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.

Why Armen Williams Returned to Radio to Help Build Westwood One Sports

"We know what's been done and how it’s been done. What do we have to lose by doing it differently? Let’s just see what happens."

Tony Romo Doesn’t Deserve A Demotion At CBS Sports

"If CBS Sports truly feels a change is needed, they will make it. However, ratings and revenues are not declining."

Inside Doug Gottlieb’s Decision to Leave FOX Sports Radio to Focus Solely on Coaching at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

"Once the season started, I got so immersed in everything I wanted to do here. I’m a perfectionist, and it became let’s try not doing this and see how my life works."

Is Pat McAfee’s Hate for Sports Journalism Fact, Fiction or Just Entertainment?

"McAfee punches down, insulting the system while being a visitor in a house he never built—paid, of course, by The Walt Disney Company"

Stephen A. Smith Must Reel in His Straight Shooter Persona Before It’s Too Late

"Does that approach actually strengthen the Stephen A. Smith brand, or does it simply inflate the “straight shooter” ego he has built?"

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How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Streaming Has Hit Its Ceiling. Now What?

"Here's the twist. While subscriber counts stalled, fans went back to the record store."