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.

There Are Better Presidential Sports Media Options Than Stephen A. Smith

"Is there a needle in the sports media haystack that could find a way to win over the American populace and lead our country to greater days ahead?

Jeff Austin Is Thankful for Every Step of His Radio Journey as He Exits 1080 The Fan and Enters Retirement

"I have a lot of different interests in life, and I'm looking forward to continuing my passion for audio and for sports."

Meet The Podcasters: Andrew Samson, The Volume

"Once you understand that a successful podcast benefits from being in the moment, talking about what's happening now just like they do in sports; then you can use those same strategies successfully."

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."

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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."