John Mamola

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John Mamola is the sports editor and columnist for Barrett Media. He brings over two decades of experience (Chicago, Tampa/St Petersburg) in the broadcast industry with expertise in brand management, sales, promotions, producing, imaging, hosting, talent coaching, talent development, web development, social media strategy and design, video production, creative writing, partnership building, communication/networking with a long track record of growth and success.  Honored to be a five-time recognized top 20 program director in a major market via Barrett Media and honored internally multiple times as station/brand of the year (Tampa, FL) and employee of the month (Tampa, FL). Connect with John by email at John@BarrettMedia.com.

Exclusive articles:

Why Is Sports Media Taking the Hype Out of the NBA and NHL Finals?

"Sports media used to focus on storylines, not market size. Sports media used to focus on matchups, not television ratings."

Kayla Anderson Details Exit From 104.5 The Zone in Search for Next Opportunity

"It is sad, and I would be lying if I were to say I wasn't sad that it ended like that."

Why Ryan Clark Needs to Pivot Now More Than Ever

"For Ryan Clark, these past two weeks have severely damaged the credibility he has built over the past decade with ESPN."

Why Matt Flynn Reconsidered Coming ‘Off the Bench’ at 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge

“There are not many people I would have agreed to do it with besides Jacob Hester.”

Can Sports Radio Avoid Being Part of the Summer Swoon

"Every step forward is a leap toward a bigger goal. Success—even during the summer swoon—awaits those who dare to try."

Breaking

Y98 St. Louis Has Unveiled Its New Weekday Lineup

Anchored by “The Bret Mega Show’ in morning drive, the new lineup includes a shift for Julie Tristan and Jake Baungartner.

104.5 WOKV, 580 WDBO Add Florida’s Voice Radio to Daily Lineup

"This is a major milestone for Florida's Voice."

Fred Toucher: Bill Simmons Is Not Sticking up for Boston on Bill Belichick

"You got to be like, ‘That was ridiculous. What the hell are you doing?’"

Jeff Pearlman: Bill Simmons Surrendered Being a Journalist a Long Time Ago

"I really hate hearing Bill Simmons question anyone’s journalistic integrity when that guy has shown literally zero journalistic integrity throughout his career."