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.

Andy Pollin Announces Departure From ESPN 630 Washington D.C.

"As I often say, “in this business, you don’t retire, they retire you.” Cumulus just did that to me."

Boomer Esiason Selects WFAN Producer Al Dukes To Induct Him Into Radio Hall of Fame

"Al was with me since I took this job day one. Eddie left, Jerry came after Al, Craig went to jail, and me and Al have been stuck together for you know 19 years."

Marcellus Wiley Domestic Battery Charges Dropped Due To Lack of Evidence in Florida

"I am forced at 51 years young to be in a fight. A fight for my name, my children's future. Protecting their hero in their mind, because the internet is forever."

Mac Robinson Announces Departure From 92.3 The Fan Afternoon Drive Program

"I've had so many incredible experiences in my life and career, many of which are in part thanks to the station and company."

Overtime Partners With Google Gemini AI For Broadcast Production, Social Content

"This is imperative for us. You never know what’s going to happen with AI … So, just being at the beginning stages of it and really enhancing and jumping fully in has been really valuable for us as business."

Breaking

Fox News Claims Top Six Cable Programs in October Ratings

MS NOW's The Rachel Maddow Show finished seventh overall, making it the highest-rated program outside Fox News.

Ernie Johnson Announces Retirement From Inside the NBA Following This Season

"This will be my last season. Totally my decision. It's just time."

David Samson: Baseball Is No Longer “Needed” On The Radio

"You require to have baseball and radio because everybody hasn't died yet who grew up listening to baseball on the radio. But guess what? That generation is going to die at some point."

ABC World News Tonight Leads Broadcast Nightly Newscasts in October

Meanwhile, NBC Nightly News saw its best performance in three years during the month.