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.

Spotify Crosses 300 Million Premium Subscribers Beating Forecast

"We have a scale that few companies in history have reached, a business that is healthy and compounding, and opportunities only we are positioned to pursue."

Gregg Giannotti Explains Why He Didn’t Respond to Katie Nolan Criticisms: “Not a Worthy Opponent”

"I felt like we could sit this one out because these two were just not a worthy opponent. I'm not saying this now to respond and to squash them. This is just what was in my head."

Why Tony Romo Deserves A Second Chance, Not A Career Death Sentence From CBS Sports

"If one lapse in judgment is enough to erase an otherwise successful career, we're setting a standard that very few people—inside or outside of sports media—could ever hope to meet."

Sean Roberts Details The Emotional Closing of KXnO Following iHeartMedia Layoffs

"The second I got the phone call, I knew this chapter of my life is done. I went back to the building and cleaned out my office and walked out knowing that walking out was my last time walking out of the building that I grew to love."

Aaron Rodgers Critical of ‘Network’ Coverage Of Dianna Russini, Vaccination Controversies During Pat McAfee Show Appearance

"What are the networks doing? You have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level. And there's a major scandal, and it's just like nobody can fu**ing talk about it. What are we doing?"

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Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Why Catchphrases Are Not Content: A Radio Veteran’s Warning to Hosts

The catchphrase is like parsley on your plate at a fine restaurant. It adds a little specialness. The catchphrase should never be the main course.