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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.

Is FOX Sports’ AI With Colin Cowherd a Breakthrough or a Brand Risk?

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"I often wonder if those in boardrooms filled with people in positions of power are so preoccupied with whether they could create an AI tool instead of asking whether they should."

Is the FCC Overstepping With It’s Inquiry Into Sports Media Rights Agreements

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"The FCC can study the fragmentation of sports television all it wants. The fragmentation isn’t the problem. It’s the business model. And that model isn’t broken."

How Gregg Giannotti Helped Elevate ‘Boomer & Gio’ to the Top Morning Show in Sports Radio at WFAN

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"I want the show to be enough for me, so I’m really focused on the foundational things in my life which includes the job. If I started slipping or not caring as much, the amount of people that affects outside of me. That’s the motivation when the alarm goes off."

Sports Talk Shouldn’t Fear Political Discussion, It Should Fear Political Predictability

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"The question isn’t whether political conversation should appear, but whether shows and talent allow themselves to be defined by it."

Cole Wright Is Living a Dream Covering the Chicago Cubs With Marquee Sports Network

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"It’s important that I know what’s going on and keeping the people informed yet entertained. I like to be on the same level as the fans, because that’s truly what I am. A fan."
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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

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"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

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"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

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"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

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"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."