John Mamola

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John Mamola is Barrett Media's sports editor and daily sports columnist. 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. He is a five-time recognized top 20 program director in a major market via Barrett Medi's Top 20 series and has been honored internally multiple times as station/brand of the year (Tampa, FL) and employee of the month (Tampa, FL) by iHeartMedia. Connect with John by email at John@BarrettMedia.com.

NBC Sports Networks Reportedly Likely Next In Line To Exit Current RSN Model

"As this landscape changes, it’s important to find ways to deliver the product in the way people are consuming the game these days. So it’s a challenge. … I think we’re all optimistic that we can get to a good place."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

97.1 The Ticket Producer Kenny Kott Passes Away At 32

"I’m going to miss him. I’m going to miss the 'Hockey Elite' information that man had. It’s a huge loss for us, because as Mike said, we are a team."

USMNT Group Stage Finale Earns 17 Million Average Viewers On FOX Sports

"The final viewership figure of 17,015,000 trails only the USMNT-Paraguay opener (18,039,000 viewers on June 12)."

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Why Radio’s AI Disclosure Debate May Already Be Dead Air

"Disclosure only matters if consumers believe there's meaningful value in knowing the difference. Based on the latest research, they're already showing they don't."

News/Talk Radio Burnout: When It’s Time to Walk Away

How do you reconnect with that first moment of love? If that love has changed, is it time to walk away on your own terms and divorce the industry?