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.

NFL Combine Confidential: How Sports Radio Tackles Coverage Differently

“It covers the top 300 college football players. No bowl game or all-star event matches what the combine brings.”

Breaking Barriers: What ESPN Did That Sports Radio Couldn’t

"I challenge any radio broadcasting company with any media rights partnership to attempt to replicate how Jimmy Pitaro built and positioned ESPN "

Sports Radio’s Advice on How To Navigate the ‘Dead Period’

"It’s a good time to engage the audience differently.”

Zolak & Bertrand: Lessons From a Decade of Dominance at 98.5 The Sports Hub

“To still be here 10 years later, I think it sort of speaks to our ability to get along and come at it from different perspectives"

Finding a First is Crucial for Talent Before Its Your Last

"I’ve been in your shoes, and I’ve walked a mile if not an entire marathon or two in them."

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."