Anderson Cooper has been with CNN for decades. And that won’t be changing anytime soon.
According to a report from Variety’s Brian Steinberg, Cooper has signed an extension to remain with the network he originally joined in 2001.
In addition to anchoring Anderson Cooper 360, the longtime CNN host also helms The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a Sunday series that airs in primetime. He also hosts a podcast for the brand, with a video version hitting the CNN FAST and direct-to-consumer platforms in recent months.
The deal to remain with CNN comes as the company has placed a renewed focus on growing its digital footprint, rather than relying solely on its linear television network to drive both its journalism efforts and revenue opportunities.
It also comes as current CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery is in the midst of sales talks with Netflix, while competitor for the bid Paramount Skydance has placed an offer of $30 per share directly to WBD shareholders in a last-ditch effort to purchase the company.
The contract extension for Cooper comes after he changed his representation from UTA in June, moving to the CAA talent agency.
Neither CNN nor CAA has responded to requests for comment as of this publication.
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