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.

Did ESPN Send A Message To Pat McAfee By Hiring Rich Eisen?

"Why is ESPN counterprogramming themselves? Because they have to."

How Phil Mackey Digitally Evolved Sports Radio Into SKOR North

“We've got to think more about content and brand across all of the platforms, even if radio remains our core business and our legacy business.”

Which Michael Jordan Will Show Up on the NBA on NBC?

"NBC is keeping the audience guessing, and that’s the smartest play of all."

How Tyrone Johnson Knew His Time With 97.5 the Fanatic Was Coming to an End

“I don't think failure was a certainty, but I didn’t get everything that I asked for.”

How Sports Radio Can Score More Sports Fans For Free

"Why aren't more radio stations saying with added emphasis, “Don’t pay anything—listen to all the action here?"

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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."

Elon Musk Makes $1 Billion Investment Into Skydance

The reported investment follows media mogul John Malone's prediction that Musk would become an investor through SpaceX.