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.

Marc Bertrand: Boston Red Sox Owner’s Reasoning for Not Speaking to Media “Bull Crap”

"When you're a man in his position, you don't answer to anybody if you don't want to, and that's fine. But he will continue to be a villain, which is what he is now."

Netflix’ MLB Home Run Derby Viewership Reportedly Smallest In 23 Years

"According to reporting by Sports Business Journal, Netflix's July 13 Derby broadcast averaged 5.3 million viewers.. That's the lowest total since 2003, when ESPN drew 5.2 million for the event."

Alan Hahn Suggests MLB Take a Page From Savannah Bananas for More Interest in All Star Game Presentation

"The baseball purists will hate this, but how many people would watch it because it's kind of funny?"

VERSANT, NBCUniversal Land Multi-Year Agreements For Bundesliga Soccer U.S. Telecasts

"These partnerships with USA Sports and Telemundo mark the next phase of our strategy, combining outstanding distribution with significant commercial opportunity and bringing the Bundesliga closer to more fans across the United States than ever before."

Jonathan Hutton, Chad Withrow Program Returning Monday Following Departure From OutKick

"We will be a part of a media platform that will be massive. That's coming with the announcement in a few weeks, or a few days."

Breaking

Worldwide News Network Launches Weekend Business Reports, WTOP First Affiliate

“WWNN is not simply filling the gap left by the demise of the CBS Radio Network. We’re building something stronger and more relevant for today’s audience."

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."