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 Mike Salk Celebrates Seattle Sports Success While Evolving for a New Generation

"People sure seem to know the show and station around the city. Whether Nielsen says that or not, I don’t really care"

How Sports Radio Can Change the Playbook on the Holiday Music Format Flips

"This holiday season, don’t just watch the ratings slide toward jingles and bells. Fight for every listener"

Three Lessons ESPN Taught Other Networks for Their Upcoming Carriage Disputes

"Was there anything to learn from this dispute that ESPN and other sports networks can change their approach next time? Because there will be a next time"

Why MLB Cannot Consider Moving the World Series To Other Networks

"In a time when every sport is chasing the next billion-dollar deal, baseball should remember what truly built its value — consistency, familiarity, and trust"

Have Sports Media and Fans Forgotten What ESPN Is?

"Sports was meant to be the escape, and the programming direction of ESPN serves as exhibit A of that escape"

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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.”