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.

Joy Taylor Joins Urban One Launching ‘The Daily Play’ Podcast

"I wanted to create something fast, focused, and always authentic. Sports fans are busy, but they want the context behind the conversation."

Why Jason Whitlock is Fearless, Unapologetic, and Comfortable Challenging Sports Media’s Biggest Voices

"Sports media thinks that I hate them, and I don’t. I’m a critic. If anyone legitimately listens to what I have to say, I criticize myself more harshly than anyone else."

How the NFL Schedule Release Can Be Sports Radio’s Multiplatform Success Story

"The NFL schedule release is a test of a station’s ability to think like a modern content brand. It rewards preparation, creativity, and responsiveness. Those that treat it as just another news item will continue to fall behind."

FOX Sports Gets Creative With ‘World Cup Watcher’ Paid Job Posting

"One engaged applicant will get the job of a lifetime to experience and celebrate every story, every nation and every exhilarating moment that defines the beautiful game."

Hannah Storm Joins ESPN’s WNBA Coverage for League’s 30th Anniversary

"We are proud to continue raising the bar for WNBA coverage as the league enters its historic 30th season."

Breaking

WBBM Newsradio’s Bernie Tafoya Announces Retirement

"Not many people are as privileged and blessed as I have been to reach those milestones."

Boston Red Sox Reportedly Extend TV Play By Play Voice Dave O’Brien

"This marks O'Brien's 10th season with NESN, following nine years in the Red Sox radio booth. His current deal was due to expire at the end of this season."

British Producer William Orbit Dead Age Sixty-Nine

"Electronic music lost a pioneering architect."

Ed Levine Steps Down from Galaxy Media After 36 Years

"I have no intention of retiring from businesses. Experiential media and live events have an incredibly bright future."