Christian Murphy Takes On New Post at A+E Networks

A+E Networks has named Christian Murphy, previously senior VP of network business development, as senior VP of daytime and programming partnerships.

In his new role, Murphy will report to Paul Buccieri, the president of A+E Studios and A+E Networks Portfolio Group, and Peter Olsen, the executive VP of ad sales at A+E Networks. He will leverage distribution, build audiences and generate incremental revenue through innovation, creative and commercial approaches to content creation and strategic partnerships.

Buccieri and Olsen commented: “As our industry continues to evolve and models change, revenue diversification through innovative and creative approaches around content and partnerships is key. While keeping creative first, Christian’s new entrepreneurial role will be an important driver in identifying, developing and testing new approaches to revenue generation from a creative content perspective.”