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 92.9 The Game’s Mike Bell Created a Legacy in Atlanta in a Changing Sports Radio Business

"I don’t sit in the press box, I buy season tickets to the Falcons, and I like paying for my ticket so I can bellyache like the fan. I try to keep it real"

Fox Sports Pulled The Plug On Breakfast Ball, The Facility, Speak At The Right Time

"If FOX Sports wants to cut into ESPN’s viewership with daytime programming, there may be no better time than now to pull the plug."

WWE Is Squandering Opportunity With ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ on NBC

"The advertisement on Saturday Night's Main Event should be the WWE. Instead viewers were treated to ads surrounding medications, life insurance, and the latest food and drink sensations"

When Dan Patrick Calls Out Nielsen, Does Anyone Listen?

"If Dan Patrick can become one of the greatest storytellers in the format, it’s time for the format to begin telling its own story better"

How Dave LaGreca and the Success of ‘Busted Open’ Convinced SiriusXM to Launch Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"This has been my dream, and it's become a reality. We're not taking our foot off the pedal"

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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."