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.

Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"

French Open Finals Draw Lower Viewership Than Last Year’s Debut On TNT Sports

"TNT holds a 10-year, $650 million deal with Roland-Garros signed in 2025, making it the network's longest rights agreement."

Stampede Social Unveils New DM Automation for Podcaster Host-Read Ad Attributions

"We built these features so a host can set up once and run forever, and so sponsors finally get click data instead of promo code guesses."

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77 WABC’s Sid Rosenberg Elected to New York State Broadcasters’ Association Hall of Fame

"After seeing this letter tonight, it has been all worth it. To be recognized as one of my industry’s all-time greats is nothing short of surreal."

Polymarket Launches First Entertainment Podcast With Dear Media

"Our partnership with Dear Media marks a new chapter in how prediction markets capture the pulse of culture around the world."

Baltimore Ravens Name Kyle Youmans as New Radio Play-By-Play Voice

"Baltimore has been blessed with some incredibly talented and loyal play-by-play voices over its football history. My mission will be to continue that tradition with an entertaining and informative brand of content."

The Hype Machine Is Dying. Radio, Don’t Be the Last to Notice.

"Programmers should ask better discovery questions of their favorite record rep"