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.

How Scott Shapiro Navigates Change at FOX Sports Radio

"I owe it to the team to put them in the best opportunity to succeed. That’s what I’m trying to do with my commitment to the whole group."

Did Barstool Sports Pull Off the Greatest ‘Work’ in Sports Media History

"If a ban ever existed, it didn’t matter. If it never existed, it mattered even less. The narrative still drove attention, fueled conversation, and reinforced Barstool’s ability to thrive without permission, credentials, or traditional access."

Sports Radio’s Political Humor Guardrails Should Encourage Accountability, Not Overreaction

"When accountability turns into overcorrection, the industry risks teaching its voices to say less, not better. In a medium built on personality, honesty, and connection, that may be the biggest mistake of all."

How Andrew Fillipponi Welcomed the Pressure Of Covering a Pittsburgh Steelers Coaching Search

"This is a huge moment. You have your core audience, and the audience that checks in when moments like this happens. We want to give them more reasons to come back to us for smaller things, and convert them to P1 listeners."

Terry Boers Mastered the Art of Making Sports Radio Fun at 670 The Score

"Terry Boers was an entertainer, mentor, and friend to many. He knew when seriousness was required, but he also understood that sports are, at their core, wonderfully ridiculous."

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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

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