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.

Why Mark Schlereth Feels No Pressure While Building an Audience on FS1 ‘Breakfast Ball’

"What we're trying to present is an alternative. Something new, something fresh. Building a show and finding an audience it just takes time."

Meet The Podcasters: Richelle Markazene, Omaha Productions

"We have always looked at our audio part of the company and our audio slate as one that we are not only free too, but also would like to stand outside of a football."

The ESPN Pat McAfee Question: When Is Enough, Enough?

"The real question is how far ESPN will be willing to go in the name of audience expansion and revenue—at the risk of alienating the standards of the worldwide leader."

How Paul Mason Crafted 104.5 the Zone Into a Nashville Sports Radio Titan

"I know I'm not the same person I was at any point in my career. We’re always changing and evolving, and I would think that five years from now I'll have evolved even more."

Meet The Podcasters: Courtney Hirsch, Jomboy Media

"I really believe in the future of YouTube. I think that is where our strongest community lies. As we grow, I am protective of keeping that YouTube community and that core community intact."

Breaking

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.

Dan Le Batard: Pardon the Interruption An “American Icon” Television Program

"I put Pardon the Interruption in a totally different class from all of the other takers. Because you know they love each other. It's not performative. They actually love each other."