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.

Meet The Podcasters: Andrew Samson, The Volume

"Once you understand that a successful podcast benefits from being in the moment, talking about what's happening now just like they do in sports; then you can use those same strategies successfully."

What Sports Radio Can Learn From Jon Gruden

"It continues to baffle me how hard it is for sports radio stations to figure out that the best form of advertising your brand is through your listeners."

Sports Gambling: Are Broadcasters Doing Enough To Prepare and Protect Talent?

“I'm not saying it (social media backlash) would never happen, but I think our hosts are very cautious in giving out their thoughts and their picks."

Meet The Podcasters: Will Pearson, iHeartPodcasts

"In radio, the reality is it's actually still reaching about 90% of Americans. Of course, industries evolve and you look for ways to operate more efficiently and effectively. For us, that is the reason that our podcast division is able to reach so many people. "

Who Replaces Dan Bernstein At 670 The Score?

"I reached out and spoke with several current and former Audacy employees with ties to the brand and the market. The lone question I asked all was, “Who should replace Dan Bernstein?”

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."