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.

Radio Must Be Better at Telling Its Own Story

"If the power of positivity is good enough for everyone else, why not radio? "

Bob Uecker: Lessons on How to Follow the Legacy of ‘Mr. Baseball’

“When you saw him at the ballpark, those cheeks were so plump with a smile that you could it was contagious.”

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.”

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."