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.

Is the Recent Sports Viewership Growth Too Good To Be True?

"The danger comes when inflated or expanded definitions of “viewership” become accepted without context. Because eventually those expectations become baked into rights fees, ad sales, staffing decisions, and long-term business strategy."

Detroit Sports Broadcaster Pat Caputo Dies After Bout With Cancer

"Today May 7th we lost Pat to cancer. Pat was surrounded by his family. Thank you for all your support."

Netflix Reportedly Earns Rights to NFL Week One Game in Australia Featuring Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

"Netflix is not a small distribution. In fact, you can make an argument it’s bigger than some of the networks."

Karl Ravech Leads Latest Foul Territory Podcast Network Expansion

"We look forward to working with Foul Territory to help get you where you want to be in the greatest game of all. Let’s go!"

104.3 The Fan Expands With Simulcast In Fort Collins Under Townsquare Partnership

"By simulcasting KKFN The Fan on 102.9 KARS, we're bringing the energy, credibility, and passion of Denver's premier sports station—featuring top talent including former Denver Broncos players—directly to our community."

Breaking

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."