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.

Brandon Tierney Has No Regrets Exiting WFAN Amid Craig Carton’s Return

"This show is absolutely deserving to be on WFAN."

Is Westwood One Sports the Change Needed for an Evolving Sports Radio Industry?

"In a business that keeps recycling the same voices while wondering why audiences age out, this lineup represents a calculated disruption"

Is Netflix’s Podcast Shopping Spree a Giant Gamble for Creators?

"Creators are trading a guaranteed check for a partnership with an unproven player—one that may even put barriers between them and the audience they’ve spent years building"

How Adam Lefkoe’s Versatility Gives TNT Sports A College Football Playoff Edge

"My goal is to keep being curious. Sometimes people get callous and have covered a sport for so long that they believe they are the arbiter of it. I feel as if I’m always the guest and make good dinner conversation"

It’s Time for ESPN To Attempt an AI Alt Cast

"Disney, ESPN’s parent, has a long history of embracing new technologies and creating integrated entertainment ecosystems. AI in sports broadcasting aligns perfectly with this philosophy"

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No Timetable on Tony Romo’s Future With CBS Sports According to President David Berson

"I hope you can respect and appreciate that this is a personal matter and a legal one for Tony, so I can't speak to that aspect of things. What I can say is it's an evolving situation, and therefore we're still assessing."

77 WABC Adding Additional FM Translator on Long Island

The station was already heard on 107.1 FM on Long Island.

WRHI Expands Palmetto Mornings With New Local Hosts and Co-Hosts

WRHI is expanding Palmetto Mornings with a broader lineup...

iHeartMedia CEO: We Have a ‘Radio Monetization Challenge’, Not an Audience Challenge

“Unlike other traditional media, we have more users of broadcast radio today than we did 20 years ago."