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.

YouTube Reportedly Could Be Without Any NFL Games This Season

"YouTube had been in talks with the NFL to broadcast as many as five games in 2026. However, those negotiations have since stalled."

iHeartMedia Names Michael Johnson Jr Sports/Talk Program Director New Haven, Hartford

"I am eager to grow all of the stations, deepen the connections with listeners and continue expanding our digital presence."

Why Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Was More Tribute Than Sports Debate

"The ratio between current discussion and recycled nostalgia felt completely out of balance. This approach seemed better suited for a podcast audience than a network television production."

FOX Sports, Cosm Partner for Shared Reality Viewing of FIFA World Cup 2026

"We are thrilled to collaborate with FOX Sports to super-serve fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026."

Is the Recent Sports Viewership Growth Too Good To Be True?

"The danger comes when inflated or expanded definitions of “viewership” become accepted without context. Because eventually those expectations become baked into rights fees, ad sales, staffing decisions, and long-term business strategy."

Breaking

CBS Sports Adds Kyle Long To ‘The NFL Today’ Program

"Kyle brings an infectious energy, relentless passion and deep knowledge of the game and is not shy about sharing his opinions."

Former X Head Of Content Brett Weitz Named CEO of All-Sports Social Media Platform BZZR

"I've spent my career at the intersection of sports, culture, and content, and couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to help grow this platform into an All Sports/No Noise destination."

Jesse Garcia Named Program Director of K105 in Fort Wayne

"He knows the format, he knows our company, and he knows how to connect with listeners."

Barstool Sports’ ‘Spittin’ Chiclets’ Awarded Spotify Bronze Creator Milestone Award

"The Bronze award acknowledges podcasts that have surpassed 100 million all-time streams on Spotify — or 50 million in emerging markets."