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 Rich Shertenlieb Turned a Career Setback Into a Boston Sports Radio Comeback at WEEI

"I love Boston sports. It’s the format that I’m the most comfortable with. I’ve been lucky enough to do sports radio at the highest levels, and I know that Mike Thomas programs the format better than anyone else."

When Sports Get Pricy, Political Influence Shouldn’t Be a Safety Net for Networks

"At some point, networks must stop acting like victims of disruption and start behaving like competitors within it."

ESPN Extends Sports Digital, Social Winning Streak to 57 Months In March

"ESPN led every major digital category in March. Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, unique fan reach climbed 1% year-over-year."

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"YouTube had been in talks with the NFL to broadcast as many as five games in 2026. However, those negotiations have since stalled."

iHeartMedia Names Michael Johnson Jr Sports/Talk Program Director New Haven, Hartford

"I am eager to grow all of the stations, deepen the connections with listeners and continue expanding our digital presence."

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Paramount Executive: UFC Audience on Paramount+ Is 15 Years Younger Than Average Audience on Platform

"We have found that on average, the folks watching UFC on Paramount+ are 15 years younger than our average audience before UFC, so for us that’s a massive unlock."

Fox News Leads Cable News Counterparts in May Ratings

The Five remained the top-rated show in all of cable news.

Stephen A. Smith Added to Star-Studded News Media Lineup at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"Today, the full schedule for the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point to Point Marketing has been released."

2026 Radio Mercury Awards Spotlights Audio Advertising’s Most Creative Campaigns

"Great radio creative begins with great writing."