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.

Are Bad Beats Morphing Into a Bad Trend for Some in Sports Media?

"When outrage becomes a content strategy and hyperbole becomes a personality trait, creators can unintentionally incite harassment, pile-ons, and even threats toward the people they target"

How Mike Mulligan Went From Serendipity to the Spotlight at Chicago’s 670 the Score

"It’s your responsibility, and I think everyone on 670 The Score understands this, to present information. To try and live up to the people who were there before you and are going to be there after you"

Four NFL Talents Poised to Become TV’s Next Broadcast Stars

"Networks don’t need “cute”—they need NFL stars. They need energy, unpredictability, authority, and charisma, all wrapped in someone who can make fans lean forward on a Sunday morning"

ESPN Has Run Out Of Ideas, But That’s Not A Bad Thing

"At some point, we have to stop grading ESPN on the scale of what it used to be and start evaluating it on what the business demands now"

Is Craig Carton’s Return to WFAN Innovation or Another Reboot?

"At some point, major market sports radio will have to stop digging up old playbooks and start drawing new ones"

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WWE Expands Partnership With The Walt Disney Company With Two-Day Takeover At Wide World Of Sports Complex

"The takeover features The John Cena Classic on December 14 and an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide on December 15."

Michael Bennett Takes Afternoons at B101

"The last couple of weeks have been filled with ALL the emotions, and I can’t believe the amount of messages, texts, and DMs I’ve received."

Newsmax Denied Entry to Michigan Democrats’ Election Night Headquarters

"With control of the Senate at stake, shutting out a national news outlet raises serious questions about press access and transparency."

Walt Disney Company Reportedly Planning Layoffs In Efforts Towards 20% Cost Savings

"Some operations, including theme parks, TV channels and the movie studio, will reportedly feel a disproportionate impact,"