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 Dari Nowkhah Is Coming Home To Play For The Ref

“You’re not talking sports for three hours every single day, and I’m good with that."

Sports Media Continues To Struggle With Women’s Sports

"Sports media is just too busy aiming for drama in a bite-sized economy where clicks matter more than substance, likes are worth more than depth, and social following matters more than audience."

How T-Bob Hebert Bet On Himself Landing At Barstool Sports

“I just want to go up there and try to prove the people right who have given me this opportunity and are betting on me by just working my ass off.”

Did ESPN Send A Message To Pat McAfee By Hiring Rich Eisen?

"Why is ESPN counterprogramming themselves? Because they have to."

How Phil Mackey Digitally Evolved Sports Radio Into SKOR North

“We've got to think more about content and brand across all of the platforms, even if radio remains our core business and our legacy business.”

Breaking

John Schriffen’s Status Reportedly Unknown Regarding Immediate Future With Chicago White Sox

"We understand that it's the time of year when these questions come up, but we are focused solely on the postseason."

Fox News Edges MS NOW for Most YouTube Views in Q3

The relatively narrow gap between Fox News and MS NOW highlights the competition for digital attention

Connoisseur Media Sells 94.3 WQCM to Family Life Ministries

"We already have three other strong stations serving the market, so we were open to discussions.”

Tony Romo and CBS Sports Mutually Part Ways

"I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans."