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.

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow Open Up About Leaving OutKick, New Beginnings

"We're all fearful when you disconnect with an audience for a couple of months. This is a short-term memory span society; you don't want to be gone for too long."

Ryan Clark Out As NFL Analyst For ESPN

"Clark joined ESPN in 2015 and became a regular voice on NFL Live and Monday Night Countdown."

Michael DeCourcy Officially Retires From The Sporting News

"My wife and I moved back to Pittsburgh two years ago after having been away for 32 years. It’s our hometown, and our families live here. It’s a chance to spend more time with my wife."

Paramount Deal For Warner Bros. Discovery Paused By Court Order Till August 3

"Today’s decision is an important victory for ⁠all those who would be hurt by this merger, and I look forward to continuing to fight this case."

Breaking

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."

Throwback Nation Expands Daily to Three Connoisseur Media Stations

"Throwback Nation continues building its national footprint and affiliate base."