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.

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."

How Bill Reiter’s Road To 97.1 The Fan Was Anything But A Straight Line

"I want to do a great radio show. Now that I know how good of a team we have with The Fan, I’ve never been happier with a job in my entire professional life."

Why Cumulus Media’s Statement on Greg Papa’s Departure Was a Needless Mistake

"Sometimes leadership means knowing when to speak. Just as importantly, it means knowing when not to."

Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

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.