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.

How 92.9 The Game’s Mike Bell Created a Legacy in Atlanta in a Changing Sports Radio Business

"I don’t sit in the press box, I buy season tickets to the Falcons, and I like paying for my ticket so I can bellyache like the fan. I try to keep it real"

Fox Sports Pulled The Plug On Breakfast Ball, The Facility, Speak At The Right Time

"If FOX Sports wants to cut into ESPN’s viewership with daytime programming, there may be no better time than now to pull the plug."

WWE Is Squandering Opportunity With ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ on NBC

"The advertisement on Saturday Night's Main Event should be the WWE. Instead viewers were treated to ads surrounding medications, life insurance, and the latest food and drink sensations"

When Dan Patrick Calls Out Nielsen, Does Anyone Listen?

"If Dan Patrick can become one of the greatest storytellers in the format, it’s time for the format to begin telling its own story better"

How Dave LaGreca and the Success of ‘Busted Open’ Convinced SiriusXM to Launch Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"This has been my dream, and it's become a reality. We're not taking our foot off the pedal"

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Clay Travis Calls On Broadcasters To Push Leagues In Placing Large Signature Events On Broadcast TV

"There have been a lot of people asleep at the wheel, allowing the average sports fan to be gouged by the average sports league. I think about this all the time because eventually they'll put everything behind a paywall if they can."

Former NHL Player, MSG Network Analyst Ron Duguay Dies At 69

"Ron’s signature skating style — with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice — captivated the (Madison Square) Garden faithful."

YouTube Sets New High Water Mark as Streaming Share Hits 49.6%, Nielsen Data Shows

However, overall television usage fell 4.4% as the FIFA World Cup ended and students returned to school.

Ken Carman Questions NBA Teams Charging More To Watch “Watered Down” Regular Season Games

"I love the [Cleveland] Cavs, and they're good people over there. This has to change as soon as possible. They got to do something. This is bad."