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.

Tony Romo Doesn’t Deserve A Demotion At CBS Sports

"If CBS Sports truly feels a change is needed, they will make it. However, ratings and revenues are not declining."

Inside Doug Gottlieb’s Decision to Leave FOX Sports Radio to Focus Solely on Coaching at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

"Once the season started, I got so immersed in everything I wanted to do here. I’m a perfectionist, and it became let’s try not doing this and see how my life works."

Is Pat McAfee’s Hate for Sports Journalism Fact, Fiction or Just Entertainment?

"McAfee punches down, insulting the system while being a visitor in a house he never built—paid, of course, by The Walt Disney Company"

Stephen A. Smith Must Reel in His Straight Shooter Persona Before It’s Too Late

"Does that approach actually strengthen the Stephen A. Smith brand, or does it simply inflate the “straight shooter” ego he has built?"

How Marc Silverman Found New Life in Building a Legacy at ESPN Chicago

"If you're self aware, care, and want to be successful. You absolutely feel the pressure to be great. I have always felt that pressure."

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Andy Pollin Announces Departure From ESPN 630 Washington D.C.

"As I often say, “in this business, you don’t retire, they retire you.” Cumulus just did that to me."

Spotify Launches AI Persona Badges for Machine-Generated Artists

"Spotify hasn't detailed exactly how its review team identifies photorealistic AI identities."

Boomer Esiason Selects WFAN Producer Al Dukes To Induct Him Into Radio Hall of Fame

"Al was with me since I took this job day one. Eddie left, Jerry came after Al, Craig went to jail, and me and Al have been stuck together for you know 19 years."

Marcellus Wiley Domestic Battery Charges Dropped Due To Lack of Evidence in Florida

"I am forced at 51 years young to be in a fight. A fight for my name, my children's future. Protecting their hero in their mind, because the internet is forever."