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.

Former ESPN, NFL Network Executive Steve Bornstein Joins Advisory Board Of New MMA Promotion

"The opportunity to advise his new global MMA league at this stage is incredibly exciting. MMA is a global sport with enormous potential, and this group is approaching it with the right combination of ambition, respect for art and the athletes and a long-term vision."

Cumulus Media Becomes First Commercial Licensee For Xperi’s AutoStage Radio Audience Measurement

"We're proud to be the first broadcaster to deploy AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium as part of our broader effort to bring new sources of audience insight to radio."

Netflix’ Biggest Challenge Isn’t Buying Sports Rights, It’s Changing Viewing Habits It Created

"Convincing millions of subscribers to abandon the on-demand habits that made Netflix the world's biggest streaming service may prove far more expensive than any rights agreement it ever signs."

Myron Medcalf Reflects on the Long Road From Sunday Morning’s to Primetime at ESPN Radio

"You see so many people doing multiple things across the network under the ESPN umbrella. I’ve certainly benefitted from that... The fact that people believe I can do this in addition to everything else, that to me why I feel so validated."

Dan Patrick: Netflix Is “Trying Too Hard” With MLB Presentations

"Netflix is trying different things. Now, sometimes you can try too hard. Sometimes you can try to dress something up, and you really don't need to."

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Country Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Recognized Officially

"Every single one of these eight honorees proves that country radio is alive and well."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Rob Miller, NEW 102.7 New York

"We win when we're leaning in on local and relatable things."

Cumulus, Audacy, iHeartMedia Share A Common Investment Problem for Radio’s Future

"Every layoff may improve the balance sheet for a quarter, but it also chips away at the product listeners fell in love with. You want to make a guaranteed human campaign count? Invest in more humans than cut costs for new technology or another podcast to purchase for your platform."

How ‘Inside Training Camp’ Is the Best Gateway to the Start of the NFL Season

"Inside Training Camp has become a summer staple on NFL Network. More importantly, it serves as a joyous reminder that the weekly drama that is NFL football has finally returned."