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.

DAZN Strikes Exclusive Partnership Becoming Streaming Home For YES Network, MSG Networks

"The New York sports landscape has a rich heritage of teams and DAZN is honored to partner with both the YES Network and MSG Networks to become their exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home."

The Kyle Shanahan News Timeline Exposed Sports Media’s Biggest Credibility Problem

"If the people with the best access aren't willing to report one of the biggest stories in the NFL until the team decides it's time, then they're no longer setting the news agenda."

How LeBron James Arrival Ignited Renewed Radio Tension Between 97.5 The Fanatic, 94WIP

"I’m not looking to pick fights. However, when I hear or see something that puts me over the line, enough is enough. When I hit a boiling point with their nonsense is when I choose to chirp about it."

Eddie Olczyk Stepping Down From Seattle Kraken Television Broadcasts

"Everything has revolved around my hockey career since 1988 when I got married to my wife. Everything has been centered around my schedule. Well, that’s changing. And now’s the time."

Mike Ryan: ESPN Has Become a Full “Propaganda Arm” for the NFL, Media Rights Partners

"They are full on propaganda arm. They are financially incentivized to keep that shield clean. I do think that in depth reporting on the NFL that paints it potentially in a negative light won't be coming from ESPN anymore."

Breaking

David Berson Announces Skydance Global Sports Group Leadership Team

"Jeff Gerttula, Craig Barry, Patty Power and Dan Weinberg anchor his new leadership team according to an internal memo Thursday."

106.5 The Wolf Tabs Mo & Styckman for Afternoon Drive

Nick Russo previously hosted afternoons at the Kansas City station but exited the position earlier this year.

MS NOW Hires Paula Reid as New Chief White House Reporter

Reid joins MS NOW after spending five years at CNN, where she departed in July.

Troy Aikman Says He’s 50/50 On Returning To Television Next Season

"I guess I’m still getting my head around how I got to this position."