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.

Dan Patrick: ESPN Should “Show More Dignity” With Layoffs Approach

"The only thing that I would say is show dignity to those people in how you let them go. That's all."

Josh Pate, ‘Bussin With the Boys’ Teaming for New College Football Program on ESPN This Fall

"Those are the people that I want to be in business with for a long time. You cross your fingers that they feel the same about you."

Jon Gruden To Call Play-By-Play For Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Game

"I'm really excited about this Buccaneers team and the upcoming season. It's going to be a real thrill to be in the stadium again calling the game with one of the greatest Bucs ever! Hope to see you there!"

David Samson Unsure About Return To ‘Nothing Personal’ Program Following Family Tragedy

"I realized that what I need to do is disappear. That's my plan."

Good Karma Brands Expands Partnership With Wisconsin Athletics For Football, Basketball In Milwaukee

"We're excited to deliver the coverage, access and game-day experiences fans deserve while connecting them to the teams and traditions that make Badger Athletics such an important part of our state."

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."