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 CW Sports Found Its Streaming Solution Through ESPN

"There are a lot of partners that we could have gone with and did talk to. Ultimately, the partner that we found to be the best path forward was working with the worldwide leader."

MLB National Average Game Viewership Best Since 2017

"MLB is averaging 2.28 million viewers per game across ESPN, FOX Sports, NBC Sports, and Netflix."

Prime Video’s Cassidy Hubbarth Launching Podcast With WNBA Star Skylar Diggins

"With ANDMOM, we're building a space where women can speak openly about what they're going through, support one another, and feel less pressure to hide parts of their story."

Edison Research: 13-34 Year Old Demographic Spend Most Daily Time Listening to Audio

"Adults 18+ averaged three hours and 54 minutes per day in Q4 2025. Moreover, 13–34 year-olds outpace that demographic by more than 30 minutes."

Ted Turner’s Legacy Offers a Blueprint To Inspire Sports Media

"Sports media doesn’t need another Ted Turner because there will never be another one. What it does need are more leaders, executives, and on-air talents willing to channel the same fearless spirit that made him successful."

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."