Turner Broadcasting promoted John Harran and Michael Quigley on Monday.
Harran was given the newly created role of senior vice president of business & product development; he was previously vice president of business development & multi-platform distribution. In the new job, Harran is responsible for the distribution strategy for Turner’s TV Everywhere initiative.
He’ll also explore distribution for Turner content with partners in the EST, SVOD and OTT spaces, as well as help develop and distribute advanced product opportunities, such as March Madness Live and CNN GO. Harran also oversees Turner Private Networks.
Quigley was promoted to senior vice president of brand distribution; he had been vice president, business development & multi-platform distribution. Quigley will oversee all account management responsibilities and strategic content distribution initiatives with major linear affiliate partners.
Both will report to Jennifer Mirgorod, executive vice president of Brand Distribution.
“John and Michael are skilled leaders with tremendous experience in the distribution industry, proven track records of innovating and executing strategic business initiatives across Turner’s brands, as well as a deep knowledge of the digital and technology industries which are imperative in the changing TV landscape,” Mirgorods said. “I have complete confidence that Michael and John will implement creative revenue-generating business strategies that help drive our business forward and bring added value to Turner’s portfolio on all platforms.”