, such as Todd Bonin, who will lead Business Day, and Sandy Cannold, who will oversee the network's programming from noon to 6 p.m. ET. Other executives, including Jason Gewirtz and Anne Tironi, will take on new responsibilities.
MS NOW has introduced a new brand campaign, inspired by the power of people standing up for what they believe in. The network has also announced that its direct-to-consumer experience, MS NOW Membership, will be accessible via connected TV platforms.
Questions and answers
Who is the new co-anchor of Saturday Today?
Carson Daly is the new co-anchor of Saturday Today, according to Adweek.
What is the new brand campaign launched by MS NOW?
MS NOW's new brand campaign is titled 'Now There's More That Unites US'.
What is included in CNBC's new agreement with Jim Cramer?
CNBC's new agreement with Jim Cramer includes plans to launch a premium subscription tier of his CNBC Investing Club in 2027.
