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 Steve Czaban Recovered After the End of iHeartMedia’s 97.3 The Game

"Sports radio is an expensive format. To me, when done right, it’s a durable, dependable, money-making format. Even more so now, with fewer things that get the collective eyeballs and ears at one time."

Sports Radio Programmers Weigh in on Andrew Fillipponi Quitting Stunt

"Several programmers I spoke with praised the creativity of the moment, despite concerns about timing and execution."

An iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Plays Defense While Betting on Audio’s Future

"Bigger doesn’t always mean better—especially in a media landscape where the audience, not the distributor, holds the power."

Is Sports Radio Already Too Late to the Video Podcast Boom?

"Alignment between where the audience is going and how content is delivered. The next generation of listeners isn’t choosing between audio and video; they expect both, seamlessly and on demand."

WEEI’s Constant Changes Requires Redefining How To Win in Boston Sports Radio

"The path forward isn’t about catching up—it’s about carving out something different, something that cuts through in ways the competitor doesn’t. Because in 2026, winning isn’t just about ratings books."

Breaking

Why is ESPN Silent as Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s Potential Breakup Overshadows Its First Super Bowl?

"When high-profile relationships fracture and significant dollars are involved, sometimes a mess is unavoidable."

Election Night 2026: What 10 Top News/Talk Programmers Tell Their Staffs

“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."

Buzz Brainard is Not a Radio Guy And It Works

"They call in Monday through Thursday, and then they show up on Friday. And it's always all about them."

Every Day Is Election Day in Rock Radio

"Rarely does one preset satisfy 100% of a listener’s wishes."