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.

Colin Cowherd Reflects On His Journey To The Radio Hall Of Fame

"I wish I was better at enjoying the moment because I feel like the last eight or nine years with iHeartRadio and FOX Sports Radio have just been unbelievably great"

Meet The Leaders: Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer & President, National Programming Group, iHeartMedia

"AI is fantastic, but you have to understand the limitations of AI. At the heart of what we do at iHeartMedia, pun intended, is we are human"

Don LaGreca Is Living a Dream With the New Jersey Devils With His ESPN New York Future Unknown

"My contract is up at the end of the year. I have seven-year-old twins, so right now every decision I make is based on what’s best for my family"

How Dick Vitale’s Fight, Faith, and Family Guided Him to an ESPN Return

"I’d like to be remembered as a guy who did everything with passion, pride, energy, and enthusiasm"

Should Mike Pereira’s Upcoming Retirement Signal The End Of The Human Rules Analyst

"AI can tell us what happened, a rules analyst like Mike Pereira can tell us why it matters"

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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.”