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.

Why WDAE Shifting to 95.7 FM Is Sports Radio’s Latest Validation Statement

"This moment represents more than a frequency change. It reflects belief. Belief in local voices. Belief in sales execution. Belief that sports fans deserve a full-strength megaphone in their own backyard."

How Sports Radio Can Get off the Bench as AI Transforms the Live Game Experience

"If sports radio truly believes its hosts are the most trusted voices in the market, then the time has come to prove it — not after the game, not the next morning, but live, in the moment, as part of the experience itself."

Dan Patrick Is Sounding the Alarm About the Waning Interest in the NBA

"Leagues can survive temporary ratings dips and negative media cycles. What they can’t survive is indifference. Indifference creeps in when fans start asking, “Is he playing?” before they ask, “What time is tipoff?”

How Kevin O’Connor Is Expanding Yahoo Sports’ Coverage of the NBA Into All Star Weekend

"I don’t think I do what ‘Woj,’ Shams, or any of the great people who have come through Yahoo have done. I came here to collectively build something great, and I feel we are."

Stephen A. Smith and His Dangerous Myth of Being Untouchable

"Smith has every right to defend himself. He has every right to clarify his words. But daring the world — and, by extension, your employers — to silence you is not strength. It’s hubris."

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”