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 Scott Masteller Is Rewriting the Playbook and Transforming 97.5 The Fanatic

"That made it really easy for me to get back into this. Knowing that if I can walk away from this at some point and realize I helped all these talents get to a better place then I’ve done something pretty good"

A Thanksgiving Blessing For Sports Media

"Sports are a healthy, enduring part of American culture, and sports media has plenty to be thankful for"

How ‘The Hardline’ Remains the Gold Standard of DFW Sports Radio on The Ticket

"When history is looking back at this era of communication, we may be the last terrestrial radio station that was a behemoth"

NBC Sports Lost the Ball on Michael Jordan’s Inclusion With the Network

"The problem is clear: the plotting, strategy, and execution failed"

How Thanksgiving Week Can Launch the Future of Your Sports Radio Station

"The part-time producer holding a weekend shift or the staffer logging hours on play-by-play broadcasts has dreams far beyond their current schedule. Have they told you? If not, ask yourself why"

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”