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.

How Paul Finebaum Became an SEC Powerhouse as College Football Grew at ESPN

"Radio is often very cookie-cutter. I don't think I could get a job today if I was looking for one at a radio station"

MLB Speedway Classic a Swing and a Miss for Baseball and FOX Sports

"If Major League Baseball was looking for a ‘Field of Dreams’ moment, the result was a nightmare"

Does Shannon Sharpe Have Options Following ESPN Dismissal?

"The answer today may be different in two days, two months, or even two years. Time heals all wounds, and oftentimes people forgive, though never forget"

How Danny Parkins Stays Focused on Building the “Cubs for a Cure” Radiothon at 670 The Score

"The radiothon is a massive undertaking, but having a partner like the Cubs behind it — that was the holy bleep moment."

Why Sports Radio Needs a Podcasting Wake up Call

"A simple truth for sports radio talent is this: if you haven’t developed a strategy to get on video and create outside of your show, the hourglass is running out of sand"

Breaking

Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."