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.

Nielsen Executive Admits More Change Needed To Address Future of Diary Use in Markets

"We have some additional hills to climb. We do need to think about something that’s more substantive change to be able to address these issues."

Can Podcasts Be Defined Better for Advertisers in 2026 and Beyond?

"Audiences aren’t sitting around wondering whether they’re consuming a podcast, a video show, a digital broadcast, or creator content. They’re just hitting play."

ESPN Digital, Social Earns Strongest Month Yet Reaching 82% of U.S. Adults

"Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, total unique fan reach jumped 8% compared to April 2025 — growing from the 196.6 million reported in March."

NBA Reportedly Hires Matt Volk as Newly Created General Manager of Local Media

"Volk arrives from NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh, where he served as COO for three years. He will lead a newly formed local media group covering both the NBA and WNBA."

Andrew Williams Details His Vision Behind Building 97.1 The Fan in Los Angeles

"I wanted all our people in this building. They are in this studio and conversing around the halls. That means something in the sense of trying to build something brand new."

Breaking

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes for Comments Regarding Lane Johnson’s Mental Health

"The biggest regret that I have for all of this is the fact that it may have given people that wanted to open the door to seek help a reason to pause and hesitate and not do so."

Joe Rogan and Spotify Renew The Joe Rogan Experience Deal

“The partnership with Spotify has been an amazing fit, and they’re incredible to work with. I’m extremely happy and excited to continue with them for years to come.”

The Volume Adds ‘Calm Down’ with Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson Podcast

"I could not be more excited to bring two of the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment to The Volume."

Shows From Dan Bongino, The Daily Wire See September Increases in Podtrac Podcast Rankings

In the Top Podcasts by US Unique Monthly Audience category, the top nine shows remained unchanged from August.