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.

The Campaign Stephen A. Smith Never Ran May Be His Biggest Win Yet

"If the idea of running for president was never serious, the whole exercise says less about politics and more about the media environment we now live in — one where even the possibility of a campaign can become just another tool for building a brand."

How Dan Patrick Strives for Greatness With Looming Retirement Questions To Be Answered

"It’s a bigger picture and constant. Keep moving and make it great. Make everyone else great. I’ll be doing the same thing up till that final day in Atlanta at the Super Bowl."

ESPN Has Found A New Quarterback in Pat McAfee

"McAfee didn’t just host a show during the opening of NFL free agency. He hosted the show. The show where insiders broke news, analysts delivered context, and fans turned first. That’s not just good programming. That’s positioning."

Why Drake Toll Is Sports Radio’s Most Unconventional Rising Star With Westwood One Sports

"Success is defined by community. It’s not ad revenue, social media clicks, or pay for play insights. It’s community. To me in my personal life, I know that success for me is rooted in community."

Baseball’s Biggest Global Event Still Ignores Massive Opportunity on Terrestrial Sports Radio

"For a sport built on daily dialogue and generational fandom, leaving AM/FM sports radio on the sidelines turns what should be a grand slam opportunity into yet another swing and a miss."

Breaking

WTOP Expands ‘Top News Podcast’ With Hourly Updates and Video

“This new podcast represents a natural evolution of the WTOP brand."

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."

Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

Peter Alexander On MS NOW Show Debut: I’m an ‘Advocate For the Facts’

"I like to say that Americans deserve facts, not spin."