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.

Meet The Podcasters: Mike Foss, ESPN

"Podcasts are a very intimate thing. It's an intimate one-to-one relationship with the listener. It makes sense to lean so heavily on the talent when you're marketing and presenting it.:

How Changes at 97.1 The Fan Could Test Fan Loyalty

"I love sports radio stations being bold, but I have questions."

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."

Breaking

Damon Amendolara “Didn’t Bat an Eye” in Decision To Be Dianna Russini’s First Guest on ‘The Russini Report’

"If any of my friends asked me to be on their show, I would do it. Especially my friends who have gone through what she has gone through."

Mike Tomlin Claims He Hasn’t Thought About Returning To NFL Coaching Since Joining NBC Sports

"Really hadn't thought a lot about it, really excited about my new role and working to get better each and every week."

iHeartMedia Denies Bloomberg Report of Potential Podcast Division Sale

Earlier this year, iHeartMedia reportedly held discussions with SiriusXM about a potential merger or sale.

Dianna Russini Debut Crashes BetUS Site at Launch, Thanks Supporters in Return

"To the people who picked up the phone and checked in and offered both encouragement and honest advice, from the bottom of my heart thank you."