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.

Kansas City Chiefs Latest NFL Team To Partner With ProWire for Live Gameday Audio In Stadium

"Chiefs fans now have a selection of companion audio content and real-time captioning from their own devices."

ESPN Radio’s Continued Midday Void Is Creating More Questions Than Answers

"Vacant airtime doesn't build loyalty. Rotating placeholders don't help create identity. And waiting months to make a decision in one of the most competitive content environments imaginable represents something other being the 'worldwide leader.'"

Yahoo Sports’ Layoffs Underway as Company Begins Aligning To Meet New Goals

"Sources indicate to Barrett Media the cuts are not part of a cost-cutting measure by Yahoo Sports, but instead a restructure for a best path forward toward their goals."

Matt Barrie Shifts to SEC Nation Host Beginning in July on SEC Network

"I'm a college football junkie and beyond excited to host SEC Nation from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South."

YouTube Altering AI Labels Approach on Content To Be More Visible on Videos

"The goal here is context at a glance. If it looks real but was made with AI, viewers will know immediately. This is purely about giving viewers the right information at the right time."

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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."