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.

Can Sports Media Conquer Nostalgia Better Than the NBA?

"Sports media must conquer nostalgia the complete opposite of how the NBA has approached the battlefield"

How Greg Papa Used Scars of the Past To Navigate Through KNBR Change

"I never thought I would do talk radio this long. It just fit where I could have another job in the middle of the day and then do everything around it."

The NBA Finals Silence Is Golden For Sports Fans

"We all should be thankful that—if only for this NBA Finals—sports are back... to just being sports"

What A.J. McCarron Learned From ESPN To Build ‘The Dynasty’

“I think that's how we get this thing to grow, is people leave each episode where they're like, ‘damn I learned something today.’”

Why the NBA Must Address Their Adversary From Within

"NBA Media must also be better for the league it covers, because their words matter and make more impact when you choose your spots instead of burning the house down from within"

Breaking

Ben & Skin Move to Mornings at Lonestar 92.5

"This is the exact right fit for us and what we love to do. The transition will feel seamless for longtime Lone Star listeners."

Simon Conway Exits Mornings on WFLA Orlando

"I never thought I’d be the last host."

KRMG Swaps FM Frequencies With Mix in Tulsa

“This move is about maximizing opportunity for both our listeners and our advertising partners."

Tiff Potter Joins Q102 Cincinnati After Kiss 107.1 Exit

"This next chapter is still very much under construction, and I don't know exactly what this show will become yet—but that's part of the fun,"