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.

Hubbard Radio Announces Rebrand Of ‘Media That Connects’

"We are not radio, podcast or digital first. At Hubbard we are listener and customer first regardless of how they engage with our content or which medium or platform best meets the needs of our clients."

The Pat McAfee Show Signs Multi-Year Partnership With DraftKings

"Fans can expect custom segments, integrations, exciting promotions across the show’s ecosystem and more."

Russell Wilson Reportedly Joining CBS Sports

"During the Giants' bye week in December 2025, Wilson appeared as a guest analyst on The NFL Today — a move widely seen as an on-air audition."

Joe LaCroix Elevated to 105.7 The Fan Brand Manager

"We have a special group of people here in Baltimore and I can't wait to write the next chapter of The Fan's history with them."

How Tyrone Johnson Overcame Personal Struggle Leaving 97.5 the Fanatic and Landed With Craig Carton

"It was not good for me down the stretch at the Fanatic. But this was a reset that has revitalized me in wanting to do more."

Breaking

Inside The Daily Wire’s Plan Under New CEO Mike Richards

"I was like, 'This is the greatest sandbox in the world.' If you're a creative person who likes running shows and businesses, this is the ultimate place to land. There's no one else that does what we do."

Why Chris Simms Has No Interest in Following the Traditional Sports Media Playbook

"I was obsessed with football from an early age. Of course, I envisioned being the man and winning Super Bowls, never having to work again. That obviously didn't happen, but I knew media was an option."

Ed Levine Hands Galaxy Communications to Pamal Broadcasting, Bets on Events

"Let me buy a really good or start a really good event, and then is there any local media I can add to it to make it better?'"

Steve Scully on Balancing Politics and Respect on “The Briefing” at SiriusXM

""So when you try to understand the context of where we are today by understanding where we've been in the past, I think it makes it easier for many people to realize that, whatever you feel about the current political environment, this too is going to pass."