The Tampa Tribune names new publisher

Brian Burns

Tampa Media Group, owner of The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune, after a national search has announced Brian Burns will lead the newspaper's advertising and news operations as publisher. Burns takes over the publisher's job after the departure of Bill Barker, who is now the publisher of the Naples (Fla.) Daily News.

Burns previously was the Tribune's vice president of sales. The longtime media and advertising executive now will oversee the Tribune, The St. Petersburg Tribune, TBO.com, Centro and other properties.

In addition to his advertising experience, Burns holds several wireless and technology patents and has built media and advertising apps for publications around the country.

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