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.

What Sports Radio Can Learn From Jon Gruden

"It continues to baffle me how hard it is for sports radio stations to figure out that the best form of advertising your brand is through your listeners."

Sports Gambling: Are Broadcasters Doing Enough To Prepare and Protect Talent?

“I'm not saying it (social media backlash) would never happen, but I think our hosts are very cautious in giving out their thoughts and their picks."

Meet The Podcasters: Will Pearson, iHeartPodcasts

"In radio, the reality is it's actually still reaching about 90% of Americans. Of course, industries evolve and you look for ways to operate more efficiently and effectively. For us, that is the reason that our podcast division is able to reach so many people. "

Who Replaces Dan Bernstein At 670 The Score?

"I reached out and spoke with several current and former Audacy employees with ties to the brand and the market. The lone question I asked all was, “Who should replace Dan Bernstein?”

Peter Rosenberg Continues To Evolve Through Changes in Radio and Entertainment

"I have built a good enough name and reputation over the last 18 years in this market to find a microphone somewhere.”

Breaking

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."

Larry Elder, Mike Gallagher, Hugh Hewitt to Host Salem Election Night Coverage

"Our team will be there as the results come in, bringing audiences the reporting and analysis they need to understand what is happening across the country."