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.

Aaron Goldhammer Explains the AM to Algorithm Evolution of ‘The Really Big Show’ on ESPN Cleveland

"We’ve realized that if we’re just going to be an AM radio station, then we are going to be out of business. We know we have to be involved in being a digital media company"

ESPN Is Testing the Line Between Personal Brand and Employer Loyalty With YouTube TV Dispute Messaging

"ESPN and YouTube TV are both missing on the messaging, and poorly at that"

Why The Radio Hall of Fame Can No Longer Ignore Podcasters

"The Radio Hall of Fame can’t keep guarding the gate to a house that’s already been remodeled. Podcasting isn’t a threat to radio’s legacy—it’s the next generation of it"

Are Athlete Podcasts Poised to Doom the Future of the Industry

"For every Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe, there’s a Brett Favre and a Dwight Howard"

Colin Cowherd Reflects On His Journey To The Radio Hall Of Fame

"I wish I was better at enjoying the moment because I feel like the last eight or nine years with iHeartRadio and FOX Sports Radio have just been unbelievably great"

Breaking

KS95 Taps Gabe & Angie For Afternoon Drive Beginning December 28

"We’re thrilled to welcome Gabe & Angie to KS95. Their energy, humor and heart on the air and off will help take afternoon drive to the next level."

The Daily Wire Barred From James Talarico Watch Party

"We are on the ground in Texas to cover James Talarico, but his campaign really doesn't want us to be."

Fox News Tops MS NOW in October YouTube Views

The network's latest performance adds to its growing digital audience, with more than 3.9 billion total video views during October.

ESPN Reportedly Taps Sergio Gonzalez From The Athletic To Lead Editorial Operations

"Gonzalez joined The Athletic in 2018 as senior managing editor of its NBA content."