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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.

How Steve Czaban Recovered After the End of iHeartMedia’s 97.3 The Game

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"Sports radio is an expensive format. To me, when done right, it’s a durable, dependable, money-making format. Even more so now, with fewer things that get the collective eyeballs and ears at one time."

Sports Radio Programmers Weigh in on Andrew Fillipponi Quitting Stunt

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"Several programmers I spoke with praised the creativity of the moment, despite concerns about timing and execution."

An iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Plays Defense While Betting on Audio’s Future

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"Bigger doesn’t always mean better—especially in a media landscape where the audience, not the distributor, holds the power."

Is Sports Radio Already Too Late to the Video Podcast Boom?

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"Alignment between where the audience is going and how content is delivered. The next generation of listeners isn’t choosing between audio and video; they expect both, seamlessly and on demand."

WEEI’s Constant Changes Requires Redefining How To Win in Boston Sports Radio

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"The path forward isn’t about catching up—it’s about carving out something different, something that cuts through in ways the competitor doesn’t. Because in 2026, winning isn’t just about ratings books."
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Steve O’Donnell: Goal Is NASCAR Becoming a Network “Must-Have” Property

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

Classic Country Radio Returns to 92.5 Mobile Market

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"The Classic Country format directly challenges two established country competitors in the footprint"

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

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"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."

iHeartMedia Strikes Video Podcast Deal With Disney+ and Hulu

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"Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts."