New publisher named at Baltimore Biz Journal

John Dinkel will be the new publisher of the Baltimore Business Journal, according to a story on the weekly newspaper’s Web site.

Dinkel, currently the publication’s advertising director, will succeed James Breiner, who is retiring next month after 11 years at the helm of the weekly newspaper, wrote reporter Robert J. Terry.

Terry wrote, “Dinkel, 36, oversees the paper’s advertising sales. In an e-mail announcing the move, Ray Shaw, chairman of American City Business Journals — the BBJ’s Charlotte-based corporate parent — credited Dinkel with ‘building the BBJ’s solid revenue base and strong sales staff.’

“Dinkel will inherit a newspaper that has boosted circulation in recent years and has expanded its marketing efforts to build the Baltimore Business Journal as a brand for business news and analysis. In an interview Tuesday, Dinkel said his top priority would be “to continue to deliver timely and compelling business news that helps our readers grow personally and professionally.”

“Dinkel also said he wants to increase the BBJ’s exposure and play a leadership role in the local business community. Dinkel, who lives in Myersville, is married and has two sons.”

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