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.

WWE Press Conferences Are Always About the Storyline, Even in Their Absence

"As an entertainment company, you get to choose how you entertain your audience"

How Paul Finebaum Became an SEC Powerhouse as College Football Grew at ESPN

"Radio is often very cookie-cutter. I don't think I could get a job today if I was looking for one at a radio station"

MLB Speedway Classic a Swing and a Miss for Baseball and FOX Sports

"If Major League Baseball was looking for a ‘Field of Dreams’ moment, the result was a nightmare"

Does Shannon Sharpe Have Options Following ESPN Dismissal?

"The answer today may be different in two days, two months, or even two years. Time heals all wounds, and oftentimes people forgive, though never forget"

How Danny Parkins Stays Focused on Building the “Cubs for a Cure” Radiothon at 670 The Score

"The radiothon is a massive undertaking, but having a partner like the Cubs behind it — that was the holy bleep moment."

Breaking

ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

Michelle Beadle To Co-Host New Program With Matthew Berry on Roku

"He did have an offer I couldn’t refuse. The opportunity to do TV daily, and laugh, was a no-brainer. Plus, if you don’t like it, Mo and I blame Matthew."

SiriusXM Director Jordan Greenberg Departing For PWHL

"The countless adventures, friends, experiences, and knowledge I’ll take from that journey are immeasurable."

102.5 The Game Tabs Nick Frazier, Connor Nute As New Hosts Of ‘Next Man Up’

"They are young voices and have a lot of great ideas that this market has been missing. I think they are going to continue to add to not only our team here at 102.5 The Game, but the market as well."