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.

The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons

"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"

How J.A. Adande Explores Legacy Through Journalism and Evolution With “Dynastic”

"Dynastic fills a niche to look back and understand. I want to promote a historical understanding."

The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Controversy Is a Media Ethics Lesson To Learn From

"Skepticism is harder to shake than criticism. Once people start questioning how you obtained information instead of simply consuming it, the dynamic changes."

ESPN Must Stop Troy Aikman From Selling His Access To Other NFL Franchises

"If the league won’t act, then networks should. Stop paying top voices if they are going to leverage the access you provide for personal gain and influence within the league. That’s not fair to teams, and in an era where the integrity of sports is constantly questioned, it’s certainly not fair to fans."

How Emmanuel Acho Built Speakeasy’s Success By Embracing Digital Community and Leaving Network Television Behind

"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."

Breaking

Mike Ditka, Longtime NFL Player, Coach and Analyst, Dies at 86

"Ditka built a second career in sports media after the Bears fired him following the 1992 season."

Charles Davis Reveals He Found Out About ESPN Layoff From Social Media

"I was in the Magic Kingdom with my wife, our son and nephew. We saw it on social media right as we were about to ride Space Mountain. I cannot make that up."

Chris Simms Doesn’t Feel Mike Tomlin Will Stay Long Term With NBC Sports

"They’re paying these coaches now, if there’s a situation he likes, I don’t think he’ll turn it down. That’s just a guess."

Boomer Esiason On Radio Hall of Fame Induction: “A Very Thoughtful Night”

"I'm very glad to represent this radio station, our market, our company, and of course our team here at Boomer and Gio."