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.

Joe DeCamara is the Bridge Connecting Philadelphia’s Sports Past and Future at 94WIP

"I don’t think people nationally understand how engrained sports are in the Philadelphia sports culture"

Could More Money, Less Work Cost Stephen A. Smith and ESPN

"When a network hands its most valuable performer the freedom to choose his lanes, it also hands over leverage it may never get back"

How Mike Salk Celebrates Seattle Sports Success While Evolving for a New Generation

"People sure seem to know the show and station around the city. Whether Nielsen says that or not, I don’t really care"

How Sports Radio Can Change the Playbook on the Holiday Music Format Flips

"This holiday season, don’t just watch the ratings slide toward jingles and bells. Fight for every listener"

Three Lessons ESPN Taught Other Networks for Their Upcoming Carriage Disputes

"Was there anything to learn from this dispute that ESPN and other sports networks can change their approach next time? Because there will be a next time"

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Versant CEO Mark Lazarus: MS NOW Not Seeing Same ‘Viewer Fatigue’ as Fox News

"I think it’s a testament to the quality of our product, to the voices that we have on there, and to the trust that our viewers have in our brands and in our talent."

Nikki Preston Joins Kiss 98.5 Morning Show

“I’m beyond excited to be returning to Western New York after more than a decade on-air in Southern California."

Chris Cuomo Considering News Media Exit: ‘I Can’t Handle What Wins’

"My desire to punch people in the face is consuming me."

Craig Carton Challenges Jeff Pearlman to a Discussion Following Comments About John Rocker Appearance

"The difference between me and you, Jeff [Pearlman], is that I've got nothing to hide. My skeletons are out there. They played out publicly. But I'm sure you got some things you don't want people to know about. So why don't we get into it?"