Tom Llamas Named Anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’
Published On Mar 5, 2025, 2:35 PM
Tom Llamas has been named the new anchor for NBC's flagship news program, "NBC Nightly News," succeeding Lester Holt, who announced his retirement last month. Llamas, who has previously been the anchor of NBC News Now, will take over this summer. The evening news program continues to draw substantial viewership, averaging 6.3 million per night, although it trails behind ABC's "World News Tonight."
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Llamas' transition to the anchor position might rejuvenate interest in NBC Nightly News, especially as the network shifts its leadership in a highly competitive market. If Llamas can attract younger viewers and innovate the broadcast format, this could lead to increased advertising revenue.
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