Yahoo announced on Monday that ABC broadcaster Katie Couric will leave that position to join Yahoo as its global anchor. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has been focusing on news and video as she tries to advance the company, so the new hire alludes to more changes to come.
Mayer said in a statement: “Katie’s depth of experience, her intellectual curiosity, and her charisma make her the perfect choice to anchor Yahoo News and the whole Yahoo Network. Her unmatched energy, savvy, and versatility enables her to connect with audiences across the globe. News is a definitive daily habit for our users — and Katie will work with our talented editorial team to pioneer a new chapter of digital journalism.”
Couric responded: “It’s very exciting to be a part of a leading company at the intersection of content and technology. I have great admiration for Marissa Mayer and her team and their commitment to bringing news, entertainment and information to the Yahoo community across multiple platforms. Joining Yahoo offers a tremendous opportunity to reach people all around the world in the way that they’re using and consuming media today.”
Couric will continue to host her daytime talk show Katie during her work with Yahoo.
