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.

104.3 The Fan Expands With Simulcast In Fort Collins Under Townsquare Partnership

"By simulcasting KKFN The Fan on 102.9 KARS, we're bringing the energy, credibility, and passion of Denver's premier sports station—featuring top talent including former Denver Broncos players—directly to our community."

How CW Sports Found Its Streaming Solution Through ESPN

"There are a lot of partners that we could have gone with and did talk to. Ultimately, the partner that we found to be the best path forward was working with the worldwide leader."

MLB National Average Game Viewership Best Since 2017

"MLB is averaging 2.28 million viewers per game across ESPN, FOX Sports, NBC Sports, and Netflix."

Prime Video’s Cassidy Hubbarth Launching Podcast With WNBA Star Skylar Diggins

"With ANDMOM, we're building a space where women can speak openly about what they're going through, support one another, and feel less pressure to hide parts of their story."

Edison Research: 13-34 Year Old Demographic Spend Most Daily Time Listening to Audio

"Adults 18+ averaged three hours and 54 minutes per day in Q4 2025. Moreover, 13–34 year-olds outpace that demographic by more than 30 minutes."

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."