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.

Is Westwood One Sports the Change Needed for an Evolving Sports Radio Industry?

"In a business that keeps recycling the same voices while wondering why audiences age out, this lineup represents a calculated disruption"

Is Netflix’s Podcast Shopping Spree a Giant Gamble for Creators?

"Creators are trading a guaranteed check for a partnership with an unproven player—one that may even put barriers between them and the audience they’ve spent years building"

How Adam Lefkoe’s Versatility Gives TNT Sports A College Football Playoff Edge

"My goal is to keep being curious. Sometimes people get callous and have covered a sport for so long that they believe they are the arbiter of it. I feel as if I’m always the guest and make good dinner conversation"

It’s Time for ESPN To Attempt an AI Alt Cast

"Disney, ESPN’s parent, has a long history of embracing new technologies and creating integrated entertainment ecosystems. AI in sports broadcasting aligns perfectly with this philosophy"

How Greg Hill Uses Boston’s Sports Energy To Enhance Deep Listener Ties on WEEI

"It’s always been a content business. Finally, this industry is getting smarter about it. It doesn’t matter the platform the content is consumed on. The content is always king"

Breaking

ESPN Announces Ten Exclusive NHL Games in November Streamed via ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu

"Ten exclusive games will be available across ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu."

Thursday Night Football Packers-Panthers Viewership Continues Impressive Year For Prime Video 

"Panthers-Packers extended the platform's streak of year-over-year viewership gains to seven consecutive games"

House Democrats Push for Anna Gomez Renomination Amid FCC Confirmation Fight

“Ultimately, I know that the Congress intended for this Commission to operate on a bipartisan basis, and it works best when it’s fully staffed and when it has a diversity of viewpoints, which also ensures the stability of our decisions.”

Zimmer Communications Names Mike Stern Director of Programming

"Mike is one of the most respected programming minds in our industry, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have him joining our team."