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 Phil Mackey Digitally Evolved Sports Radio Into SKOR North

“We've got to think more about content and brand across all of the platforms, even if radio remains our core business and our legacy business.”

Which Michael Jordan Will Show Up on the NBA on NBC?

"NBC is keeping the audience guessing, and that’s the smartest play of all."

How Tyrone Johnson Knew His Time With 97.5 the Fanatic Was Coming to an End

“I don't think failure was a certainty, but I didn’t get everything that I asked for.”

How Sports Radio Can Score More Sports Fans For Free

"Why aren't more radio stations saying with added emphasis, “Don’t pay anything—listen to all the action here?"

How The Ticket Continues To Dominate the Metroplex Under Jeff Catlin

“Our guys are no different than the listeners. We were just the ones lucky enough to get the transmitter.”

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."