A&E Network and Bio Channel have named a new senior vice president of publicity, Deadline.com reports. Promoted to the position is Dan Silberman, who will continue to report to Bob DeBitetto, A&E Network and Bio Channel general manager.

As publicity SVP for a group of channels including A&E, Bio and the Crime & Investigation Network, Silberman will guide corporate and trade communication strategy for the networks and oversee all consumer press efforts for the programs, including awards campaigns and talent relations.