The Associated Press announced Thursday the company will consolidate management of its newspaper, new media and broadcast business units, Editor & Publisher reported.

AP President and CEO Tom Curley said the newly created position of senior vice president and chief revenue officer will be in charge of the unified sales and marketing department. Tom Brettigen has been appointed to this role.

Brettigen, formerly senior vice president heading up the Global Newspaper Markets department, will oversee global sales and marketing operations, E&P reported.

To read a portion of the release, visit the E&P Web site here.