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.

Sunday Night Baseball Deserved a Better Send off on ESPN

"Most talent in media don’t get the goodbye show, but ESPN had an opportunity to draw in audiences for a final send-off"

Toast to 10: Sports Radio Reflects On The Impact Of Barrett Media

"Barrett Media continues to be the leading industry brand covering sports radio and the personalities that encompass the format"

How Ariel Helwani Became the Uncrowned King of Combat Sports Journalism

"If I was told that my career was over today, I would be very upset. I don’t feel like I’ve made it, not anywhere near making it"

How Did Pat McAfee Become Irreplaceable for ESPN?

"McAfee serves as a blueprint for creators on how to succeed without compromising. He marches to his own beat and drives his own agenda, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit every network covets"

Why Sports Radio Talent Should Heed the Warning Sent Last Week

"Your contract from your company is a double-edged sword. Sports radio, this is not just a wake-up call to look inward at your content, but also a warning to your future."

Breaking

Suno Inks Global Licensing Deal With BMG Music

"Artist and songwriter participation directly impacts Suno's credibility and long-term viability."

Katie Nolan: Comments About WFAN’s Boomer Esiason Were Part of a Bit, Joke

"I saw a lot of people get very mad about the Boomer [Esiason] stuff. That I was like, did you miss that this was obviously a bit? But yes is the answer. They did. We were just joking, you guys."

Clay Travis: Selling OutKick Didn’t Change My View of Business, It Reinforced It

"If you have this great fortune and you don't have to go to work, you don't have to do any more of what you are doing, and you still want to do it? Man, that's awesome."

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy Plots Lawsuit Over FCC Local TV Ownership Changes

"It doesn’t make any sense, other than you want to circumvent Congressional law.”