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.

Paramount Deal For Warner Bros. Discovery Paused By Court Order Till August 3

"Today’s decision is an important victory for ⁠all those who would be hurt by this merger, and I look forward to continuing to fight this case."

Boomer Esiason: Leaving ‘The NFL Today’ Was a “Lifesaver” for Me

"I couldn't have been any more pleased or happier with the way that I was going out. I didn't even consider wanting to go another year, while I know that other people did. But for me, I was done."

Hard Knocks In Season Version Reportedly Has Uncertain Future

"The Seahawks and Patriots are already set for the 2026 and 2027 preseason editions per the NFL."

AEW CEO Tony Khan Welcome To Paramount Ownership Of Warner Bros. Discovery

"I think HBO Max and Paramount are going to be much stronger and far more competitive together in the streaming space than they are separately."

Chuck Powell: “In the Dark” on Future of ‘Chuck & Buck’ Following Bucky Jacobsen Departure From KJR

"I'm going to tell you this right now, KJR/iHeart, we don't get right on things. There are a lot of great things about this radio station. One of them is not getting right on it. Being right on the ball."

Breaking

Worldwide News Network Launches Weekend Business Reports, WTOP First Affiliate

“WWNN is not simply filling the gap left by the demise of the CBS Radio Network. We’re building something stronger and more relevant for today’s audience."

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."