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.

Why Matt Flynn Reconsidered Coming ‘Off the Bench’ at 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge

“There are not many people I would have agreed to do it with besides Jacob Hester.”

Can Sports Radio Avoid Being Part of the Summer Swoon

"Every step forward is a leap toward a bigger goal. Success—even during the summer swoon—awaits those who dare to try."

How Ali Mac Landed in Mornings at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta

“I’m not taking it for granted, and this is where I want to be for many years.”

Why ‘Around the Horn’ Lasted Longer Than It Should Have on ESPN

"The show was not cinema. The program was not a Picasso, but it was never meant to be."

Why Dari Nowkhah Is Coming Home To Play For The Ref

“You’re not talking sports for three hours every single day, and I’m good with that."

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Stanley Cup Final Average Viewership Highest Since 2019

"The Stanley Cup Final capped a historic postseason across ESPN platforms, as ESPN delivered its most-watched Stanley Cup Playoffs ever (1994-2002, 2021-present)."

Hubbard Renews KVJ Show on WRMF West Palm Beach

"KVJ has always been family but so has Hubbard,"

Why Sports Radio Cannot Ignore The FIFA World Cup This Summer

"When millions of people are tuning in to the biggest sporting event on the planet, hosted in your own backyard, sports radio doesn't have the luxury of pretending it isn't happening."

Ten Years Of Locked On: The Rise of a Podcast Empire Eyeing Its Next Chapter

"There's a tendency that businesses have to hold things close to the vest... David and I don't believe that's a good strategy. Telling our story is important for everyone involved with Locked On."