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.

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."

Isiah Thomas Demands More Honesty, Truth From Former NBA Players As Analysts On Network Television

"If NBC is going to bring back people to talk about the game. Bring the folks who are going to be honest and tell the truth. Not this BS."

KCMO Talk Radio Becomes New Radio Affiliate For Missouri Football, Basketball

"This partnership with Cumulus Media and KCMO Talk Radio ensures our fans across the region will have a strong, consistent connection to Mizzou Football and Mizzou Men’s and Women’s Basketball all year long."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."