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.

ESPN ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ Is Low Risk With Potential for Massive Reward

"What ESPN is betting on isn’t a one-for-one trade in raw audience. It’s momentum. It’s trajectory. It’s cultural currency. Women’s sports are no longer a novelty — they are appointment viewing for a growing, younger, and more engaged audience."

Why Jemele Hill and Cari Champion Want to Change Women’s Sports Conversations

"There’s a narrow stereotype about how women discuss sports. If you guys think we’ll be sitting around braiding each other's hair, that’s not what this is going to be about."

NBC Sports Use of Snoop Dogg at the Winter Olympics Reveals A Hidden Truth

"NBC Sports didn’t change the games. It didn’t alter the rules, the athletes or the stakes. It simply changed the lens."

T-Bob Hebert Details How Creative Culture Is Fueling ‘Wake up Barstool’ for Growth on FS1

"My first success metric is am I proud of what we just did? That’s something that can bounce from day to day, but the goal is to have fun and a good time."

Apple’s Video Podcast Shift Must Be a Wake up Call for Sports Radio

"The brands that win over the next decade won’t debate whether video matters. They’ll focus on executing it better than anyone else. They’ll understand that visibility drives discovery, discovery drives engagement, and engagement drives revenue."

Breaking

Chris Oliviero Named NYSBA Board Chair for 2027

"Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York."

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."