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.

Sports Media’s Business Lesson Behind Dane Moore’s Public Rejection to ESPN

"Creators spend years hoping their work gets noticed by platforms that reach millions of people. When that opportunity presents itself, most don’t treat it like a political statement. They treat it like a stepping stone."

Why Pierre Bouvard Believes Sports Radio Is One of Audio’s Most Attractive and Important Formats

"There is so much new breaking news every day in the world of sports. It’s not playing ‘Stairway to Heaven’ again. Literally, every time you tune in there is something new going on."

Why NBC Sports’ Nostalgia Broadcasts Are Roadmaps for Others To Replicate

"The industry spends so much time chasing what’s next — new platforms, new angles, new metrics — that it sometimes forgets what worked. A well-timed throwback isn’t regression. It’s perspective."

Inside What Makes Mitch Rosen, Paul Mason America’s Top Sports Radio Programmers

"For Rosen and Mason, Barrett Media recognition is appreciated, but it is not the destination. It is a byproduct. A reflection of culture. Of collaboration. Of hiring talented people and giving them the room — and responsibility — to create."

Three Minutes Is Exposing Sports Radio’s Biggest Weaknesses in Nielsen Measurement

"This isn’t about blaming Nielsen. It’s about accepting the environment we’re in. Digital platforms didn’t wait for radio to adjust. They trained audiences to expect immediacy. They reward speed, clarity, and payoff. Now traditional measurement reflects those expectations."

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Ernie Johnson Hints He Has “A Couple” Of Ideas For His Successor On Inside the NBA

"Whoever it is, the show will be in great hands. Obviously, I got a couple of people in mind, but I don't really feel like I need to share that."

Pat McAfee Show Sees Record Viewership For October 2026 On ESPN

"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."

RCS Worldwide Names Tammy Halcomb and Merideth Kelly to Executive Roles

“Tammy and Merideth represent exactly the kind of bold, experienced leadership that will carry RCS Worldwide forward."

How Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW Plan to Cover the 2026 Midterm Elections

The networks will deploy their top anchors, political analysts, and correspondents to follow races nationwide.