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.

Hall of Fame Game Viewership On NBC Sports Highest Since 2017

"NBC's Panthers-Cardinals broadcast drew 6.99 million viewers Thursday, the network's Hall of Fame Game audience since 2021."

Steve O’Donnell: Goal Is NASCAR Becoming a Network “Must-Have” Property

"Right now I'd say, we're a nice to have sport. When you look at networks and everything, not a must have."

ESPN Launches Second Season of ‘Official Visit with Rece Davis’

"This year we wanted to push even further — getting Rece out of the studio and into the real spaces where these coaches and players live their lives."

Danny Parkins: Luke Kuechly A “Unique” Hire For Netflix NFL Broadcasts

"People said he aced the audition. I can't wait to watch him."

Cumulus Media Adds Tom Goslowski to Buffalo Bills Programming on The Score 1260

"I am thrilled to be back at The Score 1260 and I'm looking forward to talking to Central New York sports fans before and after Bills games this season."

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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.