AOL Techie To Join Viacom

Erik Flannigan, VP of programming at AOL, is reportedly joining Viacom.

Flannigan is expected to lead digital efforts at MTV network’s Comedy Central and Spike TV, according to Online Media Daily.

Flannigan is credited with spearheading the AOL Music Now music store.

He handled programming for music, radio, Moviefone and television at AOL.

Mike Rich will replace Flannigan as VP and GM of AOL Music, AOL Radio, Moviefone.com and AOL Television.